How (Not) To Make An Open World Game

Open world games have been the subject of controversy and ridicule for years, but why? Wouldn't a bigger world mean more possibilities, more freedom, more fun? Well, today we'll look into why that isn't always the case, as well as the best examples of a game that truly validates this format. We'll talk about open world game design in general, as well as why the design of Tears of the Kingdom, Breath of the Wild, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel's Spider-Man and many others succeed. #openworld #gaming #botw