10 Unique Open-World Games With Awesome Mechanics

6. Biomutant

Biomutant game
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Biomutant has been anticipated for years, and you can see why. This is game set in a post-apocalyptic world yes, but its lush, animated and charismatic art style is instantly appealing, making for the kind of colouful, vibrant open world romp you don’t often see in this genre.

However it’s the emphasis on delivering an enjoyable open world experience where customisation is king that makes Biomutant such an intriguing experience.

The developers have prioritised player expression in the customisation, and thus everyone’s little critter will have their own unique properties. Different mutations form different physical attributes - rewriting the genetic code of these creatures in the process - which also results in interesting and unique powers and abilities to play around with as well.

Throw on top a bunch of transformable weapons, unique traversal options (including some very cool mounts) and you’re left with one of the most visually unique open world titles around.

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