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Open-world games that still hold up

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Forza Horizon 4 2018 Why it still holds upThe same roads still look different through the year, in a world that turns through four seasons.
Assassin's Creed Origins 2017 Why it still holds upA free Discovery Tour mode removes combat for guided historical tours of ancient Egypt, a reason to visit it today even if you skip the story.
Trials of Mana 1995 Why it still holds upThere is still more than one way to play through it, with six characters and class changes that split into light or dark paths.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword 2011 Why it still holds upEnemy defenses you answer with the direction of your swing, and a hub revisited with new goals, still make combat and exploring feel connected today.
Skate 2 2009 Why it still holds upObjects you can move to build your own lines still make the city something to rework today.
Skies of Arcadia 2000 Why it still holds upA blank sky map that you fill in by flying between islands still gives exploration a sense of discovery today.
Sleeping Dogs 2012 Why it still holds upFights and chases set in a city you can roam between missions still keep it worth playing today.
Forza Horizon 2 2014 Why it still holds upAn open festival across France and Italy, with the time of day and the weather changing from one event to the next, still gives each race its own look.
Fez 2012 Why it still holds upEvery room is still a puzzle about perspective, with a view you can turn to realign the world.
Burnout Paradise 2008 Why it still holds upPlayers today can still treat the whole city as an open invitation to drive anywhere in it.
Infamous 2 2011 Why it still holds upMoving through the city with the same powers you fight with ties traversal and combat together, as it still does.
Kenshi 2018 Why it still holds upEvery outing across a map this large is a story you write yourself, and it absorbs you today.
Space Rangers 2002 Why it still holds upA galaxy that keeps running its own wars and trade, and more than one way to finish, leave the shape of your career to you today.
Skate 2007 Why it still holds upIt still feels like skating with your hands, since tricks come from the way you move the stick.
Legend of Grimrock 2 2014 Why it still holds upA grid you cross one step at a time, with puzzles as much as fights, still makes each room something to study.
Nier Replicant 2010 Why it still holds upA camera that changes the kind of game it shows, from room to room and fight to fight, still keeps it from settling into one style.
Sid Meier's Pirates! 2004 Why it still holds upDuels, sea battles, dances and treasure hunts add up to a career you shape yourself, which still makes it easy to pick up for an evening.
Lost Odyssey 2007 Why it still holds upTiming a ring press on every attack still keeps each turn something you do and not just choose.
Shadowrun 1993 Why it still holds upJobs you choose and a crew you hire yourself still let every run be planned your own way.
The Legend of Zelda 1986 Why it still holds upEven now, a world with secrets hidden under rocks and trees rewards looking at everything.
Icewind Dale II 2002 Why it still holds upHeart of Fury mode gives a player who finishes it a reason to go back today for a harder run.
Rally-X 1980 Why it still holds upA scrolling maze with smoke screens is a game that is still worth a try.

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