Anyone know any good RPGs or similar?

Xein · 26 Apr 2011 at 18:40

Hello,

I'm looking for a new good RPG that doesn't lead to boredom quickly.

I've played; WoW, Guildwars, Rift, Sacred 2, Oblivion, Warcraft III (If that counts), Medieval Conquest (Old game), Last Remnant and Dungeons and Dragons (When it first came out)

I want something that's new and good, It doesn't have to be a RPG but I prefer them. I've been playing Medieval Total War II over the past couple of days and it's quite good so don't mind any games like that.

Thanks

Curunen · 26 Apr 2011 at 18:47

Well there's the obvious choices of mass effect 1 and 2, as long as you're not fixated on traditional rpg.

Xein · 26 Apr 2011 at 18:51

Curunen said:
Well there's the obvious choices of mass effect 1 and 2, as long as you're not fixated on traditional rpg.

Just watched the trailers for 1 and 2 and it looks pretty good

MoratJG · 26 Apr 2011 at 19:11

Neverwinter Nights 1&2

Despite popular opinion, I thought the second was better than the first.

Muzza1875 · 26 Apr 2011 at 19:13

+ 1 for mass effect 1 and 2 they are both epic games and should keep you busy for a while.
Dragon age origins is also an epic game, you can prob find it cheap with all the dlc included, will keep you busy for a few weeks!
Shame i can't say same for dragon age 2 which was released recently.

H4wklord · 26 Apr 2011 at 19:27

I'm currently playing the Witcher and recommend that. The sequel is out next month too.

Street · 26 Apr 2011 at 19:31

Neverwinter Nights 1 and 2
Mass Effect 1 and 2
Dragon Age 1 (2 is no where near as good as one)
The Witcher
Fallout 3 and New Vegas if you want something a bit more post apocalyptic..

They are probably about the best ones recently. Which reminds me, I still need to finish NWN2!

Semiskimmed · 26 Apr 2011 at 19:34

witcher and the ME series :cool:

rolypolyman · 26 Apr 2011 at 19:35

Fallout NV gets my vote.

Emphacy · 26 Apr 2011 at 19:39

Fallout 3
Fallout New Vegas
Fable III
For online, MMORPG you could go Aion of FF14 if you really want.

Xein · 26 Apr 2011 at 19:51

Thanks for all of the suggestions, Going to look them up on Youtube now

HangTime · 26 Apr 2011 at 20:24

Guess it depends a bit on what you class as new, KOTOR (2003) and Vampire Bloodlines (2004) are both excellent IMO.

spudbynight · 26 Apr 2011 at 20:32

Baldurs Gate II
Planescape Torment

If you haven't played those then don't worry about any of the new stuff.

Xelene · 26 Apr 2011 at 20:33

HangTime said:
Guess it depends a bit on what you class as new, KOTOR (2003) and Vampire Bloodlines (2004) are both excellent IMO.

KOTOR has aged much better, KOTOR2 is better with the fan patch tho.

Xein · 26 Apr 2011 at 20:33

HangTime said:
Guess it depends a bit on what you class as new, KOTOR (2003) and Vampire Bloodlines (2004) are both excellent IMO.

It doesn't have to be new but most newish games have better game engines and graphic designs

Decelo · 26 Apr 2011 at 20:46

I'm in the same boat as the OP, though I have played most recent RPGs. Have been considering buying BG from all the raving reviews on these boards, however I'm wondering if I should start from the first BG? Will the graphics be too out dated for me to properly get involved in seeing as I have been rather spoilt with aesthetics from the more recent games like Mass Effect, Dragon Age etc..

Indy500 · 26 Apr 2011 at 20:59

Decelo said:
I'm in the same boat as the OP, though I have played most recent RPGs. Have been considering buying BG from all the raving reviews on these boards, however I'm wondering if I should start from the first BG? Will the graphics be too out dated for me to properly get involved in seeing as I have been rather spoilt with aesthetics from the more recent games like Mass Effect, Dragon Age etc..

See for yourself:

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/3318/249166-bg01_map_super.jpg

http://www.g4g.it/g4g/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/baldurs_gate_hd_widescreen_patch_01.jpg

http://www.tesnexus.com/imageshare/images/1-1291245826.jpg

Personally I think it's pretty well made for an isometric perspective RPG.

FoxEye · 26 Apr 2011 at 21:00

Frozo said:
It doesn't have to be new but most newish games have better game engines and graphic designs

But generally worse game design. That's the trade-off. Modern RPGs are very light on substance but can look amazingly pretty and come packed with voice-acting and other guff

You still can't beat BG1/2 on the PC. Similarly in console land, the later FF games are crap compared to the earlier ones.

FoxEye · 26 Apr 2011 at 21:01

Decelo said:
I'm in the same boat as the OP, though I have played most recent RPGs. Have been considering buying BG from all the raving reviews on these boards, however I'm wondering if I should start from the first BG? Will the graphics be too out dated for me to properly get involved in seeing as I have been rather spoilt with aesthetics from the more recent games like Mass Effect, Dragon Age etc..

If you're going to get into Baldur's Gate, you *have* to start with #1. BG2 will make no sense at all if you don't!

Mattyjw · 26 Apr 2011 at 21:16

Mount & Blade: Warband might be good for you there's a demo I think. Divinity II: DKS also has a demo but it's the very first areas so not representative.

The mount & blade demo is upto level 10 so that might give you an idea of the early game, it is unforgiving and I havn't played much since I got it.

Two Worlds II might be O.K. but the lack of a demo makes it a risky purchase given the bugs. Nehrim the mod for oblivion might be woth looking into or even morrowind if you don't mind teh graphics or doing some modding to improve them.