The Hard Truth: Your Favorite 100-Hour Open-World Games Are Mostly Filler

A new article argues that many open-world games are stretched by repetitive side content and checklist-driven padding.

It cites The Witcher 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima as strong games weighed down by bloat.

The piece contrasts them with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which rewards exploration without excessive filler.

The core argument: open-world design works best when content feels purposeful, not just long.