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Need a PC game to play.. Rpg with a good story.
What are some good rpgs for the pc within the last 10-11 years or so that had a good story? Sandboxes like oblivion etc are out because their stories tend to blow. Doesn't have to be a pure rpg, it can be rpg-like as well.
"An MMORPG could be completely diffirent from WoW. Just look at games like Dofus, Wizard101 or EVE. But as it is, most of the Western MMOs are trying to succeed by out-WoWing WoW. It's like an army of 10 sports games made about same sports, and barely none about other sports. WoW clone is an accurate description of those games, it manages to convey much information with only two words."
-Poster on mmorpg.com
Rift: World of Warcraft clone #9321 Nothing special to see here move along.
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mass effect, dragon age, neverwinter nights 2?
Mass effect has the best story by far... but its lightish on the rpg side imo
All of Bioware games.
Witcher was good too.
Dragon age , Mass effect 1,2 are awesome.
Played ME1/2 and DA:O, didn't like NWN2 found it too.. annoying to control. So other than these? Been thru NWN too before ya suggest that one.
"An MMORPG could be completely diffirent from WoW. Just look at games like Dofus, Wizard101 or EVE. But as it is, most of the Western MMOs are trying to succeed by out-WoWing WoW. It's like an army of 10 sports games made about same sports, and barely none about other sports. WoW clone is an accurate description of those games, it manages to convey much information with only two words."
-Poster on mmorpg.com
Rift: World of Warcraft clone #9321 Nothing special to see here move along.
drakensung, divinity 2 dragon knight saga, risen, vampire masquarade bloodline, kings bountry
I honestly found The witcher was kinda corny, didn't like the combat at all, guy looked like a moron with the battle stances he was using.
"An MMORPG could be completely diffirent from WoW. Just look at games like Dofus, Wizard101 or EVE. But as it is, most of the Western MMOs are trying to succeed by out-WoWing WoW. It's like an army of 10 sports games made about same sports, and barely none about other sports. WoW clone is an accurate description of those games, it manages to convey much information with only two words."
-Poster on mmorpg.com
Rift: World of Warcraft clone #9321 Nothing special to see here move along.
Sounds as though you tapped the market. You tried Jade Empire?
Well mount and blade is a great game but theres very little story in it.
Hmm I think so, if thats the one where youe some martial arts user then yeah. Kinda been looking for some older games, newer games have been mostly about being pretty and not much else.. not all but most.
"An MMORPG could be completely diffirent from WoW. Just look at games like Dofus, Wizard101 or EVE. But as it is, most of the Western MMOs are trying to succeed by out-WoWing WoW. It's like an army of 10 sports games made about same sports, and barely none about other sports. WoW clone is an accurate description of those games, it manages to convey much information with only two words."
-Poster on mmorpg.com
Rift: World of Warcraft clone #9321 Nothing special to see here move along.
I was going to say Drakensang as well. I know the sequel just came out and you can get it (D2D maybe) for $10 or so.
I didn't play much of it . . bad timing for me but I was amazed at how it seemed like a pen and paper game (I know it is based off of one). I felt like part of the story for sure. I think this is because you chose a pregenerated character of sorts. At first I didn't like that I couldn't chose how I looked but then I realized you fit into the world better.
Aside from that I would suggest any of the Gothic games. Gothic 2 was more story driven with 3 being more open world.
These are older games for sure but cheaper to check out.
EDIT: It is the original that is $10 The sequel is $20
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bioware game after baldur's gate II fail to fix my rpg need until drakensang came along ^^
You might like Planescape Torment if you are looking for older games.
give the Gothic series a look if you havent already
Divinity 2: Dragon Knight Saga is pretty good. I'm playing through it now and so far the story seems good.
Two Worlds 2 (You can get it from Germany currently, Premium and Royle editions have multi-language)
Not sure why sandboxes like Oblivion are ruled out, they have some very good stories. Fallout New Vegas was pretty decent.
Knights of the Old Republic 1 & 2, not sure if you've played them but they are very good for story. The 1st in particular.
The Longest Journey by Funcom
Have you tried Iris MMO? It's very unique if you are into anime style MMOs.
Honestly you are missing out.
The game is slow to start and annoying at beggining. But later it opens up into best RPG we have seen in the west since Planescape:Torment
But if you can not get it
Go for Fallout New Vegas , and Risen
So many good games!
Divinity 2: Dragon Knights Saga
All of Bioware games: Mass Effect, Dragon Age, KOTOR 1/2, Neverwinter Nights (Caution, only the 2nd Exp is good in terms of story)
Planescape: Torment
Most can be had from either Steam or GoG.
I'm on my 3rd try on The Witcher. God this game better pick up soon; 3 hours in. >_>
Gdemami -
Informing people about your thoughts and impressions is not a review, it's a blog.
Mass effect, Dragonage, Risen and Drakesang ( second part better than first one imo )... with that you are set for a long time.
Liked: The Witcher, Kings Bounty (both kings bounty's), Fallout Vegas, Risen
Decent: Dragon Age, Mass Effect 1-2, Oblivion thats heavily moded
Didnt like:
Two Worlds 1-2 - feels like cheap unfinished version of oblivion
Drakensang - combat was clunky, failed to impress
Gothic series - too bugy, even with patches
You should wait for Rift. It's going to be an awesome game
if you really want to go old school on this, check out the baldur's gate series and the icewind dale series. there was a game released for the planescape d&d setting that was great to but I am drawing a blank on the name. Also check out the first 2 fall out games.
Expected...only the big name titles were mentioned. There have been a slew of great indie RPGs and others over the last decade. To name but a few:
Eschalon Bk.1
Eschalon Bk.2
Winter Voices ~ Episodic
Avernum Series 1-6
Geneforge Series 1-5
Gyromancer
Recettear
Venetica
Age Of Decadence ~ Only a demo atm, but looks awesome!
Drakensang: The River of Time ~ the original was mentioned, and a second expansion was announced.
There are a ton more, but I can't seem to think of them atm, but this is a great start. And an excellent place to get more info on indie & RPGs in general are here at RPGWatch.
Try Borderlands if you liked Fallout3/Vegas, basically the same thing but with online co-op and dueling.
Just bought it a couple days ago actually, $15 used, havn't been able to stop playing it either. It feels kind of small at the beginning but really opens up later on, i'm only lv25 so far (not sure what the cap is, but i've seen lv60's around) but I would already argue that it is larger than Fallout3, a lot more action orientated too, but best of all the randomized loot is on the Diablo scale of amazing.
I enjoyed Arx Fatalis. You can get it off gog.com