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11 Options Considered	Price	Steam Rating	Genre
-- Pillars of Eternity	$44.99	Mostly Positive	RPG
-- FINAL FANTASY TACTICS : WotL	$13.99	–	Tactical / RPG
-- Torchlight II	$19.99	Very Positive	Dungeon Crawler RPG
-- Grim Dawn	$24.99	Very Positive	Action / RPG / Hack n' Slash
-- Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age	$49.99	Mostly Positive	Role-Playing

Pillars of Eternity

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Deep character creation

The character creation menu in Pillars of Eternity are highly detailed. The player can choose from six different races that have eleven playable classes. There is also an assortment of sub races for each of the six races. Making for a pretty wide selection of choices that allows the player to create very individualized avatars. See More

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A lot of reading

The amount of text in game may turn some people off as much of the time spent in game will be spent reading. See More

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Combat requires forethought

The combat in Pillars of Eternity usually requires a good bit of planning. Depending on the monsters one is facing the scenario shifts on how one needs to react. Fighting a couple of bandits will call for a complete different reaction than fighting a large dragon. Players have to adapt constantly, which creates an exciting atmosphere and a good bit of tension. The use of the space bar (or having a setting that auto pauses) to pause the game is key in planning how to react to each scenario which thankfully gives the player plenty of time to plan their future actions. See More

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Single player only

There are no online or co-op modes. See More

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Large selection of companions

A player can have up to five different companions accompany them along their quest. Many of these companions have their own storylines, making for a feeling of connection. There is also the option of hiring your own user created companions at an inn, but of course this may not be as exciting as using the game created ones. See More

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Three editions available that offer extra out of game content

There are three different digital retail editions available for Pillars of Eternity, Hero Edition ($44.99), Champion Edition ($59.99) and Royal Edition ($89.99). The Hero edition is the base game with no extras. The Champion Edition offers the purchaser extra digital content such as a soundtrack and HD map. The Royal Edition offers everything the Champion Edition does with even more extra digital content such as Ringtones, eBooks and a strategy guide. There is zero in game content missing from any of these editions as Obsidian made it a point to make sure all the extras are just that, extras. Some may say what is on offer for the extra editions is not comparable to the price, really it is just a way for fans to give more money to a studio that bothered to create a genre of game that is often overlooked, a way to show appreciation. See More

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Crafting system

Players can collects items in the world to use for crafting. Crafting allows for creation of potions and scrolls as well as equipable items or enchantments for equipable items such as weapons, shields and armor. Unlike some crafting systems, crafting in Pillars of Eternity is a mechanic and not a skill, so there is no need to level up any crafting experience in order to craft. See More

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Long gameplay

With a play time of up to 70 hours, Pillars of Eternity will last any player for a good amount of time. See More

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Rich storytelling

One of the main highlights of Pillars of Eternity is the rich and deeply involved story telling. The minutia to be found in game is almost exasperating. Every aspect of the world and the characters within have a very involved background with many different reactions to the players chosen character (race, class, etc.). On top of this there is often very well done voice acting to accompany these scenarios, giving even more life to the game. See More

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Fantastic throwback to the isometric RPGs of old

For fans of games like Baldur's Gate or Icewind Dale, Pillars of Eternity truly succeeds in bringing the CRPG genre into the modern era without compromising any of the old mechanics. The isometric view of the game gives a familiar feel but the new engine and addition of many modern effects gives the game a look all its own that fits in with any modern offerings on PC. See More

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Movie quality music

The quality of the soundtrack is comparable to some of the best CRPGs out there as well as films like Lord of the Rings. At times there are looping soundtracks but luckily the sound design was done in such a way that there is also moments of ambient music and sounds to break up the monotony. See More

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Steam Rating:Mostly Positive

Platforms:Windows, macOS, Linux

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS : WotL

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Deep turn-based tactical combat that you can easily sink hundreds of hours into

To simplify how the gameplay works it is a bit like playing chess where in each turn needs to be scrutinized in order to find the best play on the board. Being that there is a large amount of RPG elements thrown into the game, these choices become even more complicated while also adding a huge amount of options to the game. See More

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Poor port on Android

There is no immersive mode, which would allow this to be fullscreen on devices that have the Android navigation bar. On top of this the game is letterboxed on both sides of the screen do to it being a port of the port for iOS. There is also no other Android specific features to speak of in the game either. See More

