Before open worlds were bloated, these PS2-era classics delivered focused design and satisfying finales from start to finish.

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Most AAA open-world games are very popular and make it a point to ...

Grand Theft Auto 3 set the foundation for the modern open-world genre, followed to this day. The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind established Bethesda's open-world formula. Assassin's Creed 2 popularized ...