Exciting mini-games in role-playing and open world games
Bogdan LashchenkoFans of role-playing games and world games will know: Well-structured mini-games give the game universe the necessary level of detail and offer the perfect variety within the complex storyline of the main game. Some of them stand out in terms of cleverness and fun factor. Here is a small list of mini-games, categorised according to sport, casino and the developer's own creations.
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Sports games
Sports games are popular mini-games in the gaming industry. The category is familiar to every gamer and at the same time promises a broad spectrum of alternatives, ranging from basketball and golf to car racing. Manufacturers can detail the game universe with different sports games to suit the storyline and the character of the protagonist. Grand Theft Auto 5 by Rockstar Games is the perfect example of this: The cult game offers a total of ten different sports games as side activities. Triathlon and tennis are particularly fun. The multi-sport discipline consisting of swimming, cycling and running is offered across three different competitions in the city. In tennis, on the other hand, a game, a set or a complete match can be played. Both sports provide gamers with a fun change of pace and increase their stamina at the same time.
Yakuza 0 from developers Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega, on the other hand, promises gamers amusing minutes on the dance floor. The little rhythm game stands in stark contrast to the dark crime story of the main game. The gamer has to move to the beat of the music and receives a star as a reward for completing various levels. There are five different songs to choose from.
Casino games
Manufacturers of Open Worlds also value casino games as mini-games. The digital versions of the classics, offered in online casinos, are extremely popular on the net. The online product range includes colourful slot machine games with different designs as well as the traditional card games of the casino scene. Publishers are capitalising on this widespread popularity and spicing up their products with casino mini-games. In Game Freak 's Pokémon game series, for example, players can play with a one-armed bandit in the Prismania City casino and take a break from the main game.
In Ubisoft's WatchDogs, gamers can play poker as a side activity. The card game is offered in four difficulty levels. The fun factor at the gaming table is increased by the use of profilers and security cameras, which gamers can use to spy on their opponents' playing cards. Fallout: New Vegas, published by Obsidian Entertainment, is a true paradise for casino fans. The game not only takes place in post-apocalyptic Las Vegas, but also provides numerous mini-games as a diversion from the casino scene. Gamers can test their skills at the roulette and blackjack tables and try out slot games.
New inventions
Beyond the well-known sports and casino games, some Open Worlds promise exciting originals as mini-games that have been specially created for the main game. One of the most exciting examples of this is Triple Triad. Gamers can find the mini-game in some parts of the cult series Final Fantasy by Square Enix. It is created in the form of a card game that is played on a 3x3 grid with a blue and red side. The gamer's task is to turn the cards dealt into their own colour according to certain rules.
Gwent from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt by CD Projekt is already one of the mini-games with cult status. Despite being categorised as a mini-game, Gwent is an extremely complex game. Players first have to hunt for cards, then find an opponent. During the game, the gamers lay out the cards, whereby different characteristics and abilities compete against each other. Of course, Orlog should not be missing from this list. Gamers can find this exciting dice game in Assassin's Creed Valhalla from Ubisoft Montreal. Like Gwent, Orlog is a challenging mini-game that fits in with the complex Templar world. The aim of the mini-game is to capture your opponent's stones over three phases using the symbols on the sides of the dice.
Mini-games in popular role-playing games and open worlds promise variety and are great fun. Sports and casino games are a familiar sight for most people and are therefore a popular addition to the main game. There are also numerous original creations from publishers. Some of the best examples of this are the mini-games Triple Triad, Gwent and Orlog. They have many fans and enjoy the same cult status as the main games themselves.
Bogdan Lashchenko – content manager at EgamersWorld.Bogdan has been working at EGamersWorld since 2023. Joining the company, he began fillin the site with information, news and events.