There Should Be Room For More Open-City Crime Games Than A GTA 6 Every Dozen Years

Crime games are always a refreshing way to blow off some steam and cause some virtual chaos after a trying day in the real world. But they can be notoriously tricky to get right, and disastrous to get wrong. There are many reasons for that, and this genre of gaming has seen mostly giant blockbusters that are too few and far between for it to truly shine as it deserves to. That doesn't have to be the case, though, and talented studios with smaller budgets could produce experiences that bring thrilling and perhaps innovative touches to the crime formula. We dive into what those titles could look like, and what they can stand to learn from some of the genre's best experiences.