Need some recommendations.

Kaosu · 06-29-2007, 11:20 PM

Hello,

I'm looking for recommendations for sleeper hits or anything of that nature. I"m looking for PC RPGs only, as if its a RPG on PS1/PS2/SNES, I've more than likely played it.

The entire Baulder's Gate series.
All of Icewind Dale.
Dark Messiah
Oblivion
Two Worlds (still a horrible game)
Gothic 2 and Gothic 3
Silverfall (can't get into this)
NWN and a ton of the single player mods
NWN2
Planescape Torment
Arx
Fallout
Fallout 2
Deus Ex + 2
KOTOR + 2
Jade Empire
Overlord
Dreamfall
DF: The longest journey
X2
X3:
Somethingratheranother: Jupiter Incident

I haven't played ToEE, because I'm not sure how character driven, plot driven the game is.

I'm specifically looking for plot/character driven games. For example, Dark Messiah wasn't the best game in the world, but the story presentation was fantastic. I'm not looking for a Diablo clone or diablo itself. It doesn't have to be a RPG - as long as the story is something that draws you into the world, I'm fine with it.

Edit: The game itself doesn't have to be a RPG, now that I think about it

Aegdaien · 06-29-2007, 11:27 PM

Well if you're looking for a storyline and it doesn't need to be a RPG, get C&C:3. It's worth it for the cut scenes alone. Lando and Sawyer in a video game? A+

Kaosu · 06-29-2007, 11:30 PM

Er, played that already as well.

Kato Danzo · 06-30-2007, 12:13 AM

Wizardry 8 absolutely needs to be added to that list.

Kaosu · 06-30-2007, 12:26 AM

I can't say I ever played Wizardry 8. I'll have to look into it.

Shoeby · 06-30-2007, 08:09 AM

Man I played the shit out of Bane of the Cosmic Forge and Crusaders of the Dark Savant (Wizardry 6 and 7) but I just couldn't get into Wizardry 8. If a lot of people think it's really that good I might have to revisit it.

Vorph · 06-30-2007, 08:56 AM

ToEE is a really good game with the Co8 mods/patches.

And since I'm on the topic of Troika, have you played Arcanum and Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines? Arcanum requires a bit of patience to get into before it starts getting good, but VtM:B is one of the best games of the last decade.

Szlia · 06-30-2007, 09:33 AM

My PC alter-ego devotes a cult to Betrayal at Krondor, so it's probably good.

Froofy-D · 06-30-2007, 09:40 AM

Don't see Fallout Tactics on your list. It's as good as the other 2 imho.

I thought Wizardry 8 was good, but not a huge amount of plot development. The combat style was unique though so you may enjoy it.

If you don't mind low end graphics try getting that boxed set with all of the Ultimas. Actually Ultima 7+8 probably have graphics on par with Diablo 1, so they aren't that bad. Ultima Ascension was fully 3D.

You mentioned Oblivion but not Morrowind on your list. I enjoyed it more than Oblivion.

Don't see any Might and Magic RPGs on your list either. Personally I didn't like them, but a lot of people do. Heroes of Might and Magic I do like, but those are strategy, not RPG.

Cybsled · 06-30-2007, 09:51 AM

If you can find it, Anachronox is pretty good. It's a console style RPG for the PC. It was like the only good game to come from John "Im gonna make u my bitch" Romero's company before they shuttered the doors.

Kato Danzo · 06-30-2007, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vorph

ToEE is a really good game with the Co8 mods/patches.

And since I'm on the topic of Troika, have you played Arcanum and Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines? Arcanum requires a bit of patience to get into before it starts getting good, but VtM:B is one of the best games of the last decade.

Agreed with on both points. RIP Troika.

Goltana_R-Zek · 06-30-2007, 11:22 AM

Froofy mentioned HoMM, i second that.. the newest one 5? Isn't really all that bad either. Quest for Glory series was pretty bad ass, the old ones you might have to run through DOS though or something.. I'd also mention Arcanium (its very similar to fallout, except in a fantasy world.. and fallout is better - but I think its worth trying out!). I really liked the original 'Revenant' game too, BUT that is somewhat Diablo-esque, i liked the story but YMMV.

Ninajrr · 06-30-2007, 11:48 AM

If you can stand a bit of a slow paced game, check out Septerra Core. Excellent PC RPG, though a bit slow, has elements similar to Fallout and Chrono Trigger. Good game.

Chamsie · 06-30-2007, 03:05 PM

System Shock 2 and the soon to be released Bioshock.

Ninajrr · 06-30-2007, 04:41 PM

Vampire - The Masquerade Bloodlines was good...

