25 best RPGs that you can play right now
The best RPGs can whisk you away to fantastical lands, introduce you to memorable characters who will draw you in and capture your heart, and pit you against a variety of scenarios that keep you invested. As a genre that’s fit to bursting with so much variety, you can expect to find all sorts of adventures and the fill the shoes of sorts of protagonists, with some of the best game stories around.
With many an engrossing tale to experience, side-quests that can be as rich as the main campaigns, and decisions that can affect the world around, the best RPGs around have so much to offer. In this list, you’ll find 25 games that will keep you busy while we wait for the amazing line-up of upcoming RPGs in the pipeline — with the likes of Mass Effect 5, Starfield, Elder Scrolls 6, and Dragon Age: Dreadwolf.
If you’re looking for something even more specific, lots of these games also overlap with our pick of the best MMORPGs, and the best JRPGs around, so be sure to check out those lists, too. Below, we’ve rounded up the best RPGs you can lost in right now, with a selection that covers all platforms so you’re sure to find something for you.
The 25 best RPGs you can play right now
25. Monster Hunter: World
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Developer: Capcom
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Just in case the title didn’t make it obvious, in Monster Hunter: World you hunt monsters. But although the main prize is the Diablos armor set or just the thrill of the hunt itself, how you take down those beasts is what you’ll be obsessing over as soon as you face your first Great Jagras. Experimenting with different weapons will take up your first handful of hours, and then once you develop an attachment to a particular implement you start to realize the crafting potential with all those bits and bobs dropped by your (now dead) quarries. The other half of the game opens up with this epiphany, so prepare yourself for some micro-management levels of tweaking and optimizing before you go out into the wild to perfect your character for the fight they’re about to face.
24. Horizon Forbidden West
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Developer: Guerrilla Games
Platform(s): PS4, PS5
Horizon Forbidden West is the sequel to the beloved Horizon Zero Dawn, and it does exactly what a good sequel should: It iterates on what made the game great and pushes itself beyond that. The open world of the forbidden west beckons you with enticing quests in every corner and robot dinosaurs around every bend, with enough variety to feel excitingly fresh while also feeling familiar, like a warm blanket wrapped around your shoulders on a cold night. Simple fetch quests expand into beautiful stories, and Aloy remains at the center of this world as a character you are immediately drawn to and root for. There are few sequels that so elegantly expand upon the original like Horizon Forbidden West, and it’s an RPG you can’t miss.
23. Final Fantasy 7 Remake
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Developer: Square Enix
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5
Final Fantasy 7 is universally loved, so it’s no surprise the Final Fantasy 7 Remake would end up on here.
The beautifully detailed world you were already familiar with has changed – it seems bigger, more epic, and impresses at every turn. The world feels lived-in and the environment is vibrant – this is truly a reimagining of a classic. Final Fantasy 7 Remake honors the original game, while also introducing new elements to update it for modern players. Gone is the turn-based setup of the original game, and in its place is a real-time combat system that immediately feels more kinetic and dynamic. Your favorite characters have also gotten more depth, giving them even more pathos and helping you fall in love with them all over again.
22. Divinity: Original Sin 2
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Developers: Larian Studios
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
There’s a ton of flexibility in Divinity: Original Sin 2, as well as rewarding combat and beautiful visuals that really make this one of the best. Take your time when choosing your class, as the depth and flexibility of your build mean your first decision is an important one.
Then dive into the world of Rivellon, where dark beings from beyond the veil are invading after the one person meant to hold them back died before the start of this game’s events. At times, this game will feel a helluva lot like you’re enjoying a table top RPG thanks to Larian Studios embracing choice and creativity. Once you pick up Divinity: Original Sin 2, you’ll find it hard to put down.
21. Nier Automata
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Developer: PlatinumGames
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
Come for the soundtrack, stay for the silky smooth combat and a pitch-perfect blend of genres. There’s hack and slash, there’s shoot ’em up, there’s text adventures, there’s RPG elements – Nier: Automata has it all, and in spades. The dazzling combat is split between three android protagonists who twirl and flip in hypnotic ways — and while its fun to hack and slash away at enemies with the quiet fury of a robot, the game really shines when you start customizing those robotic elements.
Pick what chip is installed in your metal head and swap them in and out as needed, depending on the enemies you’re facing — add that to one of four weapons in your arsenal and you’ll have an ever-changing flurry of devastating combos at your disposal. The ending will linger with you long after and make you want to go back and get whatever extra info you can.
20. The Outer Worlds
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Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
The Outer Worlds is a game that lets Obsidian show off its best talent: Making RPGs with great dialogue, engaging characters, and a world that drags you in and never lets you go. The Outer Worlds feels like Firefly and Mass Effect had a neon space baby and you are the caretaker of its future – no pressure. Sure, this game asks you to do a lot of talking in order to get to the best, cystipig-meatiest bits it has to offer, but almost every conversation you have with the denizens of Halcyon will delight you in some way.
