Crowbar: Hey all. I'm getting the itch to play an RPG again but I feel a bit burnt out with the ones I've already played and I'm looking for something new. Here's all of the RPGs I've ever played that I enjoyed. Any ideas?
Baldur's Gate 1 and 2
Icewind Dale 1 and 2
Planescape Torment
Jagged Alliance 2
Deus Ex
Fallout series
Elder Scrolls series
Anachronox
I've tried NWN series but I'm not really a fan and I don't think I'd really be into the Ultima series.
If you don't dislike anime style art, I really suggest you to try Septerra Core. Loved it, also had the chance to chat a few times with one of the devs a few years ago, too bad about Valkyrie and the sequel tho, and I believe Zuxxes still sits on the title ownership without willing to do anything with it, or allowing it to be sold to someone who would do something with it.
"Septerra Core" is pretty linear but has an amazing, rich setting, great characters, music, and story. One of my most favorite RPG-s even today.
Also, consider playing "Neverwiner Nights 2", if you don't want to skip NWN1, I suggest only for the mods and if I recall correctly, the last expansion. The NWN games shine best if you play the community created mods. I suggest you check out the top 10 mods for both games.
If you like steampunk, play Arcanum, it is similar to Fallout 1/2 in some ways. A bit buggy, but the art is pleasant.
"Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines" is great if you like White Wolf's dark world, or if you just like vampires in modern setting.
Deck 13 released a somewhat less known RPG, focusing on story and one of the rare few games that has a female protagonist. The game is called "Venetica", compared to most games on GOG it is pretty/new. Getting used to controls may take a while, but its worth it.
If you didn't play them yet, play the "Dragon Age" and "Mass Effect" games. I love Dragon Age 1 (origins), and I think I prefer Mass Effect 1 to 2 as well.
Jade Empire is a must, not for the clunky combat, but the amazing story and companions.
"Knights of the Old Republic" 1 and 2, might be worth for you even if you don't like the Star Wars setting.
The "Age of Pirates" games should help you calm your piratey plundering and sailing lust. They have also epic music.
"Alpha Protocol" is an espionage/action gem from Obsidian that is way too underestimated. Comparing to most games on both our lists it is also quite new.
Just as Septerra Core, if you don't dislike anime style art, I highly suggest "The Last Remnant".
The English voiceover/subs are however extremely inaccurate translation of the original Japanese, makes you really hate the main protagonist, so if you know a bit of Japanese I suggest to change to the original Japanese voices in the options.
The world is pretty unique with absurd creatures, some interesting characters, the story is very long, the character classes of you and your companions are chosen based on used skills instead the other way around (like: you use certain melee combat type a lot and also magical healing then you are likely to turn into a cavalier/paladin)
You will enjoy this the most if you love anime, and know some of the "typical" story elements in the genre (like what "tsundere" means, or what Japanese idols are), in case you are not on good terms with this kind of style I highly urge you to rather avoid it.
"Hard to be a God" is unique in its own way. I believe it is a Russian-made game.
and then there is a list of games from Spiders, I can suggest you pretty much all their games released till this date:
"Faery: Legends of Avalon" (a fantasy game from the unique perspective of playing as a tiny fairy, you customize the main character)
"Of Orcs and Men" (the protagonist is an Orc and has a Goblin sidekick)
"Mars: War Log" (The flavor of the setting is similar to Fallout)
"Bound by Flame" is their newest game, and the only except Faery where you can customize the looks of your main char to a certain degree.
All of their games have some bugs, but they are usually refreshing in their own way.
"Divinity II: Developer's Cut" Has pretty graphics, a decent storyline, and gives you the option to play a character that can turn later into a dragon and have a keep you can modify and upgrade. From the same creators comes "Divinity: Dragon Commander" (2013) and "Divinity: Original Sin" (2014), I suggest you avoid the prequel games before Divinity II though, unless you like Diablo clones. "Dragon Commander" is a hybrid between strategy and RPG, but I suggest it to you due to the political story aspect which I found highly enjoyable.
"Two Worlds 2" has its bad and good sides, still worth a look, especially the later pirate expansion. Extremely high quality character creator, takes a while to make the good faces if I recall though, and you end up with pretty ugly faces if you only use randomizer. Has an unique multiplayer-only part that is worth looking into where you have your own town, avoid the prequel though.
I am very sure I missed quite a lot on the list, but these will occupy you for a while I'm sure.
My own Top 3 Suggestion for you would be Jade Empire, Dragon Age 1, Septerra Core :)