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For a mobile release, this is a large game with many hours of content, which is often rare on the mobile platform

Being that this is a port of a console game the player will find the length of the title much more than the average mobile release. See More

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Touch controls feel awkward to use

The touch controls use an on screen dpad overlaid on top of the game. This means fingers move cover some of the game field or action when trying to maneuver. See More

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Genre:Tactical / RPG

Controller Support:No

Torchlight II

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Steam Rating:Very Positive

Genre:Dungeon Crawler RPG

Platforms:Windows, macOS, Linux

Grim Dawn

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Complex leveling system with thousands of possible builds

Basically you choose 1 class and select skills as you level up. At level 10 you can select a second class, which already gives you 5x5=25 character type possibilities. Each character has dozens of skills, plus you have this additional passive skill tree that you unlock through cleansing shrines. Then there is item customization with crafted "modifiers", adding additional unique stats and skills that you can use, all this adds literally to thousands / millions of character possibilities. Do you want to use a double weapon shooting lightning bolts? You can do that. Do you want to summon your creatures and support them with fireballs? You can do that as well, you can push it wherever you want. See More

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Lots of trips to town

The majority of loot in the game can be useless, with odd stat restrictions or repeats of vendor items. This means the user will need to make many trips into town to sell it all off in order to have room for even more loot they will not necessarily need. See More

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Great homage to old school ARPGs

This game is very dark, and grim. It harkens back to games like Diablo 2 or Titans Quest. While other ARPGs have come out since then, none have hit all the marks of what fans of the genre have been asking for. For those that wish for an updated version of Diablo 2, Grim Dawn is the game for them. See More

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Static pre-rendered levels

This may cut down on replayability a bit as all the levels in the game are pre-rendered, meaning that each playthrough will have the exact same layout, making for something that can get tiring and too familiar. Similar games have gone with randomized levels, which can keep the game fresh. While Grim Dawn is meant to be a throwback to earlier games in the genre, some newer features found in more recent released would have been welcome. See More

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Drop-in co-op (online and local)

Co-op is pretty convenient as players can drop in and out of your gaming session at any time. This way there is no wasted time jumping out of ones game in order to find players to play with. See More

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Steam Rating:Very Positive

Genre:Action / RPG / Hack n' Slash

Co-Op:4 Player Online / 4 Player LAN

Controller Support:Full

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

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Additional content, changes and upgrades for the HD remaster

The HD remaster includes new content from the PlayStation 2's Japanese International version that didn't get a Western release. When assigning battle roles for your characters, you have the option to give them two jobs instead of one. If you decide to make Balthier's initial job a white mage with healing magic, you can also have him take a secondary job as a knight or machinist to shore up his physical weaknesses. The Trial Mode with 100 floors of enemies gradually increases in difficulty as you progress, offering more challenges and rewards beyond the game's existing plethora of optional content. The remaster also includes a newly arranged soundtrack, though there's the option of sticking with the original soundtrack if you prefer. See More

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Airship travel is limited to picking destinations on the map

When you gain access to the airship, that excitement sours quickly once you realize you can only select locations on the map and travel to them instantly. You'll only get to see a cutscene of the airship taking off for flight before you're faced with a loading screen. See More

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Huge and diverse open world to explore

The world of Ivalice is a medieval fantasy setting that has elements of magical technology beneath the surface, with several locations to explore out in the wild. The grand, magnificent Royal City of Rabanastre is sequestered between a desert, branching off to plains that alternate between dry and wet seasons. Beyond the plains are mysterious mines with traces of science experiments gone awry, leading to a magical jungle, and snowy mountains that lead up to a religious city at the peaks. Far beyond those are vast beaches and caverns that lead to the intimidating and expansive Imperial City of Arcades. This breadth of locations in the PlayStation 2 version were ahead of their time, including options to return to these places and find secret paths leading to optional bosses. See More

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Later parts of the story feel tacked on

Final Fantasy XII's political story is dense, mature, and captivating--until you reach a certain point after the halfway mark where things become too predictable. Plot holes begin to crop up, competent characters make questionable and reckless decisions for the sake of drama, and compelling villains are reduced to tropes. It's as if someone took the foundation of XII's well-written story and characters and mismanaged them with nonsensical plot points for the sake of finishing the game on time. See More