Brilliant voice acting coupled with cracking writing and surprisingly deft facial animations means you’re going to be picking favorites and picking them fast. This only makes every decision more difficult, which is the mark of a great RPG: The ability to make you sweat with anxiety over a superficially innocuous dialogue option.
19. Pillars of Eternity
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Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
If you find yourself reminiscing about Baldur’s Gate’s, Pillars of Eternity is the game for you. It’s also a game for you to get into if you’re looking forward to Obsidian’s upcoming game, Avowed, which is set in Eora – the same world as PoE. The world of Eora is a captivating world full of different races like elves, dwarves, humans, orlans, aumaua, and more – there’s a clear Dungeon and Dragons influence here. You might spend hours on the character creation screen before you even dive into the compelling story, which offers eleven playable classes and the option to choose a pet (yes, you read that right).
Talking to characters includes descriptions of their body language to help you better decide how to react to them, which is just one of many amazing details that proves Obsidian really put everything into Pillars of Eternity.
18. Fire Emblem: Three Houses
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Developer: Intelligent Systems
Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
Fire Emblem: Three Houses brings the turn-based strategy series to Nintendo Switch, which means you can spend hundreds of hours delving into its epic story no matter where you are. Not long after you boot up Three Houses, you’ll find yourself wanting to build your team while commuting to work and learn more about every last character while waiting in the doctor’s office. With a great story propelling the action forward into tight and difficult turn-based combat, Three Houses greatly improves upon the original formula. There’s even a Persona-like relationship simulator that will have you arguing over your favorite characters with friends and getting emotionally invested in every last one of them.
This is one you won’t wanna miss.
17. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
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Developer: Ubisoft
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla brilliantly returns elements of the stealthier aspects of the franchise without compromising the elements fans love about the newer Assassin’s Creed games. Valhalla ushers in the return of stealth, even giving you a tailing mission in the main campaign that hearkens back to Brotherhood days. It also gives you a chance to take part in Viking raids, and take a battering ram to a castle’s gates to enjoy the spoils that lie within. In this game, you can complete an Assassins contract from the safety of anonymity, and ten minutes later you can blow a Viking horn while standing on the sternpost of a long ship, ushering in your crew’s arrival with flair. Valhalla has a beautiful, arresting story set in a gorgeous 9th Century England – both of which will stay with you after you put the controller down.
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Developer: Game Freak
Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
Game Freak wanted to create a new way to enjoy Pokemon games, and Pokemon Legends Arceus does all of that and more. Not only does the story pull you in immediately, but the shift to open-world exploration delivers the kind of Pokemon experience we all dreamed off when we were young. The series, which has doggedly stuck to its formula for 25 years, needed a game like Arceus, which injects it with new life that focuses more on the Pokemon and less on the gym leaders. For fans of the ‘mons, this is delightful, as the «gotta catch ’em all» phrase truly takes center stage. There’s so much fun to be had while playing Arceus that you won’t mind the occasional performance issue, we promise.
15. Persona 5 Royal
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Developer: Atlus
Platform(s): PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch
School is hard.
It’s even harder when you have a super-powered alter ego who spends their nights roaming through a supernatural realm fighting the bloodthirsty, personified desires of the people around them. Persona 5 Royal is an expanded version of Persona 5, one of the best RPG games of 2017. The expansion gives quality of life and gameplay adjustments, plus two new characters, adding even more value to the 100-hour game. Persona 5 wants you to understand each character, and Royal gives you the chance to learn about mysterious student Kasumi Yoshizawa and school counselor Takuto Maruki — you’ll be entrenched in the world of Shujin Academy before you know it.
14. Diablo 3
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Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Platform(s): Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC
Diablo 3 made its debut a decade ago and in that time it has steadily risen to become one of the best cooperative RPGs out there. Once Blizzard cleared out the controversial auction house, refined the loot system, and expanded the endgame, Diablo 3 was given the space it needed to surpass its original limitations – the game that exists today is truly phenomenal.
Whether you’re exploring the depths of Sanctuary alone or partying up with three other friends to take on the most challenging encounters, Diablo 3 is still one hell of a good experience. And with the upcoming arrival of Diablo 4, there’s never been a better time to get stuck in.
13. Stardew Valley
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Developer: ConcernedApe
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
In Stardew Valley, Pelican Town welcomes everyone. After inheriting your grandfather’s farm, it might be that you want to cultivate the land into a lush paradise with fruits and vegetables springing from the ground, or perhaps you’d rather focus on the social side of the game and romance a villager of your choosing. More and more of the game unfolds the further you’ll get — aside from selling your produce and/or levelling up friendships, you can also tackle the dungeon-crawling mines. Or spend your days fishing.
Or just buy hats to reward yourself for reaching milestones. Seasons dictate what you can and can’t do, so you’ll soon find yourself falling into a pleasantly-repetitive routine. And that’s a very good thing.
12. Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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Developer: Square Enix
Platform(s): PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
It might be the 11th instalment to one of the most enduring RPG franchises of all time, but there has never been a better place to jump into Dragon Quest. That’s because Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age is one of the best JRPGs on the market, a sprawling experience full of depth and character. Between its lavish world, excellent turn-based combat, and cast of memorable heroes and villains, Dragon Quest 11 is one the best RPGs to play if you’re looking for a throwback adventure that’s been touched up with modern flourishes. And if none of that grabs you, then the character designs from Dragon Ball artist Akira Toriyama surely will.
11. Dragon Age: Inquisition
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Developer: BioWare
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Sorry to drop some major life lessons on you, but the people you surround yourself with says a hell of a lot about you as a person. The same principle applies to Dragon Age: Inquisition. Adventuring around its massive dangerous areas alone would lead to you becoming a bloody red smudge pretty quickly, so tailoring your group of followers will depend entirely on how you prefer to play. Bloodthirsty melee players will benefit from keeping those mages at a distance to buff you in combat, or if you prefer to stay safely away from the action you’ll need to befriend The Iron Bull, who’s buff in a very different way. Getting swept up in the story and to aquatinted with each of the characters is enough motivation to return to Inquisition’s world time and time again.
10. Disco Elysium
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Developer: ZA/UM
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
In Disco Elysium, you’re a detective who has a drinking problem and drug-induced amnesia, and you can die in the opening minutes while trying to get your tie from the ceiling fan.
There’s no traditional combat, but there are dialogue trees and skill checks, and you’ll need to upgrade skills to pass skill checks — however, it’s a slippery slope. Upgrade your Drama too high and you might be partial to the occasional fit of hysterics. All of Disco Elysium is based on dice rolls which are added to your skill value and stat value — the resulting roll and addition of all the stats will tell you if you’ve succeeded in completing a task, which can be as asinine as getting your tie from a ceiling fan.
9. Bloodborne
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Developer: FromSoftware
Platform(s): PS4
Welcome to Yarnum, a gloomy, sombre city straight out of a gothic novel whose inhabitants are suffering through a plague – not just of the illness type, but also the dangerous beasts type. Yarnum, despite being the last place you’d want to visit IRL, will entice you; begging you to return back to it long after you’ve bested its worst. You’ll want to knock on more doors and hear the bizarre cackles of villagers, or walk along another rooftop in an attempt to find a hidden mystery.
Bloodborne’s streamlined RPG elements have you working with six stats, and the character creator lets you design some of the coolest Victorian Gothic heroes ever. The hats, man, the hats are so cool.
8. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
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Developer: Ubisoft
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is a leap forward for Ubisoft’s stabby series. For the first time, you have NPCs to romance (whether you want to be a Casanova or as chaste as a saint), and dialogue options. Then combine those brand new features with the return of naval combat and enough side-quests, locations, and hidden secrets to keep you busy for days and you’ve got Odyssey. Your misthios (mercenary) Alexios or Kassandra is truly yours to shape however you wish. With nine endings to unlock, the way you end specific quests will end up having an impact on the world around you whether that’s for the better or worse.
You know what that means? Multiple playthroughs. If you dare, of course, as you will be kept busy for over 100 hours if you choose to explore everywhere and do everything (and everyone). After this RPG, Assassin’s Creed is never going to be the same again.
7. Elden Ring
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Developer: FromSoftware
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Elden Ring introduces you to a breathtakingly beautiful world filled with bizarre, twisted lore that’s the result of a collab between George R. R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki — and you’ll never want to leave it. From poison swamps to cursed kings, The Lands Between is fascinating and fearsome. Elden Ring is an absolute beast, taking the best parts of the FromSoftware formula and injecting them with refreshing new elements that attract veteran and beginner players alike. If you want to avoid that big, bad boss early on in the game, just hop on your horse Torrent and go level up a bit or find a better weapon tucked away in a castle full of mean magicians.
There are tons of options for players that mean countless permutations of weapon, armor, and stat builds, giving you so many ways to play this game you can easily justify a playthrough or two (or three).
6. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
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Developer: BioWare
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
Sometimes, RPGs can feel a bit unapproachable. If you’re not a lover of the game type, you might feel daunted by a title that requires meticulousness or an endless supply of patience or a seemingly endless supply of choice. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a game that appeals to hardcore RPG players and those who may have been hesitant to join the ranks. Set 4,000 years before the movies’ events, you are tasked with training in the ways of the Force under the tutelage of the Jedi. The game lets you pick from three character classes at the start of the game, and choose if your character will align with the dark side or the light side of the Force.
The game is a Star Wars fan’s Eden as it manages to capture that magical, space fantastical essence of the films while imbuing the entire experience with choice. There’s incredible voice-acting, accessible gameplay, and sparkling supporting characters. Plus, you get to swing a karking lightsaber.
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Developer: Bethesda
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
Be anyone you want. Do anything you want. Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is rammed full of delirious licence to properly live in its world: You can devote yourself to Alchemy and go hunting for a Daedra heart, adventure your way to the top of the Companions, or just wander around Skyrim making a living harvesting wheat and potatoes as a farmhand. Sure, the threat of a dragon razing a nearby village is almost ever-present. But despite the incoming apocalypse, your goals in Skyrim are just that — your own. Nothing forces you to accept quests.
