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Top 25 RPGs of All Time

"Gameranx has compiled a list of 25 of the best RPGs of all time, for every platform."

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DragoonsScaleLegends3167d ago (Edited 3167d ago )

A RPG list without The Legend of Dragoon is not a legit RPG list. On a serious note this list is trash.

AquarianKing3168d ago (Edited 3168d ago )

Bloodbourne, Witcher 3, and Skyrim

TheLoCoRaven3168d ago

They consider too many games RPGs. I don't think action RPGs, or first/third person shooter RPGs should be considered RPGs just because they have some leveling and stat building. I mean hell Mad Max has that too. I don't even think Zelda games should be considered RPGs.

Kalebninja3168d ago

zelda isn't considered an rpg by anyone, its action adventure. Mass Effect ,however, absolutely is an rpg. Simply because its fighting system is a real time action shooter doesn't mean its not.

TheLoCoRaven3168d ago

I've seen Zelda referred as an action RPG. I think only the turn based or Persona type games should be considered RPG. If a game is over 75% action/1st or 3rd person shooting, then its just an action or shooter with some RPG elements.

OhMyGandhi3168d ago

Zelda has always been considered an RPG, at least for as long as I've known. Action RPG, with a full inventory system, quests, shopkeeper that buys and sells items/outfits/etc, and a large expansive world with which to wonder. Obviously, nowadays, even your most basic corridor shooter has these elements, so it's hard to distill one genre from another.

NukaCola3167d ago (Edited 3167d ago )

Zelda II is an Action RPG. All other games in the series are fantasy adventure.

Role Playing Games come originally from board games. Turn-Based action based on Skill Points and Luck through an algorithm centric core gameplay. As we moved forward in time, RPG changed to include active time battles and eventually freedom of movement during combat. The defining core of an RPG is that gameplay relies on developing a character skills and stats through a leveling system tied to battling enemies on a mathematical playing field.

Some games have elements of RPGs but still do not fit in the genre. God of War and GTA aare examples of using skill points to increase the characters abilities but those games are still an action titles.

Western RPGs have redefined a type of role playing game with the addition of massive open worlds, side quests over grinding, and "karma or choice based" branches via action, decision, or dialog options. Also WRPGs have focused on mutliplayer and looting. One thing that has changed is the combat. A players skill weighs the same as their stats in a WRPG. The ability to make head shots and counter attack, have overtaken grinding for higher level magic. Looks at SKYRIM for example. Many players abandoned mage paths and use ranged archery. A level 1 player in most WRPGs would dare takenon a level 5 enemy unlike a turn based game where those skill statistics are needed because there is no action based defense. Not in everything...Mario RPG games did wonders adding unique combat. But this isna general overfew of opinion.

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Adrian_v013164d ago

@Raven

in shooter games, like ME the role playing elements still define the gameplay of the game, hence it's called an RPG. Shooting games where they are a minor aspect are called shooters.

@Kalkano, yes, the first action games have existed decades before, however the lack of good technology was apparent. That's why MGS, which was planed to be an action game, became a stealth game - because the technology back then didn't allow an action game of that scope.

Take the battle system of turn based games now and then - just the battle system, not the graphics and other aspects, there's not much difference, compare the battle gameplay of action games now and then, the difference is apparent.

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Adrian_v013164d ago

@kalkano

yes, and how popular was The Last remnant, did its sales justify the AAA budget? Put your bias away.

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Adrian_v013163d ago

@kalkano

available for PC as well.

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woutervanjel3168d ago

They left Bloodborne out.. Guess they didn't played it. It mised a lot of RPG elements but it was great.

AquarianKing3168d ago

Well they did say Dark Souls games. Bloodborne is definitely in that category but better

Kalebninja3168d ago

The fact that Kingdom Hearts isn't on this list is a joke. It's one of the best rpg's with an amazing battle system, huge fanbase, and great reception. Not to mention how well the original game has aged, I could go back and play it and it wouldn't feel outdated.

SegaGamer3167d ago

It was the first game on the list bud :p

Kalebninja3167d ago

Lol wtf list did I click. I looked at it twice too.

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Todd Howard Has No Plans to Retire, Open to Other Studios Making Fallout Games

In a recent interview, Todd Howard revealed that he has no plans to retire and reiterated Bethesda's openness to help from other studios.

DOMination-12d ago

Oh great, now we have to deal with Anasts Bethesda fetish indefinitely.

Thanks a lot, Todd

anast11d ago

You're welcome for the free entertainment. Usually, it comes at a cost of $70 because of inflation.

Crows9011d ago

That's an inflated price...

anast11d ago (Edited 11d ago )

@Crows

It would be if it weren't a valuable resource.

mastershredder12d ago

"with no plans to retire anytime soon" I mean this is like a common news topic involving his name. Knock it off and do some actual newsing. This is like the biggest "No Duh" article of the day, and several sites had to regurgitate it. Geez. So lame.

OtterX12d ago

"Batman. I like the idea that if I had enough money, time, and vengeance, I could become him." - Todd Howard

https://www.brainyquote.com...

