1 Take these games at your own pace

There’s something special about open world games.

Sure, they’re not for everyone, but there’s something to be said about the freedom they give us; the ability to go wherever we want and do whatever we want, in any order that takes our fancy. While we may play video games to escape from reality, we can’t resist the realistic simulation of free will that a great open world game offers. And so if you own a PS4, you might be after the best open world games available on the format.

Open world experiences are becoming more common as newer hardware allows for worlds that are bigger and richer than ever. In fact, with so many available, it’s hard to know which ones are worthy of your valuable time. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up our picks of the best open world games on PS4 that you really shouldn’t miss out on. Pick up any of these games and you’ll surely find yourself engrossed in their worlds for tens of hours.

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