While we wait for Elder Scrolls 6 to be released, rest assured that Skyrim boots you out into the open with some looted gear and a whole world at your feet and then it’s up to you to find out what kind of dragonborn you want to be.
4. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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Developer: Nintendo
Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
Link is a blank canvas. A wonderful, quiet blank canvas that you can turn into stealthy Sheikah, a fully-armored knight, or someone who runs around in their underwear throwing chickens at Moblins. Link’s personality is so malleable that you can do whatever you want in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and it just feels right. Despite the apocalypse that’s on the way, people have their own business to be getting on with and let you do exactly the same. From spotting the tip of a new tower in the distance to navigating one of the mysterious mazes on the edge of the map, your surroundings are so intriguing that the world practically begs you to get distracted, fitting perfectly into the idea that Link has woken up after decades in slumber and just can’t stay still.
3. Fallout: New Vegas
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Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Platform(s): PC, PS4, Xbox One
You can’t blame The Courier for going on their rampage. Someone just shot them in the head, they survived, and now they want answers. But with all of Fallout: New Vegas’ land available to explore right from the beginning, that can wait. Not really a surprise considering it’s also one of the best open world games around. You might even decide that finding the person who shot you in the head is the last thing you want, your survival instinct telling you that you had probably best stay away. Join one of the many fierce factions, try to become the Savior of the Damned by boosting your good karma, or simply create your own goals. Collect all the teddy bears in the land. Clear Quarry Junction from its, er… pest problem. It’s up to you.
2. Mass Effect 2
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Developer: BioWare
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
In this sequel (which you can enjoy with the entire trilogy thanks to the Mass Effect Legendary Edition), BioWare takes the foundation laid in Mass Effect (Commander Shepherd must navigate space racism and the potential predetermined destruction of the universe alongside a motley crew of aliens) and builds a beautiful shiny space house on top of it.
Oh, and it chucks out the goddamn Mako maneuvering. There’s a completely redesigned combat system that evokes the duck and cover style of the Gears games — with Shepherd’s special skills and your squad’s unique abilities, you get dynamic gameplay that feels personalized.
The game’s comfortable place as the space meat in the middle of the «introducing you to this world» and «destroying this world» sandwich gives the plot some breathing room. Into that breathing room steps the most incredible cast of characters, potentially ever. The romance options actually hurt your feelings, the background stories tug at your heartstrings, and the ideological arguments between your friends paralyze you when it comes time to make a choice. Sure, RPGs are good at evoking emotion and forcing you to make game-time decisions, but the sheer magnitude of how much Mass Effect 2 makes you care is a rare achievement.
1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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Developer: CD Projekt Red
Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch
There’s nothing quite like The Witcher 3.
One moment you can help put the soul of a noonwraith to rest and the next you can head to the Passiflora and engage in some heavy petting (that you paid for). With a fantastic mix of tough (but fun) combat, brilliant writing, and truly difficult decisions, The Witcher 3 will sink its hooks into you faster than you can say, «Wind’s howling.» Geralt of Rivia is both reviled and required by the people of this mythical world, and the tension of being an outsider in an environment that’s growing more prejudiced by the minute is palpable.
But it’s easy to keep busy: Spend your time slaying monsters or seeking out rare armor tucked away hard-to-reach areas — the choice is yours. And once you’re done with the weighty and intense main storyline, you can simply download The Blood and Wine and Hearts of Stone DLC for a few dozen more hours of hanging out with Geralt and Roach. Simply put, this is the best damn RPG you can play right now, so toss a coin to your witcher, you’ve got the time – we’re in for a wait for The Witcher 4, after all.
Check out our pick of the best single player games to get stuck into.
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Avowed: Everything we know so far
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Avowed is new adventure coming to us from developer Obsidian Entertainment that takes place in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity.
The first-person RPG is said to feature real-time combat, a sprawling world to explore, and magic. Since its initial reveal during the E3 Xbox and Bethesda showcase back in 2021, news have been pretty quiet on the news front when it comes to Avowed.
But as one of the upcoming Obsidian games currently in development, excitement surrounding the project continues to grow. Just from the announcement trailer alone, we’re excited to see and learn more this new adventure and what it holds in store for us.
Read on below to find a rundown of everything we know about Avowed so far, from details about its setting to its expected launch platform and more.
What is Avowed?
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Avowed is a new IP from Obsidian, revealed during the July 2021 Xbox Games Showcase. It appears to be a first-person RPG similar to Skyrim, with rune-based magic powers and sword combat confirmed by the short teaser trailer. It’s set in the land of Eora, the same setting Obsidian used for its RPG Pillars of Eternity.
Job listings found in September of 2019 for Obsidian’s next AAA project talked about «combat actions utilising both first and third-person animations,» with «branching dialogue» and «day/night cycles». This puts the game in league with Obsidian’s former RPGs such as The Outer Worlds and Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords.
