Posted July 01, 2009
What would i buy if i liked RPG's?
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DanniSap
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DanniSap
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Registered: Dec 2008
From Denmark
Posted July 02, 2009
The Witcher
Deus Ex
Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines
The first two Gothics and the expansion for the second one.
Elder Scrolls: Morrowind and all expansions.
The entire Baldur's Gate series
The entire Neverwinter Nights series.
The entire Neverwinter Nights 2 series.
Arx Fatalis
Ultima Underworld 1+2
Ultima 6 and 7 with all add-ons(Silver Seed, The Forge of Virtue, and Serpent Isle)
System Shock 1+2
Drakensang
The first 2 Fallouts not 3 or Tactics.
Planescape:Torment (the pinnacle of the Infinity Engine games, imho)
Both Icewind Dales.
Sacred Gold
Divine Divinity
Star Wars : Knights of the Old Republic 1+2
The Wizardry series of games although I would recommend playing 6-8 because the older games have graphics that I just can't tolerate. There's old graphics and then there's REALLY EYE BLISTERINGLY old graphics.
The Might and Magic games.
The Eye of the Beholder games.
Dungeon Hack for a randomly generated sort of 3d dungeon. Think of it as the predecessor to Diablo.
The 2 Dark Sun games for turn-based awesomeness. Too bad that setting wasn't used more often.
All of the Gold Box games are great although hard to find unless you "acquire" them. I hope they end up on GOG so I can buy them in a legitimate fashion one day.
The Legacy: Realm of Terror for a horror themed RPG.
Anachronox
Did I miss any, guys?
Wouw thanks :o
Well i guess i'm going to start from the top, anyone of them i should start out with?
Hmmm your after RPGs - where here is my view on some:
Summoner - ok this is a pet like, not the most amazing graphics, but sold and a good story. A fun RPG game even if combat was a little tame when compared to some others it still have its own level of challenge. Also of all the RPGs this is one of the fewer which has a very atmospheric feel to it.
Summoner - ok this is a pet like, not the most amazing graphics, but sold and a good story. A fun RPG game even if combat was a little tame when compared to some others it still have its own level of challenge. Also of all the RPGs this is one of the fewer which has a very atmospheric feel to it.
When you say pet like... Pokemon? Monster Rancher? Digimon?
Or maybe it just can't be compared?
Sacred 2 - very much like the preivous game, this one again seems to fail to deliver on the story again - its an improvement over the original and the graphics are very very pretty. Its a good hack and slash and fun to play. Though it can be a big drain in system resources when in town areas (can be detracting to play when things get jumpy).
I actually bought this some time ago, it seems the only place it isnt lacking is the combat mechanics, but then again. So many goblins... so... many....
Thank you for this amazing reply, i will defiantly check them, thanks!
Post edited July 02, 2009 by nicolaierdk
Fenixp
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Registered: Sep 2008
From Czech Republic
Posted July 02, 2009
Judas was awesome to post the list, and I'll be awesome to add personal opinions to it, read: Whine, praise and bash!
The Witcher - Great story and characters, it is more of an adventure game than RPG thou. Yes, you do level up, fight, but most of the time you run around and do stuff, talk to someone - dialogues are great and story brilliant thou, so I can't really call it a flaw. Oh, and game's not really that open, either - actually, as much as Mass Effect or KOTOR games (that means you basically can choose just to whom you're going to talk in what order and which answers are you going to choose. Oh, and, of course, you can choose to do and not to do quests :D )
Well, thumbs up for one of the best characters in computer games ever and a very good story, that's what made the game memorable in my book.
Deus Ex - Classic. It's something between RPG and FPS with great story and writing, good characters... You can basically expect FPS with huge emphasis on RPG elements, with lots of talking (for an FPS, anyway :D ) and great ammount of freedom and exploration. Fantastic setting and memorable locations make it even better.
Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines - STOP "You stop!" STOP "No, you stop!" STOP "You've made a powerful enemy today." - yeah, playing crazy malkavian who can talk to STOP sign is just one of vast ammount of possibilities this game offers. Sure, it's not as open as, say, Fallout and has many flaws, but that doesn't make it a bad game. I know I repeat myself, but this game has extraordinary writing as well, not to mention playing any of various vapire 'races' makes gameplay different. Huge emphasis on dialogues (again), multiple ways to solve most problems, must-have.
