Please note that by "RPG" I mean to include everything from the old school isometric RPG's to the modern day 1st person/3rd person RPG's.
Here are my top 5:
Baldur's Gate 3 Knights of the Old Republic Elden Ring Witcher 3 Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
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“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
I like role playing as a fighter pilot in flight sims..... does that count?
"In the vast library of socialist books, there’s not a single volume on how to create wealth, only how to take and “redistribute” it.” - David Horowitz
There may be others but I just can't think of any right now. These are RPGs that I've really enjoyed and actually completed over the years.
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion The Witcher 1 The Witcher 2(played it almost 3 times) The Witcher 3 Deus Ex: Human Revolution(took me quite a few years to get into this one but ended up enjoying it)
Ultima 6 - Open world gaming in the 80s before "open world sandboxes" were a modern thing, except rich in story, characters and lore. Hero's Quest 1/Quest for Glory 1 - Played through dozens of times. Those quest boards in Witcher series and other games located in guilds and towns? They started here. Ultima Underworld - The absolute first and and original first person 3D CRPG(and still the best), of which all others have been born from, including ARPGs such as TES series, System Shock, Deus Ex, Bioshock, Prey, etc. Baldur's Gate 2 - Need I say more? This was the definitive experience Wizardry 8 - Beat this and you earn my respect, and earn yourself an unforgettable experience in return Dark Souls 1 - Many noobs will try, but almost all will fail. Those who succeed will be rewarded in immeasurable ways. Morrowind - The best of all TES games, without question
Honorable mentions: The Dark Heart of Uukrul Eye of the Beholder 1 and 2 The Bard's Tale Mass Effect 1 Sentinel Worlds 1: Future Magic Final Fantasy 2 and 3(USA nomenclature and chronology) The entire Legend of Zelda series
I have not played through Baldur's Gate 3 yet.
Also, I will be bold and daring and say those who have not played the Ultima series yet and call themselves CRPG fans are... not CRPG fans. Give them a try!
That's a very good and informative post Blastman. I'm guessing that we will eventually get a Baldur's Gate 4 considering the massive critical and commercial success of BG 3. Can't wait!
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
KOTOR, Mass Effect and Skyrim are my top three at least.
In all my years I've never seen the like. It has to be more than a hundred sea miles and he brings us up on his tail. That's seamanship, Mr. Pullings. My God, that's seamanship!
In no particular order: Morrowind KOTOR Fallout New Vegas Kingdom Come Deliverance Suikoden II - I was only on Playstation, but I'm sneaking it in anyways.
I finally enjoyed Mass Effect 1 on pc after a hit and miss start some years ago. I loved the Mako missions and was disappointed ME2 removed them. I played quite a bit of ME2 but I eventually lost interest.
These I've put many hours into but have yet to actually complete:
I've always enjoyed Titan Quest which is an action rpg.
I've had lots of fun with Pirates of the Caribbean and City of Abandoned Ships by Akella. I really wish someone would make a serious, next generation age of sail rpg in the spirit of the Akella games.
I also really enjoyed the first Risen.
I had over 300 hours in Skyrim and was in the final realm if memory serves but got so burned out on it by that time I never finished the main story. Mods make it much better but also eat up valuable time just to get it in a better state.
I never really considered this a CRPG, per say, but on second thought, perhaps I should. I had slotted the experience in the "immersive sim" category. If placed as a CRPG, KCD would easily surpass unmodded Skyrim.
To Allen:
Modded Skyrim is quite excellent, and can actually surpass unmodded Morrowind. Presently my Skyrim build has 550 mods and climbing, and is a far richer and more enjoyable experience than stock.
I've been mulling reinstalling Kingdom Come Deliverance. I've put a few hours into it so far but it just hasn't "grabbed" me yet.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
I've always enjoyed Titan Quest which is an action rpg.
I've had lots of fun with Pirates of the Caribbean and City of Abandoned Ships by Akella. I really wish someone would make a serious, next generation age of sail rpg in the spirit of the Akella games.
You now have (just released) Caribbean Legend In It´s free version (no story line) and It´s paid version (full)...
Glad someone mentioned Titan Quest, because It is a good game that never comes up.
For me It´s always been... - UnderRail - Baluders Gate I, II, I still need to play 3 which I have but not Installed yet. - Neverwinter Nights - Solasta: Crown of the Magister - Titan Outpost
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Titan Quest is the best "Diablo" like game. Maybe followed by Grim Dawn, but I like the setting and story of Titan Quest far more. I played the hell out of Baulder's Gate 1 and Diablo 1 and 2 back in the day and they were great. I haven't played either of those in quite some time though. Neverwinter Nights was also great, but I only ever remember playing and beating each of those once. Everything else I put on that list I've played multiple times. I've also never beaten Baulder's Gate 3 so I cannot put it in any list.
I was going to start a list with the Charlie G on top, but I see that I was barking up the wrong tree, so....
1. Oblivion with the Shivering Isles addon 2. Morrowind 3. Fallout 3 4. Skyrim VR (will probably move up the list when I play it more)
I think that those are the only more or less pure CRPGs that I have played; I have played quite a few more that qualify as action-RPGs or whatever, but they scratch slightly different itches.
Been playing through DD again, this time on the Switch, which is actually a really good port. Super awesome ARPG. DD2 would be a rare day one purchase, if not for the 70.00 asking price, even on steam.
That's a bit, no, way too much. I may give in, regardless, but so far only From Software titles command such a buy.
