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5. Diablo
Developer / Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment | Release Date: Nov 30, 1996
With three scores of 100 from Yahoo! Games, Adrenaline Vault and Gamezilla!, and 96 from GameSpot, 90 from PC Gamer and 86 from PC Gameworld, Diablo can thank the user Metascore of 8,7/10, and that puts this old action RPG game at 5th place on this list.
Summary
The kingdom of Khandaras has fallen into chaos. An unknown force of evil has swept across the land. Plunging it into civil war and terrorizing the populace. A mad king, his missing son, and a mysterious archbishop are all pieces to the puzzle that faces you. You have journeyed to the source of the evil. The town of Tristram. Now inhabited by only a handful of survivors. The cathedral there is built over the ruins of an ancient monastery, and now eerie lights and sounds are heard echoing through its abandoned halls. Diablo invites you to enter the world of dark gothic fantasy. Play as a brave warrior, cunning rogue or mysterious sorceror. As you venture deeper into the labyrinth, you'll discover weapons, armor, and magical treasures, and develop your character's skills and abilities.
Summary
The kingdom of Khandaras has fallen into chaos. An unknown force of evil has swept across the land. Plunging it into civil war and terrorizing the populace. A mad king, his missing son, and a mysterious archbishop are all pieces to the puzzle that faces you. You have journeyed to the source of the evil. The town of Tristram. Now inhabited by only a handful of survivors. The cathedral there is built over the ruins of an ancient monastery, and now eerie lights and sounds are heard echoing through its abandoned halls. Diablo invites you to enter the world of dark gothic fantasy. Play as a brave warrior, cunning rogue or mysterious sorceror. As you venture deeper into the labyrinth, you'll discover weapons, armor, and magical treasures, and develop your character's skills and abilities.
4. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Developer: Bethesda Softworks | Publisher: 2K Games | Release Date: Mar 20, 2006
Oblivion got only two 100 scores from Boomtown and Quandary, but it also got 98 from Gamer's Hell, 94 from netjak, 93 from PC Format and 91 from Game Revolution, and with not so high user Metascore of 8/10, Oblivion got to 4th place on this list.
Summary
Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. With no true Emperor, the gates to Oblivion (the equivalent of hell in the world of Tamriel) open, and demons begin to invade Cyrodiil and attack its people and towns. It's up to you to find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel. In keeping with the Elder Scrolls tradition, players have the option to experience the main quest at their own pace, and there are plenty of opportunities to explore the vast world and make your own way. Numerous factions can be joined, such as the thieves or mages guilds, and each contains its own complete storyline and the chance to rise to the head of the faction and reap further rewards. Oblivion features a groundbreaking new AI system, called Radiant AI, which gives non-player characters (NPCs) the ability to make their own choices based on the world around them. They decide where to eat or who to talk to and what they say. They sleep, go to church, and even steal items, all based on their individual characteristics. Full facial animations and lip-synching, combined with full speech for all dialog, allows NPCs to come to life like never before.
Summary
Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. With no true Emperor, the gates to Oblivion (the equivalent of hell in the world of Tamriel) open, and demons begin to invade Cyrodiil and attack its people and towns. It's up to you to find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel. In keeping with the Elder Scrolls tradition, players have the option to experience the main quest at their own pace, and there are plenty of opportunities to explore the vast world and make your own way. Numerous factions can be joined, such as the thieves or mages guilds, and each contains its own complete storyline and the chance to rise to the head of the faction and reap further rewards. Oblivion features a groundbreaking new AI system, called Radiant AI, which gives non-player characters (NPCs) the ability to make their own choices based on the world around them. They decide where to eat or who to talk to and what they say. They sleep, go to church, and even steal items, all based on their individual characteristics. Full facial animations and lip-synching, combined with full speech for all dialog, allows NPCs to come to life like never before.
3. Mass Effect 2
Developer: BioWare | Publisher: Electronic Arts | Release Date: Jan 26, 2010
Mass Effect 2 also got three 100 scores from D+PAD Magazine, PC PowerPlay and Boomtown, and also 95 from Multiplayer.it, 92 from IGN UK, and 90 from Total Video Games, and can also thank the user Metascore of 8,7/10, that put this not so old Action RPG at the 3rd place on this list.
Summary
The Mass Effect trilogy is a science fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In this dark second chapter, Saren’s evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril.
Summary
The Mass Effect trilogy is a science fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In this dark second chapter, Saren’s evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril.
2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Developer / Publisher: Bethesda Softworks | Release Date: Nov 11, 2011
With only two scores of 100 by Armchair Empire and Games.cz, Skyrim can thank other high positive scores such as 97 from FiringSquad, 95 from MEGamers, 91 from PC Games (Germany), and 90 from LEVEL (Czech Republic). It has also a good user Metascore of 8,4/10 that altogether puts Skyrim in second place on this list.
Summary
The next chapter in the Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before. Skyrim's new game engine brings to life a complete virtual world with rolling clouds, rugged mountains, bustling cities, lush fields, and ancient dungeons. Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions. Battle ancient dragons like you've never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.
Summary
The next chapter in the Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before. Skyrim's new game engine brings to life a complete virtual world with rolling clouds, rugged mountains, bustling cities, lush fields, and ancient dungeons. Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions. Battle ancient dragons like you've never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.
1. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Developer: BioWare | Publisher: Interplay | Release Date: Sep 24, 2000
Believe it or not, Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows Of Amn got high Metascore from both, the critics and users. BG 2: SoA got even three scores of 100 from CheckOut, Adrenaline Vault and Games Radar, but it also got 95 from Armchair Empire and Happy Puppy and 92 from GameSpot. User Metascore is the highest of all games - 9,3/10, and this puts BG 2: SoA on the throne on this list of 15 the best RPG games of all-time!
Summary
An epic continuation of the story that began in "Baldur's Gate," this RPG is set in the southern portion of the Sword Coast, a detailed and rich area of the Forgotten Realms called Amn. It features 300 spells and 130-plus monster types compared to only 130 spells and 60 monster types in Baldur's Gate.
As Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows Of Amn is the winner, at least you can do is to check the game trailer below, to see it for yourself why it is the No.1 Role Playing Game of All-Time.
Summary
An epic continuation of the story that began in "Baldur's Gate," this RPG is set in the southern portion of the Sword Coast, a detailed and rich area of the Forgotten Realms called Amn. It features 300 spells and 130-plus monster types compared to only 130 spells and 60 monster types in Baldur's Gate.
As Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows Of Amn is the winner, at least you can do is to check the game trailer below, to see it for yourself why it is the No.1 Role Playing Game of All-Time.
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