Typically, role-playing video games involve character development and statistics, along with controlling your character’s actions in a well-defined world. These games are usually quite popular and can be played by anyone.
Morrowind
Developed by Bethesda Game Studios, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is a role-playing videogame set in a world filled with magic and fantasy. It was released for Microsoft Windows in 2002 and for Xbox in 2002. The Elder Scrolls series is well known in the video game community.
While the storyline and lore were generally well-regarded, some critics disliked the game’s open-ended gameplay and unfocused plot.
Morrowind was Bethesda’s first major console title, and it sold quite well. The game sold over four million copies worldwide by 2005. In fact, it ranked as one of the top 10 sellers on Xbox.
It was also praised for its pioneering graphics. While the game had a very open-ended gameplay, the game’s world was detailed enough that players felt like they had a sense of where they were going.
Oblivion
Whether you’re a fan of the Elder Scrolls or not, Oblivion is one of the best role-playing games (RPG) available. It combines freeform gameplay with unprecedented graphics and an open-world style. With an enormous map to explore, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own hero.
Oblivion features a wide range of enemies, including bandits, goblins, ogres, and necromancers. The game’s spellcrafting system allows you to craft overpowered spells and use them to send enemies flying.
There’s also an enchanting system. You can use filled soul gems to enchant weapons. Enhanced items allow you to walk on water, use reflection, and perform special activities. You can also repair your armor by training the Armorer skill.
Stardew Valley
Developed by one man, Eric Barone, Stardew Valley is a farming simulation role playing game. Players are tasked with revitalizing the farm of their late grandfather. They begin with a small plot of land and a few coins. As the player works to earn revenue, he must tend to crops and livestock. Failure to do so may result in plants becoming sick.
Stardew Valley boasts many original and fun features. It also features an impressive art style. In addition, the game includes many in-game projects. Using these, players can make their farm more fun and exciting. They can also court partners to share the farm with.
Stardew Valley also features a number of unique townspeople to meet. These include the Mayor, who is ready to make a deal with Joja Corp. The town is also full of quests. The players can make friendships with these people, and learn about their lives.
Shadowrun Returns
Originally a tabletop role playing game, Jordan Weisman brought Shadowrun into the world of video games. The first game was released in 1993 on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Since then, Shadowrun has appeared in different systems.
Now, Jordan Weisman has brought Shadowrun to PC, Xbox, and iOS. It has an RPG system with turn-based combat and some interesting ideas. However, the game falls short of emulating pen and paper RPGs.
Shadowrun Returns is a single player, tactical RPG with a science fantasy setting. The game is a spiritual successor to the 1993 Shadowrun game on the SNES. It was released on PC and Xbox in 2013 and on iOS in 2013. Originally funded through Kickstarter, the game was also released on Android and OS X in 2013.
The game features a slick combat system, a robust character creator, and a number of other interesting features. For instance, combat mages can locate magic lay lines, identify spells being prepared, and recharge power. They also see auras and identify magical items. The game editor also has a number of tools to help players craft stories and adventures in the Shadowrun universe.
Wasteland series
Originally developed by Interplay Productions, the Wasteland series is a series of computer role-playing games. The games are set in a post-apocalyptic world. In the games, players assume the role of members of a paramilitary group called the Desert Rangers. They have the responsibility of protecting other survivors and investigating disturbances in the desert.
The series features a persistent world, tactical turn-based combat, and dynamic encounters. It also features an improved save system and updated audio.
The first game in the series is called Wasteland and is set in the southeastern United States. The story takes place a year after a nuclear war. A remnant of the United States Army Corps of Engineers is reformed into a paramilitary force to protect fellow survivors.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns
Developed by Firaxis Games in partnership with Marvel Games, Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a tactical RPG based on the characters of the Marvel Comics universe. It will be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
In the Midnight Suns videogame, players take on the role of The Hunter, the child of a demon queen. The Hunter must recruit a team of characters to help him stop Lilith from corrupting the Marvel universe. This is done through a Card Play system that requires players to use strategy and randomness to win.
While the gameplay is similar to that of XCOM, Midnight Suns brings a different aesthetic to the table. It’s a darker take on Marvel heroes, focusing on a team of supernatural superheroes called the Midnight Suns.