While the majority of gamers prefer a third-person camera foropen-world games, you’re able to’t deny that when it comes to immersion and getting lost in the world, nothing does it better than the first-person camera.
RPGs already consist of some of the most breathtaking visuals and immersive stories in gaming. Pair that with a proper first-person view, and you are in for an experience of a lifetime.
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You’ll lose track of time in these RPGs.
So, without further gatekeeping, I will list and rank all my personal favorite first-person open-world RPGs that I have played throughout the years and have kept coming back to for more.
This list consists solely of proper open-world games, and not semi-open-world games like Outer Worlds or Prey, and only one game per developer to avoid multiple games from the same franchise.
8Borderlands 2
Fancy Guns And Absolute Destruction
Borderlands 2
WhileBorderlands 2is more accurately described as a looter shooter, it does have a ton of RPG elements, like choosing your own character, character progression, and complementing your playstyle by using the right weapons.
If you plan on hopping onto the franchise, thenI would highly recommend convincing your friends to jump in with you as well, as looter shooters can get stale very quickly if you play alone.
If you have the right squad, then Borderlands 2 can give you one of the best experiences in gaming, as once you start, you will lose track of time quickly as your hours melt away into nothing.
7STALKER 2: Heart Of Chornobyl
A Realistic Post-Apocalyptic FPS
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl
If you want a realistic first person post-apocalyptic game that fully sucks you into its world with itsimmersionand an experience that doesn’t hold your hand, then there is no better game thanStalker 2.
While some would argue whether Stalker 2 is an RPG or not, it does offer multiple endings depending on how you play the game. The game also consists of side quests, random world encounters, and the ability to influence the endings throughout the story, which makes it a role-playing game in my book.
It is an easy candidate for this list as players can dump hundreds of hours exploring every abandoned building and field in Chernobyl, whether you are looking for treasure or just the rush.
My favorite aspect of Stalker 2 is just the sheer lethality of the world, where your next step can most certainly be your last. Only a fool would let his guard down in the heart of Chernobyl.
6Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Normality Or Cybernetics?
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Taking place a few years after the events ofHuman Revolution,Mankind Dividedplaces you in the shoes of Adam Jensen, this time as a somewhat double agent, trying to uncover a conspiracy.
While it’s an open world game, its world map is not as big as you’d expect it to be.But it is vibrant and densely packed with detail, prioritizing quality over quantity, which, honestly, the developers deserve props for.
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These games have such immersive universes that the optional content ends up being just as good as the main campaign.
What I adore about Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is the amount of freedom it offers in its world. It rewards exploration and offers different playstyles, allowing you to have a different experience in each playthrough.
It is a very detail-oriented game in terms of its level design and world building, and this list wouldn’t be complete without it.
5The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
A Classic Re-Imagined
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Assuming that you have played the originalElder Scrolls 4: Oblivion,jumping back into Cyrodiil after a decade is most certainly one of the most surreal feelings that you can experience as a gamer.
But even if this is your first time jumping into Oblivion, you won’t be disappointed, as the old Elder Scrolls games are considered some of the most influentialRPGsever made, laying the groundwork for RPGs and open-world games as we know them today.
If you do end up jumping into Oblivion and get hooked, then I will most certainly recommend you play Skyrim and Morrowind as well, if you’re feeling nostalgic.
4Cyberpunk 2077
Probably Where We Are Headed
Cyberpunk 2077
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WhileWitcher 3is hailed as the best third-person open world RPG of all time, a lot of players were disappointed when Cyberpunk was confirmed to have a first-person camera only.
While some fans still call for a third-person camera option, you can’t deny thatCyberpunk already offers a masterclass of experience and immersion with its first-person view alone. At this point, I believe that the third-person camera has become a bit overrated.
Experiencing adystopian worldfilled with mega corporations, corruption, and cybernetic implants being the norm, there is really no experience as vivid as Cyberpunk, and it is an easy contender for this list.
3Fallout: New Vegas
Obsidian’s Magnum Opus
Fallout: New Vegas
When Bethesda gave Obsidian aFalloutproject with near-impossible deadlines, Obsidian really shook the gaming industry by making the best Fallout game, albeit the near-constant crashes.
But I am ranking games by how good they are, not by their performance, and there is honestly no post-apocalyptic experience like Fallout: New Vegas.
It offers a masterclass of freedom, allowing you to roam to completely ignore the main quest and explore every nook and cranny of the world as you desire.You can make your journey through the wasteland a lot less lonely with a companion and by listening to old country music on the radio.
If you are playing on PC, then I highly recommend using mods to make the performance more stable before starting one of the best gaming experiences of your life.
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Red Dead Redemption 2
The story of Arthur Morgan is unrivaled and is considered one of the best-written characters in video games. Aside from offering the most authentic Wild West experience in gaming,Red Dead Redemption 2allows you to experience Arthur Morgan’s story through both a first-person and third-person camera, depending on your preference.
While most people will agree with me that it is a better experience with the third-person camera,you can greatly enhance some gameplay set-pieces by switching to first person, especially during horse riding and entering a building.
The tension of clearing a building in the first-person perspective while knowing that an enemy can appear from anywhere greatly amplifies the overall immersion.
1Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Medieval Depth And Immersion
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
When it comes to a first-person open-world RPG, there is quite literally no competition for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. It is among the most authentic medieval simulators and the mosthyper-realistic RPGto date.
The game puts you in the shoes of Henry, a knight who loses his skills because of his injuries and is forced into poverty.Now it is up to you to climb out of this predicament and regain all your skills while surviving in a realistically unforgiving world.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is among the best RPGs you can experience today, as even the most trivial decisions will come back to bite you sooner or later. Every action has a consequence, and the consequence of not starting this game will be missing out on one of the best and most authentic RPG experiences of your life.
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