The first two Gothics and the expansion for the second one. - meh, I actually hated those. Not that they're bad games, not at all, I just couldn't get into them. Maybe it was because of - at least for me - high difficulty (I hate the nature crowded by monsters), maybe because of a bit weird control scheme and levelling system... Well, someone else will have to write some praise about this particular gem I'm afraid :D
Elder Scrolls: Morrowind and all expansions. - Oh now that's more like it. Do you want open world so you can do whatever you want? Morrowind (..Or Fallouts, for that matter :D) is for you. I can't really write much, because it'd be a lengty review. Just... Trust me on this one, ok? When you buy Morrowind, you don't get a game - you get an artificial life. There's a reason it's called offline MMORPG. (and yes, I HATE MMORPGs :D ). Also, ammount of downloadable plug-ins make this game soo much longer and more worth your money. (I DID play Morrowind for 'bout year and half of my life :D )
The entire Baldur's Gate series - Didn't like those either I'm afraid. Characters felt too flat for me. If you look for dungeon crawler with bigger emphasis on story and characters, I'd say it's a game for you. If you look for character interaction, story itself and stuff... Better get Planescape Torment.
The entire Neverwinter Nights series. - very good games. I'd say pretty similar to BG, but you don't really control a party. I've played them long time ago thou, so I don't really remember much :-/
The entire Neverwinter Nights 2 series. -never played those.
Arx Fatalis - oh, this piece is unique. It's like a dungeon for dungeon haters :D (I dislike dungeons, yes). Whole game takes place in caverns underground, pretty good setting for a great atmosphere. The game has unique magic system, which I loved, engaging story (not so great thou), and it's fun. Lots of fun, actually.
Ultima Underworld 1+2 - dunno
Ultima 6 and 7 with all add-ons(Silver Seed, The Forge of Virtue, and Serpent Isle) - dunno dunno :D
System Shock 1+2 - he. heh. HEH. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! System Shocks have the best. Villian. Ever.
System Shock 1 - Take this one for exploration, freedom and feel. It's more of an FPS than RPG, but it's great FPS with lots of freedom (...yes, I have to say that at least 3 times). Because fo all freedom you get, I actually finished the game like 5 times and always found something new. Also, storytelling and audiologs are simply one of the best out there, with great voice-acting and, as always, awesome SHODAN. You will actually hate this villian. Or love (like me :D )
System Shock 2 - this game shifts towards RPG with a bit less exploraion possibilities, but much more freedom in character-developement. Get this for a great story and ... Well, simply trust me - this game may not be as great as SS1, but it's almost at it's level. And if you like sci-fi horror, that's VERY high level indeed.
Drakensang - German Baldur's Gate with better characters. 'Nuff said.
The first 2 Fallouts not 3 or Tactics. - Ha, Fallouts. Artificial life goes post-apo! :D Vast possibilities, great locations and characters, great story... That makes these 2 games unique. There's a LOT of exploration included, world is really open and you CAN do whatever you desire, as long as engine allows it. Sex, drugs, violence and power armor. What do you want more, seriously? Best 'pure' RPG in history. Oh, and play Fallout 1 first. It's better. It IS. Shut up, people! (it seems whoever played F2 first likes F2 more :D )
Planescape:Torment (the pinnacle of the Infinity Engine games, imho) (yes, it is, Judas.) - Fantastic game. Hmmm, more like an interactive book. Go for this if you like characters and story - and great spell effects. Unique fantasy setting makes this game really, really worth playing - however, this is the most talk-ish game of all in this list in my opinion. So if you're more into gameplay than story, you won't like it. If you like reading books... You'll LOVE it. Also, it has great replayability value, as all quests have multiple solutions, which are actually REALLY different.
Both Icewind Dales. - didn't like those. Do you want lot of fighting? They're great. But... Well, I'm more of a story-guy (you might have noticed :D )
Sacred Gold - meh, Diablo II with more movement freedom. Didn't like this one either, but I guess that was because I've played the hell out of Diablo in my life. Well, might be worth getting if you didn't :D
Divine Divinity - eeeh
Star Wars : Knights of the Old Republic 1+2 - Yeah, these are very good. Do you like Star Wars? It's a must have. Don't like Star Wars, or don't you mind Star Wars? ... I think you'll be better off searching other story-oriented games, The Witcher is very similar and IMO beats the game in every aspect.
