[hotchilidamo]

I enjoyed Oblivion, but not so much Fallout 3.

I'm now looking for a solid RPG to play offline on the PC. Doesn't have to be a new game, just want something with substance along similar lines to Oblivion. Any suggestions?

[Rasczak]

The Witcher is very highly rated. Failing that, and probably a little too obvious, have you thought about Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind? There is also Two Worlds although that is held in much less esteem.

[Mackle]

Originally Posted by hotchilidamo

Doesn't have to be a new game

How about the original Neverwinter Nights and expansions?

Since you did say doesn't have to be new... ;-)


Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect are also other RPGs worth looking at.

[Hawklord]

I'm thoroughly enjoying Risen at the moment. :D

[Parmenion62]

Gothic 1 and 2 are great and can be had for very little money from good old games. You might also want to give Risen a try.

[rockmonkey1973]

I second Morrowind. Not as good looking as oblivion but i think it was a better all round game.

[Gordon B]

Originally Posted by rockmonkey1973

I second Morrowind. Not as good looking as oblivion but i think it was a better all round game.

Yep I enjoyed Morrowind as well.

Also have a look at Dungeon Siege. I think there were 2. You should be able to get them cheap and great fun

[eiren]

Anyone else think it's pretty sad that the only real recommendations for a good RPG are all at least over 5 years old?

(with the exception of Risen of course)

What's happened to the good old trusty PC RPG these days? Everyone's more interested in the MMORPGs now?

On that note, I'd like to recommend Ultima Underworld

[Noggin1980]

Originally Posted by eiren

Anyone else think it's pretty sad that the only real recommendations for a good RPG are all at least over 5 years old?

(with the exception of Risen of course)

What's happened to the good old trusty PC RPG these days? Everyone's more interested in the MMORPGs now?

On that note, I'd like to recommend Ultima Underworld

There is a couple of really big ones due in the next few weeks, Dragon Age from Bioware () which is hopefully a spiritual successor to Balders gate, and Borderlands. Since last year we got the awesome fallout 3 and mass effect last year I don't think things are too bad in the rpg space.

[Rasczak]

Originally Posted by eiren

Anyone else think it's pretty sad that the only real recommendations for a good RPG are all at least over 5 years old?

(with the exception of Risen of course)

What's happened to the good old trusty PC RPG these days? Everyone's more interested in the MMORPGs now?

The Witcher and Mass Effect aren't five years old! Plus the OP has played two of the AAA RPGs of recent years - Oblivion and Fallout 3 - so I don't think we can say we are too badly off when it comes to RPGs.

[Sinzer]

Yeah I would keep an eye on Dragon Age about to be released.

However, the older games can be just as fun

I would even recommend trying out Wizardry 8, the graphics are a bit bad now, but it was good old fashioned hack and slash dungeoning

[eiren]

Sorry I meant traditional RPG with dragons and orcs etc.

Dragon Age: Origins looks great... I hope it's a traditional type RPG version of Mass Effect... that would be special. Got my pre-order in for that.

I quite enjoyed Dark Messiah Of Might & Magic too. That's cheap on Steam now.

[swanny]

Another vote for Witcher. One of the best RPGs ever let alone in the last few years. The enhanced edition truly polishes it into a great game.

Definitely check it out.

[hotchilidamo]

Thanks for the suggestions. on the Witcher though, from the reviews I wasn't sure if it was a true RPG because your character is already set in stone. Normally RPGs allow you to define who you are and what your role is. But it does look interesting

[dred17]

Mass Effect 2 for next year but Dragon Age Origins when it comes out next month on the 6th.
Have'nt bought a new pc game for years. This one has changed my mind.

[Mackle]

Originally Posted by dred17

Mass Effect 2 for next year

REALLY looking forward to this one

[Parmenion62]

Divine Divinity 2 coming out early next year too - if you havent played it the original game is very good

Arx Fatalis also good - see gog.com

If you like rpgs visit rpgwatch.com - a great site

[Parmenion62]

On that note, I'd like to recommend Ultima Underworld [/QUOTE]

I would second that and would add Ultima V, VI and VII There is a remake of Ultima VI in the offing see:

http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/article...35&ref=0&id=36

[itchyeyes]

Early reviews for Dragon Age are starting to leak out and they're looking almost overwhelmingly positive. John Walker from PC Gamer UK and rockpapershotgun.com says

A truly astonishing game. Vast, vivid and microscopically detailed. Dragon Age is the RPG of the decade.

