Written by: Stoo
I wish this section was more extensive, especially in terms of old-school classics like Ultima, but these games can be colossal timesinks. You will at least find a varied mix, from Wizardry to Deus Ex to Final Fantasy. Also, in recent years Rik has done some sterling work adding a bunch of Bioware titles.
Alpha Protocol (2010)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 21, 2020
Take control of a spy called Mike in this post-9/11 espionage caper.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 21, 2020
Take control of a spy called Mike in this post-9/11 espionage caper.
Anachronox (2001)
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 9, 2005
Ion Storm's sadly overlooked tribute to Japanese RPGs, featuring a colourful roster of heroes and quirky humour.
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 9, 2005
Ion Storm's sadly overlooked tribute to Japanese RPGs, featuring a colourful roster of heroes and quirky humour.
Baldur's Gate (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 29, 2009
You must gather your party before venturing forth! First RPG from Bioware, based on Dungeons and Dragons.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 29, 2009
You must gather your party before venturing forth! First RPG from Bioware, based on Dungeons and Dragons.
Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 9, 2012
In a rare departure from his usual comfort zone, Rik delves into the world of goblins and dragons [Surely you mean 'Dungeons and Dragons'? - a reader] for Ubisoft's action RPG.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 9, 2012
In a rare departure from his usual comfort zone, Rik delves into the world of goblins and dragons [Surely you mean 'Dungeons and Dragons'? - a reader] for Ubisoft's action RPG.
Deus Ex (2000)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 9, 2003
This hybrid of RPG and first person shooter is one of the all time classics of PC gaming. In a dystopian near-future where technology has made rapid advances, but civil unrest is growing, a government agent must take on a powerful conspiracy group bent on world domination.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 9, 2003
This hybrid of RPG and first person shooter is one of the all time classics of PC gaming. In a dystopian near-future where technology has made rapid advances, but civil unrest is growing, a government agent must take on a powerful conspiracy group bent on world domination.
Deus Ex: Invisible War (2004)
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 17, 2010
Second in the series of high-tech conspiracy thriller RPGs.
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 17, 2010
Second in the series of high-tech conspiracy thriller RPGs.
Diablo (1996)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 13, 2016
Highly influential isometric-view action-RPG, that took some ideas from roguelikes and added frantic realtime combat against swarms of enemies. Involves a lot of clicking.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 13, 2016
Highly influential isometric-view action-RPG, that took some ideas from roguelikes and added frantic realtime combat against swarms of enemies. Involves a lot of clicking.
Dragon Age: Origins (2009)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 7, 2024
Rik enjoys some party-based, dragon-bashing fun in this epic from Bioware.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 7, 2024
Rik enjoys some party-based, dragon-bashing fun in this epic from Bioware.
Dungeon Siege (2002)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 31, 2011
Lead your band of heroes through a dungeon-crawling action RPG.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 31, 2011
Lead your band of heroes through a dungeon-crawling action RPG.
Final Fantasy VII (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 24, 2004
Big swords, a handsome villain and a talking cat. Highly acclaimed installment from the long-running jRPG series, and also one of the few to make to the PC.
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 24, 2004
Big swords, a handsome villain and a talking cat. Highly acclaimed installment from the long-running jRPG series, and also one of the few to make to the PC.
Gothic II (2003)
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 13, 2011
Open world RPG, noted for combat that requires a high degree of player skill. Of course, that was not good news for me...
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 13, 2011
Open world RPG, noted for combat that requires a high degree of player skill. Of course, that was not good news for me...
Jade Empire: Special Edition (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 21, 2023
Rik The Lotus Blossom grabs his staff for some magical adventures in a mystical land in this caper from Bioware.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 21, 2023
Rik The Lotus Blossom grabs his staff for some magical adventures in a mystical land in this caper from Bioware.
Mass Effect (2008)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 1, 2021
The first instalment of Bioware's epic space series.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 1, 2021
The first instalment of Bioware's epic space series.
Mass Effect 2 (2010)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 23, 2021
Shepard et al continue trying to save the galaxy in this sci-fi sequel.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 23, 2021
Shepard et al continue trying to save the galaxy in this sci-fi sequel.
