Is Ghostwire Tokyo Open World?
The Ghostwire Tokyo open world has been under much debate ever since the game was revealed back in 2019. Tango Gameworks, the developers behind The Evil Within series haven't been known for developing open-world titles, yet Ghostwire Tokyo looked like it could be. But is Ghostwire Tokyo fully open-world, or a scaled-back explorable hub? Read on as we breakdown everything you need to know about the Ghostwire Tokyo open world.
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Ghostwire Tokyo Open World Explained
Click to enlargeGhostwire Tokyo doesn't appear to have a traditional open world map, at least not to the extent of titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla, or Cyberpunk 2077. Instead, players will enter open-ended levels which can be explored freely, with stores to shop through, and rooftops to ascend. However, the entire experience is far more linear and smaller than your typical open-world affair, at least to start.
Players start in Shibuya - a district within Tokyo - which has been cut off from the rest of the world, with an eerie fog blanketing most of the area. However, by cleansing the corruption of torii gates the fog will lift and the explorable area will expand. There are also additional realms that the player can be whisked off to, thanks to many of the game's folklore-inspired horrors, so be prepared for the unexpected.
Having a more condensed open world might seem disappointing for some, but we find that it is actually a refreshingly contained experience that doesn't feel overwhelmingly large, and easily establishes a spooky yet realistic setting. You can read out thoughts in our Ghostwire Tokyo preview.
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