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Re:Elden Ring Succeeds by Ignoring 20 Years of Open-World De... by tomnipotent on Friday April 01, 2022 @05:16PM (#30883398)
> this is just 'sandbox' gameplay

That sums it up. Enjoyment comes from core game play mechanics, not quest content. I'd be just as happy with core Street Fighter mechanics in an open world, with no-explanation filler content between boss encounters.

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Re:Elden Ring Succeeds by Ignoring 20 Years of Open-World De... by TulliusCicero on Saturday April 02, 2022 @03:31AM (#30886487)
A lot of games genres could make for good open worlds other than FPSes/action games/action RPG's. Would love to see a Mario open world (Bowser's Fury being a sort of proto example).
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Re:Elden Ring Succeeds by Ignoring 20 Years of Open-World De... by mercer on Friday April 08, 2022 @10:16AM (#30957034)
I suppose Odyssey got us partway there too.
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