Mass Effect 3 (2012)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 11, 2021
As we all know, saving the galaxy requires a three-part story arc, so Peroxide Man-Shep returns one last time to fulfil his contractual obligations.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 11, 2021
As we all know, saving the galaxy requires a three-part story arc, so Peroxide Man-Shep returns one last time to fulfil his contractual obligations.
Planescape: Torment (1999)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 11, 2011
An immortal amnesiac wakes up in a strange city at the junction of mutiple planes of existence. With a motely collection of companions he embarks on a quest to rediscover his past lives. An RPG where conversations matter more than combat, based on one of D&D's more unconventional settings.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 11, 2011
An immortal amnesiac wakes up in a strange city at the junction of mutiple planes of existence. With a motely collection of companions he embarks on a quest to rediscover his past lives. An RPG where conversations matter more than combat, based on one of D&D's more unconventional settings.
Space Siege (2008)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 6, 2016
In the late 22nd century, mankind took to the stars, to see what the heavens offered... Space-based spin-off from Gas Powered Games.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 6, 2016
In the late 22nd century, mankind took to the stars, to see what the heavens offered... Space-based spin-off from Gas Powered Games.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 21, 2022
Bioware turn their hand to the world of starships and laser-swords in this Star Wars RPG.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 21, 2022
Bioware turn their hand to the world of starships and laser-swords in this Star Wars RPG.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 16, 2022
It's Obsidian's turn to have a go at a Star Wars RPG in this follow-up.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 16, 2022
It's Obsidian's turn to have a go at a Star Wars RPG in this follow-up.
System Shock (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 24, 2001
A game that blurred the lines between RPG and action, at the time we called it "The thinking man's Doom". Now we might look back on it as an early example of an Immersive Sim. After a mad AI kills the entire crew of a space station, you're all that's left to stop her from devastating the earth.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 24, 2001
A game that blurred the lines between RPG and action, at the time we called it "The thinking man's Doom". Now we might look back on it as an early example of an Immersive Sim. After a mad AI kills the entire crew of a space station, you're all that's left to stop her from devastating the earth.
System Shock 2 (1999)
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 22, 2002
Once again a lone hero is trapped in deep space, fighting alone for survival against the AI Shodan and her horrific cyborg hordes. A thrilling and utterly immersive melding of roleplaying game and first person shooter.
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 22, 2002
Once again a lone hero is trapped in deep space, fighting alone for survival against the AI Shodan and her horrific cyborg hordes. A thrilling and utterly immersive melding of roleplaying game and first person shooter.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (2002)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 22, 2007
Under sun and sky, outlander, we greet you warmly. Open world-RPG, taking you to the exotic and mysterious homeland of the dark elves.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 22, 2007
Under sun and sky, outlander, we greet you warmly. Open world-RPG, taking you to the exotic and mysterious homeland of the dark elves.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 24, 2017
Through faith, your afflictions are banished... Rik takes on the fourth Elder Scrolls RPG.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 24, 2017
Through faith, your afflictions are banished... Rik takes on the fourth Elder Scrolls RPG.
Titan Quest (2006)
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 5, 2011
Diablo-2 style action RPG, set in mythological ancient Greece. Lots, and lots of clicking.
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 5, 2011
Diablo-2 style action RPG, set in mythological ancient Greece. Lots, and lots of clicking.
Wizardry 8 (2001)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 9, 2003
The much delayed final installment in the long-running RPG series.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 9, 2003
The much delayed final installment in the long-running RPG series.
Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 11, 2002
Along with Ultima, the Wizardry series pretty much invented RPGs on home computers. I'm not hardcore enough to go back to those early installments, so here's number 7 in the series.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 11, 2002
Along with Ultima, the Wizardry series pretty much invented RPGs on home computers. I'm not hardcore enough to go back to those early installments, so here's number 7 in the series.
Ys: The Oath in Felghana (2005)
Reviewed by: Discussion - January 8, 2014
We tend to think of Japanese RPGS as a pursuit for console owners, but some have madetheir way to PC. Here's an action-oriented example from long-running Ys series.
Reviewed by: Discussion - January 8, 2014
We tend to think of Japanese RPGS as a pursuit for console owners, but some have madetheir way to PC. Here's an action-oriented example from long-running Ys series.
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