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Amazing amount of challenging optional content

Once you reach the later parts of the game, you'll be free to go after many different side quests like hunting powerful enemies for great rewards, and taking down stronger Espers, Final Fantasy XII's version of the series' magical deity summons. You'll be able to traverse each map in the game and find secret areas that weren't reachable during your normal playthrough of the story, allowing you to find the game's strongest weapons and magic spells along the way. See More

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Main protagonist adds little to the plot

The main character, Vaan, is a teenage pickpocket who aspires to be a sky pirate with his own airship, which sounds interesting, but his relevance to the plot falls off sharply within the first 6-8 hours. He wants to avenge the death of his older brother Reks, but this becomes only a tertiary goal compared to the more urgent ones that his other companions have. As the story progresses, it's easy to forget that Vaan is there, especially with the option to choose another character to control as the party leader while exploring the world. There are other, stronger characters who could have been the lead instead. See More

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Standout characters among the cast

Unlike the majority of the cast whose motivations and growth are too closely linked to the plot, Fran and Balthier have their own lives that don't revolve around the story, making them feel more authentic than the others. Balthier is a charming, witty sky pirate who always has his eye on the prize. He tags along with the rest of the cast, willing to do whatever's needed--for the right price. His devil may care attitude is a nice foil to the seriousness of the plot and many of the other characters. Fran, his fellow sky pirate, is more quiet and mysterious, speaking only when she needs to impart knowledge of yore and magic onto the other party members. Even while saying little, she has a strong, magnetic presence in the group that makes her stand out from the rest. See More

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Intuitive player-programmed combat with the gambit system

The gambit system allows you to assign pre-set conditions and commands for your characters in real-time battles, like using healing spells when a party member is at less than 50% HP, or only using physical attacks when an enemy reflects magic. As you progress through the story, you'll find more of these conditions and commands scattered across the world through treasure chests or available for purchase in shops. With the right gambit setup, you'll find a sense of satisfaction in defeating groups of enemies or even tough boss fights without having to press a single button. See More

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Steam Rating:Mostly Positive

Genre:Role-Playing

Platforms:Windows, PlayStation 4

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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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. See More

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Sparsely populated, large open world

With limited fast-travel options, the sparse open world will eventually make your journeys feel arduous. See More

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Demands competence in both action and RPGs

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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. See More

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Steam Rating:Mostly Positive

Diablo III

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Fun endgame with even better loot

Once beaten, the game adds an option to play over at a higher skill level, which also allows for better chances at better loot not found in the first run. This makes for much replayability through gameplay that may earn the player newer rewards. See More

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Still requires the player to be online even to play single player

Basically this is an always online DRM scheme that forces the user to have a constant connection to the internet in order to play, even when playing single player. See More

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Really big boost in experience if playing on hard

By playing the game on higher difficulties users get a 75-1600% boost to their experience, which makes for a great reason to deal with hordes of very difficult enemies where one simple mistake ends in death. See More

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Less focused around growth than previous installments

Previous Diablo games were known for having permanent improvements throughout the game, where Diablo 3 focuses more on customization as you increase in levels rather than improving your abilities. There's a chance that you will unlock your favorite ability at level 5 (I'm looking at you, Rapid Fire) and never use anything else in the game, because you can. Many people consider this an issue with Diablo 3, and expected more of the "specialist" style of gameplay. See More

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Heavily focused around customization

About 30 activated skills per class, 5 unique runes per activated ability that modify how it behaves, and randomized gear that can further change how your character plays. Your playstyle might dramatically change based off of how you want to cater to your team, what abilities you might have just unlocked, and whether or not you want your goblins fried or diced. See More

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Genre:Dungeon Crawler RPG

Platforms:Windows, macOS, PS3, Xbox 360, PS4, Xbox One

Valkyria Chronicles Remastered

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Final Fantasy III

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Pillars of Eternity

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Deep character creation

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A lot of reading

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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS : WotL

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Deep turn-based tactical combat that you can easily sink hundreds of hours into

For a mobile release, this is a large game with many hours of content, which is often rare on the mobile platform

Poor port on Android

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Complex leveling system with thousands of possible builds

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