Slant community chat on DiscoursePro Well implemented and fun action-RPG combat
Torchlight 2 has all the typical RPG mechanics such as classes, loot, skill trees etc. However all the little touches and details come together to make playing the game really fun and a great balance between depth/complexity and being able to get started killing hordes of monsters. Killing monsters...
Pro Elaborate loot system
Loot in Torchlight II is varied and dependent on a wide array of circumstances. There are so many variables that come into play as to what a player will find that makes searching out better and better items a game in and of itself.
Pro Works on different OS's: Linux/Mac/Win
Torchlight II is a multi-platform game that works on OSX, Linux and Windows. Which is great for users who dual-boot as the game can be played no matter what OS is booted at the time.
Pro Immersive story
The dialogue of the game is very intriguing as well as voiced superbly making for a very immersive experience as far as story is concerned. It is through the care the developers took to implement such realistic writing and voice work that makes the game so intriguing and an experience to play.
Pro Gigantic openworld
Deviating from the previous two games Wild Hunt now has open world environments that are so large and detailed it can be intimidating. In comparison to other open-world games such as Skyrim the open World in The Witcher 3 is 3.5 time larger, in comparison the GTA5 The Witcher 3 is 1.5 times larger.
Con Story feels like a chore
Most quests feel like a chore in that it is basically fetch quests in exchange for information to advance the story. While this is often a mechanic found in games to keep the gameplay long it does get tiresome.
GenreAction RPGCo-Op-Controller Support-
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world action adventure game that is controlled in the third person created by CD Project Red. The gameplay consists of action role playing elements where the player journeys through a vast world leveling up their character and his equipment in order to progress the storyline.
Pro Incredible soundtrack
Bastion's soundtrack sets the atmosphere perfectly. It's so good that although supergiant games had no intention of releasing the soundtrack, demand from fans resulted in it being released and some tracks having over a million plays on Spotify.
Pro Fun varied gameplay
The RPG elements combined with the battle mechanics make the core gameplay fun and varied as the weapons/items/abilities/upgrades play out very differently from each other.
Pro Beautiful art style
Bastion has a hand-painted art style that is very colorful and unique.
GenreAction RPGCo-Op-Controller Support-
Bastion is a two dimensional, isometric action RPG available on Steam and for OSX, Linux and Windows. The gameplay consists of fighting ones way through each level by using one of their two equipped weapons or a limited special attack. As the player progresses there are health potions to be found which can heal the player as their health falls lower and lower from enemy attacks. In between levels the player can upgrade and equip different weapons which allows them to fight stronger and stronger enemies.
Pro Huge variety of mods
Bethesda Softworks has upheld a tradition of releasing their internal content-creation tools to the public since Morrowind (2002). Many modders transition to new Bethesda games as they are released, bringing their experience with them and helping newcomers through forums and wikis. As a result, Sky...
Pro Unrestrictive skill-based RPG system
Skyrim has no concept of character classes, and there are no restrictions on what equipment or magic a given character can use or learn. A character's capabilities are defined by skills (e.g. heavy armor, marksman, enchantment) which automatically improve as they are used. Levels are gained by...
Pro The longest-running RPG-FPS franchise, with world lore rivaling classic fantasy literature
The Elder Scrolls series stretches back 20 years and has always focused on providing a rich world to explore. Skyrim inherits the stories and world-building of over half a dozen previous games.
Pro Awesome turn based + real time gameplay
Transistor is primarily a hack & slash style action RPG, but has an interesting twist in that you can pause time to plan out your next moves. This ability gives Transistor an element of strategy to the core battle mechanics as well as fluid gameplay.
Pro Deep storyline
Fantastic story line that is heavily cyberpunk themed. When beginning the game the player is dropped right into the action finding that their voice has been stolen to then slowly learn through gameplay and storytelling who exactly stole it.
Pro Engrossing atmosphere
The plot, art-style & the soundtrack come together to make a very atmospheric game that does a great job at drawing you into the world. From the design each stage an its beautiful cyberpunk sprawl to the intricate look of the enemies it is difficult to no be enveloped by the atmosphere of the...
