As Golden Week, the year-end and New Year holidays, and long calendar holidays approach, it’s tempting to forget about the real clock and travel to an endless virtual world. From among the numerous open world RPGs, we will introduce you to a group of timeless masterpieces that boast an overwhelming density that you will not regret even if you play them for 50 or 100 hours, categorized by play style.
[Prescription 1] For “unknown explorers” who want to go to all visible places
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
A seamless three-dimensional world that stretches from the ground, underground, to the sky. The essence of this work is the crafting of vehicles and weapons by the “Ultra Hand”, which embodies the player’s inspiration. Several hours melt away in an instant as you spend trial and error thinking,
How do I get to that island that I see over there?''How do I get over the cliff?’’ It is a supreme adventure experience where curiosity becomes the driving force.
[Prescription 2] For “combat/combat enthusiasts” who want to get addicted to the ultimate tension and build construction
- 『ELDEN RING』 A deadly battle over the magnificent and dark “land between”. Even if you are blocked by an overwhelmingly strong enemy, you can explore other dungeons in the vast field, obtain powerful weapons, magic, and ashes, and try again. The trial and error of various builds such as pure strength warrior, skill bleeding build, pure demon, etc. will not stop, and you will be dragged into the bottomless swamp of repeated play.
[Prescription 3] For “rich story lovers” who want to immerse themselves in the vivid human drama and the breath of the city
- The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt & Cyberpunk 2077 If you want to experience the grittiness of medieval fantasy and the weight of choice, look no further than The Witcher 3. Each side quest of the nameless villager is filled with heart-wrenching drama. On the other hand, if you want to go crazy with the neon lights and cyberware of a futuristic city, look no further than Cyberpunk 2077. Just by listening to the radio while driving through the back alleys of Night City, you can feel deeply immersed as if you were the main character in a movie.
Tips for completing a 100-hour journey comfortably
The last thing you want to avoid when playing an open world game over the holidays is feeling sluggish due to the feeling of work. Instead of crushing the icon (? mark) on the map out of a sense of duty, run your horse or car in the direction that your intuition moves. This is the secret to spending the luxurious time of the holidays with the best masterpieces.