Get ready to level up your commitment! In this countdown, we’re looking at the Top 10 longest video games that offer hours upon hours of gameplay. Whether it’s open-world exploration, endless side quests, or massive storylines, these games are perfect for hardcore gamers who love a real challenge.
🎮 Featuring titles like The Elder Scrolls, Persona 5, Red Dead Redemption 2 and more!
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00:02We are the king and queen who founded Hyrule, after all.
00:05Or at least we were the last time I checked.
00:08Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at games that take no small amount of time to complete.
00:13Since 100% completion is subjective, we're considering the conclusion of the main story or objectives as a game's ending.
00:2010. The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
00:30The Witcher is an epic tale that takes a lot of investment.
00:34So, it's natural that gameplay represents its sprawling nature.
00:37Geralt's search for his adoptive daughter takes him to the ends of the land of the continent, where players encounter all sorts of creatures.
00:44The many diversions during Geralt's quest lead to missions that expand The Witcher 3's runtime.
00:49While most players will engage in a ton of side quests, the main story has an approximate 51 hour requirement of its own.
00:55With multiple possible endings, fans spend time uncovering every scenario before moving on to filler content.
01:01The Witcher 3's open world and complex story complement one another, so it doesn't feel as long as it actually is.
01:07Geralt gave the signal from the woods and Triss hasn't cast the spell.
01:11Damn it. Alright, run to him.
01:149. Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth
01:17The Yakuza series has featured plenty of open worlds, but this one goes far and beyond.
01:30Taking place in three distinct locations, it diversifies gameplay by incorporating more than just action-based elements.
01:36Because of the change in direction, fans have a lot more to do than before.
01:40The story's dramatic beats offer a wide range of options for its RPG format.
01:44While the melodramatic tone can be a hit or miss depending on what you like, the game keeps going until all plot threads are covered.
01:50Navigating around every aspect of the main objectives will require around 57 hours, so be prepared to dive all in with Infinite Wealth's main plot.
01:59What if that's the signal I had in mind though?
02:03You're one of the nice ones, Kasuga-san. I feel like I can trust you already.
02:088. Elden Ring
02:16It's hard to gauge just how long Elden Ring's primary campaign is, since few follow the traditional route.
02:21Thanks to an abundance of content, most players spend their time roaming the lands between without worrying about the story.
02:27However, Elden Ring does have main objectives, culminating in as many as six possible endings.
02:32The journey to become the Elden Lord is far from easy or straightforward, meaning players must dedicate significant time to quests that grant them the highest honor.
02:39If you're looking for a playthrough that wraps up the core part of the story, you're in for at least 59 hours before the title of the Elden Lord beckons.
02:507. The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
02:56Exploring a massive kingdom skies and depths is easier said than done.
03:00Tears of the Kingdom features the farthest outreaches of Hyrule, so much so that covering every portion of the map can take over 200 hours.
03:07But a shorter requirement is on hand since we're talking just the main story.
03:11Then again, an estimated completion time of around 59 hours hardly counts as a speedrun.
03:16As one of the most well-received games of all time, Tears of the Kingdom's campaign is filled with quality missions that vary in difficulty and depth.
03:23Its high-impact nature makes it a perfect title for completionists who can get the best out of the game without straying away from the plot.
03:306. Final Fantasy XII
03:43Among the immediate responses to Final Fantasy XII's release was surprise toward the open world.
03:47A first for the series, it breathes new life into the franchise, making gameplay open-ended and diverse like never before.
03:53However, the gripping story is highlighted as Final Fantasy XII's winning quality.
03:58Six playable characters and a plethora of RPG content send fans down a long journey that keeps adding new layers.
04:04Choices with big-time consequences uncover new aspects of gameplay as characters build toward the high-stakes climax.
04:10The game's runtime was nearly unheard of at the time of its release and remains so nearly two decades later.
04:16So, if you're up for it, Final Fantasy XII's primary outline will require around 61 hours to conquer.
04:23My brother trusted you. And he was right.
04:275. Assassin's Creed Valhalla
04:36The Assassin's Creed series knack for scaling up the map with each entry reached new heights by Valhalla.
04:41To tie into the story, protagonist Ivor is tasked with visiting various portions of the open world and forming alliances.
04:47Because of the change in backdrops, new characters and scenarios are introduced at a frequent pace.
04:51Valhalla received criticism for its padding of the map, as gameplay involves a lot of traveling without as much substance.
04:57Regardless, since it all factors into the main objective, the campaign balloons up to an approximate 61-hour runtime.
05:03For the most part, players are looking at about 10 hours per story arc before the plotline comes to a close.
05:09And as sovereign, I seek a keen ally to secure my strength.
05:13Kingdom? This island here?
05:15Yes. From shore to shore.
05:18Number 4. Dragon Quest VII Fragments of the Forgotten Past
05:26A story revolving around time travel across vast spaces of the map sets up a long playthrough.
05:31Dragon Quest VII embraces its RPG format for a wide-ranging campaign in a dense landscape.
05:36Due to the demands of turn-based combat, completing missions takes longer than a standard game.
05:41Exploring multiple continents is a must, even for the story-based campaign.
05:45Interacting with various characters is key for progression, which is part and parcel of the game.
05:49Those who brave through Dragon Quest VII's challenges can take as many as 77.5 hours or more to complete.
05:55In case you prefer a slower-paced style, then you might end up spending a whole lot more time than that.
06:07Number 3. Gran Turismo 4
06:09As surprising as it may be to see a racing game on this list, Gran Turismo 4 does have a sense of finality.
06:23The story is essentially winning the Gran Turismo World Championship, following which the game rolls out its end credits.
06:28While that might sound simple enough, perfecting your craft and actually getting across the finish line is a massive undertaking.
06:34The World Championship consists of 10 races, each varying in difficulty and focus.
06:38Of course, getting to the championship is its own challenge, as players need to beat all prior events to gain access.
06:44With so much included in fans' checklist, beating Gran Turismo 4 can take well up to 76.5 hours and more.
06:50Number 2. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
07:08Newer gamers might think of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate as proof of the series' penchant for long playthroughs.
07:14But they still don't come close to 2008's Freedom Unite, which can potentially fill up 100 hours worth of gameplay.
07:20It's a mind-boggling statistic considering the game is made for handheld platforms.
07:24Although it lacks a defined storyline, the primary goal of slaying monsters and ending all given objectives is considered as beating the game.
07:31Players of a lower skill level might take far longer, as this is a title that's designed to be as punishing as possible.
07:37Still, those who have reached the finish line know that the end result is equally rewarding.
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08:01Number 1. Persona 5 Royal
08:05The Persona series tested players' mettle with Persona 3's huge runtime, yet it still had more to deliver.
08:16As the enhanced version of Persona 5, Royal is leaps and bounds ahead of others in terms of consumer investment.
08:21The game is split between exploring dangerous locations in the realm known as the Metaverse and navigating the protagonist's everyday life.
08:27Containing so many RPG elements that you'll lose track of where you are and how you got there, Persona 5 Royal feels seemingly endless.
08:35However, through grit and determination, and about 101 hours of gameplay, fans can complete the overarching objective.
08:42After all that time, you're bound to be interested in seeing how it all ends.
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