Little open worlds (Patreon)
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Whatever the case, it's a reminder of what can be achieved when developers think small - rather than big. In the same month when one game gave us 18 quintillion planets, another gave us like 18 streets but packed them with places to explore, unique assets, engrossing side quests, honest-to-god way finding (street signs! apartment listings!), environmental storytelling, and world building.
I'm looking for other examples of games that have tiny open worlds, that are densely packed with people, places, things. Or at least hub worlds or cities that you can lose hours in, when you're not off doing dungeons or main quests.
Some I've thought of: Yakuza and Shenmue, Majora's Mask, some Fallout locations, Animal Crossing.
Got any I need to check out? Oh, I heard Way of the Samurai is good. I think I have that.
Cheers!