The 26 Best RPGs according to Gamepro

[vlad321]

Mummelmann said:

vlad321 said:

Oh man, I was jut about to write "No Diablo or WoW? Major fail." Then I hit the last page.... I like this list a lot. Except the fact that Fallout 1 and 2 were far better than 3 and Deus Ex is NOT an RPG.

 

Edit: Are they alright? Saying that Diablo is not a full blown RPG is like saying Half-Life is not a full blown shooter.

 

Deus Ex is a lot more RPG than Diablo II, a fantasy setting alone does not make an RPG. Diablo II is mostly action with RPG elements, at least a basic dialogue system, rewards for actions rather than or in addition to kills and the use of versatile skills should belong in most if not all RPG's. Diablo II is mostly about hacking up baddies and that's pretty much it, the RPG elements are not at the core and are very shallow indeed.

Regarding Fallout 1 and 2 versus 3; you are absolutely right on that one, Fallout 3 was/is to me mere shadow of the original two.

 

In Deus Ex with good enough aim and strafing ability you could beat the whole game with the pistol, it's an FPS far more than it is an RPG. On the other hand Diablo has everythign an RPG is, skill points, gear for attribute points are used (which you assign as well), and all of that based on experience gain and level of the character. It's an RPG in every dimension.