06-29-2007, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kaosu Lost in the Twilight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 1,258	Need some recommendations. Hello, I'm looking for recommendations for sleeper hits or anything of that nature. I"m looking for PC RPGs only, as if its a RPG on PS1/PS2/SNES, I've more than likely played it. The entire Baulder's Gate series. All of Icewind Dale. Dark Messiah Oblivion Two Worlds (still a horrible game) Gothic 2 and Gothic 3 Silverfall (can't get into this) NWN and a ton of the single player mods NWN2 Planescape Torment Arx Fallout Fallout 2 Deus Ex + 2 KOTOR + 2 Jade Empire Overlord Dreamfall DF: The longest journey X2 X3: Somethingratheranother: Jupiter Incident I haven't played ToEE, because I'm not sure how character driven, plot driven the game is. I'm specifically looking for plot/character driven games. For example, Dark Messiah wasn't the best game in the world, but the story presentation was fantastic. I'm not looking for a Diablo clone or diablo itself. It doesn't have to be a RPG - as long as the story is something that draws you into the world, I'm fine with it. Edit: The game itself doesn't have to be a RPG, now that I think about it __________________ My name is 朱邦 Last edited by Kaosu; 06-29-2007 at 11:32 PM..

06-29-2007, 11:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kaosu Lost in the Twilight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 1,258	Er, played that already as well. __________________ My name is 朱邦

06-30-2007, 12:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kaosu Lost in the Twilight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 1,258	I can't say I ever played Wizardry 8. I'll have to look into it. __________________ My name is 朱邦

06-30-2007, 08:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vorph Fuck Art, Let's Kill Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 7,185	ToEE is a really good game with the Co8 mods/patches. And since I'm on the topic of Troika, have you played Arcanum and Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines? Arcanum requires a bit of patience to get into before it starts getting good, but VtM:B is one of the best games of the last decade. __________________ ...the whole world's going to blow up anyway. I might as well keep my pride. eRepublik Referral (PM me for assistance if you start up using my link) Last edited by Vorph; 06-30-2007 at 09:02 AM..

06-30-2007, 09:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Szlia Conquest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,612 +25 Internets	My PC alter-ego devotes a cult to Betrayal at Krondor, so it's probably good. __________________ -retrosabotage-

06-29-2007, 11:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aegdaien Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,283 -17 Internets	Well if you're looking for a storyline and it doesn't need to be a RPG, get C&C:3. It's worth it for the cut scenes alone. Lando and Sawyer in a video game? A+

06-30-2007, 12:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kato Danzo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kure, Japan Posts: 279 -3 Internets	Wizardry 8 absolutely needs to be added to that list.

06-30-2007, 08:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Shoeby Loves teh Chub Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 187 +1 Internets	Man I played the shit out of Bane of the Cosmic Forge and Crusaders of the Dark Savant (Wizardry 6 and 7) but I just couldn't get into Wizardry 8. If a lot of people think it's really that good I might have to revisit it.

06-30-2007, 09:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Froofy-D upper management material Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,188 +17 Internets	Don't see Fallout Tactics on your list. It's as good as the other 2 imho. I thought Wizardry 8 was good, but not a huge amount of plot development. The combat style was unique though so you may enjoy it. If you don't mind low end graphics try getting that boxed set with all of the Ultimas. Actually Ultima 7+8 probably have graphics on par with Diablo 1, so they aren't that bad. Ultima Ascension was fully 3D. You mentioned Oblivion but not Morrowind on your list. I enjoyed it more than Oblivion. Don't see any Might and Magic RPGs on your list either. Personally I didn't like them, but a lot of people do. Heroes of Might and Magic I do like, but those are strategy, not RPG.

06-30-2007, 09:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cybsled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,249 +49 Internets	If you can find it, Anachronox is pretty good. It's a console style RPG for the PC. It was like the only good game to come from John "Im gonna make u my bitch" Romero's company before they shuttered the doors. __________________ Training the citizens of Norrath from 1999-2003!

06-30-2007, 11:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Goltana_R-Zek Voyager Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,291	Froofy mentioned HoMM, i second that.. the newest one 5? Isn't really all that bad either. Quest for Glory series was pretty bad ass, the old ones you might have to run through DOS though or something.. I'd also mention Arcanium (its very similar to fallout, except in a fantasy world.. and fallout is better - but I think its worth trying out!). I really liked the original 'Revenant' game too, BUT that is somewhat Diablo-esque, i liked the story but YMMV. __________________

06-30-2007, 11:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ninajrr meant to type ninjarr Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CA Posts: 1,702 -11 Internets	If you can stand a bit of a slow paced game, check out Septerra Core. Excellent PC RPG, though a bit slow, has elements similar to Fallout and Chrono Trigger. Good game.

06-30-2007, 03:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chamsie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 139	System Shock 2 and the soon to be released Bioshock.

06-30-2007, 04:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ninajrr meant to type ninjarr Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CA Posts: 1,702 -11 Internets	Vampire - The Masquerade Bloodlines was good...

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