RPG

RPG, also known as Role Playing Game, is a genre of video game or fiction in which players take on the role of a character in a given setting.

Page 70

nadir characters fighting enemy
Dark JRPG Nadir Announced for Nintendo Switch

Shockwork Games, the Poland-based indie developer behind Alder's Blood, announces a dark and atmospheric JRPG for the Nintendo Switch called Nadir.

10 Lesser-Known RPGs Coming In 2021

While there are many larger RPGs on the horizon in 2021, little spotlight is given to many of the lesser-known indie and eastern titles coming.

The 5 Best RPGs On The PS3 (& 5 Worst)

Sony's PlayStation 3 introduced many gamers to the RPG genre, but, while it featured tons of epic titles, it also harbored a few major stinkers.

Featured image for PS1 Japan-Exclusive RPGs
The 10 Best PS1 RPGs (That Never Left Japan)

The original PlayStation was home to some of the best RPGs of its generation, but far too many never even left Japan.

9 Of The Best Sci-Fi Games, Ranked

Sci-Fi is a beloved genre in many different medium, including video games. RPGs in particular are great for immersing people in a sci-fi world.

Skyrim Guard and Displacer Beast
5 Overused Enemies In RPGs (& 5 Not Used Enough)

In RPGs, the function of enemies is to tests the skills of gamers. Many enemies overlap in games with some appearing more often than others.

JRPG Soundtracks
10 Best JRPG Soundtracks, Ranked

Japanese RPGs host some of the greatest soundtracks in gaming history. Here are the best soundtracks of all time.

By 
Permadeath RPGs
RIP: The 10 Best RPGs With Permadeath

In gaming, there's no coming back from permadeath, especially in roguelikes. From XCOM to Wasteland 2, here are the RPGs where kills hurt the most.

10 Action RPGs To Play If You Like Bloodborne

Bloodborne is a great addition to the list of great action rpgs. If you enjoyed this From Software classic, check out these games.

0 Square SNES
Every Final Fantasy (& Other RPGs) Squaresoft Released On The SNES

Squaresoft (now Square Enix) has always been at the forefront of RPGs. These are the best they released on Super Nintendo.

10 Longest SNES RPGs (& How Long They Take To Beat)

All of these games on the list don't just have good stories, they're quite long as well. Tackling these games are a perfect way to spend a weekend.

By 
moon, anti-rpg, onion games, coming to nintendo switch, august
Japanese 'Anti-RPG' Moon Headed to Switch

In a new YouTube trailer, developer Onion Games announces the release date for a version of the 1997 RPG Moon for the Switch.

indie game we should talk
Indie Game 'We Should Talk' Features Incredible Modular Dialogue Options

Indie game 'We Should Talk' features a unique dialogue system to let players interact and speak with characters like never before.

South park fractured but whole
10 Great RPGs That Aren't High-Fantasy Or Science Fiction

Sometimes players want to immersive themselves in the world of a grounded, realistic RPG. From Persona 5 to Parasite Eve, check out these games.

Children of Zodiarcs game screen
Children of Zodiarcs Gets Switch, Xbox One Release Date

Plug In Digital announces the release date for the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch ports of the story-driven strategy RPG Children of Zodiarcs.

10 Best RPGs Set In The Modern Day, According To Metacritic

These RPG's go for a more contemporary setting. If you're looking for a modern escape, then look no further.

10 Best JRPG Villains And Antagonists Of All Time

The JRPG genre is known for telling stories we've often seen before. While it may not be original, it usually brings us some stellar villains.

5 RPGs We're Looking Forward To In 2020 (& 5 We're Not)

2020 looks to be a great year in RPGs, but it's sure to have some hits and misses. These are our most and least anticipated games of the year.

The 10 Best RPGs Of The Last Decade, According To Metacritic

We've seen a lot of fantastic RPG titles over the past decade, and these are the ten best of them according to Metacritic.

The 10 Best JRPGs Of The Last Decade, According To Metacritic

If you were wondering which games were the best Japanese RPGs of the last decade, then here they are. Ranked, according to Metacritic.