Avowed release date and platforms
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We’re yet to hear about a potential release date for Avowed since its initial reveal in 2021. We do however know that the first-person RPG is set to arrive on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass when it does launch.
Avowed trailer — What can we learn?
The very first Avowed trailer showcased at the E3 2021 Xbox event introduced us to a varied medieval landscape, starting in a war-torn castle owned by an empire of queens and kings “that has always known war”. According to the narration, this empire has now fallen into a state of disrepair, losing its oaths and giving rise to an unseen antagonistic force.
The game’s villainous monsters (skeletons are confirmed!) were apparently born of the sins of this empire, and the player character will face them over the course of the game. The question left by the end of the trailer — “Is an oath worth the weight of a crown?” — suggests that the player’s destiny may be that of royalty, and they might have to confront and question their fate as they rebuild the fallen empire.
Avowed setting explained
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One of the details we do know about Avowed is that it’s set in the fantasy world of Eora, which is the world upon which Pillars of Eternity is set. Pillars of Eternity is another RPG franchise from Obsidian, though it is a more traditional isometric party-based game, billed as a spiritual successor to titles like Baldur’s Gate and the Planescape series.
Pillars of Eternity received a sequel in Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire in 2018, which further developed the lore of Eora. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to check the franchise out if you’re excited about Avowed, so you can ground yourself in the lore of this fantasy world.
Sleuths on Reddit have found some small tidbits that give us a better idea of the premise behind Avowed. According to this post , the flag seen in the Avowed trailer is related to Woedica, a deity also known as “Oathbinder” who shaped Eora but was killed by the other gods who conspired against her for being too powerful.
Woedica is one of the faiths held by the Aedyr Empire, a nation within the world of Eora that may be where the game takes place. The story of Woedica lines up with the narrative of the trailer, where the protagonist is confronting a destiny of broken oaths, a fallen empire, and potential royalty.
Interestingly enough, the translated Aedyran runes on the sword seen in the trailer spit out “Oathbinder,” according to a Reddit post .
The fact that the combat is sword and magic-based suggests it may be a medieval prequel to Pillars of Eternity, which includes more renaissance modes of combat such as flintlock pistols and crossbows.
Avowed rumours
While details from Obsidian and Microsoft on Avowed have been scarce, there has been one interesting leak that gained some traction on ResetEra in back in 2020.
User Sponger posted a number of bold claims about Avowed that we’re going to sum up below. Just make sure you take this with a heavy pinch of salt, as without corroboration these claims are unsubstantiated. Good food for thought, regardless!
According to Sponger, the game will be fully open-world and “much larger than Skyrim.” The leaker says the game will be set in The Living Lands of Eora, and feature a real-time weather system, as well as mod support.
Players will apparently be able to have companions, fight “very large” bosses, and deal with gods while fighting against the “incoming threat of tyranny” which frames the narrative. The dialogue will also supposedly be dynamic, and the leaker claims Obsidian is planning to allow players the ability to “kill everyone in the game.
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Sponger claims that as of July 2020, the game had been in development for two years and seven months, with “around 100 people” working on it with scope to grow. The final claim is that the developers are targeting late 2022 — early 2023 as a potential release window for the game. Again, none of this should be taken at face value — we can’t confirm or deny these leaks, and even now in late 2022, Obsidian has not revealed enough about Avowed to corroborate any of these claims.
Stay up to date with all the releases on the horizon with our roundup of new games for 2022 and beyond.
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Nintendo Switch, PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series
RPG, Action
Borderlands 2
Mac, PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
FPS , RPG, Action
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Red Dead RedMption 2
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Persona 5
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One
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Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom
PC, PS4
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
PC, PS4, Xbox One
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Diablo III
Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
RPG, Action
Planescape: Torment — Enhanced Edition
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One
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Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
PC, PS4, Xbox One
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Persona 5 Royal
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best PS4 RPGs
A large number of new RPGs are released every year. Due to the abundance of games on the market, it’s hard to decide which one is worth your money! Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of the best RPGs to hit PlayStation 4.
Our list contains the best RPGs available on this platform: new projects, beloved franchises, original titles. After reading this list, don’t forget to write your favorite game in the comments!
Persona 5
Persona 5 is the sixth installment in the Persona series, which is related to the Megami Tensei franchise. The game takes place in modern day Tokyo. The protagonist moves to Shujin Academy. Soon, while studying, the protagonist and some other students awaken unique powers, as well as the ability to explore Metarealities.
With each release, the Persona series is gaining more and more fans. Since this is the last part for now, don’t miss out on all the fun.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Western RPG fans have undoubtedly played at least one of the Witcher games.
A trilogy full of rich plots and vibrant worlds ended with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. As expected, the graphics were improved in the third part. Players have received a more vibrant world that has room for exploration and quests.
While still playing as Geralt of Rivia, players will find they have to deal with the Northern Kingdom’s invasion. The threat of the Wild Hunt is also increasing. In addition to the large world, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt also has exciting quests and mini-games. They can keep you busy for many hours.
