Key Takeaways
- The Western RPG features a unique battle system rooted in Western heroism and a sword and sorcery theme. (93 points)
- The Exile, The Vault Dweller, and The Nameless One are classic western action RPGs with compelling stories. (113 points)
- Games like Dragon's Dogma and Neverwinter Nights offer immersive strategies and exciting final battles. (type 87)
There were hundreds of games that could be considered classic western games. Many of these go back to a time before gambling came to Asia, and games with a clear and visible Asian theme began to become common.
A Western RPG is a game that leans towards the West in general with concepts like bravery and honor. Generally, they use sword and sorcery themes, often influenced by periods of human history such as the Dark Ages. Create a game world that anyone familiar with The Lord of the Rings or other well-known western fantasy literature will feel right at home.
7 The exile
Game: Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords
Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) and the title that follows it, KOTOR 2, is hailed as one of the best Western RPGs of all time, and for good reason. The gameplay was solid, and the story was exciting and entertaining. In Knights of the Old Republic 2players can play as The Exile, a Jedi Knight named Meetra Surik, who was exiled from the Jedi Order, due to his actions during the Mandalorian War.
The main characters are the Exiles, who must explore the galaxy, trying to find a way for them to communicate with the Force. Playing as The Exile, the player must face the mistakes he made in the past, and at certain stages of the plot make important decisions that will affect the entire Jedi Order.
6 The Vault Dweller
Game: Fallout
The Vault Dweller is the main character of the original Angry game. They were sent from Vault 13 into the desert to try and find a piece of water to save the vault. A simple sound search, but one that takes over the whole game.
As The Vault Dweller, players must traverse the desert that was once California, facing challenges as they come, and completing quests as they go. During their journey, various factions are uncovered, and in the end, they fight the Lord and his mutant army in the Master Cathedral.
5 The one without a name
Game: Planescape: Torment
In Planescape: torturethe player assumes the role of The Nameless One. Therefore, they are immortals who suffer from having to live through many repetitions of their lives, always forgetting the past.
The nameless must explore the city of Sigil, traveling through different planes, as he tries to uncover its past and the secrets it hides. In the end, the nameless knows the reason for their immortality, and finally goes to the Fortress of Regrets to face the past.
4 The one who stood up
Game: Dragon's Dogma
In Dogma of the Dragonthe player, in their role as The Arisen, faces the challenge of tracking down and killing dragons that have attacked their city. They must slay the dragon, restore their hearts, and try to figure out why the dragon left them alive.
The scheme of Dogma of the Dragon take The Arisen across the open world map of Gransys. As they progress through the game, they will uncover secrets and mysteries surrounding why they survived the dragon attack on the city. The Arisen fight the monsters, complete the task and finally face the dragon in his lair.
3 The Inquisitor
Game Dragon Age: Inquisition
In Dragon Age: InquisitionThe Inquisitor is one of the characters the player can choose to control. They are the leaders of the Inquisition, which is an organization set up to try and restore order to Thedas.
The Inquisitor is tasked with closing the Breach, a large tear in the veil that separates the real world from the Fade. To do this, he must stop Corypheus, the ancient darkspawn, from completing his plan. In the end, the Inquisitor must face a final battle, in the Temple of Mythai.
2 The hero of Neverwinter
Game: Neverwinter Nights
In this Dungeons & Dragons game inspiration. The Hero of Neverwinter is the name of the main character Neverwinter Nightswhich is controlled by the player. The main plot revolves around The Hero Of Neverwinter trying to save the city of Neverwinter from the outbreak of the weeping plague.
The Hero of Neverwinter must go on a journey to find the ingredients to create a cure for the plague. In their adventures, they uncover a conspiracy, and must collect some ancient artifacts. Eventually, this leads to a confrontation with the cult leader of the Host Tower of the Arcane.
1 The exile
Game Icewind Dale 2
- Platform: Microsoft Windows, Classic Mac OS
- Published: August 27, 2002
- Developer: Black Isle Studios
- Genre: Role Playing Video Game
Playing as The Exile, the player must lead a group of adventurers safely through the Spine of the World. It is a difficult task to meet monsters, and the Legion of the Chimera now exists. The plotline is well written, and fascinating as it unfolds.
During their journey, The Exile learns of a plot to attack the Ten Cities, and takes it upon themselves to foil the plot, leading them to the Broken Hand. This is a great enemy wall, where the final battle of The Exile and his friends defeat the leader of the invading army. This final battle is a no-brainer in this top RPG.
