Top 10 Best Modern RPGs You Should Play Based on Metacritic Review
RPGs (evolving from classic RPGs to modern RPGs) have made far-reaching strides over the decades. Today, modern role-playing game series both inherit the attraction of classic RPGs and form their own nuances by meticulous elaboration and creativity expressed in impressive animations, detailed combat, and countless new choices for players to explore. Modern RPGs open up newer, stranger, richer feelings, and at the same time "kaleidoscopic" its cast of characters, making it difficult for gamers to lose focus when participating in the game. However, with the massive advent of modern RPGs, it must confuse players in choosing. Therefore, by the score of Metacritic – a site specializing in reviewing games, music, movies through its own criteria (similar to familiar review sites such as IMDb, Myanimelist, or Rotten Tomatoes ...), topshare would like to highlight the top best modern RPGs based on Metacritic's reviews in the article below!
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Divinity: Original Sin II
Review and guide to play the modern role-playing game, Divinity: Original Sin II
- Original release date: 9/14/2017 (on Windows)
Modes: single-player, multiplayer
Genre: role-playing
Publisher: Larian Studios, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Developer: Larian Studios, Elverils
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, MacOS, Nintendo Switch, iPad
Metacritic Score: 93/100
Making a sequel or similar to its great predecessor was a daunting task, but Divinity: Original Sin II accomplished just that. After the Definitive Edition on PC and consoles, this modern RPG became a more accessible "starting point" for potential fans without sacrificing its depth or quality.
The characters of Divinity: Original Sin II are all charismatic and worth the investment in terms of emotions, compelling story, good writing, complex, satisfying battles. Above all, the level of character customization available invites more playthroughs. Even in the face of countless 3-A RPGs, like The Witcher 3 and Skyrim, Divinity: Original Sin II remains one of the best modern fantasy RPGs ever made (as evidenced by its Metacritic score: 93/100).
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Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic
Guide to Modern RPG, Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic
- Original release date: 7/15/2003
Mode: single player
Genre: role-playing, action
Publisher: LucasArts
Developer: BioWare
Platforms: Xbox, Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch
Metacritic Score: 93/100
The premise of Star Wars IP makes it ripe for an RPG. For many fans, BioWare not only makes the best game in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series (Metacritic score: 93/100) but also one of the best modern RPGs overall. The story of Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic put together is arguably one of the marvelous things the franchise has to offer in any medium, with the reveal of Darth Revan's character becoming the game's unique touch.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic has countless legends for players to explore, a fascinating cast of characters, and the most rewarding moral/dialogue choice system in the genre. Now with the re-release of the 2 installments, it's still one of the best modern RPGs to play on Nintendo Switch.
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Dragon Age: Origins
How to play the modern role-playing game, Dragon Age: Origins
- Original release date: January 27, 2011 (in Japan on Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows)
Mode: single player
Genre: role-playing
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: BioWare, Edge of Reality
Platforms: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Mac OS X
Metacritic score: 91/100
Like Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age: Origins was a popular modern RPG from BioWare throughout their glory years (fairly good reviews on Metacritic with a score of 91/100). It's even an incredible feat considering it's a 3-A RPG on consoles as well as on PC. The RPG was developed on the PC platform, so Dragon Age: Origins achieved widespread acclaim in the mainstream in 2009 as a great statement.
The world of dark fantasy is lauded as well as the lore it builds. The game's cast of characters is also quickly popular, with narrative choices involving them while the broader story presents realistic, emotional consequences.
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Disco Elysium
Review of the modern role-playing game, Disco Elysium
- Original release date: 10/15/2019
Mode: single player
Genre: role-playing
Publisher: ZA/UM
Developer: ZA/UM
Platforms: Windows, MacOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Metacritic score: 91/100
In an environment filled with fantasy and sci-fi themed RPGs, developer/publisher ZA/UM's modern RPG Disco Elysium is a gripping change of pace and an unlikely resounding success (shown by Metacritic score: 91/100). It can certainly still qualify as a fantasy game, however, it blends masterfully with an urban setting to tell a dense, compelling story involving a police detective with amnesia.
The fascinating story unfolds, keeping players immersed despite the absence of a combat system. Disco Elysium's main story is both concise and concise — especially with the addition of side quests — but it's incredibly replayable thanks to the number of builds players can experiment with while drastically shaping the story.
5
Pillars Of Eternity
The Ultimate Guide In The Modern RPG, Pillars Of Eternity
- Original release date: March 26, 2015 (on Windows, OS X, Linux)
Mode: single player
Genre: role-playing
Publisher: Paradox Interactive, Versus Evil (Switch)
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Metacritic score: 89/100
Obsidian's first game in their RPG series launched in 2015 received a lot of praise. Pillars Of Eternity is a modern RPG that came at a great time (scoring a Metacritic score: 89/100) including Divinity: Original Sin which was released not long before, which helped signal the return of the offspring to today's gaming landscape. RPGs can be confusing games for newcomers, but today's streamlined features have made them more accessible to those interested.
Pillars of Eternity or its sequel would be a welcome "starting point", as it also implements a reward mechanism for players for mastering. Everything from the combat, the story, to the artistic design added to the game's world shows a complex level of care.
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