Greatest RPG of the last decade, 2000-2010

Don't know about the greatest, but some of my favorites turned out to be games like Tales Of The Abyss and Tales Of Vepersia, to name a few. Those were great RPGs.

That decade includes my favourite RPG, Valkyrie Profile, so I have to go with that.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines It was one of the few "role-playing" video games I've played in my life that successfully captured the "feel" of a pen-n-paper RPG, and has an extraordinary atmosphere and extremely unique characters. It is rough without unofficial patches, but still playable with some patience.foxhound_fox

This. The world isn't the biggest and it was pretty buggy upon launch, but it made up for it with everything else. The atmosphere was amazing, a good variety of characters, and a lot of replayability. Not only changing from a stealth character to a combat focused one, but the different vampire clans. Playing as a Nosferatu or Malkavian completely changed how you had to play the game and how people would interact with you.

Speaking of interaction, the characters did things while you were talking to them. They'd move around, give sarcastic looks, make various hand gestures, fold their arms, lean on their hips, etc. Sounds completely tame and unimpressive, but compare it to the stoic, creepy ass inhabitants of Bethesda's RPGs or the disappointing animations in Deus Ex it's just a little sad a 2004 title puts them to shame.

Off to play Vampire now :P

Sounds completely tame and unimpressive, but compare it to the stoic, creepy ass inhabitants of Bethesda's RPGs or the disappointing animations in Deus Ex it's just a little sad a 2004 title puts them to shame.IndianaPwns39

I got to go with this one...

I have to say it's a tie between Kotor and Morrowind

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Final Fantasy IX

I know I'm only supposed to list one, but Idk what category of RPG you're into so I'll list a few:

Morrowind(PC/XBOX)- Fantastic amount of freedom, you can do what you want, where and how you want. This game could seriously last you forever. (Poor Visuals)

Oblivion(PC/XBOX/PS3)- Similar to Morrowind, with a slightly smaller feel to the world, a little better for those not familiar with The Elder Scrolls games. (Better Visuals)

Dragon Quest VIII (PS2)- This one is better for fans of more JRPG style gameplay and artwork. Somewhat linear, turn-based gameplay, etc.

Dragon Quest IX (DS)- This is a great crossover between JRPG and WRPG games, lots of gear, customization, etc. And a plethora of side-quests and extra content.

Star Wars KOTOR

Final Fantasy IX

tjricardo089

If you dont go with my answer, this ^

Probably Tales of Symphonia. If not that, Paper Mario TTYD or Baten Kaitos Origins.

For me, it is not even close... rawsavon

This for me as well. Great beginning/middle/ and one of the greatest ending of all time that fit perfectly with part one. Beat it twice, considering buying a ps2 and this game just so i can beat it again.

Final Fantasy IX

tjricardo089

Ahh yes, the game that revived my faith in the series and is the best one on PSOne...

...until Final Fantasy XI and the rest came along.

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Final Fantasy IX

Metamania

Ahh yes, the game that revived my faith in the series and is the best one on PSOne...

...until Final Fantasy XI and the rest came along.

I personally LOVED Tales of Vesperia.

I also really like the Wii game Arc Rise Fantasia, but it would seem that I'm one of the few that actally liked the game. :(

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines It was one of the few "role-playing" video games I've played in my life that successfully captured the "feel" of a pen-n-paper RPG, and has an extraordinary atmosphere and extremely unique characters. It is rough without unofficial patches, but still playable with some patience.IndianaPwns39

This. The world isn't the biggest and it was pretty buggy upon launch, but it made up for it with everything else. The atmosphere was amazing, a good variety of characters, and a lot of replayability. Not only changing from a stealth character to a combat focused one, but the different vampire clans. Playing as a Nosferatu or Malkavian completely changed how you had to play the game and how people would interact with you.

Speaking of interaction, the characters did things while you were talking to them. They'd move around, give sarcastic looks, make various hand gestures, fold their arms, lean on their hips, etc. Sounds completely tame and unimpressive, but compare it to the stoic, creepy ass inhabitants of Bethesda's RPGs or the disappointing animations in Deus Ex it's just a little sad a 2004 title puts them to shame.

Off to play Vampire now :P

I personally LOVED Tales of Vesperia.

I also really like the Wii game Arc Rise Fantasia, but it would seem that I'm one of the few that actally liked the game. :(

GamerEye

ToV is great, but IMO ToS is better.

I really liked Tales of Symphonia.

Well, considering Final Fantasy VIII is one of my favourite games of all time, I feel obliged to say that.

I really wish Obsidian would pick up the license and do something with it. I know they'd work wonderssmerlus

Top 4, all on ps2. Not in any particular order: Rogue Galaxy, Dragonquest 8, Tales of the Abyss, Persona 4. Everything else is sub par IMO.

[QUOTE="smerlus"]I really wish Obsidian would pick up the license and do something with it. I know they'd work wondersfoxhound_fox

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I personally LOVED Tales of Vesperia.

I also really like the Wii game Arc Rise Fantasia, but it would seem that I'm one of the few that actally liked the game. :(

NaveedLife

ToV is great, but IMO ToS is better.

The only reason I like ToV better is because the combate system is better. If it wasn't for that, I would probably like ToS better.

It's hard to name just one, but my favorite would be Dragon Age: Origins.

Mass Effect 2

Excellent graphics, technically & artistically; some of the most visually interesting character designs I've even seen, including movies, TV, & games; hands down, the best third person shooting mechanics I've ever experienced in a game; Miranda Lawson is one of the most smokin' hot female game characters ever.

Oblivion for me. Close 2nd is either DA:O or Fallout 3

Final Fantasy IX (if it counts, not sure on the game's release date off the top my head).

Otherwise, Chrono Cross.

For me, it is not even close... rawsavon

Of the RPGs that I've played - and I know there are likely dozens of hidden gems I never discovered or simply didn't have the time to play - I'd probably put Demon's Souls, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Fallout 3 and Dragon Age: Origins at the top of my list, with an asterisk denoting that I might have a slight bias toward these on account of having played them more recently than, say, RPGs from the first half of the decade.

Those games, for me, offered the most immersive experiences in a fantasy world, where I really felt drawn into that reality. And that's what I love, what I crave, when it comes to RPGs. Which is why Demon's Souls tops my list. It doesn't have much of a story, nor does it have the sort of rich tapestry of NPCs like Dragon Age: Origins, and there aren't myriad towns to visit with diverse cultures to delve into, but it really felt like stepping into this eerie, ominous otherworld where actions had very real consequences, and the atmosphere really managed to hook me in a visceral way. I can't remember the last RPG that actually had me jump out of my seat and pump my fist, shouting in triumph when I overcame a truly brutal opponent, or made me shudder with fearful anticipation of what was around the next corner or lurking in the shades, or left me a nervous wreck and genuinely fearing for my life. I literally had dreams about that world. That's how much it got under my skin and into my psyche. And that, to me, is the mark of a truly great RPG.

Persona 4.

Me too! Holy hell, I didn't think anyone else would even have this game on their radar. On a side note, the ending to this game really got to me.

edgewalker16

Can't pick between

Fallout: New Vegas

NWN2: MotB

Gothic 3 (with the community patch)

Mount & Blade with the Prophesy of Pendor module