General News - 13 Biggest RPGs of 2020 @ GamingBolt
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Pretty sad when the list of only 13 games includes a pretty basic 'remaster' (KoA), a remake of a 23 year old game - that doesn't even remake the whole game, another re-release for a new console, and another remaster for a new console ...
... that is basically half the list that is old games that are either ports to new consoles or remasters.
... that is basically half the list that is old games that are either ports to new consoles or remasters.
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That list looks pretty rubbish to me, I tried Kingdom of Amalur when it first released, and hell no, no thanks! Three others on the list are of interest but I'm not sure if they are available for the computers yet, those being Crosscode, Persona Five and the Xenoblade offerings. At least Wasteland three is there.
Yeah most lists this year are terrible. Even on mainstream console sites.
Other than CP 2077 which I've already played, the only games of interest to me there are Wasteland 3, FF VII Remake, and maybe Demon's Souls.
Yes, those four games and I'll personally add KoA Re-Re (which, in fact, I already own) and AC: Valhalla (which I'll grab some time ahead, perhaps to my PS4 library).
Demon's Souls - This is a game that makes me want to own a PS5, a console whose purchase is, in fact, another project in itself (Brazilian prices are prohibitive).
Final Fantasy VII Remake - I played the PS4 demo and the combat is TOTALLY revamped when compared to the original's one. For people who think this is only an ordinary remaster (that kind of remaster which only adds new textures, 4K support and the like) I recommend downloading the free demo (I don't know if it's still available on the PS Store) and playing it.
Yeah, I've watched some footage, and it's very different from the original game. I would have tried the demo, but I don't have a PS4. It'll probably be one of the first games I check out when I get my PS5.
greywolf00
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FF VII remake was great. Honestly it's my GotY - though not a lot of competition this year. The voice actor for Barret was perfect imo.
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Well, the list looks to be a bit console-centric with Persona 5 on the list but not 4. And, of course, no Troubleshooter:AC.
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I don't personally think the re-release of any game belongs on a best of the year list. I'm obviously not including FFVII Remake in that because that was not a re-release, that was a totally new game, albeit based on an old one.
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Lemme see...
AC Valhalla - currently playing and am not impressed.
Wasteland 3 - no mmo under my roof!
Yakuza: Like A Dragon - a masterpiece!
Nioh 2 - neverheard
Demon's Souls - neverheard
Cyberpunk 2077 - IMO the game of the decade despite it's bugs
Genshin Impact - episodic lootboxes, yes it's fun, but best RPG it is not
Final Fantasy VII Remake - neverheard
Xenoblade Chronicles Defenitive Edition - neverheard
Dragon Ball Z Kakarot - mediocre grinder
Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning - forgot this chest respawning abomination exists
Crosscode - neverheard
Persona 5 Royal - it's prequel on Steam is superboring so not buying this
AC Valhalla - currently playing and am not impressed.
Wasteland 3 - no mmo under my roof!
Yakuza: Like A Dragon - a masterpiece!
Nioh 2 - neverheard
Demon's Souls - neverheard
Cyberpunk 2077 - IMO the game of the decade despite it's bugs
Genshin Impact - episodic lootboxes, yes it's fun, but best RPG it is not
Final Fantasy VII Remake - neverheard
Xenoblade Chronicles Defenitive Edition - neverheard
Dragon Ball Z Kakarot - mediocre grinder
Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning - forgot this chest respawning abomination exists
Crosscode - neverheard
Persona 5 Royal - it's prequel on Steam is superboring so not buying this
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I know you have the strange fetish of labeling SP as MMO. But WL3? Really?
I've played and finished it but can't remember anything being even close to MMO when it's played as SP game.
AC: Valhalla is a lot more intrusive in this regard.
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Easy GotY for CP2077, despite all its flaws. And yet another forgettable RPG year in general. At least it's better than "The Outer Worlds" year, so there is that.
Granted I haven't played CP2077 yet, but am playing the The Outer Worlds and Greedfall now shortly after WL3 and like WL3 the least. I haven't played any release this year that I liked as well as The Outer Worlds, Greed Fall or Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark, but I know that's a matter of taste. Anyways for me personally this is a terrible year for rpgs.
2020 is definitely a forgettable year for many reasons.
Lack of good RPGs is one one them.
So my 2021 hope is the pandemic loses strength and better RPGs get released.
Lack of good RPGs is one one them.
So my 2021 hope is the pandemic loses strength and better RPGs get released.
Try flight simulators, 2020 was a gorgeous year for those (DCS, IL-2, MSFS2020)
It's a stretch to see that as an RPG though.
It's a stretch to see that as an RPG though.
Nah it's simple since Wasteland 3 can be played as an online Co-Op game it's an MMO according to Joxer. Yes he makes no sense sometimes but he's good for entertainment.
Not an RPG you can level up your pilot skills. That makes it an RPG.
I'm kidding by the way but that's how RPG elements make it into games.