http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/openworld Questions tagged with 'openworld' at Ask MetaFilter. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:30:51 -0800 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:30:51 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/113870/Zip%2DBang%2DPow Please recommend to me your favorite open-world/sandbox-ish third person shooters for the Xbox 360. I've enjoyed playing <em>Crackdown</em> for a few months now and I'm looking to expand my experience beyond that. The open, beautifully rendered world and non-linear gameplay that still retains definite objective appeals to me. I also love the fact that it comes with a "Keys to the City" mode where you can manipulate your character's abilities and the environment to the limit to experience new aspects of the game.<br> <br> If I had to pick a gripe, I would mention the fact that the combat wasn't really fluid: the shooting was fine, the driving was reasonably good, but the melee combat was awkard and limited.<br> <br> In essence, I want a similar open world game (skyscrapers and climbing ability/jumping and driving are a plus) with improved melee combat, whether or not there is any actual shooting involved. Driving is also fun. The ability to go into a "god mode" and check out unexplored areas of the game, push the physics engine, etc. is a big plus.<br> <br> Thanks! tag:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.113870 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:30:51 -0800 crackdown game meleecombat openworld sandbox videogames xbox360 Inspector.Gadget http://ask.metafilter.com/100806/Open%2DWorld%2Dvideo%2Dgames Are there any good 'open world' video games that don't involve stealing cars and beating up prostitutes? I really enjoy nonlinear, open-ended video games where you're (mostly) left to explore the world on your own. Are there any good games in this genre besides the GTA ones? I have a PC, a Wii, a PS2, and a PS3. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.100806 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:15:20 -0800 games openworld videogames logic vs love