Dink Smallwood
Dink Smallwood is an indie developed RPG with Zelda like gameplay. The satirical story follows Dink, a big farmer who must defeat a mysterious cult. After its initial release, Dink Smallwood was made available for free. It continues to be a popular free indie title that’s still supported by fan-made add-ons. A mobile version was released years later.
Developer: Robinson Technologies Publisher: Iridon Interactive Release Date: 1997 Platforms: PC, iOS, Android JustRPG Score: 85% Pros: +Available as Freeware. +Light hearted story with plenty of humorous dialogue (more…) |
Diablo 2
Diablo 2 is an action-RPG for the PC. Its the sequel to the original Diablo, and one of the defining games of the genre. Chose from five distinct characters and save a dark, cursed world that’s under siege by demons. Play alone or with others on Battle.net. Collect epic loot, and slay Diablo and his minions!
Developer: Blizzard North Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment Release Date: June 29, 2000 Platforms:PC, Mac JustRPG Score: 85% Pros: +Great story and cinematics. +Five distinct characters, each with unique tech trees. (more…) |
Diablo
Diablo is an action RPG set in the blighted city of Tristram. Play as a Warrior, Rogue, or Sorcerer and eradicate the demons haunting the land. Diablo has fast paced gameplay, an interesting story, and plenty of loot waiting to be acquired. While simple to play, Diablo can be enjoyed for many hours and multiple replays.
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment Release Date: November 30, 1996 Platform: PC JustRPG Score: 98% Pros: +Simple yet addictive gameplay. +Great setting and production value. (more…) |
The Dark Eye: Drakensang
The Dark Eye: Drakensang is a PC RPG by the German studio Radon Labs. It is the first game set in the ‘The Dark Eye’ world and is set in the city of Ferdok. Players start out with one character, but can soon recruit NPCs to aid them in battle. Control up to four characters at a time in battles which are part turn-based, and part real-time.
Developer: Radon Labs Publisher: THQ Release Date: February 24, 2009 (more…) |
Darkstone
Darkstone is a fantasy themed action RPG with gameplay and an interface similar to Diablo. Darkstone has a 3D game engine and user controlled camera which make for an immersive RPG experience. Defeat the evil monk Draak and rid the world of evil in Darkstone!
Developer: Delphine Software International Publisher: Gathering of Developers (PC), Take-Two Interactive (PSX) Release Date: July 31, 1999 (PC) January 28, 2001 (PSX) Platform: PC, PlayStation JustRPG Score: 93% Pros: +4 character classes, each with a male and female version. (more…) |
Grandia 3
Grandia 3 is a turn based RPG for the PS2. The game improves on many features found in previous Grandia titles including an update to the battle system. The story follows Yuki who is determined to become a great sky pilot. Take to the sky in Grandia 3.
Grandia 2
Grandia 2 is the first game in the RPG series to have fully 3D graphics. Grandia 2 has a more mature theme than the original Grandia and was first released for the Dreamcast. The game has an interesting turn based combat system and a gorgeous fantasy world to explore.
Developer: Game Arts Publisher: Sega, Enix, Ubisoft (NA/EU) Release Date: December 6, 2000 Platform: Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, PC JustRPG Score: 88% Pros: +Unique mix of turn-based and real time combat. +Beautiful areas to explore. (more…) |
Graffiti Kingdom
Graffiti Kingdom is a 3D action adventure game with RPG elements for the PS2. Players can create their own monsters using a variety of tools unlocked as they progress through the game. Battle through vibrant levels, solve puzzles, and let your imagination soar in Graffiti Kingdom!
Developer: Taito Publisher: Taito / HOT B Release Date: July 28, 2005 Platform: PlayStation 2 JustRPG Score: 78% Pros: +Live action combat. +Original concept and a bright, vibrant game world. +Create varied creatures to do battle with. (more…) |
Gothic 2
Gothic 2 is a 3D PC roleplaying game that is a direct sequel to the original Gothic. The game has a third-person camera angle and action-RPG style gameplay. Play a nameless hero and explore the vast, well designed isle of Khorinis.
Gothic
Gothic is a fantasy themed PC RPG by the German studio Piranha Bytes. Explore a vast, and vividly designed medieval world as a nameless hero. In Gothic, your actions and interactions with other characters have lasting consequences!
Gothic Overview
Gothic is a German developed PC RPG with 3D graphics. Players control a nameless hero as he completes quests and fights monsters to earn skill points with which to advance. Learn trade skills, combat abilities, and other skills. The game takes place during a savage war between Humans and Orcs. There are a variety of choices presented to players throughout Gothic, and no set classes to lock in as. The interface is a bit counter intuitive, but Gothic is still a top notch RPG that PC fans shouldn’t pass up. It is the first game in the Gothic series which is now up to four games.
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