Looking for an RPG

**Peasant Phill** · 08-29-2007, 15:24

I'm looking for a good RPG that can run on a somewhat older system.

Great gameplay is what I look for the most. This means a good single player campaign, plenty of choices to make, ...

The setting and graphics aren't as important but they will of course somewhat influence my choice.

Are there any you guys would recommend?

**econ21** · 08-29-2007, 15:49

What have RPGs have you already played? And what are your computer specs?

Baldurs Gate 1 & 2 and Fallout 1 & 2. still arguably represent the pinnacle of CRPG development. They should run on any computer and indeed, the older the better. There are literally 100s of hours of gaming in those four titles. Play them in order for best effect.

Deus Ex is an excellent RPG-shooter hybrid. System Shock 2 is even better, but hard to find legally.

A little more demanding in specs are Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 1 & 2. They are superb cinematic single player games.

But any RPG fan will presumably have played all the above.

If your computer can handle Half-life 2, I strongly recommend Vampire Bloodlines.

**Fragony** · 08-29-2007, 16:10

HI, MY NAME IS FRAGONY AND I'M AN ALCOHOLIC. Choices, only a few rpg have them, and even the ones that do really don't in fact, just an extra layer of paint. KOTOR games come close, more Starwars then Starwars, and great but simple gameplay. Baldurs Gate 2 sounds like your best bet, it's a beauty(despite looking dated even on release, it's in the artwork), and it's a legendary game for a reason. Maybe you should try Fable, overhyped and overall disapointing but it goes down pretty easily and it's shortcommings don't offend too much. No real depth, but being a very good or very bad hero is made fun because NPC behaviour, and the game has a great sense of humor.

**TinCow** · 08-29-2007, 16:21

I'll state again (I think for the 47th time in this forum) that I think playing the Baldur's Gate series (1 & 2, with both expansion packs) right through with one character is the best gaming experience I have ever had.

Of course, no 'old RPG' discussion would be complete without mentioning Planescape: Torment.

**Out** · 08-29-2007, 16:26

Thought I'd throw Neverwinter Nights out there - it isn't on the same level as some of the other games here, but it's legendary because of its modding community.

There's more content for that game out than I know what to do with, and the initial Campaigns that come with the game and its two expansions are long enough to be enjoyable, even if you never download any of the user created content.

**Kekvit Irae** · 08-29-2007, 17:09

Anyone discussing anything remotely related to obtaining games illegally (including abandonware), even mentioning they can supply others through said means, gets a one-way trip to BANVILLE. This is your only warning.

**The Wizard** · 08-31-2007, 15:30

Originally Posted by TinCow

I'll state again (I think for the 47th time in this forum) that I think playing the Baldur's Gate series (1 & 2, with both expansion packs) right through with one character is the best gaming experience I have ever had.

Auch. Kensai-mage? I still need to try that one out.

That said, BG2 = the best game ever.

**FactionHeir** · 08-31-2007, 15:33

One word: Cheese.
Kensai rogues are quite cheesy too. Not as cheesy as Kensai mages though. Did manage to get through as Kensai/rogue.

**Sensei Warrior** · 08-30-2007, 03:28

Originally Posted by econ21

What have RPGs have you already played? And what are your computer specs?

Baldurs Gate 1 & 2 and Fallout 1 & 2. still arguably represent the pinnacle of CRPG development. They should run on any computer and indeed, the older the better. There are literally 100s of hours of gaming in those four titles. Play them in order for best effect.

I wholeheartedly agree with this idea. Fallout 1 & 2 still, to this day, are at the very top of my Best of RPG List. Insane amounts of time vested into these 2 titles alone.

I never managed to get my hands on BG 1 but have heard very good things from reputable sources. Still haven't managed to finish BG2, but not from lack of effort, its just so long and time consuming.

**Xehh II** · 08-30-2007, 05:10

What is KOTOR?

**Tratorix** · 08-30-2007, 05:18

It's an abreviation for star wars: knights of the old republic. It's an excellent RPG.

**Peasant Phill** · 08-30-2007, 08:20

I'm going to my local library this afternoon and I know for a fact that they have Baldur's gate 2, Ice wind Dale and I believe even Neverwinternights. I'll see what's available.

Thanks