The world ofRed Dead Redemption 2is full ofstrange character encounters, supernatural mysteries,and the occasional train robbery.Red Dead Redemption 2’smain story alone takes players an average of 60 hours to complete.
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Players who enjoy a challenge and take on a completionist route in the game can expect to put at least 164 hours into it.The path to one-hundred percent is full of challenges;filling the compendiums with the smallest animals can take more luck than time. ThoughRed Dead Redemption 2is a daunting challenge for even the most avid fan of open-world games, there are still plenty of games that make it seem like a walk in the park in comparison.
10The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild (186 Hours)
Take on the role of Link and defeat the ancient evil Calamity Ganon inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Though the game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world,Breath of the Wildisfilled with amazing scenery and places to explore.
Breath of the Wildcan takeupwards of 186 hoursto complete at one-hundred percent. The main story for a casual playthrough can take 50+ hours to beat. Speedrunners have even proven that it is possible to immediately go to endgame and face Ganon in a few minutes.Breath of the Wildis available on Nintendo Switch and Wii U.
9The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game Of The Year Edition (189 Hours)
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis already a lengthy game, but the Game of the Year Edition adds another 50 hours of gameplay. The additional hours bringThe Witcher 3to189 hours of story-driven gameplay. Players can become a professional monster slayer and go on an exciting adventure. Besides creatures players will also have to engage with people of all types. Though the Game of the Year Edition can take over 100 hours to complete, the main story can be completed in 54 hours.
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The Witcher 3is available on Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
8Minecraft (217+ Hours)
Exploration and crafting are the primary focus ofMinecraft. Released in 2011,Minecrafthas amassed a huge following only rivaled by the games length. It cantake players over 217 hoursto survive long enoughto reach the End. Though some players have been able to drop that time to 78 hours for a more casual run. The procedurally generated open-world is full of distractions and hazards.
Due to the massive size of the of a single world (64,000 kilometers) players who choose a more exploratory style of gameplay can spend hours in underground dungeons and roaming through each biome.
7Fallout 4: Game Of The Year Edition (217+ Hours)
The Game of the Year Edition ofFallout 4bringsover 217 hours of gameplay. Players take on the role of a lone survivor from Vault 111 exploring a post-apocalyptic world.
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Fallout 4: Game of the Year Editionincludes the full original game along with all six add-ons.Fallout 4is filled with hidden storiesand plenty of hurdles to overcome. There are dozens of hidden locations and references within the massive world ofFallout 4. Though exploration is encouraged the main campaign can be completed in 32 hours.Fallout 4: Game of the Year Editionis available on Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
6The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (229+ Hours)
Skyrimrevolutionized the open-world fantasy RPG genre.With over 229 hours of gameplay availablethere isno surprise when players are still trying to complete the game. The world ofSkyrimis filled with secrets and a variety of engaging characters and stories. Players can become any type of character they can imagine. Hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities await. TheElder Scrolls V: Skyrimwas released in 2011 and is still a popular choice for fans of open-world games.
Skyrimcan be played on Steam, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
5Kenshi (302 Hours)
The 2018 free-roaming RPG,Kenshi, focuses on open-ended gameplay features rather than a linear story. The average completionist run inKenshican take players 302 hours to beat. Though the main story is only 72 hours worth of gameplay. Players can become anyone they want by crafting and researching new equipment. Become a trader, farmer, warlord, rebel, the options are almost endless. Players can choose to aid or oppose various factions in the world. Strength and wealth are both highly necessary to survive the desert ofKenshi.
Kenshiwas released in 2018 and is available on Steam.
4The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall (304+ Hours)
The second game in theElder Scrollsseries,The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfallclocks in at 304 hours of gameplay. This makesDaggerfallone of the longest open-world games to date.
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Daggerfallallows players to explore numerous regions filled with cities and dungeons. Players also have various options to choose from when it comes to class and story progression. Developed by Bethesda,Daggerfallwas released in 1996 on PC.
3Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (435+ Hours)
RenamedMonster Hunter Freedom Unite, formerly Monster Hunter Portable 2G. The 2008 installment of the series brought players into a world filled with a variety of monsters to battle.
Monster Hunter Freedom Unitehasover 435 hours worth of gameplayspanning across 400 missions. It was even one of Japan’s most successful PlayStation Portable games. The game offers a wide range of quests and encouraged cooperative play. Players can adventure with up to three friends in the multiplayer mode. Though the game is one of Capcom’s more lengthy titles, the main story clocks in at 122 hours of gameplay.
2Destiny (478+ Hours)
The first post-HaloBungie game taking on an open-world MMO format was a bold gambit. Players can technically finish the main quest (The Black Garden) in under 20 hours.The number of expansions,quests, and raidscan take well over 478 hours to clear.
Destinygives players a chance to explore a full universe full of hub worlds and plenty of creatures to battle. With hundreds of unique weapons and upgrades, players can become the ultimate guardian.Destinyis available on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
1Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (610+ Hours)
The longest game in theMonster HunterfranchiseMonster Hunter 3 Ultimatetook players on over 200 quests. Each quest running the danger of encountering the challenging monsters roaming the world. The fantasy RPG utilized the functions built into the Nintendo 3DS to give players an intuitive experience.
A completionist routecan total in at 610 hours. The main story campaign averages out at under 75 hours of gameplay.Monster Hunter 3 Ultimatewas released in 2011 (2013 in North America and Europe).
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