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Monster Hunter: World
Even if you’ve never played the series, Monster Hunter: World will show you many exciting changes. Thanks to them, this cooperative RPG has evolved into something more acceptable to Western audiences. The world has been greatly expanded, you can explore it as much as you like.
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Bloodborne
Bloodborne is an action RPG from the creators of the Souls series.
Since these developers were able to create a hit like Dark Souls, you can expect challenging gameplay. Players need to clear the city of Yharnam. Its inhabitants have been infected with a blood-borne disease, and because of this, they turn into monsters.
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Horizon Zero Dawn
Horizon Zero Dawn is Guerrilla Games’ first franchise since the five Killzone installments (2004-2013). This is an action RPG set far in the future.
Mankind has mysteriously fallen, and cities have become just a shell of a once prosperous society. Now only small groups of tribes remain, and huge mechanical monsters freely move around the world. The plot revolves around a hunter named Aloy. She goes on a journey through the open world, meets with other tribes. She is able to find out why humanity died.
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Dark Souls III
The Souls series is considered one of the most difficult to complete. This development team, FromSoftware, created 4 parts of Souls.
The last one is only available on current generation consoles.
Each part is a 3rd person adventure. You must time your attacks in such a way as to deal with a large number of enemies. Due to the fact that stamina is wasted when using magic and weapons, monsters can quickly lower a character’s HP.
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Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition is the third installment in the Dragon Age franchise. This is an action RPG where players take on the role of an Inquisitor. He is on a major journey, the purpose of which is to suppress unrest on the continent of Thedas.
The developers made it so that the action takes place on the same continent as in the previous two parts. However, there is much more to explore in Dragon Age: Inquisition. For example, it was noticed that the map in this game is 5 times larger than the available territories in the first part. Definitely worth putting everything aside and immersing yourself in this game.
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Nier: Automata
If you’ve been following this game, you’ll know that this is the sequel to the 2010 game Nier, which in turn is a spin-off of the Drakengard series. The plot is an indirect war between machines developed by alien invaders and the last representatives of humanity.
If you haven’t decided whether or not to buy Nier Automata yet, check out the Before You Buy video. It discusses the game itself, and then concludes whether it is worth buying.
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Pillars of Eternity
Pillars of Eternity is a spiritual follower of Baldur’s Gate. The title has a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $4 million. At that time, such a result seemed unprecedented.
As you would expect from the developers, this is a great RPG that puts players in a fantasy world. He is exposed to the plague. In this world, players will learn that here people are born without a soul. The protagonist is a Guardian, a being that can interact with souls and see past lives.
Using this skill, the players must go on a journey and find out what causes the Hollowborn to spawn.
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Divinity Original Sin
Divinity Original Sun is a prequel to Divine Divinity. The game was extremely successful, with turn-based battles and even multiplayer.
The plot takes place in a fantasy world. Players take on the roles of two mages who conduct an investigation. Very quickly it turns out that this is a large scheme full of conspiracies. We won’t reveal the plot too much. The editor mode made the game really popular. In this editor, you can create your own adventures, and other users can then download and enjoy them.
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Nioh
Team Ninja, the developers behind Dead or Alive and Ninja Garden, have been hard at work on Nioh since 2004. This is an action RPG set in the early 1600s. The game is played from the perspective of William, a blonde from the West, who arrived in Japan in search of his enemy.
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Diablo 3
The third part of the Diablo series from developers Blizzard Entertianment has become available not only on PC, but also on consoles. Playing in the same way as in the previous parts, players choose one of 6 possible classes. They begin their journey, in which they will complete quests and collect useful loot.
Despite the fact that the game was originally released in 2012 on PC, a couple of years later, in 2014, owners of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were able to get their hands on it. Along with the release came Diablo III expansion packs and content updates, so there was plenty to keep players busy.
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Nioh 2
Nioh 2 is an action role-playing game based on Japanese mythology, where the main character, inhabited by a yokai spirit, fights against enemies in a medieval setting. Players can create their own character and go on a journey through intricate locations, where each opponent will become a serious challenge for their combat skills.
In terms of gameplay, the project is close to the games of the Dark Souls series, so you should not expect that the adventure will be a cakewalk.
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Trials of Mana
Trials of Mana is a remake of the iconic RPG Seiken Densetsu 3 for Nintendo consoles. Here, gamers are waiting for an exciting story, during which the fates of the heroes are bizarrely intertwined, sending them on a mission to save the world. The developers have completely rebuilt the game, brought it to full 3D and improved the combat system, so that even fans of the original will have a completely new experience.
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Greedfall
Greedfall is a fantasy RPG in which two worlds meet: the colonists, who are quite advanced in terms of technology, and the natives, who stand up for unity with nature. The player will have to take one of the sides in a rapidly unfolding storyline, in the final of which the fate of the whole world will be decided!
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Code Vein
Code Vein is a soulslick action RPG about vampires waging war in a post-apocalyptic world.
Ordinary people here are only a source of food for bloodsuckers, and they themselves have supernatural powers. As one of the vampires, players will race forward through a gripping story and test their mettle against fearsome monsters.
