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Role Playing (828 programs)

  1. PROS: Interesting story with compelling character choices. Wide range of units for squad customization.
    CONS: Little player input during combat. Gig's maniacal ranting gets repetitive. Dated graphics and interface.
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  3. PROS: Remastered visuals look great compared to the original game. Seamlessly integrates magical and melee attacks. Developers boast “hundreds” of hours of gameplay. A large, sprawling world to explore.
    CONS: Many players have reported a number of bugs. Likely to hold more appeal for fans of the original game.
  4. PROS: Numerous skills and magical spells can be unlocked. Quite advanced considering that it was released in 2001.
    CONS: Cutscene graphics are much more impressive than in-game depictions. Character movements can be sluggish and jerky on occasion.
  5. PROS: A rich and interesting retelling of Arthurian legend. Professional voice acting throughout. Morality and faith system adds replayability to the game. 6 different classes to play with.
    CONS: The knight recruiting system lacks depth, with knights becoming generic once recruited. Battles start to feel repetitive quite early on in the game.
  6. PROS: A complex string of player choices impacts how the game will unfold. Impressive visuals, thanks to high-quality game assets and post-processing effects. Experience historically-inspired politics, intrigue, and personal drama. Lead your legion through 3 war campaigns in Greece, North Africa, and Gaul.
    CONS: The actual gameplay on offer is quite limited and starts to feel repetitive. Soldier classes are not very well balanced.
  7. PROS: Updates the graphics to work with modern systems, including 4K displays. Provides the ability to toggle on Japanese voiceover. Substantial playtime — some players report upwards of 45 hours. Varied cast of characters to interact with.
    CONS: The game's age leads to many situations and conversations feeling predictable. Camera movement can be frustrating when close to solid objects like walls.
  8. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Complete graphics overhaul from the original game. Adds new difficulty settings. Ability to choose between English and Japanese voiceovers. Features multiple endings depending on the player’s actions through the game.
    CONS: Graphics options are somewhat restrictive (max 1080p at 30FPS, for example). Many players have complained that the game is overpriced for a basic remaster.
  9. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Incorporates cards from Magic: The Gathering into the core gameplay. Lots of distinct regions for the player to explore across the Multiverse. Leveling and upgrades for a clear sense of progression. Fight alone or with other players in cooperative play.
    CONS: The game's servers have since been shut down, and the game is now unplayable. Developers have no plans to resume development of this game.
  10. PROS: Great for fans of resource farming. Players are in complete control of the strategies they choose to adopt.
    CONS: A notable lack of farming automation. The required NPC interactions can be extremely time-consuming.
  11. PROS: Features a non-linear story that allows the player to go off and explore. Battles can be conducted in either real-time or turn-based mode. Skill point system allows the player to upgrade their skills.
    CONS: Visuals and gameplay are quite dated as the game was originally released in 1998. Combat can be frustrating at times.
  12. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: An entertaining and engrossing storyline. Extremely impressive top-down graphics.
    CONS: Some RTS elements feel more like grinding than strategy. Certain skill stacks are not adequately explained.
  13. PROS: Allows players to create and customize their own characters. Features both single-player and local multiplayer modes. Players can explore a large world and build as they wish. A wide range of content, including 380 items, 75 skills, 62 buildings, and more.
    CONS: Doesn’t feature an online multiplayer mode.
  14. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: A vastly improved musical soundtrack. Pixel art that has been designed by the original artist.
    CONS: The game itself is comparatively short compared to other versions. Text fonts are often difficult to read.
  15. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Original developers have contributed to this game. This new version contains extra in-game content.
    CONS: Some abilities aren't recognized, even after they are equipped. Screen transitions may cause the game to crash on occasion.
  16. PROS: Considerable amount of customization options. Provides the player with the option to resolve conflicts diplomatically or militarily. Brings magic and high-fantasy to a genre typically set in the real world.
    CONS: Many players have complained about the game feeling “unpolished”. The AI on NPC civilizations is very basic and can limit player’s options in places. The game is aging, and developers seem unwilling to fix new bugs.

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