In today’s gaming age, RPGs are a dime a dozen, and while 2022 was a bit bereft of them, we’re getting a boatload in the coming year. With the new commitment by developers to make games strictly for next-gen consoles, we’re on the verge of seeing games with graphics and mechanics, the likes of which …
Few genres can offer the depth, mechanical freedom, and expansive worlds players can find in CRPGs. One of the most popular modern releases in the genre is Divinity: Original Sin 2 from Larian Studios. It has been hailed for its profound and exciting world, the freedom it gives players to experiment with various builds, and its profound …
I got my first video game when I was 6 years old. A Super Nintendo with Super Metroid. It’s a visceral, unforgettable experience because years later, I’m still playing games with an almost-unhealthy frequency and working in the field. Although Super Metroid is a wonderful game, it wasn’t the one that captivated my eternal appreciation …
Today, the RPG is arguably the most popular single player genre of game out there. So many games that never even considered themselves an RPG have slowly integrated role playing elements into their experiences and the result is the ultimate fusion of action adventure games and RPGs. It wasn’t always like this though. Long ago …
With the Xbox One’s lifespan coming to a close to make room for the Xbox Series X/S, the console has gathered a sizable library of great titles. Whether players are looking to pick up an indie gem they’ve never heard of, an action-packed shooter, or a deep strategy game, the Xbox One has plenty of …
Open world games are part of the gaming lexicon here in a major way these days and it’s become a natural progression for the industry ever since the emergence of GTA 3 changed everything. Just a few years later, we got to The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, and once that happened, it was pretty clear …
For a long time, PC games were the cornerstone of the RPG market. While they didn’t always boast the fanciest graphics or the biggest named series, they instead offered massive, 80+ hour experiences that were so in-depth and detailed that they’ve since been compared to virtual novels at times. In recent years, PC games no …
In gaming, there are those who like their experiences to be easy, casual, and enjoyable games that they can jump into at any time. Everyone has their niche and while that one exists, there also exists another kind of gamer on the exact opposite side of the spectrum. The challenge seeker, the masochist who wants …
The Switch is a great console to pick up RPGs on. Not only does it feature a sizable library of old and new titles alike while allowing the player to dive into the adventure at home and on the go. Taking vast worlds with you in your pocket is a unique strength of Nintendo’s newest …
Nowadays, defining the RPG genre in a game is a herculean task. To be blunt, it’s virtually impossible to perfectly replicate the tabletop RPG for electronic media – for now. However, the community has reached a consensus-ish defining an RPG game. That said, I think it is important to say that, like most lists, this …
