Best RPG Games

Top 30 list of world's best RPG games of 21st century

Mass Effect 2

Posted on February 12, 2011 by bestrpggames

If you have been excited to play Mass Effect 2 then I’ll cut the chase and tell you how great is it. It has major improvements over its predecessor. It has a vastly superior art design, better shooting mechanics and great improvisation of characters. Mass Effect 2 is leaner and meaner. It will stick with you and occupy your mind even when you are not playing it. That is the mark which only a fantastic game can make on you. The game is more about action than before. The shooting part has been cleaned up a good deal (this part of the game is a third person shooter). Companionship has been improved too. Ammo can be now picked up from the battlefield. Graphics are more detailed now. Great lighting and shadows have been incorporated. Most of the technical issues of Mass Effect 1 are now gone. The only tedious job in the game is scanning the planets for resources. It is a slow and boring job. But the game is a far more engaging experience than its predecessor and if you liked Mass Effect 1 you would love Mass Effect 2. Read more reviews.

Metacritic game score: 94/100
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Diablo

Posted on February 12, 2011 by bestrpggames

Diablo was released in 1996 and it is truly the game that caused a immense revolution in the RPG genre. You choose your character from 3 different classes of heroes: a warrior, a mage or a rogue. Each character has its own special abilities. The warrior excels in melee combat, the mage in magic and the rogue with bows. A terrible evil has been bestowed over the land and you have to do a lot of exploring of the towns and dungeons to straighten things out. The game is structured in 16 different levels with increasing difficulty as you proceed into the game. The main plot of the game is to kill Diablo which you will do in the last part of the game. In the end it’s a great game for RPG lovers and especially for people who have never played a RPG before. Read more reviews.

Metacritic game score: 94/100
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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion

Posted on February 12, 2011 by bestrpggames

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion is a first person RPG that came out in 2006. Oblivion presents a large and expansive world, rush environments and a lot of stuff to do and that alone makes it worth a purchase. You are a random, nameless hero in Oblivion. The emperor gets killed and you are sent to find the king’s legitimate son. The main plot is that you have to stop an evil cult from opening the gates to the Oblivion and thus save the world. Gameplay is great actually but at the same time there are a few issues with it. You can work on the main quest as well as a side quests at the same time. Combat is ok but a bit clunky at times. The game has quite a number of bugs but some are actually cool, like walking on the ceiling. But some glitches cause a problem in your saved game file so keep a backup. Graphics are good and textures, lights and shadows are great. Voice acting has its ups and downs. All in all the presentation is great and you will enjoy the game. Read more reviews.

Metacritic game score: 94/100
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Posted on February 12, 2011 by bestrpggames

In Star Wars – Knights of the Old Republic you are the central character of the storyline. A couple of decisions are to be made in the game which will finally decide what kind of character you really are, which side of The Force you take. You can change your friend’s character like turn a bad guy to a good one and vice-versa by persuasion. The best part of the game is that this game is more like a stop and think kind. You can pause and think and then decide on you action. The combat system is pretty much difficult to understand at first, which can make the new and impatient players leave the game. It’s a really fun game but grasping the concept is really hard. In short: you need someone to teach you the game for better and quick understanding, or just read online manuals. Read more reviews.

Metacritic game score: 93/100
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Dragon Age: Origins

Posted on February 12, 2011 by bestrpggames

Bioware has created some epics game in the past like the Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect and many more and now comes the Dragon Age. The sure amount of stuff you can do on this game is mind boggling. After many hours of gameplay you would have done only a few things this game offers. The story is really good, tons of characters, history and details that will bring the virtual world alive. You pick one of the six characters available and become the key resistance against the heavenly magical group and the Arch Demons. The story is very gripping and satisfying once you complete the game. The background and history of whatever character you chose can change the game drastically. The game has sharp graphics and really good textures and model details. Voice acting is really good and a lot of British accent has been used. In the end you will be playing this game for a very long time as the game has high play and replay value. Read more reviews.

