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I would like a reccomendation of some of the best sci-fi themed RPG games, both classic and modern. While I like stuff like Phantasy Star and Shadowrun, they fit more into the science-fantasy genre. I'd assume a modern example would be KotOR, Fallout or Mass Effect. Likewise, I can't really name as many in the retro world.
Some of my favorites so far:
-Robotrek / Slapstick (SNES)
-The Metal Max/Metal Saga series (various platforms)
I also heard LaGrange Point is decent for an 8-bit RPG.
star control 2 for 3do no doubt!
Fallout 1 & 2, I'm still baffled how these were never ported to a Sega system.
fallout brotherhood of steel
I wouldn't count that one, it was a horrible game that bore no resemblance to the original fallout games.
Shadowrun
Deus Ex plus HR
Chrono Trigger
Anachronox
UFO Trilogy
Xenogears
Oh.. science-fantasy? I am not much into RPGs so I hope we get better suggestions.
i liked it so i am counting that oneQuote:
Originally Posted by nemesis enforcer
i hate mass effect though so make of that what you will ;)
Largrange point is japanese only. The mapper doesn't allow for enough space to fit the conversion currently.Quote:
Originally Posted by 5233
Chrono Trigger is where it's at.
I keep wondering why Blizzard doesn't make a Starcraft MMO. WoW seems to be dying out and they need to replace their cash cow with something. Starcraft seems a perfect fit with pre-built races and stories, as well as a good fanbase.
wow stil has a huge installed user base about 8 million
and thats not a number to sneeze at
and besides how do you top something like wow ?
blizzard is their own biggest enemy right now how do you equal let alone top something like wow ?
all that tried failed so far
I know WoW is still raking in cash, but I read that their subscriptions have started to decline. The game has had a great run, but I think it is on the downhill side. I think rolling out a Starcraft MMORPG would be a great way of equalling or topping WoW, if done well.Quote:
Originally Posted by KitsuneNight
thats the catch IF done well
but wow is starting to get a bit creaky its 10 years old by now and its high time to replace it
kinda reminds me of windows xp
Not sure if you count tactical RPGs but I love me some Front Mission. Especially FM3 and the action RPG Gun Hazard. I'll never forgive Squeenix for not localizing FM5.
Can't say I play enough RPGs to think of any others that haven't already been mentioned.
i love front mission 3 because i like mechs
but be glad you got 3 and 4 ( and 1 on the ds )
all europe ever got was 3
and all europe ever got from xenosaga was 2 ( brilliant move there namco lets release the middle section of a trilogy and lets NOT release episode 3 ...fuckers )
Front Mission 4 is a pretty weak installment though. 5 is incredible.
We also got that piece of absolute trash, Front Mission Evolved.
I do really like Front Mission on the DS. It's the best version of the game. My only problem with the first game is that long range weapons are super broken.
yeah we got that too
but other then evolved all we got was fm 3
i got fm 4 imported but i have yet to play it
my japanese is nihil so i wont be able to enjoy 5 unless all text is in english which i doubt
Live-a-Live is 1/9 pure sci-fi. Second best chapter of the game, loses only to the prehistoric one.
I played an obscure German one long ago for PC called Albion. It was vaguely similar to Phantasy Star in that it mixed top-down with primitive 3D dungeon exploring and turn-based combat. You start out on a large spaceship, then crash on a tropical alien planet which throws some fantasy elements into the mix.
they just need to replace wow with a new wow. not starcraft.
Starflight and Beneath a steel sky were awesome too. Not sure if they are technically RPGs in the true sense though.
beneath a steel sky is a pure point and click adventure game
Yeah, you are right. Still good though.
oh yes it's an incredible game. do with differntiate sci fi from cyber punk btw?
System Shock 2
Omicron: Nomad Soul
Fallout 1 and 2 get my votes for best assuming we're not including action hybrids like Deus Ex and System Shock 2. Taking out "science fantasy" games narrows things down a lot but I feel like I'm still forgetting some really good ones.
This is a quality, overlooked game. The only thing I don't like is the pacing. It takes so long to gain experience to advance because the enemy encounters are low.Quote:
Originally Posted by GeckoYamori
I would say this is more an adventure game with action elements than an RPG. Interesting stuff anyway,Quote:
Originally Posted by Soulis
shadowrun genesis
Never played shadowrun (too expensive) isn't there a remake coming out via kick starter?
do u have a link to thatQuote:
Originally Posted by nemesis enforcer