Modern RPG?

Hi all, been playing Fallout 3 recently, and i was just wondering wether there are any RPG games with similar content to the opening sections of the game (in the vault).

I usually play FPS, and im not really into WoW and games like that, but i liked the interaction and upgrading abilities etc that this game offers.

Any ideas?

 

oblivion... *but i asume u dont want fantasy*...

their are very fue modern day RPGs as people tend to enjoy escaping reality ..

but yer

Bioshock is a obviouse game to play if u love fallout3 as well.

 

The Witcher is another good fantasy RPG with modern themes to it.

 

Ok, thanks for the suggestions, ill check them out!

Bioshock is awesome by the way, i love that game.

Any other ideas anyone?

 

Just to clear that up a bit, the Witcher is mature in its theme. The environment is fantasy.

 

Mass Effect is a really good post-modern theme RPG. This wiki link has a pretty decent overview of the game:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_Effect

Fantasy RPG's to be on the lookout for, March/April-ish 2009 are Dragon Age: Origins and (Divine)Divinity 2: Ego Draconis.

 

Mass Effect seconded its about the closest thing to an RPG these days on a PC.

 

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Mass effect for sure, one of the few games ive actually bought in the last while, and im glad i did.

 

The best modern day RPG's:

1) Fallout 3 (The New King)

2) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 1 & 2 (Bioware)

3) Oblivion

4) Mass Effect

Best Action RPG:

1) Jade Empire (Bioware)

 

What? By modern themes I was alluding to the parellels it draws; in the Witcher the player deals with racism and ethical dilemmas, just as in the modern world.

 

And racism and ethical dilemma's are exclusive to modern times? They've been around for many many centuries, far far worse back then. Its nothing new. The Witcher just doesnt candy coat the past and make it friendly. Like the books its based on, it makes it a very gritty and mean world. But it is fantasy based and not modern based.

 

isnt dead space considered rpg? correct me if am wrong, that the first thing came to my mind when I saw this thread

 

It has RPG elements, but it's primarily a third person shooter with major horror elements to it.

 

No, Dead Space is not an RPG.

 

Show me an RPG besides the Witcher that has those modern themes such as racism or ethical dilemmas. That was my entire point, which you evidently missed in your rush to argue.

 

The older Fallout series had some of these elements, although the Witcher's approach to dilemmas remains unique to the industry (All grey, every choice is bound to lead to negative consequences).

 

The Witcher albeit being one of my favourite games of all time is not a modern RPG. It is most certainly fantasy based. If I had to recommend any RPG to the OP it would be The Witcher but thats not what he is looking for.

 

I said that the Witcher is a fantasy RPG with some modern themes mixed in, not that it is a modern RPG. Read my posts.

 

I was going to say Mass Effect but Fallout 3 is the new king now ^_^

 

I did read your posts so don't insult my intelligence. Racism and ethical dilemmas are not modern themes.

 

Fer gosh sakes, try Oblivion if you haven't, Morrowind is good also (if a bit old/buggy). If you like Fallout 3, you'll most likely like those, unless you're absolutely dead-set against fantasy settings.

 

I think Mass Effect is pretty godly. You might not be able to create your own personality and character, but it is great.

My favorite RPG that I've played that has come out within the last ten years: KOTOR I + II.

 

I actually didn't like Mass Effect much. It was pretty buggy when I played it, so that may be why I couldn't get into it. Kept crashing and burning on me.

And OMG, KOTR II. I loved that game. I totally forgot about it. Gotta find it any play it again.

 

Baldur's Gate 2 delt deeply with it

 

Say what you like about having your intelligence insulted despite the fact that I made no such suggestion, or that racism and ethical dilemmas are not modern themes; I really don't give a ****. This whole string of petty posts is the product of someone who misunderstood my original post. I'm sorry that I even wasted my time responding to it.

 

Oh! Just remembered! Temple of Elemental Evil dealt with it too. HIGHLY under rated game in my opinion. Could have been much better. It had its share of buggy play, not to mention getting nerfed do to real world political pressure at the time. But still was a pretty twisted game.

 

Space Siege isn't exactly an RPG, but you may wish to check it out as well.

 

Myself and another member are trying to tell you its just a good fantasy RPG. Not much different than other fantasy RPGs other than the impact of the choices you make. Whether those choices relate to modern themes or not is your opinion. I just think your wrong in that regard and was letting the OP know. You seem to take a lot of offense when people have other opinions.

 

OK, now I'm close to insulting your intelligence.

First off, I didn't take offence to anything; unlike you, accusing me of insulting you. If I did take offence somewhere along the line, by all means; point it out.

Secondly, I would like to point out that my original post (you remember the first thing I said that sparked this lengthy thread?) was based on the numerous reviews of the game online by IGN and Gamespot as well as my own experience with the game; I am only one of the few who thinks that the Witcher includes modern themes.

 

Also my favorite for traditional feeling rpg was the one player story mode for phantasy star universe.

 

You seemed to take offense, at least in my mind, by implying that the other poster and myself had improperly interpreted your posts. I did take offense when you said I did not read your posts because I did. Its more the manner in which you said it.

If your going to say that your opinion was based on IGN and Gamespot than you should have sourced it in your original post so I had an idea of what you were talking about.

What I am trying to say is the game does not relate to modern themes because it does not mention any actual modern situations unlike say a game like Fallout 3 does. Decision making and ethics does not make it a modern RPG.

 

Lads just relax and stay on topic to help the OP. Thank you.

Johnny T - NBR Moderation Team

 

Honestly, if you're going to argue like this, use PM's instead of taking control of the OP's thread.

 

Hello? Everybody. Racism and ethical dilemmas ARE modern. Not exclusively, but still modern and still related to life now. Period.

And yes; I'm fully aware The Witcher is not set in a modern world, but it does contain modern themes. You two seem to be arguing over different topics completely.

The Witcher is a fantasy RPG with [not exclusively] modern themes.

I still recommend KOTOR. I poured 50 hours of my life into that game, and I never actually got around to finishing the second. But it was shaping up to be wonderful. I highly suggest you give it a shot if you haven't already, OP.

 

oblivious and elder scrolls of course
since they are basically made by the same company

also, try out mass effect. I have heard good things about it.