Open-World Games With The Best Side Quests Ranked

Thomas Downes is known as the guy who infected Arthur with TB. This occurs when the Outlaw confronts Downes about the debt he owes. But while on the second run-through, players might notice that the debt collection scene isn't the first time Downes appears in the g


This hidden bit of dialogue is easily missable in both the first and second playthroughs. While playing as Arthur, interacting with a mirror makes the Outlaw start to criticize himself, particularly the way he lo


Even minor missions like collecting Animus fragments are extremely fun, as it employs the open-world feature. Black Flag manages to make the present-day sequences engaging as well, as uncovering Templar plans by playing mini-games adds in a level of quality that most games don’t bother with in their side missi


There are often random missions in Red Dead Redemption II that can be accidentally triggered. A common mission is a stranger getting kidnapped or losing a horse . The player can save the stranger and give them a ride to where they need to go. However, giving the stranger a ride may sometimes be inconveni


On the second playthrough, though, they know that there is still a lot of the game left once Arthur perishes. So, they're more inclined to search around the world a bit. And they should, as there are multiple hidden interactions to find as John. Players can locate and talk to the likes of Tilly (in Saint Denis near the tailor shop), Mary-Beth (train station in Valentine), and more, to see how they're do


Both franchises are different from one another in terms of setting and gameplay, but they've both resonated with players. In fact, memes about the two are still being created today. Here are ten memes that fans will surely have no problem understand


Grand Theft Auto: Vice City was released in 2002 for PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, and Xbox systems. The game's missing puzzle, Vice City Stories , was published four years later, and it features several returning characters from Vice Ci


Still from the Old West's world, 2018's Red Dead Redemption II follows Arthur Morgan, an outlaw and a member of the notorious Van der Linde gang, and his emotional journey to find the meaning of life. Throughout the game, Arthur faces the dilemma between his ideality and the gang that raised him, and how it ends depends on how the player progres

In the meme, Milhouse from The Simpsons represents a console as Red Dead Redemption II takes up all the extra space. Though the game may not leave a lot of room for much else, it might be worth the experience for some play


It’s not really an open-world game if it doesn’t have a whole lot to do in said open-world aside from the main storyline. Games falling under this category have become commonplace, with titles like The Witcher, Assassin’s Creed , Grand Theft Auto, and others pushing their popularity furt


Unsurprising for a title as well-written as RDR2 , there's an abundance of foreshadowing in the game. A lot of it takes place during the random conversations Arthur comes across around camp. But it's very subtle, and not something players will pick up on during their first time thro


Red Dead Redemption II was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, and Stadia. It received astonishing 5-stars reviews from almost every critics, making it one of the fastest-selling video games of all time with $725 million gross within the first w

While a multitude of side missions can be found in basically any Global Card Game release these days, it’s not the same as having the best side quests. There are certain games that, perhaps not as popular or vast, have better side missions for one to engage in. Since gamers prefer different genres, this list includes titles of varying sty

Every Daedric Prince has a side quest, towns and cities are bustling with people wanting the Dragonborn's help, and that's not even mentioning the number of guilds and organizations players can join like the Companions or the College of Winterhold. For a game as well-known as Skyrim , it still surprises even the most hardcore f


The narrative thrust of the Red Dead Redemption is the John is being forced by the Bureau of Investigation head Edgar Ross to hunt down his former associates from his time as a member of the Van der Linde g


Much like other games on this list, Red Dead Redemption feels like a different entity when indulging in side missions. That’s because the strangers met out in the wilderness offer more depth in their challenges. There’s also the difference that can be felt in gameplay if playing as John Marston or his


If Arthur has high honor, his grave will look nice with flowers around it. If Arthur's honor is low, his grave will look unkempt with no flowers. That's why in the meme, Carl Fredricksen from Up gives Arthur the highest honor he can h


The Elder Scrolls series is one of the most famous RPG series of all time, and Oblivion stands out for its incredibly unique and engaging side quests. The main quest of Oblivion is a bit dull, though extremely well voice acted. Side quests get much, much wackier tho