Metacritic game score: 91/100
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Fallout 3

Posted on February 12, 2011 by bestrpggames

A lot of games make big deal out of player choice but only a few provide so many intricate ways of approaching a given situation. In Fallout 3 these choices are not just mere dialogs but you will fulfill the spiritual hopes of an entire society and decide the fate of more than one city over the course of your journey through the Washington D.C. wasteland. It is the year of 2277 and you are the resident of Vault 101, one of the many vaults built to protect the survivors from the danger of post nuclear destruction. When dad escapes the vault without a goodbye you set off in his search only to find yourself in the scientific and political tug of war that is going to change the course of future. Your actions have far reaching consequences that not only affects the world around you but also the way you play and it is this freedom that makes Fallout 3 worth playing and replaying. Read more reviews.

Metacritic game score: 91/100
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Neverwinter Nights

Posted on February 12, 2011 by bestrpggames

The game starts with a prelude and is divided into five stages. The prelude is basically a tutorial which sets the storyline for all the other chapters. This was one of the first 3D RPG games so graphics are not very highly developed but it was top notch at the time it was released. All the characters in the game are voice acted. The game uses the dungeon and dragon’s third edition rules set. Music is orchestra type and very soothing. The story line is pretty epic. You start out alone and then you get stuck in the Neverwinter quest. The most telling feature of the game is the Community Expansion Pack which adds a lot of new stuff to the game. Overall it is a prime example of what an ideal RPG should be like. It is not overcomplicated but complicated enough to make you interested in the game. Many free modules are available online to make your gaming experience more adventurous. Read more reviews.

Metacritic game score: 91/100
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Deus Ex

Posted on February 12, 2011 by bestrpggames

If you have got involved and checkout out the best games of the last decade you might have come across a game called Deus Ex. The game provides us with unlimited interaction and immense freedom to explore. You play as JC Denton, the new recruit in the UNATCO – the United Nations Anti-Terrorist Coalition and you find yourself in the crossfire of terrorists, rebels and secret agencies. You begin by looking for a prime weapon that can unite the two triads in the sea. He suspects that a woman name Maggie has something to do with me. All the actions you do in the game have a result on the story line but still the major events of the storyline do not change. The game does not have very great graphics but has great amount of replayability. The game is built on the Unreal engine and faces some technical issues and major graphical issues. But the overall gameplay compensates it all and makes it a fun experience. Read more reviews.

Metacritic game score: 90/100
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Mass Effect

Posted on February 12, 2011 by bestrpggames

Not since Star Wars has there been a universe so full of wonders and awe. We face extinction as a rogue soldier leads an unstoppable force across the galaxy. And only you, Commander Shepherd, the hero of the game stand in his way. You have lost everyone you know and love. The apocalypse of the universe is nearby. You have to decide the worth of Humanity. You have to decide that are you willing to sacrifice. It all depends on the choices you make and annihilation is just one decision away. The game has excellent graphics, great combat system, nice gameplay and awesome music and sound. If you haven’t played the game yet, now would be the right time. Read more reviews.

Metacritic game score: 89/100
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Fallout

Posted on February 12, 2011 by bestrpggames

You are supposed to be a character running all alone on a wasteland. The first thing to do is to increase the speed of the character, as it might seem too slow in the beginning. In the game there is no such thing as a ‘wrong thing’ rather it is a ‘bad thing’. So you can do whatever you want. The game has various aspects and characters to choose from. It can be played as a thief, as a Rambo, as a peaceful guy or can be played as a combination of all. Now as a negative aspect, the NPC’s which can be selected as team mates are pretty retarded. So as in you are alone in the game, they won’t be of much help. Well, hopefully the mods would be fixed in the coming series. Game play is really nice. Although the game is now available for free download, but even buying it won’t be regretted. Read more reviews.

Metacritic game score: 89/100
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