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The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds is a «Fallout in space» game where conversational skills play as much a role as combat skills. Awakening from a centuries-old sleep, the colonist finds himself in a solar system captured by corporations, and joins the maelstrom of events, the outcome of which will determine the fate of a dozen planets. The game can please with the variability of the passage, attractive retro-futuristic style and great humor.
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Dark Souls II
Dark Souls II is another game from the Dark Souls series that combines hardcore gameplay with rich lore and an incredible variety of gameplay elements. Players do not stop experimenting with character builds and sharing their impressions of battles with deadly bosses on the forums, and conspiracy theorists regularly publish new details of the intricate plot of the game.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake
Final Fantasy VII Remake is a remake of one of the best JRPGs in the history of the gaming industry, an impressive adventure that now unfolds in full 3D and real-time combat system. The familiar adventures of Cloud, Tifa, Iris, and other characters lead to a completely different ending, and the story may take a new direction in the future.
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Oninaki for ps4
Oninaki is an anime-themed action role-playing game where heroes fight monsters in the underworld using unique abilities and a variety of weapons. The game boasts an original combat system and a bright picture, which together gives gamers an unforgettable experience.
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Sakura Wars
Sakura Wars is a 1940s steampunk/anime-themed action-adventure game in which Tokyo theater characters dress up in battle suits and battle the demons that roam the streets of the city. Such an unusual plot is combined in the game with dynamic combat, colorful characters and a well-developed dialogue system.
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The Surge 2
The Surge 2 is a hardcore action RPG where players take on the role of a crashed character to explore a deadly city filled with psychos of all stripes, out of control robots and ruthless military. The game boasts a rich combat system, deep leveling of characters and branched locations.
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Fallout 4
If you love the Fallout franchise, you’ve probably already appreciated the latest installment. If this is your first time seeing this series, then Fallout 4 can make for a great first experience. The action takes place after a nuclear war. Players escape to the Hideout only to wake up hundreds of years later. Only wastelands and nomads remained in the world, trying to survive in the new conditions.
Each new part of Fallout depicts a striking post-apocalyptic atmosphere. Fallout 4 is no exception. You will stumble upon old ruins, new buildings and meet brightly written characters along the way.
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Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir
Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir is a remake of Odin Sphere. In this game, you should pay attention to both the plot and the graphics. However, the developers have reworked the mechanics of the game quite a lot, new levels have been added.
As mentioned above, the plot remains the same. Players will observe five protagonists during a war between nations who seek to take possession of the «cauldron of crystallization». It can cause complete disaster.
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Destiny 2
The Destiny sequel takes place after the events of Destiny: Rise of Iron. The game begins with the faction of the Red Legion attacking the Last Stand. The guards have to flee. They seek new strength to face the Red Legion and restore order to the Last Stand. As before, new content has been added to the game to expand the story and competitive gameplay. Here, players can interact with each other online.
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Dark Souls Remastered
Dark Souls was released back in 2011, so it was possible to play it for a long time.
Perhaps you didn’t want to play this highly rated action RPG just because of the graphics? You will be delighted that a remastered version has been released for this game.
If you have already played this title on previous generation consoles, then there is nothing to say about it. The revised version will retain the mechanics of the game. There will be an external update to ensure the game looks great on modern consoles. The game will have improved framerate, resolution. Artorias of the Abyss DLC is also being added.
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Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom takes place one hundred years after the events of the first part. Players control a young king, Evan Dorisfan Nyandal, who is on his way to reclaim his kingdom.
Fans of the first game can expect a role-playing experience from the sequel. The game will have an open world, as well as characters that can be controlled during battles. When it comes to combat, there are a large number of attacks and strategies.
They can be used with characters in hand-to-hand combat, alternating with different skills.
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South Park: The Stick of Truth
In the RPG South Park: The Stick of Truth, gamers get the opportunity to enter the world of South Park. The game will be played as the New Kid, who is participating in a live action role-playing game along with the neighborhood kids. As you might expect, the game has a completely new storyline, and the characters are voiced by actors from the series.
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Assassin’s Creed Origins
Assassin’s Creed Origins is one of the latest installments in the Assassin’s Creed series. Players are taken to the end of the Ptolemaic period in Egypt. They witness the beginning of a long conflict between the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Knights Templar. Since this is an Assassin’s Creed game, you can expect an emphasis on stealth here. Origins also features an open world to explore as you progress through the game.
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
The eleventh entry in the Dragon Quest franchise is Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. This part follows the same principles that you are probably used to in past Dragon Quest games. Players explore the world and fight various monsters through an RPG-style storyline.
As for the story, players will take on the role of a young boy who has to climb a mountain. This is done by all small children during the coming-of-age ceremony. However, after ascending, our protagonist finds out that he is actually the reincarnation of the former hero. With this new information, players will enter a destiny filled with fighting evil and darkness on earth.
