15 Best Open-World Video Games Of All Time

12. Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3 drops you right into the middle of a kidnapping plot on a tropical island; and you're the victim. It hinges on a strong power-fantasy plot, playing Jason Brody as a reluctant hero who gets consumed by forces much larger than he could ever comprehend. It's hardcore stuff, with some powerful moments of self-realisation, and that's not even the best part.

As you explore the vast island that you now call home, it's difficult to not get caught up in the beauty of it all. It looks absolutely stunning, shining a darker shade on the violent secrets that it holds, all of which you uncover. Exploring the island of Far Cry 3 is a daunting prospect, as you are often outnumbered in the early moments of the game and lack the weapons to fight back.

But as you get deeper inside the game, enhancing Jason from unlucky tourist to badass one-man army, you begin to feel the subtle rushes of power that Ubisoft is giving you. There's something invigorating about taking out a jeep full of bad guys with your fully-upgraded compound bow that fires explosive arrows, a feeling of raw power that so few games can achieve.