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10 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - $80m+

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain: is renowned for its innovative open-world design and complex narrative, offering players unprecedented freedom in how they approach missions and interact with the game's world. The player assumes the role of Punished "Venom" Snake, navigating through a variety of environments ranging from deserts to jungles, as they unravel the game's intricate storyline filled with twists and turns. With a budget exceeding $80 million, the game delivers stunning visuals, dynamic gameplay mechanics, and a deep, immersive experience that solidifies its place as one of the standout titles in the Metal Gear series and the wider gaming landscape.

9 Defiance - $80m+

Released in 2013 by Trion Worlds, Defiance is a third-person shooter MMO set in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic world. With a budget of $80 million, it was accompanied by a television series of the same name, creating a transmedia experience. Players engage in cooperative and competitive

8 Battlefield 4 - $100m

Developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts in 2013, Battlefield 4 is a first-person shooter set in a modern warfare environment. With a budget of $100 million, it offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, featuring large-scale battles, destructible environments, and vehicle combat. Despite initial technical issues, the game received praise for its graphics, sound design, and multiplayer experience, becoming one of the best-selling titles in the Battlefield series.

7 Max Payne 3 - $105m

Published by Rockstar Games in 2012, Max Payne 3 is a third-person shooter and the third installment in the Max Payne series. With a budget of $105 million, the game continues the story of former NYPD detective Max Payne, who becomes a private security contractor in Brazil. Praised for its cinematic presentation, intense action sequences, and narrative depth, Max Payne 3 received critical acclaim for its storytelling and gameplay mechanics, including its signature bullet time feature.

6 Grand Theft Auto V - $137m

Developed by Rockstar Games, GTA V is an action-adventure game set in the fictional state of San Andreas, based on Southern California. Released in 2013, it broke numerous sales records and became one of the best-selling video games of all time. With a budget of $137 million, it features an expansive open-world environment, engaging storyline, and multiplayer mode. Its success is attributed to its immersive gameplay, detailed graphics, and the sheer scope of activities available to players, ranging from heists to leisurely pursuits like golf and tennis.

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