Hey everybody, I could use some help/ suggestions regarding an RPG Series. I'll start from the beginning. Ok, there are a lot of games I like, and enjoy...there are also a LOT of popular games/ series I have not played, and there is a couple I don't actually like. The first RPG I ever got was TES V: Skyrim. I LOVE IT. I have played and replayed it many, many times(ALOT), especially with all the DLC. I've enjoyed that game so much, it's opened my mind, and I've been looking at more RPGs', not just action/shooter, or racing games which is what a lot of people focus on. A recent article of an RPG in Game Informer caught my eye, and so I want your opinions. The game that caught my eye is of "The Witcher" series...Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt for the next gen consoles(X720). Here's were I need input. I want to get into more RPG's, so do you think I should invest in Witcher 3? Coming from my 1st RPG of Skyrim(Which I absolutely love), do you think I would like it. (I know it is personal preference). I've looked at posts of similarities and differences. How Skyrim has the fact that you create your guy, and Witcher you are one guy. Ive seen how Witchers' storyline is more linear( I don't know if that's correct). SO...any opinions, input, information, suggestions would be nice. I love Skyrim, and Witcher 3 caught my eye. it seems like it would be cool, but I can't make the decision on my own. All suggestions appreciated!
I think it would be hard for anybody to recommend a barely announced game for a currently non-existent future console, but judging by how good the previous Witcher games were, I'd say it's probably going to be excellent. However, all is speculation, so I wouldn't bother hanging on for that because it could be a year away! So on that tip, I would definitely recommend The Witcher 2. It is absolutely amazing. You don't say what system you have but I guess it might be an Xbox 360? If so, The Witcher 2 is available for that, but also for PC and Mac, but no PS3 version. The original Witcher is for PC and Mac only, and is well worth playing as well, but is a bit more clunky than its sequel. You can get both of those games DRM-free from Gog.com, which is a digital download service for PC and Mac by the developer of the Witcher series. If you love Skyrim, then have you not looked at the previous game in the Elder Scrolls series, Oblivion? It's a bit more generic fantasy RPG in its story and setting, but has possibly more depth as regards the role play elements, skills, crafting etc. I think I spent close to 300 hours playing that, but have to say I really prefer Skyrim. Other newish fantasy action RPGs that I liked that you might also like include Risen, Divinity 2: Ego Draconis, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Dungeon Siege 3 and Two Worlds and Two Worlds 2. You might also want to check out Demons Souls and Dark Souls, though those are very tough games only recommended for the very patient hardcore gamer! Check out reviews on Gamespot before buying! Also, if you fancy a change from dungeons and dragons themed RPGs, try Fallout 3 - it's by the same developers who made the Elder Scrolls series, and plays very much like them, but is set in an alternate-future post-apocalyptic Washington DC wasteland. There's no magic and very few swords to swing about, but you do get some nice rifles, lasers and mini-nuke launchers to play with - and shooting off some mutants heads with a combat shotgun from point blank range is very satisfying! It's generally brilliant stuff, and worth getting the Game Of The Year version for loads of extra and varied content. And if you like that, you can always try Fallout: New Vegas, its somewhat buggy follow up set in the Nevada desert plagued by giant ants and tribal warfare!
The Dragon Age series is a relatively new RPG series that is set in a fantasy world of magic and dragons. Mass Effect is also another series worth checking out. If you're just looking to have something to do until the next-gen games come out, you can probably try out the older Elder Scrolls games.
I'm not sure if you should wait for the Witcher 3. I didn't even know it was in development. Some kind of recent RPGs that I would recommed would be Torchlight, The Witcher, The Witcher 2, Dragon Age Origins, Kingdoms of Amalur and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblvion (If you don't have it already)
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