The world of gaming has never been more stronger and passionate. Whether it’s due to the growing remote nature of work, or the wider acceptance of the society of gaming as a healthy way to curb stress. In fact, there are plenty of people who prefer gaming over social media. It allows them to control their interaction and the type of information that they consume.
Whether you are a passionate gamer who loves to invest dozens of hours into the latest release or are consistently looking to kill time over the weekend. Remember that it’s not just about taking down enemies or skills, exploration and storyline are the heart and soul of a game which keeps you coming back for more. Without further ado, here are 10 longest games ever.
10 Fallout 4
Another entry from the Fallout series, Fallout 4 is known for it’s open-world depth, the sheer amount of freedom a player enjoys and an engaging soundtrack. Winner of numerous awards, this game generated over $750 million on it’s launch day.
This game has an overall playtime of 80 hours with over 100,000 lines of dialogue. Let that sink in for a moment.
9 The Elder Scrolls IV : Oblivion
There’s no doubt that when it comes to creating comprehensive adventures, The Elder Scrolls franchise takes the lead. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is no exception. This open-world games provides you with a plethora of side-quests and NPCs. Choose from a wide variety of character classes and build it up as you go. Whether it’s the character classes, the vast array of locations or the sheer number of quests you can partake, expect over 80-hours of medieval fun.
8 Dragon Age: Inquisition
An action role-playing game, Dragon Age: Inquisition is the third installment in the Dragon Age series. It builds up on the best parts of it’s predecessors to bring you a visually-stunning treat and an immersive storyline that will keep you engaged for hours at an end. You get to choose from three character classes, warrior, mage and rogue and customize to your heart’s content. The expansive regions, massive storyline and multiplayer capabilities make this game truly an all-rounder. The sheer amount of available customization will make any gamer’s heart tingle. You’d need a little over 87 hours to beat this game.
7 Final Fantasy XII
No gamer’s collection is complete without the Final Fantasy series. Final Fantasy XII builds up on the success of its predecessors, while upgrading the gameplay mechanics across the board. It’s revolutionary Active Dimension Battle (ADB) system is one-of-a-kind, giving you an unprecedented fighting experience.
The game’s popularity led to the release of a remastered version for the PlayStation 4. Its playtime spans an incredible 93 hours. The series has a cult status among loyal gamers and people retain fond memories of this game to this day.
6 Divinity: Original Sin II
Given a playtime that clocks over 93 hours, Divinity: Original Sin II outshines it’s competition by a wide margin. The skills system, the spell choices, along with the engaging story, this game is a gem. What’s more, you are rewarded for your exploration as you might stumble upon unique rewards and quests. The choices that you make have an impact on the storyline, which further enhances it’s replayability.
5 The Witcher 3
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the third installment of the popular Witcher series. Based on the novel by Andrzej Sapkowski, this game takes on you Geralt’s journey, a monster hunter on a quest to find his missing adopted daughter. Expect breathtaking visuals and stunning attention-to-detail in this action adventure masterpiece. The story and unique characters will keep you coming back for more.
This game is the most awarded game in history with an unbelievable 251 wins under its belt. It’s gameplay time spans a little over 100 hours.
4 Xenoblade Chronicles II
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the third release of the series which takes part in an open-world where the characters reside on a sea of clouds. The most compelling feature of this game is how the day-night cycles affect item drops, quest and events. This game is highly praised for it’s soundtrack, storyline and combat system. The gameplay time for this title is 107 hours.
3 Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Another installment from the Elder Scrolls franchise, Skyrim is a game that needs no introduction. Considered by several publications as “the best video game of all time”, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has won 14 awards since its release. It takes you on a journey where your choices alter the whole trajectory of the story. You can join the college of magic, become a bard or even join the thieves’ guild, it’s up to you to decide. The game takes 108 hours to complete and if you are looking to finish each and every quest perfectly, it would take you an incredible 226 hours of playtime.
2 Persona 5
Based in modern-day Tokyo, Persona 5 takes you on a journey through it’s unique Metaverse where it takes themes inspired from the ongoing battle between good and evil. Engage in party battles using your true-inner self (also known as a Persona).
This game is a perfect blend of social simulations and dungeon exploration. Hailed as “the greatest role-playing game of all time”, Persona 5 has a playtime of 112 hours.
1 Fallout: New Vegas
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Fallout: New Vegas takes a departure from your run-of-the-mill role-playing game. It gives you a peek into the dystopian future where nuclear war has reduced the world into a wasteland. Make your way through the in-game world as you battle enemies, animals and radiation poisoning in this unique adventure.
Explore Las Vegas in the year 2281 along with modded weapons and faithful companions. For completion-addicts, this game can easily last up to a whopping 130 hours.
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