Sure, they can lock and load with the over-abundance of FPS games, or simply go for some absent-minded arcade action. But what about those titles that make the outside world melt away? The fantasy genre has been a popular source of inspiration since the dawn of gaming and has shown no signs of slowing down. But with so many titles to choose from, which one is truly the king of the castle? Why not ask the good folks over at Metacritic before riding off on another adventure?
It's probably the most lore-heavy title on the list, but it's also arguably one of the most beloved RPGs in existence. This marriage of Final Fantasy's beauty and epic scale with Disney's charming characters and personal brand of magic resulted in an absolute smash. Take up the Keyblade as Sora and explore various Disney realms with Donald and Goofy in this ultimate crossover experience.
A must-play for any gamer or Disney fan, but be warned— it's a major investment. Diablo has always been one of the legendary kings of the dungeon crawler genre, but its third entry is the one that took everyone and their mother by storm. Although the game made some questionable visual choices, the realm of Sanctuary was larger than ever, and positively loaded with loot to collect and demons to decimate.
With seven different classes and a wealth of choices to satisfy any play style, there's no creature infernal or divine enough to stand in the Nephalem's way. When it comes to narrative-heavy worlds, players can't go wrong with the Dragon Age series. While Inquisition is the largest and most open of the series, Origins is the one that truly captures that epic fantasy sense.
With a realm J. In this turn based 4X strategy game manage your resources and forger a nation. The game includes a research system where you can invest in military, scientific, expansionist, or economic technology to add more replay ability and customization to your play through. After centuries of darkness, become a ray of hope. Choose which god you want to worship and help your villagers gather resources and survive.
Then equip your believers with weapons and send them out on expeditions to battle monsters and enemies for resources and conquest. Age of wonders III offers a turn-based strategy game set on a hexagonal map a feature which I think is very underrated with how useful it is in a fantasy world of Elves, humans, Dwarves, and other races. Similar to the Total War series Age of wonders also separates combat into a separate phase still using the hexagonal format. Age of Wonders III also follows the 4x formula, explore, expand, exploit and exterminate.
Age of Wonders III offers a unique grand strategy experience with its hexagonal based, fantasy combat. A spinoff title from the Age of Empires series, Age of Mythology is set in the ancient world with the addition of the legendary mythical creatures which they believed stalked the Earth.
Choose from the Egyptians, Greeks, and Norse as you battle with not just ordinary soldiers but with everything from Chimera to frost giants at your side.
Interestingly enough, Age of Mythology can be credited for not just being a great game in its own right, but also helping influence some of the mechanics that made Age of Empires III in my opinion, the best game in the series.
And while the game has certainly aged, it has helped make its sequel a beautifully rendered game that holds up today. In addition the ability to choose what bonuses you want your civilization to have when you advance in age was started in age of Mythology where you can create new units and gain blessings depending on what god you worship.
Choose your faction, from the Greenskin Horse, the Empire of Mankind, Chaos, Dwarves, or the Vampire Counts and lead them to dominance through diplomacy, trade, and war. In this cute, colorful, and stylized fantasy world inhabited by clans of anthropomorphic animals, Armello uses elements from tabletop rpgs, card games, and strategy videogames.
Become monarch of your kingdom through battle and tactics. The first of the long established fantasy, turned-based strategy series to be fully rendered in 3d Heroes of Might and Magic V continues the series strengths as both an RPG and a strategy game. Guild Wars 2 is an online role-playing game with fast-paced action combat, a rich and detailed universe of stories, awe-inspiring landscapes to explore, two challenging players vs.
Epic stories, action combat, and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter! The Secret World is a massively multiplayer online role-playing video game set in a modern-day real world under attack from occult forces. Play as an immortal with the ability to switch between 18 unique classes, and master amazing celestial powers to defend the planet from invasions! Master the action-packed combat system and prove yourself in solo and multiplayer adventures — all in the stunningly beautiful world of Arborea.
Your adventures in this breathtaking universe will push the very boundaries of the genre. With its True Action Combat system, you need to aim and dodge to cast spells, land your attacks and avoid taking damage.
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