The scope of San Andreas was admirable. There was a good blend of regions, and 'hoods to walk around. I loved trekking long distances. However, it could be beaten by Liberty City in GTA IV. Even though it's smaller than SA, it felt more like a living, breathing world. The atmosphere of a real city was there. Random people can be found sitting on or standing against walls, while others exercise in the park, or talk on their cell phone etc. Making a pedestrian drop his/her coffee cup, and watching their facial reaction is classic stuff. :D
City 17 is definitely a beautiful world to run around. Understated at the start; with real to life buildings, sewers and rooms. Then, it evolves into a richly macabre, urban wasteland in the later levels. The visual style gets under your skin.
The abandoned base at Shadow Moses Island (MGS) feels like a second home. :D I love sneaking around every inch of that place. Revisiting it in MGS4, with the improved graphics, was like poetry.
The environments in Uncharted are also notable. Everything from the water, jungle textures, and historic architecture is gorgeous.
Silent Hill is another place that really sticks in the mind. (Even though most of it is obscured by fog.) :D
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