Summary
Open-worldgames can be a little bit overwhelming for players who do not have enough experience with huge sandboxes, and the sheeramount of content to explorecan sometimes be too much for players who are trying to enjoy their first time in this type of game.
This list showcases several examples of Open-world games that can be difficult for beginners. From a game where the slightest mistake can kill you, to a huge sandbox filled to the brim with thousands of vicious undead that will make the players' lives miserable.
Elden Ring
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Among all the many Open-world gamesthat can make players suffer,Elden Ringplaces at the top of the list. Though many players say it is not the most difficult of Soulslikes, the devs of this game have put a serious effort into making players suffer. From the start of the adventure, there are tons of things that can kill them, and to make things worse, most bosses have an OHKO move.
Plus, if players are not accustomed to the FromSoftware interface style and certain particularities of its mechanics, they are going to have it rough. So, if readers are thinking of trying their first Open-world game, they should avoid starting withElden Ring.
As the name of the game implies, players will be trapped in the closest place to hell on Earth: The Amazon Jungle, an unforgiving land where even the tiniest of insects can kill players if they are not careful. Every step can be their last, be it that they are bitten by a poisonous snake, or attacked by one of the vicious cannibal tribesmen roaming around (or a Jaguar), they are bound to face death more than once.
If the injuries sustained during their struggles don’t kill them, then the parasites, hunger, thirst, or even a mild fever can kill them. Evengetting water is extremely difficult, so, basically, it’s an overhauled survival experience set in an enormous Open-world jungle. Not for the weak of heart, and definitely not for rookie players.
Unforgiving and relentless, the cold is the major enemy inThe Long Dark, a game where players need to think first of getting warm, even before thinking about taking a step in its enormous and dangerous sandbox. If players are not used to survival mechanics in Open-world games, which include resource management at extreme levels, then this is a title that will treat them poorly.
Adding to the extreme difficulty level, weapons are tremendously rare, and so is ammo. Players might scare a wolf using a stone, but it will come back, bringing its friends with it next time, and then, not even a flare gun will save them from the jaws of death. It is one of the most isolating experiencesplayers will have in an open-world game.
TheFalloutfranchise is one of the most important representatives of the Open-world RPG genre, with hundreds of quests, secrets, and its own metanarrative that has overgrown the very lore that sustains the legends of the Wastelands. Among its many titles,Fallout: New Vegasranks among the hardestto conquer (without using console commands or mods, that is).
From the moment the players set foot in this game, they will be welcomed by a bullet to the head, and even though their avatar survives the experience, every successive encounter with death will quickly turn into a thrilling and unforgiving experience. So, Fallout: New Vegas will surely give first-timers a run for their money.
Kenshiis an enormous game that boasts a gigantic sandbox where players need to explore, trade, forge alliances, and ruthlessly command their squad to roam the wastelands of a dystopian world, and become the ultimate warlords that will conquer the sands. Due to the complexity of its combat and class systems and the many management mechanics the game has, it can become a true nightmare for first-timers.
Plus, there’s not only one way to playKenshi,since there are dozens of builds and options to allow players to forge their paths. The game is surely overwhelming, and the ton of items, things to do, and quests to complete will surely make more than one player feel dizzy before one hour has passed. And then, there’s the hunger: it is the main enemy in the game and a ruthless one at that.
If players are looking for a good Zombie survival game that also has the Open-world tag attached to it, theDead Islandfranchise might be just what they should be looking for. But beware: they’re about to step on an unforgiving land, filled with some of the most vicious and random zombies that they will ever meet. From the simple walkers that can be threatening when they’re in swarms, to the vicious butchers that come down screaming from the canopy, ready to slice and dice whatever moves or breathes near them.
The first and second iterations ofDead Island, as well asDead Island: Riptideboast some of the most ridiculous zombie shenanigans, and a high level of difficulty that most new players will most likely find annoying. To top it off, the crafting in the game can be quite complex, and since all the weapons break, players need to constantly replace them throughout the adventure, forging new ones out of scrap, and improvising new elements for undead slaying on the go.
1Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Only True Knights Survive Here
In terms of realistic combat,Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2beats most medieval simulators in every aspect. From an incredible story that never disappoints, to two huge open-world maps to explore for hours and hours, filled to the brim with wolves, bandits, and dangerous mercenaries. This game will test the patience of even the most veteran of players, more soif they want to try using a bow, a crossbow, or a gun. The game has zero aim assist, and the melee combat system is nuts.
The first iteration of the franchise was quite difficult, butKCD2took things to a whole new level. So, players who have never set foot in an open world game might want to try a more lenient one before getting lost in the woods of Bohemia forever. The game also has a hardcore mode, which adds extra layers of difficulty like totally eliminating the combat reticle and the compass. Though the lack of a clear direction would be the least of their concerns.
