Open-world gaming has become all the rage in modern times. The idea of exploring a massive sandbox full to the brim with distractions to keep players engaged is something that grabs the attention of fans around the world. The modern boom of this genre won't be dying out anytime soon, so it's easy to see why so many fans would be fascinated to check out the games that tinkered with this sandbox design before it was eventually perfected and thrust into the mainstream.