If you just can't wait 2 weeks for Dragon Age, then I would suggest checking out The Witcher.

[eiren]

Originally Posted by Parmenion62

I would second that and would add Ultima V, VI and VII There is a remake of Ultima VI in the offing see:

RPGWatch

That looks awesome so far!

I completed all the Ultima games as they were released (well my Dad did the first couple as I was too young back then). Ultima VI is a complete classic of a game.


Glad to hear positive things about Dragon Age: Origins too.

[Parmenion62]

Originally Posted by eiren

That looks awesome so far!

I completed all the Ultima games as they were released (well my Dad did the first couple as I was too young back then). Ultima VI is a complete classic of a game.


Glad to hear positive things about Dragon Age: Origins too.

Yes the remake of Ultima VI is looking good - bought a copy of dungeon siege ready for it. The first rpg I played was ultima underworld 2 - what a great game that was - from then on I was hooked and had to play all the ultimas. I think I am quite unusual in liking ultima VIII and IX - I think they both could have been a lot better but I still enjoyed them. It was a real shame the series had to end there though.

[eiren]

I used to love it the day the a new Ultima game would come out. You'd get this massive box full of disks, a huge cloth map of Britannia, some trinket linked to the game, and the game itself was massive. Would take months of solid play to finish.

I still remember installing and it would say "please insert disk 39 of 47"

The Ultima Worlds games were brilliant too like The Savage Empire set in a world of dinosaurs and the amazing Martian Dreams.

They don't do story lines like those games anymore

[Sunshinewelly]

I am also a big RPG fan and had never heard of the witcher until i read this thread.

the game looks great and i have just picked up the enhanced pack from priceminister for under £11 new delivered. there is a £5 code doing the rounds as the game is out of stock everywhere it seems.

cant wait for this to arrive now.

i am currently playing titans quest (expansion pack) - picked it up from direct2drive last saturday for just over £3 and its a great little game - worth playing especially if you like greek legends c. ie spartans, greek gods etc

its like being in a Ray Harryhusen movie - its fantastic - its even got the golden fleece in it

[eiren]

Titan's Quest sounds like just my cup of tea. Thanks for pointing me in that direction

[hotchilidamo]

Originally Posted by Sunshinewelly

I am also a big RPG fan and had never heard of the witcher until i read this thread.

the game looks great and i have just picked up the enhanced pack from priceminister for under £11 new delivered. there is a £5 code doing the rounds as the game is out of stock everywhere it seems.

Yeah I've been looking for it everywhere and its out of stock. How did you manage to get it for under £11, its £17 on there now

[Sunshinewelly]

theres a code doing the rounds "AFFWELCOME5"

Gets you £5 off first purchase - if that does not work pm me your email address and i can send you a welcome link to the site which gives you £5 off

it was there yesterday for £16.46 brand new

[hotchilidamo]

Originally Posted by Sunshinewelly

theres a code doing the rounds "AFFWELCOME5"

Gets you £5 off first purchase - if that does not work pm me your email address and i can send you a welcome link to the site which gives you £5 off

it was there yesterday for £16.46 brand new

Sorted, thanks dude

[Parmenion62]

[QUOTE=eiren;10624799]I used to love it the day the a new Ultima game would come out. You'd get this massive box full of disks, a huge cloth map of Britannia, some trinket linked to the game, and the game itself was massive. Would take months of solid play to finish.

I still remember installing and it would say "please insert disk 39 of 47"

Yes I remember having a pile of disks to install - I played both Parts 1 and 2 of ultima 7 when they first came out on my ninja 486 DX266 with 4 MB Ram, 200 MB hard disk and 1 MB on Graphics card (eat your heart out Razor ) -I sold my car to buy this PC - cost over £2000. I thought ultima 7 (both parts) was a great game and was a forerunner to oblivion etc which never recaptured the magic of the ultima games - they are sadly missed

By the way I have remembered another game that is worth trying - eschalon book 1 - the next episode book 2 is due soon - this Indie game is certainly worth playing.

[Parmenion62]

Just thought of another couple of oldies but goodies - might & magic VI and VII - the first of these can be bought from gog.com very cheaply (as a set of M&M 1-6). I spent a lot of hours being entertained by these games.

[andrew49]

i would suggest The witcher or Borderlands