The Wizardry series of games although I would recommend playing 6-8 because the older games have graphics that I just can't tolerate. There's old graphics and then there's REALLY EYE BLISTERINGLY old graphics. - hmmm...
The Might and Magic games. - eeeeh
The Eye of the Beholder games. - I really don't like dungeons! Go away!
Dungeon Hack for a randomly generated sort of 3d dungeon. Think of it as the predecessor to Diablo. - hrrrm...
The 2 Dark Sun games for turn-based awesomeness. Too bad that setting wasn't used more often. - What... what?
All of the Gold Box games are great although hard to find unless you "acquire" them. I hope they end up on GOG so I can buy them in a legitimate fashion one day. - I.. Damn it!
The Legacy: Realm of Terror for a horror themed RPG. - No, I ...
Anachronox - I don't know this one either. I feel ashamed.
Well, there you go, hope it helps, I was in a writing mood :D
The Witcher - Great story and characters, it is more of an adventure game than RPG thou. Yes, you do level up, fight, but most of the time you run around and do stuff, talk to someone - dialogues are great and story brilliant thou, so I can't really call it a flaw. Oh, and game's not really that open, either - actually, as much as Mass Effect or KOTOR games (that means you basically can choose just to whom you're going to talk in what order and which answers are you going to choose. Oh, and, of course, you can choose to do and not to do quests :D )
Well, thumbs up for one of the best characters in computer games ever and a very good story, that's what made the game memorable in my book.
Deus Ex - Classic. It's something between RPG and FPS with great story and writing, good characters... You can basically expect FPS with huge emphasis on RPG elements, with lots of talking (for an FPS, anyway :D ) and great ammount of freedom and exploration. Fantastic setting and memorable locations make it even better.
Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines - STOP "You stop!" STOP "No, you stop!" STOP "You've made a powerful enemy today." - yeah, playing crazy malkavian who can talk to STOP sign is just one of vast ammount of possibilities this game offers. Sure, it's not as open as, say, Fallout and has many flaws, but that doesn't make it a bad game. I know I repeat myself, but this game has extraordinary writing as well, not to mention playing any of various vapire 'races' makes gameplay different. Huge emphasis on dialogues (again), multiple ways to solve most problems, must-have.
The first two Gothics and the expansion for the second one. - meh, I actually hated those. Not that they're bad games, not at all, I just couldn't get into them. Maybe it was because of - at least for me - high difficulty (I hate the nature crowded by monsters), maybe because of a bit weird control scheme and levelling system... Well, someone else will have to write some praise about this particular gem I'm afraid :D
Elder Scrolls: Morrowind and all expansions. - Oh now that's more like it. Do you want open world so you can do whatever you want? Morrowind (..Or Fallouts, for that matter :D) is for you. I can't really write much, because it'd be a lengty review. Just... Trust me on this one, ok? When you buy Morrowind, you don't get a game - you get an artificial life. There's a reason it's called offline MMORPG. (and yes, I HATE MMORPGs :D ). Also, ammount of downloadable plug-ins make this game soo much longer and more worth your money. (I DID play Morrowind for 'bout year and half of my life :D )
The entire Baldur's Gate series - Didn't like those either I'm afraid. Characters felt too flat for me. If you look for dungeon crawler with bigger emphasis on story and characters, I'd say it's a game for you. If you look for character interaction, story itself and stuff... Better get Planescape Torment.
The entire Neverwinter Nights series. - very good games. I'd say pretty similar to BG, but you don't really control a party. I've played them long time ago thou, so I don't really remember much :-/
The entire Neverwinter Nights 2 series. -never played those.
Arx Fatalis - oh, this piece is unique. It's like a dungeon for dungeon haters :D (I dislike dungeons, yes). Whole game takes place in caverns underground, pretty good setting for a great atmosphere. The game has unique magic system, which I loved, engaging story (not so great thou), and it's fun. Lots of fun, actually.
Ultima Underworld 1+2 - dunno
Ultima 6 and 7 with all add-ons(Silver Seed, The Forge of Virtue, and Serpent Isle) - dunno dunno :D
System Shock 1+2 - he. heh. HEH. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! System Shocks have the best. Villian. Ever.
