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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a classic party-based cRPG developed by Owlcat Games. Take part in a century-long conflict between mortals, demons and other celestial parties and save the region of Mendev or even the entirety of Golarion. Unlock tremendous Mythic powers to set in motion a chain of events that has a chance to end this conflict once and for all.
What we like:
Over 1000 spells
Feats and abilities to choose from
Flexible difficulty settings
Extensive character customization
Mounted combat
Streamlined Kingdom Management system
Turn-based tactical mode for armies
What could be improved:
Character creation can be overwhelming
Kingmaker's infamous insta-death events still exist
Tactical battles feel bare-bones compared to other systems
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Atom RPG is an old school post-apocalyptic game set in Russia. The character creation is reminiscent of games like Fallout, with skills, stats and traits that affect the game's difficulty. Combat is turn-based and action point based, while crafting gives players the chance to create objects using various pieces of rubbish found in the wasteland. There are plenty of NPCs with their own stories, as well as a main storyline to follow.
What we like:
Rich character customization options
Turn-based combat system
Variety of NPCs with stories
Crafting system based on scavenging for resources
Main storyline and side quests
What could be improved:
Aiming at body parts rarely has an effect
Speechcraft skills are essential for success in some situations
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The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write.
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Siralim Ultimate is an RPG with over 1200 monsters to collect and customize to your liking. With randomly generated dungeons and post-story content, this game offers a never-ending adventure. The game's specializations and teambuilding options give an insane amount of choice to the player. If you're an RPG fan who loves discovering something new each time you play, Siralim Ultimate delivers.
What we like:
Endless teambuilding and tactic optimisation potential
Engaging and streamlined grind
Castle customization and skins/avatars/transmogs are well done
Turbo mode and the ability to program macros to deal with any situation automatically
What could be improved:
Can be too grindy to progress into the cooler parts of the game
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Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption is a humorous fantasy role-playing adventure game by Lori and Corey Cole, creators of the acclaimed Quest for Glory series. As the Rogue Shawn O'Conner, players will make friends, explore a haunted castle, and use their Rogue skills for fun and profit.
Wasteland 3 is a post-apocalyptic turn-based game from Inxile Entertainment, set in the snowy area of Colorado. Combat is turn-based on a grid area, rewarding you for cleverly using your surroundings. The backdrop has an eye for detail and you can explore it in the Kodiak - a snowmobile/truck hybrid.
What we like:
Great story
80-100 hours of gameplay
120 hours of voice work
Challenging moral dilemmas
Variety in how to go about things
Co-op option available
Rewarding combat system
Detailed backdrop and exploration options
What could be improved:
No eyepatch found yet
Hats make characters bald
Limited replayability depending on playthrough choice
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Evertried is an isometric, tactical rogue-lite where the player ascends a mysterious tower in the afterlife using their wits, strategy and positioning in turn-based combat. Make clever use of attacks, movement, skills and hazards to clear floors of enemies and advance higher toward your destiny.
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Mercenaries Blaze: Dawn of the Twin Dragons (2020)
“Mercenaries Blaze”is the 5th fantasy tactical simulation RPG. Turn-based battles are carried out on an isometric map. Attack and defense results vary depending on the direction you face, distance and elevation, making gameplay challenging enough to satisfy the even pickiest strategy lovers.
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Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!