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Transistor is an isometric view cyberpunk RPG developed and published by Supergiant Games. The main gameplay consists of action RPG mechanics where the player battles enemies in a series of sci-fi themed locations while slowly earning experience that can be used to upgrade the players abilities, which in turn allow the player to advance through the game.
Pro Engaging story as the game is inspired by Greek mythology
Greek myth is just the start as you traverse the entire world and underworld. Myth has a lot of fantastic beasts to confront.
Pro Robust dual class system
Unlike Diablo and most action RPG's the dual class system adds a great variety of play styles and builds.
Pro Very Diablo 2-like
Each class journey makes traversing familiar territory with a different class feel like a new game.
Con Locked camera
The camera is locked in a single position, something that creates confusion while playing a busy area as the camera does not stay focused on the players character. While a locked camera made sense back in the Arcade or on home consoles where one screen was used, for online multiplayer it really do...
Pro Boss's offer good bit of diversity to the gameplay
Different bosses means different tactics need to be used to defeat them. This creates a good change of pace from the regular hack and slash type gameplay.
Pro Easily played on a sofa
Gauntlet offers full controller support that actually works quite well for an action RPG. This makes for a good game to play on a Steam Machine or other living room gaming PC.
GenreDungeon Crawler RPG, Hack n' SlashController SupportFullCo-Op4 Player Online / 4 Player Couch
Gauntlet is a 4 player co-op action RPG dungeon crawler that costs $19.99. The gameplay consists of classic co-op multiplayer dungeon crawling in where the players are tasked with making it through a level by using melee and magic attacks against hordes of enemies to then fight a more powerful boss.
Pro Level design full of choices
Much like older Zelda games, there are different paths that can be taken in each level, there are hidden areas as well. This allows for a good bit of exploration in the game, giving a sense that you are the one exploring and discovering this world.
Con Can be difficult to figure out what to do
With no dialog it can be difficult to figure out what to do and where to go. There is no hand holding here, which is a bit of a throwback to games back in the 90s, but still can be frustrating when stuck and having no idea what to do next. This can be exacerbated by the fact that certain basses ne...
Pro Good combat
The combat in the game is action based in real time. Each enemy has a different attack pattern that can be learned meaning that with time the player knows when and where to hit an enemy. While the combat can be tough at time when multiple enemies are on screen, the challenge can be worth it for the...
Pro Great combat system
The combat in Dark Souls 3 asks you to understand how each enemy moves, what are the weak spots in those movements and exploit them. To exploit enemy moves, you'll have to know how your equipped weapon behaves as they have wildly different behaviors and timings. There are different kinds of mel...
Pro Good selection of classes
There are 10 total classes the player can choose from during character creation. This makes for a quite a few options for the player to pick from, giving them a sense of originality as well as a character that can fit just about anyone's playstyle.
Con Open atmosphere makes for confusing paths
With the game having more of an open world feel it can be difficult to know what direction to go in. While much can be explored, there is a certain feeling of being lost that can make for a frustrating experience.
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Dark Souls III is a dark action RPG that is known for the series difficulty level. It plays in third person where players use a variety of medieval fantasy themed weapons and magic in order to fight against enemies. RPG aspects are used in order to level up ones player to become more powerful and progress in the game.
Pro Expansive fantasy settings
Dark Souls II offers a wide variety of locales to explore, all within a fantasy setting. The amount of differing locations does give a feeling of lack of cohesion though but does have the benefit of locations that are wildly different from each other, which can be refreshing at times.
Con Difficulty that requires a lot of time and patience
To be honest, difficult is a nice way of putting it, this game can destroy ones will to live. It is not even worth counting how many times one dies, as it will be in the hundreds if not thousands. Only through patience and sure determination will many reach the ending of the game. So much time is n...
Pro New lighting system
Before the original Dark Souls II was released the developer had shown off a lighting system where areas were pitch black and a torch was necessary to see. This was eventually removed before the release. Now with the release of the DX11 version, DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin is able to ac...
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DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin is a complete rework of the original DS II title with added support for DX11. Scholar of the First Sin also incorporates all prior DLC into the game as part of the package. DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin is an extremely difficult action RPG that takes place in a dark fantasy world where every enemy encounter may be the players last one.
