If you're playing these games, better be prepared for the long haul. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at games that take no small amount of time to complete. Since 100% completion is subjective, we’re considering the conclusion of the main story or objectives as a game’s ending.
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at games that take no small amount of time
00:11to complete.
00:12Since 100% completion is subjective, we're considering the conclusion of the main story
00:17or objectives as a game's ending.
00:23Number 10.
00:24The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
00:31The Witcher is an epic tale that takes a lot of investment, so it's natural that gameplay
00:35represents its sprawling nature.
00:37Geralt's search for his adoptive daughter takes him to the ends of the land of the continent,
00:41where players encounter all sorts of creatures.
00:44The many diversions during Geralt's quest lead to missions that expand The Witcher 3's
00:48runtime.
00:49While most players will engage in a ton of side quests, the main story has an approximate
00:5351-hour requirement of its own.
00:55With multiple possible endings, fans spend time uncovering every scenario before moving
01:00on to filler content.
01:01The Witcher 3's open world and complex story complement one another so it doesn't feel
01:05as long as it actually is.
01:14Number 9.
01:15Like a Dragon, Infinite Wealth
01:26The 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
01:34than 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
01:47keeps going until all plot threads are covered.
01:50Navigating around every aspect of the main objectives will require around 57 hours, so
01:55be prepared to dive all in with Infinite Wealth's main plot.
02:08Number 8.
02:09Elden Ring
02:10It's hard to gauge just how long Elden Ring's primary campaign is since few follow the traditional
02:21route.
02:22Thanks to an abundance of content, most players spend their time roaming the lands between
02:25without 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
02:36must dedicate significant time to quests that grant them the highest honor.
02:40If you're looking for a playthrough that wraps up the core part of the story, you're in for
02:43at least 59 hours before the title of the Elden Lord beckons.
02:50Number 7.
02:51The Legend of Zelda – Tears of the Kingdom
02:57Exploring a massive kingdom's skies and depths is easier said than done.
03:00Tears of the Kingdom features the farthest outreaches of Hyrule, so much so that covering
03:05every portion of the map can take over 200 hours.
03:08But 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
03:21with quality missions that vary in difficulty and depth.
03:24Its high-impact nature makes it a perfect title for completionists who can get the best
03:28out of the game without straying away from the plot.
03:36Number 6.
03:37Final Fantasy XII
03:43Among the immediate responses to Final Fantasy XII's release was surprise toward the open
03:47world.
03:48A first for the series, it breathes new life into the franchise, making gameplay open-ended
03:52and diverse like never before.
03:54However, 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
04:03that keeps adding new layers.
04:05Choices with big-time consequences uncover new aspects of gameplay as characters build
04:09toward the high-stakes climax.
04:11The game's runtime was nearly unheard of at the time of its release and remains so nearly
04:15two decades later.
04:16So if you're up for it, Final Fantasy XII's primary outline will require around 61 hours
04:21to conquer.
04:27Number 5.
04:28Assassin's Creed Valhalla
04:36The Assassin's Creed series knack for scaling up the map with each entry reached new heights
04:40by Valhalla.
04:41To tie into the story, protagonist Ivor is tasked with visiting various portions of the
04:44open world and forming alliances.
04:47Because of the change in backdrops, new characters and scenarios are introduced at a frequent
04:51Valhalla received criticism for its padding of the map as gameplay involves a lot of traveling
04:55without as much substance.
04:57Regardless, since it all factors into the main objective, the campaign balloons up to
05:01an approximate 61-hour runtime.
05:03For the most part, players are looking at about 10 hours per story arc before the plotline
05:07comes to a close.
05:18Number 4.
05:19Dragon 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.
05:32Dragon Quest VII embraces its RPG format for a wide-ranging campaign in a dense landscape.
05:37Due 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.
05:45Competing with various characters is key for progression, which is part and parcel
05:49of the game.
05:50Those who brave through Dragon Quest VII's challenges can take as many as 77.5 hours
05:55or more to complete.
05:56In case you prefer a slower-paced style, then you might end up spending a whole lot more
06:00time than that.
06:07Number 3.
06:08Gran Turismo 4
06:17As surprising as it may be to see a racing game on this list, Gran Turismo 4 does have
06:21a sense of finality.
06:23The story is essentially winning the Gran Turismo World Championship, following which
06:26the game rolls out its end credits.
06:28While that might sound simple enough, perfecting your craft and actually getting across the
06:32finish 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
06:42all prior events to gain access.
06:44With so much included in fans' checklist, beating Gran Turismo 4 can take well up to
06:4976.5 hours and more.
06:57Number 2.
06:58Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
07:07Newer gamers might think of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Monster Hunter Generations
07:11Ultimate 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
07:18up 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
07:28all 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
07:35to 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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08:03Number 1.
08:04Persona 5 Royal
08:10The Persona series tested players' mettle with Persona 3's huge runtime, yet it still
08:14had more to deliver.
08:16As the enhanced version of Persona 5, Royal is leaps and bounds ahead of others in terms
08:20of consumer investment.
08:21The game is split between exploring dangerous locations in the realm known as the Metaverse
08:25and navigating the protagonist's everyday life.
08:28Containing so many RPG elements that you'll lose track of where you are and how you got
08:32there, Persona 5 Royal feels seemingly endless.
08:35However, through grit and determination and about 101 hours of gameplay, fans can complete
08:41the overarching objective.
08:42After all that time, you're bound to be interested in seeing how it all ends.
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