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Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Dec 27, 2010 5:41:35 GMT -5
You know what video game I'd love to play? Some kind of RPG/sandbox game set in medieval times (not that I'd mind an equivalent set in more modern times), and very dark and gritty. I'd also like as much customization and exploration as possible (hte more side quests, the better). Something similar to games like Fable or Risen, but with a very dark touch. Not that it should be overly serious, though.
Does anyone know of any game that would match this description (or something approaching it)?
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Post by Predator McBroski on Dec 27, 2010 6:24:02 GMT -5
Maybe Assasin's Creed?
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Post by Fundertaker on Dec 27, 2010 6:32:44 GMT -5
The Elder Scrolls series?
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Post by Cela on Dec 27, 2010 6:46:05 GMT -5
Oblivion comes to mind, but its not all dark and gritty.
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Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Dec 27, 2010 6:58:50 GMT -5
It's pretty close to what I have in mind, actually, but I'd prefer something more fantastic. You know, with zombies, magicians, goblins and stuff. Also, Assassin's Creed has more of a renaissance feel. I'm really looking for a middle-ages setting. With huge-ass castles, knights armor and/or chainmail and all that stuff. The Elder Scroll series also seems good, but if it's as close to Fallout 3 as people say, it's not quite what I'm looking for. Come to think of it, what I'm talking about would be somewhere between Elder Scrolls and Assassin's Creed. With a touch of Mortal Kombat-style grittiness. |
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Post by Totorob101 on Dec 27, 2010 7:22:49 GMT -5
Dragonage origins is a game that is quite similar to what you have described,its pretty good.
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Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Dec 27, 2010 8:45:58 GMT -5
Dragonage origins is a game that is quite similar to what you have described,its pretty good. Hm, I did already hear of that one and it sounded very good. One of my friends also recommended it. I think I'll give it a try. Thanks for the advice, man! And if you guys think of other titles, don't hesitate to suggest them! |
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Post by Johnny Danger (Godz) on Dec 27, 2010 8:47:58 GMT -5
Dragon Age Origins and Oblivion are both badass and are probably as close to what you are wanting as possible.
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Post by Red Impact on Dec 27, 2010 9:53:26 GMT -5
Dragon Age isn't a sandbox game, but it does fit the "dark and gritty fantasy" bit.
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Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Dec 27, 2010 10:33:14 GMT -5
Dragon Age Origins and Oblivion are both badass and are probably as close to what you are wanting as possible. By the way, is it possible to play in third person view? I always see people play in the first person view but I don't think it fits swordfights all that well (unless we're talking about Hexen/Heretic  ). |
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Post by Kevin's Thorn on Dec 27, 2010 11:46:00 GMT -5
PS3 has the monopoly on these if you're looking for console games. Two off the top of my head that you should rent/check out: - Demon's Souls- White Knight ChroniclesBoth PS3 exclusives. Also if you've never played it before, Vagrant Story for the PSOne (and on the PSN for PS3 as well) is pretty identical to what you describe in the OP. |
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Post by Red Impact on Dec 27, 2010 11:48:14 GMT -5
Wow, I can't believe I forgot Demon's Souls.
Yes, that's a very dark fantasy game. It's not sandbox, it's a dungeon-crawler RPG. It's also notorious for being insanely hard.
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Post by SenorCrest on Dec 27, 2010 12:06:36 GMT -5
Epic Mickey
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Post by Yami Daimao on Dec 27, 2010 12:09:31 GMT -5
Yeah, I think Oblivion is your best bet.
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Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Dec 27, 2010 12:13:56 GMT -5
PS3 has the monopoly on these if you're looking for console games. Two off the top of my head that you should rent/check out: - Demon's Souls- White Knight ChroniclesBoth PS3 exclusives. Also if you've never played it before, Vagrant Story for the PSOne (and on the PSN for PS3 as well) is pretty identical to what you describe in the OP. Demon's Soul looks hella cool! Sadly, I don't have a PS3.  |
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Post by shiranui on Dec 27, 2010 13:13:12 GMT -5
For all your dark and gritty fantasy RPG needs, there's The Witcher.
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Post by shadowangel on Dec 27, 2010 14:35:22 GMT -5
It may not be an RPG (But when games like Assassin's Creed get mentioned it shouldn't matter) but what about Thief: Deadly Shadows?
It is set in medieval times (with steampunk elements), you're free to wander around the city, there are sidequests, the world is dark and gritty, it has magic, zombies, ghosts and other supernatural monsters
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2010 15:23:31 GMT -5
Everything you have mentioned is available in World of Warcraft
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Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Dec 27, 2010 19:47:35 GMT -5
It may not be an RPG (But when games like Assassin's Creed get mentioned it shouldn't matter) but what about Thief: Deadly Shadows? It is set in medieval times (with steampunk elements), you're free to wander around the city, there are sidequests, the world is dark and gritty, it has magic, zombies, ghosts and other supernatural monsters I actually tried Thief and liked it a lot, but it's a bitch to run on Vista. I hope gog.com works on those someday as it seems to be right up their alley. Everything you have mentioned is available in World of Warcraft Heh, paying every month for the high privilege of playing a game I already bought and being called a thief if I don't just doesn't do it for me. |
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Post by shiranui on Dec 27, 2010 19:58:35 GMT -5
Heh, paying every month for the high privilege of playing a game I already bought and being called a thief if I don't just doesn't do it for me. Not to mention that World of Warcraft isn't exactly "dark and gritty". |
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