Pro A well-told, dark story based on a book series of the same name
The whole series is based of off a book series of the same name, so there is a lot of good influence to be found, in particular The Witcher 2 is a deep story that has much to do with politics and moral choices. Definitely one of the better stories found in a modern RPG.
Pro Ambiguous moral choices
The choices made in game are not always easy and may stick with the player for some time, which is quite a feet for a game to accomplish as many do not have such good writing.
Con User interface can be confusing
While some ares of the UI make sense a lot of it is pretty convoluted which makes playing the game frustrating at times. Basically it is one of those games that if you put it down for any gap in time you will forget a lot of the controls.
Con The dialogue choices are limited and non-meaningful
In a lot of the cases the choices you make when talking to people don't actually impact what happens. There are some exceptions, but Fallout 4 is more about telling a story to the player than being able to do things your own way.
Pro Weapons and armor can be improved by adding mods
Add a scope, change the barrel or ammo clip, add a stock to turn it into a rifle or remove it to turn it into a pistol. A lot of awesome weapons are to be made. Same goes for armor. Leather lining or metal painting, padding or extra pockets. Then there's all sorts of menacing melee weapons too.
Pro Solid gunplay
Fallout has typically used a slowed down time based gun mechanic called VATS, which works as an assisted shooting and aiming mechanic that allows one to pick the body parts of an enemy to target in slowed down time. This system is present in Fallout 4, but the first/third person gunplay has been im...
GenreAction RPGCo-Op-Controller Support-
Fallout 4 is a post-apocalyptic open-world action-adventure game that can be played in first and third person. There are also elements of layered armor, customizable weapons as well as base building. The story sees the player setting out in to a wasteland in order to solve the mystery of their missing son.
Pro Exploration based gameplay
The player does not start with much in items or story. It is up to the player to explore and figure out little by little what is going on in the game. This makes for an adventure that the player can be immersed in by filling in any gaps with their own imagination, which in turn allows the player to...
Pro Deep combat
While this is a 2D platforming game, the combat is actually quite diverse, depending on what equipment one is using (and there is quite a lot of equipment). Players have a light and hard attack that each can be charged. They can also be combined to create combos, with some that may even result in s...
Con Difficult to know where you are
There is no map in the game, which is exacerbated by the fact that this is a 2D title. In 2D there is basically no way to tell where you are in relation to where you want to go other than from memory. This can be troublesome if it has been a few days since you last played, as you now need to rememb...
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Salt and Sanctuary is a difficult by design 2D platforming RPG, falling in line mostly with the metroidvania genre. This is a dark and brutal game that has many similarities to the Dark Souls series of games. It features difficult combat that utilizes rolling to get out of enemies ways as well as large boss fights that can take up whole stages. It's set in a dark and grim world that sees the player battling their way through the forgotten nightmares of man.
Pro Action gameplay that is influenced by Devil May Cry
Has mid-air cancels and a control scheme that recalls Devil May Cry. Developed by much of the same team.
Con Easy to underlevel/overlevel
The game's open nature and lack of strict gating can make it seem imbalanced, as you can be overlevelled in one area and very underlevelled in an area next to it.
Pro Arcade like combat
The combat in Lords of the Fallen is a bit arcade like in that it plays like a hack and slash more so than a tense combat parrying game. This makes for an easier to get into game.
Pro Highly detailed graphics
Lords Of The Fallen features some very gorgeous graphics, something that really sets it apart from the game it takes its inspiration from.
Con Last half of the game can be too easy
In the second half of Lords of the Fallen the player is able to accrue runes that allow for stat boosts, making the game arguably a lot easier that the first half.
Pro Offers tactically challenging gameplay
The game is challenging and really requires co-op and communication in order to figure out the maps.
Pro Co-op first, unique gameplay
FORCED: Slightly Better Edition was purely designed for co-op, this game tests your co-operation.
Pro Designed for controllers and mouse/keyboard
All parts of the game work equally well with both control schemes, perfect for playing with 4 players in a couch with controllers.
Pro Fun varied gameplay
The RPG elements combined with the battle mechanics and the deckbuilding make the core gameplay fun and varied creating a lot of replayability.
Pro Beautiful art style
FORCED SHOWDOWN has a beautiful art-style that is very colorful and unique.
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