System Shock 1 - Take this one for exploration, freedom and feel. It's more of an FPS than RPG, but it's great FPS with lots of freedom (...yes, I have to say that at least 3 times). Because fo all freedom you get, I actually finished the game like 5 times and always found something new. Also, storytelling and audiologs are simply one of the best out there, with great voice-acting and, as always, awesome SHODAN. You will actually hate this villian. Or love (like me :D )
System Shock 2 - this game shifts towards RPG with a bit less exploraion possibilities, but much more freedom in character-developement. Get this for a great story and ... Well, simply trust me - this game may not be as great as SS1, but it's almost at it's level. And if you like sci-fi horror, that's VERY high level indeed.
Drakensang - German Baldur's Gate with better characters. 'Nuff said.
The first 2 Fallouts not 3 or Tactics. - Ha, Fallouts. Artificial life goes post-apo! :D Vast possibilities, great locations and characters, great story... That makes these 2 games unique. There's a LOT of exploration included, world is really open and you CAN do whatever you desire, as long as engine allows it. Sex, drugs, violence and power armor. What do you want more, seriously? Best 'pure' RPG in history. Oh, and play Fallout 1 first. It's better. It IS. Shut up, people! (it seems whoever played F2 first likes F2 more :D )
Planescape:Torment (the pinnacle of the Infinity Engine games, imho) (yes, it is, Judas.) - Fantastic game. Hmmm, more like an interactive book. Go for this if you like characters and story - and great spell effects. Unique fantasy setting makes this game really, really worth playing - however, this is the most talk-ish game of all in this list in my opinion. So if you're more into gameplay than story, you won't like it. If you like reading books... You'll LOVE it. Also, it has great replayability value, as all quests have multiple solutions, which are actually REALLY different.
Both Icewind Dales. - didn't like those. Do you want lot of fighting? They're great. But... Well, I'm more of a story-guy (you might have noticed :D )
Sacred Gold - meh, Diablo II with more movement freedom. Didn't like this one either, but I guess that was because I've played the hell out of Diablo in my life. Well, might be worth getting if you didn't :D
Divine Divinity - eeeh
Star Wars : Knights of the Old Republic 1+2 - Yeah, these are very good. Do you like Star Wars? It's a must have. Don't like Star Wars, or don't you mind Star Wars? ... I think you'll be better off searching other story-oriented games, The Witcher is very similar and IMO beats the game in every aspect.
The Wizardry series of games although I would recommend playing 6-8 because the older games have graphics that I just can't tolerate. There's old graphics and then there's REALLY EYE BLISTERINGLY old graphics. - hmmm...
The Might and Magic games. - eeeeh
The Eye of the Beholder games. - I really don't like dungeons! Go away!
Dungeon Hack for a randomly generated sort of 3d dungeon. Think of it as the predecessor to Diablo. - hrrrm...
The 2 Dark Sun games for turn-based awesomeness. Too bad that setting wasn't used more often. - What... what?
All of the Gold Box games are great although hard to find unless you "acquire" them. I hope they end up on GOG so I can buy them in a legitimate fashion one day. - I.. Damn it!
The Legacy: Realm of Terror for a horror themed RPG. - No, I ...
Anachronox - I don't know this one either. I feel ashamed.
Well, there you go, hope it helps, I was in a writing mood :D
Aliasalpha
Once Proud
Registered: Dec 2008
From Australia
Posted July 02, 2009
Ahh the malk playtrhrough, definitely not one for the first run or you'll have no fucking idea whats going on but arguing with a stop sign and traffic lights, convincing a russian mobster that he's a bear and that his thugs are tasty salmon & the interesting way you affect Heather as you go... That some classic stuff. Also whilst it is a buggy game in parts, its got community/volunteer dev patches galore, most than any other game I've seen
You missed the most important part of the whole game in that description, the quest is not a 'kill the big bad before he conquers the universe, magic, time and the concept of afternoon tea', the driving factor of the game is a philosophical question. A PHILOSOPHICAL QUESTION! For fucks sake how much more unique and awesome can you ask for? This is a game for people who THINK
Oh and its also got the voice talents of Jennifer Hale who sounds like pure audio sex appeal and she's playing a reformed celibate succubus who runs an intellectual brothel. Its like the ultimate tease, you can fall madly in love with her and still can't do anything about it.
Damn I would sell the souls of everyone else who lives on my street to have this game on GOG. Sure I hate them all but there's got to be value in the complete set
Post edited July 02, 2009 by Aliasalpha
Fenixp
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Registered: Sep 2008
From Czech Republic
Posted July 02, 2009
/Fenixp covers his head and hides in shame
No, I wouldn't higlight something like that! Seriously, it's a videogame character, it's imaginatory, how can that be sexy?!
