Looking for an RPG

Tempestshade · Post by **Tempestshade** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:59 am

Lately I have not been able to get into any games, any at all really. I have been looking for an RPG that is open-ended, but not too open ended(Oblivion, Gothic 3, Morrowind all got too boring too me as they are TOO open ended).
I don't want to have to sit there for days leveling (AKA WoW) but don't want it to be rediculously easy.
I think I may start playing Sacred again, just as I never really gave it a shot, and it seems like it would be fun.

I enjoy a good story line, along with feeling accomplished with upgrading your character. I also do not like dark and gloomy games. I don't mind if its sci-fi, or fantasy.

Thanks for the help guys!

David

SupaCat · Post by **SupaCat** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:01 pm

Try fallout 2.

Tempestshade · Post by **Tempestshade** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:03 pm

Haha, Guess I should have posted my already played games

Games ive played:
All of the fallout games
WoW
Dungeon Siege 2
The Elder Scrolls games
Fable
uhhh, all I can think of off the top of my head.

Loki[D.d.G] · Post by **Loki[D.d.G]** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:07 pm

Mass Effect and Knights of the Old Republic I and II could be of some interest to you. And the folks here think quite highly of Planescape: Torment too.

Mindaugas · Post by **Mindaugas** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:57 pm

Tempestshade wrote:Haha, Guess I should have posted my already played games

Games ive played:
All of the fallout games
WoW
Dungeon Siege 2
The Elder Scrolls games
Fable
uhhh, all I can think of off the top of my head.

Titan quest

Nightmare · Post by **Nightmare** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:08 pm

Loki[D.d.G] wrote:Mass Effect and Knights of the Old Republic I and II could be of some interest to you. And the folks here think quite highly of Planescape: Torment too.

All worth playing, especially PS:T. It's an older game, but if you like that sort of thing, then definitely also check out the Baldur's Gate series.

I'd add The Witcher to that list, too. It's not terribly difficult, but it's a fun game with a good story.

kmonster · Post by **kmonster** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:48 pm

I recommend Might&Magic 6 or 7. Great character development, a lot of freedom but you still have a main quest to fulfill.

Crenshinibon · Post by **Crenshinibon** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:24 pm

Like the previous posters suggested, try the Baldur's Gate series as well as Planescape: Torment. Also, I strongly recommend Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines.

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:43 pm

You might like the Icewind Dale series as well. And definitely, do check out the Baldur's Gate games, amongst the best!

I'm not sure I'd suggest either The Witcher or Planescape: Torment to you, though. In my view they are excellent games, and I usually like to mention them when people ask this question.. Indeed, I view PS:T as the finest RPG ever made, period. However, both Witcher and PS:T have a dark, melancholic, brooding feel to them... so if you are looking to avoid gloomy, I'm not sure they'd be for you. If you think you can tolerate this, though, and you appreciate a good storyline, they might be worth looking into.

blackhawk44 · Post by **blackhawk44** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:05 pm

I think you should try planescapes: torment or fallout 1, 2, and tactics. those are all great games

Loki[D.d.G] · Post by **Loki[D.d.G]** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:51 am

blackhawk44 wrote:I think you should try planescapes: torment or fallout 1, 2, and tactics. those are all great games

Didn't the thread starter already state he has played all the fallout games? In any case, i just thought id add Neverwinter Nights 2 and its expansion Mask of the Betrayer to my recommended list. They have pretty decent storylines, but you could say that for MotB especially, the story is quite dark. But definitely worth a go, imho.

Diduicsigreczet · Post by **Diduicsigreczet** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 12:19 pm

Devil May Cry 3 and 4 are fun to play, the first two games are only on PS2, but 3 and 4 are for PC as well.
DMC 3 is a bit more difficult than the 4th one, which is easier and also fun to play, the 3rd can be frustrating at some points, but there's nothing better than making a Stylish combo on a demon

, anyway, try one of these two or both if you wish, you'll enjoy them and Dante is extremely funny, his dialogues with other characters and scenes make all the hard work worth it, lol.
A good MMO with not too much time wasted on leveling is Guild Wars. I must tell you that WoW is extremely easy compared to Guild Wars. The PvP is worth the money and Guild Wars does not imply a monthly fee as WoW. The PvP is so much fun and it is very well conceived.

demigame · Post by **demigame** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:41 am

try Spellforce 1,2

it is a great RPG & RTS game!

Kienan · Post by **Kienan** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:40 am

As many have mentioned, Baldur's Gate is really, really good, and definitely worth checking out if you've never played it before. I suggest using mods, especially the Tutu mod (stands for "to two" as it changes the game engine to the BG2 engine, improving the resolution, making it generally more playable).

Mass Effect and KotOR are also good suggestions, although, in my opinion, nowhere near as just-plain-flipping-awesometacular as Baldur's Gate.

I assume "All Fallout games" includes the third one, but it might not since it's not part of the original series. If you haven't played it (sounds unlikely, but just throwing it out there in case), you might want to.

Lastly, not sure if it's your style, and it's not even usually my style, but I'm actually rather enjoying Dungeons and Dragons Online, which recently went free...completely free. You don't even have to buy it like Guild Wars; It's initially free, and free to play, with an option to buy stuff from the in game store, if you want. Me, I'm cheap. I can say from personal experience you can go a long ways without dropping a cent. It's worth checking out, unless you just don't like MMOs.

EARNY · Post by **EARNY** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:28 am

Can you suggest a good RPG to me as well pls.
But I have few major limitations:
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2. I've played Fallout 1 & 2, Fable 1, TES3, BD2,NWN1 (2nd is lagging), Arcanum
I am thinking to play TOEE, is it any good?
Also, kinda fed up of AD&D rules with goblins, orcs etc

Loki[D.d.G] · Post by **Loki[D.d.G]** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:19 am

Definitely consider giving KotOR I and Diablo II a try.

Also, if you don't mind deviating from the RPG genre, the original Half-Life is a stellar FPS.

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:52 am

If you are looking for a change of pace, and you're able to find a copy (it's an old game), I'd suggest Grim Fandango. It's one of the best adventure games ever made.

EARNY · Post by **EARNY** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:47 pm

Loki[D.d.G] wrote:Definitely consider giving KotOR I and Diablo II a try.

Also, if you don't mind deviating from the RPG genre, the original Half-Life is a stellar FPS.

Yeah, forgot to mention Diablo

Not into KOTOR

Thanks anyways

dragon wench wrote:If you are looking for a change of pace, and you're able to find a copy (it's an old game), I'd suggest Grim Fandango. It's one of the best adventure games ever made.

Ok thanks, is it something like Stupid Invaders?

Loki[D.d.G] · Post by **Loki[D.d.G]** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:09 pm

EARNY wrote:Ok thanks, is it something like Stupid Invaders?

It's a great adventure game. The story was brilliant.