This is when he'll retire.

nmbr1esq12d ago

He doesn't have to retire, just the stupid outdated garbage creation engine.

Kados11d ago

Netimmerse 4.0, presumably 5.0 for TES6. They should give the Fallout IP to Obsidian, and have it made in UE5.

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Xbox & Bethesda Have A Big Fallout Problem, But It's A Good Problem To Have

Discover the impact of the recent Fallout show on Amazon Prime and the white-hot popularity of the Fallout franchise. Will there be a Fallout 5 anytime soon? How about any new Fallout? Its a good problem to have.

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raWfodog12d ago

I’m going to get back into Fallout 4 since I haven’t finished it yet. The recent update will likely give me more of an incentive to get to it sooner rather than later.

Crows9011d ago

The recent update does nothing except take up more space...

raWfodog11d ago

New armor, weapons, and mission(s) is enough for me, especially since I haven’t finished the game yet.

mastershredder12d ago

Where is the problem part again?
There is a show
There is 76 that is perfect for non-standard fallout players and perfect for Bethesda to coin up on.
There is a Fallout Shelter
There is Fallout 4 updated for current gen (that went free for subscription services in most cases).

Also there is a whole new audience that has never seen or played fallout before. Seems like they have PLENTY to dig into, before they worry about FO5.

They are beyond trending and are banking with willing investors atm, and you are calling it a problem. Mkay. Sounds more like you are just chapped that FO5 is not point of discussion. No worries, it is coming, just gonna take a bit. Just be glad MS and Bethesda ironed out their multi-platform woes, THAT was a problem, the rest is cake.

danno_omen12d ago

I called it a good problem because they have so much momentum, or did you fail to read that part

anast11d ago

That momentum is going to die when the new players realize their games aren't very well made compared to other games.

andy8511d ago

The answer is no there won't. 2030s

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Don't Be Afraid To Try The Original Fallouts

Just because they're old doesn't mean they aren't worth revisiting.

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TGG_overlord14d ago

The three first "Fallout" games are still pure RPG gold in the current year imo.

VenomUK13d ago

@TheGamer I haven’t tried the original 2d games because I’m so afraid.

shinoff218313d ago

Don't be afraid. I actually started fallout with 3 back in the day and so I went to play the ogs. I like the ogs more. We just didn't have a pc as a teen.

ocelot0713d ago

I agree I played the original 3 a few years ago and they are fun. I feel this needs to be said though. Console players don't have access to these games and that's a shame. However, If you have any sort of windows laptop you can play them they are really old now a basic office pc can play it.

I also want to say is Fallout Brotherhood Of Steel on the PS2 the first console Fallout game. It gets hate for no reason. I enjoyed them more than the originals. I believe it's on Xbox as well. Anyone with access to a PS2 or Xbox or emulated them on pc. It's a fun game to play. Don't get why it was hated on.

anast13d ago

"Console players don't have access to these games and that's a shame."

These games will run on just about any low end laptop/PC/tablet and they cost next to nothing. I'm 100% positive no one is missing out that actually cares to look into these games.

shinoff218313d ago

That's the bad thing. They re did wasteland for xbox. I know they are 2 different studios but why hasn't the orginal fallouts been done for console. I played on pc but I'd rather play on console with a true controller experience. Is bethesada afraid to be shown up by the source material where their game comes from

anast13d ago

The series peaked at Fallout 2 and started going down hill from there.

purple10113d ago

Don’t think I’ve played any Bethesda games except Quake 3 team arena on pc back in the day!

a lot of their games are slow and boring to me, + as people always say, full of bugs and crashes!

Not what I want, from a full priced game,

Huey_My_D_Long13d ago

I mean Fallout 3 hasn't been full price for over 10 years. FO NV is like 5 bucks on sale. I understand not paying full price for their games, but every FO game out when on sale is just dirt cheap.

purple10113d ago

Yeh the fallout ones in question are all cheap
I’m talking Bethesda as a general remark

Smellsforfree13d ago

Neither Quake 3 or Fallout 2 are "Bethesda Games". ZeniMax Media purchased id software in 2009 and also owns Bethesda.

purple10113d ago

@smells, my bad I got I wrong good point, I assumed doom and quake are from same people and both Bethesda. but yeh, id tech FTW, did you know, both all the halo games, and modernwarfare games, all the way up to 2019 version of MW, are based off a modified quake 3 engine., interesting snips of info for the people, so yeh these companies kept selling technically a game from 1999, heheh, makes me laugh, only in 2019 did they create new engine from scratch, THATS 20 YEARS

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mkis00713d ago

Hate turned based worlds. Tried playing 1 10years ago and couldnt figure out howto get past 30 feet.

shinoff218313d ago (Edited 13d ago )

Added a disagree. Then I didn't feel right about it lol. So took it away. Just wanted to say that's a shame cause your missing out on some great games. Turn based are my personal favorite but I play everything except music games, and racing.

mkis00713d ago

I'm going to try again after reading about how to start...I do like the world...not a fan of a timed main quest though.

JL293013d ago

Well no shit, Sherlock.

Glad you're on the case.

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