/Fenixp digs around to find her artworks
Hmm, Grace... ... .. Oh, wait, am I still writing?
Aliasalpha
Once Proud
Registered: Dec 2008
From Australia
Posted July 02, 2009
Writing with one hand I'll bet...
Ahaha I just did a quick google image search on her & someone's made the attached. I think we all know what hands like that could be used for...
Ahaha I just did a quick google image search on her & someone's made the attached. I think we all know what hands like that could be used for...
Post edited July 02, 2009 by Aliasalpha
phanboy4
Slighty Sentient
Registered: Sep 2008
From United States
Posted July 02, 2009
Buy Fallout 1+2 from GOG, and you'll be well on your way.
brettsp
New User
Registered: Apr 2009
From United States
Posted July 02, 2009
I really like the Aveyond series. Nice oldschool goodness...
MickTheMage
New User
Registered: Sep 2008
From Slovakia
Posted July 02, 2009
The Witcher
Deus Ex
Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines
The first two Gothics and the expansion for the second one.
Elder Scrolls: Morrowind and all expansions.
The entire Baldur's Gate series
The entire Neverwinter Nights series.
The entire Neverwinter Nights 2 series.
Arx Fatalis
Ultima Underworld 1+2
Ultima 6 and 7 with all add-ons(Silver Seed, The Forge of Virtue, and Serpent Isle)
System Shock 1+2
Drakensang
The first 2 Fallouts not 3 or Tactics.
Planescape:Torment (the pinnacle of the Infinity Engine games, imho)
Both Icewind Dales.
Sacred Gold
Divine Divinity
Star Wars : Knights of the Old Republic 1+2
The Wizardry series of games although I would recommend playing 6-8 because the older games have graphics that I just can't tolerate. There's old graphics and then there's REALLY EYE BLISTERINGLY old graphics.
The Might and Magic games.
The Eye of the Beholder games.
Dungeon Hack for a randomly generated sort of 3d dungeon. Think of it as the predecessor to Diablo.
The 2 Dark Sun games for turn-based awesomeness. Too bad that setting wasn't used more often.
All of the Gold Box games are great although hard to find unless you "acquire" them. I hope they end up on GOG so I can buy them in a legitimate fashion one day.
The Legacy: Realm of Terror for a horror themed RPG.
Anachronox
Did I miss any, guys?
Well, yes.
Ravenloft
Ravenloft: Stone Prophet
Darklands
TES Chapter 2: Daggerfall
Realms of Arkania Trilogy
Arcanum
Wizards&Warriors
Lands of Lore
Lands of Lore: Guardians of Destiny
Temple of the Elemental Evil (if you like turn-based combat)
Betrayal at Krondor
Return to Krondor
Entomorph, maybe
etc... :)
Mentalepsy
Game Elemental
Registered: Sep 2008
From Other
MysterD
OLD User
Registered: Sep 2008
From United States
Aliasalpha
Once Proud
Registered: Dec 2008
From Australia
Posted July 03, 2009
Vampire The Masqerade: Redemption is also a pretty damn good game, its a hack & slash at its heart but its a hell of a good one with a damn fine story
nimagraven
New User
Registered: Nov 2008
From United Kingdom
Posted July 03, 2009
I never played the second one, though.
Wow. Glad this is getting a mention. Now you're making me think "I wish it was on GOG" I still have my old dark sun game somewhere .. :)
I seem to remember the music to the 2nd one was awesome.
Post edited July 03, 2009 by nimagraven
h3llb0und
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Registered: Jun 2009
From Romania
Posted July 03, 2009
I never really thought of this as a hack & slash, even though it has some pretty extensive action elements. It's one of my favorite RPGs of all time, though. Great gameplay and some really cool plot twists.
And on topic... Sierra's Quest for Glory series is VERY often overlooked. Although it's more of an adventure with RPG elements, that's gotta be one of my favorite game series of all time. Pure fun, cool old-school adventure gameplay and lots of humor.
Andy_Panthro
Not the Avatar
Registered: Oct 2008
From United Kingdom
Posted July 03, 2009
Definately this.
Although it's important (for me at least) to remember there were only four games in the series.
Scourge
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Registered: Oct 2008
From United States
Posted July 04, 2009
Let's not forget Stonekeep, and the Dungeon Master games. Lighter RPGs, but still damn good ones.