10 Games That Let You do ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING

Summary

This video explores 10 games that offer unparalleled freedom, allowing players to engage in a wide array of activities, from the mundane to the chaotic. Titles like 'Bully' and 'Sleeping Dogs' provide opportunities for mischief and mayhem, while 'Just Cause' and 'Fallout 4' boast expansive worlds with numerous tools for destruction. 'Baldur's Gate 3' stands out for its narrative flexibility, and 'Saints Row 4' takes open-world chaos to new heights with superpowers. The 'Yakuza' series is celebrated for its vast side content, and 'Crackdown' offers a debug mode for unlimited fun. 'Grand Theft Auto 5' tops the list with its vast offline and online content, proving that open-world games can offer more than just violence. 'The Sims 4' is a bonus mention, where players can control life and death in a virtual world.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video discusses games that offer players a high degree of freedom to engage in various activities, often leading to amusing chaos.
• 🎮 'Bully' is highlighted for its surprising amount of optional activities that don't serve the main plot but are entertaining, like pantsing people or placing 'kick me' signs.
• 🏫 In 'Bully', once the player is free to explore the town, the game opens up with an array of activities such as arcade games, carnival games, bike races, and more.
• 👻 'Sleeping Dogs' is noted for its variety of gameplay, including hand-to-hand combat, shooting, car combat, and a plethora of mini-games and side activities.
• 🚗 'Just Cause' games are recognized for their expansive movement options like parachuting, gliding, and a wide array of vehicles, which allow for massive destruction.
• 🔮 'Baldur's Gate 3' stands out for its freedom in pursuing goals, with the ability to kill characters assumed to be critical to the story without stopping the game.
• 🦸‍♂️ 'Saints Row 4' takes the series' chaos to a new level by adding superpowers to the usual over-the-top activities, encouraging players to cause mayhem.
• 🏰 'Fallout 4' is praised for its settlement building, crafting system, and the ability to experiment with NPCs in creative ways, such as constructing death traps.
• 🐉 The 'Yakuza' or 'Like a Dragon' series is commended for its vast array of side activities and mini-games, with 'Lost Judgment' being particularly highlighted for its content.
• 🔑 'Crackdown' offers a 'Keys to the City' mode that acts as a debug mode, allowing players to spawn vehicles, allies, enemies, and various objects to create their own chaos.
• 🏆 'Grand Theft Auto 5' tops the list for its sheer amount of content both offline and online, with continuous updates and a vast player-driven community.
• 🎲 'The Sims 4' is mentioned as a bonus game where players can act as a god in a small town, with high potential for both cruelty and creativity towards the Sims.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the video?

The main theme of the video is discussing 10 video games that offer players a high degree of freedom to engage in various activities and cause chaos within the game world.

What is the first game mentioned in the video and what makes it special?

The first game mentioned is 'Bully'. It is special because, despite appearing limited, it offers a lot of optional activities that are entertaining and don't necessarily serve any purpose in the game's main storyline.

How does the game 'Sleeping Dogs' allow players to engage in amusing chaos?

'Sleeping Dogs' allows players to engage in amusing chaos through its variety of gameplay elements like hand-to-hand combat, third-person shooting, car combat, and numerous mini-games and side activities.

What unique feature does 'Just Cause' have that contributes to the chaos?

The 'Just Cause' series offers a wide range of movement options including parachuting, gliding, a grappling hook, and various vehicles like sports cars, tanks, helicopters, and jumbo jets, which contribute to the chaos.

How does 'Baldur's Gate 3' differ from other RPGs in terms of player freedom?

'Baldur's Gate 3' differs from other RPGs by offering players the freedom to pursue their goals in various ways, including the ability to kill characters who are usually considered untouchable in other RPGs, with the game continuing to adapt to these choices.

What superpowers does 'Saints Row 4' introduce to the series?

'Saints Row 4' introduces superpowers such as super speed, super strength, and psychic powers, allowing players to cause chaos in new and absurd ways.

What is unique about the settlement system in 'Fallout 4'?

The settlement system in 'Fallout 4' is unique because it allows players to build settlements with complex power and happiness mechanics, giving them more control over the game world and its NPCs.

How does the 'Yakuza' or 'Like a Dragon' series stand out with its side activities?

The 'Yakuza' or 'Like a Dragon' series stands out with its massive selection of side activities and mini-games, offering players a wide variety of entertainment options between the main storyline and combat.

What is the 'Keys to the City' mode in 'Crackdown' and how does it enhance the game?

'Keys to the City' is a free DLC mode in 'Crackdown' that gives players free roam of the city and access to a special options menu with cheat options and a spawning menu, allowing them to break the game wide open and create their own chaos.

What makes 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' different from other games in the series?

'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' is different from other games in the series due to its unprecedented amount of freedom, allowing players to use the ultra hand in various creative ways for exploits and amusement.

Why is 'Grand Theft Auto 5' considered the number one game for freedom in the video?

'Grand Theft Auto 5' is considered the number one game for freedom because of its overwhelming selection of things to do both offline and online, with continuous updates and a vast array of player-driven activities.

What is the bonus game mentioned at the end of the video and what makes it unique?

The bonus game mentioned is 'The Sims 4'. It is unique because it allows players to act as the god of a small town, with high potential for cruelty, offering both comprehensive life simulation and the freedom to ruin the lives of the Sims characters.