Many things in gaming have changed over the years. There have been new consoles, new genres, new gameplay mechanics, and more. Something else that has happened is that the size of games has increased significantly. Of course, the size of the games didn’t matter for a long time, as everything was contained on the disk or cartridge.
These days, however, you typically have to install your games onto your system. So, your storage device has increased importance beyond just holding your save data. The following titles are great to have on your storage because they’re fantastic games, but they do take up a lot of space.
The file sizes have all been taken from Steam, except for the Halo: Master Chief Collection, which comes from Xbox. The games might be different sizes on other systems.
The Mass Effect: Legendary Edition contains three full games, which is why it takes up an excessive amount of storage space. Those games are the ordinary versions of Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3, and a revamped version of the original Mass Effect. Along with them, you get all the DLCs that were previously released for the games, which is another reason the file size is so big.
Thankfully, several of those bits of downloadable content are amongthe best DLCs in gaming history. Plus, the games themselves are all incredible RPGs, filled with compelling characters and exceptional storytelling.
The Halo: Master Chief Collection contains Halo: Reach, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, and Halo 4. So, there are six games' worth of content in this collection. No wonder it takes up 134.24GB of space. It’s a worthwhile hit on your storage, though, because all of these Halo games are very entertaining FPS titles.
Although all of them were originally released long ago, they all hold up very well. This is mainly down to Halo’s signature style of gunplay, which is timeless. Jumping around and trying to headshot someone with a battle rifle or pistol never grows tiresome.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 doesn’t just revolve around a single Spider-Man. You play as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. You can freely switch between them while roaming the open world.
Speaking of the open world, it’s a huge version of New York City, filled with a bunch of things to see and do. Your two Spider-Men can freely swing through the giant city while occasionally running across rooftops and clambering up buildings. All of this contributes to the game’s large file size. More importantly, though, it contributes to how enjoyable the game is to play.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is known forincluding many little details. It feels like every little bit of land in the game’s large open world has been intricately designed. Therefore, you can roam around the place and notice all sorts of little things.
This level of detail comes at a cost, and that cost is the 150GB of storage space that the game takes up. Yet, it’s all worth it, not just because of the detailed world but also because of how captivating the game’s storytelling and writing are.
While Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’tthe longest game of all time, it is still very long. The lengthy main narrative is complemented by an abundance of side quests, adding even more to your total completion time. So, there is an outrageous amount of content in this game, meaning the hefty file size isn’t very surprising.
What is surprising, though, is that a game can be so long and so stuffed with content yet never grow tiresome. This is a testament to both the well-crafted turn-based combat and the exceptional script, as battles and conversations remain captivating throughout the adventure.
The original 1997 Final Fantasy 7 only takes up 3GB of storage. This should give you an idea of how many technical improvements and changes the remake Final Fantasy Rebirth has gone through to have a file size of 150GB.
It isn’t even a remake of the full game. It’s part two of a three-part remake series. The enhanced Intergrade version of part one is 100GB, so Rebirth is even a lot bigger than that game. This is because it includes a large open world filled with people to see, quests to do, and activities to participate in. The open world is fun to roam, but the true enjoyment of the game comes from the exciting combat and strong storytelling.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor follows the exploits of Jedi Cal Kestis, who attempts to stay away from the Empire’s clutches and find his people a safe haven. This requires traveling to several different planets in the universe. Each one serves as its own large open area for you to explore.
There are plenty of things going on on these planets, and each one is very detailed. This is likely the main reason why the game has such a big file size of 155GB. Yet, it deserves that space on your storage, as it’s a fantastic Star Wars game with satisfying lightsaber combat and some clever puzzles.
God of War Ragnarok is an interesting example of a game with a huge file size. This is because it’s much smaller on PlayStation consoles than on PC. Therefore, its enlarged file size is likely due to the PC’s increased graphical capabilities.
The character models and enviroment are immensely detailed and look very realistic, so the big file size isn’t too much of a surprise. If you’ve played its 2018 predecessor, you also won’t be surprised how great of a game Ragnarok is. It boasts a deep story and action-packed combat.
