The 'go anywhere, do anything' thing is so overrated. Which is why we think these 10 Open World Games Would Have Been Better ...

as the other games in the series were very linear experiences, but MGS5, despite being an open-world game, certainly retains a lot of that linear DNA. Missions are never really discovered so much ...

It is rarer, but a few series have gone into a linear structure for a sequel or a notable spin-off. It goes to show that not every game needs to be open-world, and that a linear game can provide a ...

“In past interviews, I have mentioned that Final Fantasy 16 is not an open world game,” says producer Naoki Yoshida via interpreter. “But what exactly does that mean? Does it mean it's linear?

Fans have expressed their desire for FromSoftware to develop a linear Soulslike game after Elden Ring to create some distance and diversify its offerings. Staggering open-world and linear ...

Independent of the superb narrative and story elements of the game, the sheer scope feels substantial and offers fans of linear and open-world RPGs an unforgettable experience into the seemingly ...

As part of an official FAQ page on the game's website, one question specifically asks: "Does Mafia: The Old Country feature an open world?" The answer: "No. Mafia: The Old Country is a linear ...

Skyrim is open world. It's a ginormous map. It's not what that is," said Nakamura, who spoke with IGN in a recent interview as part of Fan Fest. "But at the same time, it's not a linear game ...

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a semi-open-world game with mostly linear gameplay, but it is clear that its sequel wants to let players explore the world more freely. It may even make some of you ...

Indeed, while many "open-world games" do feature complete non-linear open worlds, others blend linear gameplay and progression with larger-than-usual spaces to try and deliver a satisfying ...

Its predecessor, Jedi: Fallen Order, was a semi-open world game, allowing you to roam free in some areas, while others restricted you to linear gameplay. So is Survivor the same? Jedi Survivor is ...