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I need RPG recommendations, please!

They need to be single player, not those on-line (mmo) games…

I already have NWN Diamond Ed.

 

Can you guys/gals suggest any other good ones?

 

If you don't mind fairly old (but very good) games:

Planescape:Torment

Fantasy RPG in a very weird setting. It has an intriquing story and intriguing party members, though the ending is a bit of an anticlimax (story-wise, not gameplay-wise).

 

Baldurs Gate II:Shadows of Amn

More classic Fantasy RPG in a medieval-like setting with swords and sorcery. Has a fairly interesting main plot, and tons of side quests and extra things to do. The biggest game Bioware has done thus far, and you'll recognize many design elements that were later used in the KotOR games.

 

Deus Ex

Sci-fi RPG/FPS hybrid with a rather dark, neo-gothic setting. You play as a nano-augmented counter-terrorist operative/cyborg in a near-future world where plague, terrorism and conspiracy are commonplace and nothing is as it seems at first glance. The game has a FPS interface, but plays as much as an RPG as a shooter.

 

 

A bit newer:

Vampire the Masquerade:Bloodlines

The game takes place in a seemingly normal Los Angeles in 2004... Normal until you get killed and awaken as an undead Vampire and get to explore the hidden occult side of contemporary society. RPG with a FPS/TPS (you can choose) interface. It's more fun than it sounds, and very spooky on occasion. :)

 

TES3:Morrowind

More classic Fantasy RPG setting in this game. It can be a bit described as a single-player "MMO" in concept. It's a huge seamless world where you can wander around and do quests as you feel like it. It has a main plot, but unlike most games you don't need to do it unless you want to. Exploration is a strong point in this game, IMHO.

 

(And probably TES4:Oblivion if you are willing to wait a few more days :))

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Fable the lost chapters this game kicks ass. lots of stuff to do.

Morrowind biggest game i've played...hundreds of weapons, you can even make your own potions and enchant weapons with them

Deus Ex pretty fun as long as you can find your way...

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dont forget Dungeon Siege I an II. If you enjoyed NWN Dungeon Siege is along similar lines.

 

In my opinion Dungeon Sige (at least I) is more like a Diablo clone than like NWN. It's more of a hack&slash action RPG than NWN is. They both have their charm, but I wouldn't call them that similar. :)

 

The most glaring difference is the monologue in DS1 (click on them, listen to what they have to say, click the OK button) compared to the dialogue in NWN (reply to what they say and have them respond in turn) as a way of interacting with NPCs in the world.

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If you don't mind fairly old (but very good) games:

 

TES3:Morrowind

More classic Fantasy RPG setting in this game. It can be a bit described as a single-player "MMO" in concept. It's a huge seamless world where you can wander around and do quests as you feel like it. It has a main plot, but unlike most games you don't need to do it unless you want to. Exploration is a strong point in this game, IMHO.

 

(And probably TES4:Oblivion if you are willing to wait a few more days :))

 

Abosolutely. You must get this game. You can get it and it's two expansion packs for a bundle pack for only $19.99 USD. This is a great game.

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I didnt like Dungeon Siege, thought it was crap. You cant save where you are, so if you die, you have to go all the way back to the last area you started in (I think). Its purely hack and slash, no role playing at all. The graphics are really pretty though, and it ran smoothly back when I only had half a gig of ram. heh.

 

Hi btw! ^_^

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Since you already have the diamond edition of NWN and other people have suggested Morrowind, I would recommend Jade Empire. Although the combat system and amount of items leave much to be desired, the story is fantastic (although not as good as the one in KotOR), and the graphics are pretty good.

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I didnt like Dungeon Siege, thought it was crap. You cant save where you are, so if you die, you have to go all the way back to the last area you started in (I think). Its purely hack and slash, no role playing at all. The graphics are really pretty though, and it ran smoothly back when I only had half a gig of ram. heh.

 

Hi btw! ^_^

 

Motion seconded!

 

And hi, welcome back :)

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Since you already have the diamond edition of NWN and other people have suggested Morrowind, I would recommend Jade Empire. Although the combat system and amount of items leave much to be desired, the story is fantastic (although not as good as the one in KotOR), and the graphics are pretty good.

 

I thought Jade Empire was a console game (xbox, i think)... I'm jus looking for rpg for PC, thats all I have right now... I do plan on getting the PS3 when it comes though... or does xbox games work on WinXP PC's also?

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Since you already have the diamond edition of NWN and other people have suggested Morrowind, I would recommend Jade Empire. Although the combat system and amount of items leave much to be desired, the story is fantastic (although not as good as the one in KotOR), and the graphics are pretty good.

 

I thought Jade Empire was a console game (xbox, i think)... I'm jus looking for rpg for PC, thats all I have right now... I do plan on getting the PS3 when it comes though... or does xbox games work on WinXP PC's also?

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Oldies -

 

Baldur's Gate

Final Fantasy I-VI

Diablo I & II

Icewind Dale

 

Newbies -

Dungeon Siege (check demo first)

Dungeon Siege II (check deme first)

Knights of the Old Republic

Knights of the Old Republic II

 

Others -

Jade Empire

Fable

Fable: The Lost Chapters

 

GBA -

Golden Sun (must)

Golden Sun: The Lost Age (must)

Fire Emblem

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.

 

If nothing works, Pokemon shall be waiting! ;)

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Oldies -

 

Baldur's Gate

Final Fantasy I-VI

Diablo I & II

Icewind Dale

 

Newbies -

Dungeon Siege (check demo first)

Dungeon Siege II (check deme first)

Knights of the Old Republic

Knights of the Old Republic II

 

Others -

Jade Empire

Fable

Fable: The Lost Chapters

 

GBA -

Golden Sun (must)

Golden Sun: The Lost Age (must)

Fire Emblem

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.

 

If nothing works, Pokemon shall be waiting! ;)

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Deus Ex

Sci-fi RPG/FPS hybrid with a rather dark, neo-gothic setting. You play as a nano-augmented counter-terrorist operative/cyborg in a near-future world where plague, terrorism and conspiracy are commonplace and nothing is as it seems at first glance. The game has a FPS interface, but plays as much as an RPG as a shooter.

Def. Deus Ex, one of the best games I have ever played, it's oldish but the graphics aren't bad and it has definate replayability.

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