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided takes place in 2029, exactly 2 years after Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Players once again take control of Adam Jensen as he seeks out the Illuminati, the group responsible for the Panchaean Incident in Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Adam Jensen is an augmented human, former private security guard. Now he works in a special department of Interpol, known as Task Force 29.. When trying to find terrorist groups, players can use augmentation to stealthily destroy the enemy or sneak into forbidden places undetected.
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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is played as the wanderer Talion. At the very beginning of the story, Talion is cursed, which makes him unable to die. Here, players are immersed in an adventure full of revenge and heroism. And Talion is trying to get rid of all the orcs he meets.
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Valkyria Chronicles Remastered
Valkyria Chronicles is a tactical RPG that was released back in 2008 on the PlayStation 3. The game takes place in a fictional region of Europe, during the world war. Nations began to fight for a special mineral — ragnite. It has become not only rare, but also expensive.
As you experience the war that follows the story, you will easily understand why this game has become so successful. Luckily, Sega decided to re-introduce the title to players, so a remastered, improved version for the PlayStation 4 was released.0005
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Valkyria Chronicles 4
Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a tactical RPG. It continues to follow the style of strategic gameplay, thanks to which the previous parts of the series became known.
In general, players will have to maneuver characters around the battlefield while fighting enemies. As for the story, Valkyria Chronicles 4 takes place after the events of the first part, Valkyria Chronicles.
True, this time the players will get acquainted with completely new characters, and the game will take place on the European continent. In an attempt to end the war and capture the imperial capital, Commander Claude Wallace and his squad are sent into battle. They will find themselves on opposite sides of the battle with the imperial soldiers along with the Valkyrie.
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Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
This item is more for those who are already familiar with the Yakuza series. The 7th entry in the franchise, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, continues the story that players have been following for years. As in previous installments, players can expect a lot of fights. There is also a small open world to explore.
As you progress, players will gain new levels and useful skills that can be used against yakuza bandits. In terms of story, players will once again take on the role of Kazuma Kiryu. His mission is to find out what happened to Haruka after three years of captivity.
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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey takes place in 431 BC. e. Players can become a mercenary who fights for Athens and the Delian League, or for Sparta and the Peloponnesian League. In any case, the main character is a descendant of the Spartan king Leonidas I, and the character will participate in the Peloponnesian War.
As in previous Assassin’s Creed games, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will also feature a modern protagonist. Ubisoft re-introduces players to Layla Hassan, who first appeared in Origins.
The game also features an RPG-style progression system. Players can customize the skills and attributes of their characters. An extensive system of dialogues is also introduced. Thanks to her, storylines can end in different ways. That is why players may want to replay the story.
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Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV is an action RPG, the 15th installment in the main branch of the Final Fantasy franchise. In general, the plot of Final Fantasy XV focuses on two empires that have declared war on each other — Lucis and Niflheim. After Niflheim successfully captures the crystal of Lucis, a team of friends decide to retrieve it. Players control Noctis, the prince of Lucis. He teams up with his friends and goes on a big journey against a huge, powerful empire.
The game also takes place in an open world, with quests and collectibles available.
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Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders is a sandbox action RPG. The action takes place in the world of Alefgard. It’s a light adventure and the graphics are reminiscent of similar games like Minecraft and Terraria. According to the plot, players must revive the world filled with monsters. To restore it, players also need to extract resources.
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Middle-earth: Shadow of War
The action takes place after Shadow of Mordor. Middle-earth: Shadow of War continues the story of the protagonist Talion, who forged a new Ring of Omnipotence. However, there may be conflict between Talion and the spirit of the elven ruler Celebrimbor regarding their ultimate goals.
Let’s discard the plot. Most of the game mechanics that you were already familiar with in the first game will surely return here. You will fight orcs and travel across different lands, completing quests.
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole
The new South Park game, South Park: The Fractured But Whole, is a 2.5D 3rd person RPG. The action takes place after the events of South Park: The Stick of Truth.
The game features a New Kid as the protagonist, and a major war breaks out between rival superhero factions. The gameplay includes turn-based combat: players can think of attacks, and only then bring them to life. Also, players will be able to choose character classes. Each of them can affect the character’s abilities: for example, he can be prone to ranged or melee combat.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a role-playing game that faithfully reproduces a specific time period. The action takes place in 1403, in the Kingdom of Bohemia. The last king has died, and his heir is trying to maintain order in the lands. The player assumes the role of the blacksmith’s son.
When his family is killed during a Cuman invasion, he embarks on a path of revenge. As mentioned, the developers at Warhorse Studios did their best to depict this period as accurately as possible. This is expressed in weapons, clothing, fighting techniques, real castles.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Skyrim is the fifth installment in Bethesda’s popular RPG series. As in past installments, Skyrim takes place in an open world full of opportunities to explore. Players can participate in many quests. It’s easy to spend countless hours in this fantasy world. To be honest, we would be surprised to see a gamer who has never experienced this journey before. If you haven’t played yet, pick up The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and start building your own story.
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Tales of Berseria
Tales of Berseria is an action RPG / jRPG game. The player takes on the role of a girl named Velvet Crow. After she is betrayed by a man who previously seemed to her part of the family, she is going to take revenge.
