[quote]Cephalic_Carnage wrote:
To add to my post above… Also consider that this game series was one of the best RPG(-ish) series’ post BG/Planescape
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It’s really not a good RPG series by any means. It’s way too much shooter in ME2 and ME3. Even the dialogue choices Paragon, Renegade all lead to the same outcome. They just change what Shepard says. Doesn’t matter.
If you like games like Planescape. You might want to check out Age of Decadence. There is a demo out now. A lot of stats/skills that affect dialogue, and a lot of dialogue similar to Planescape. Pretty interesting setting I think. It’s a post apocalyptic setting taken after the fallen of an Empire similar to a Roman Empire. Supposedly a supernatural war destroyed the world and empire involved in it. So everything is in decline and life is very tough and unforgiving.
You can also play the game as a non combat character if you build your character right and use persuasion or manipulation to beat a lot of quests. The combat is turn based and you only control one character so it can be difficult. You really have to either build a combat or non combat character. There are also several different beginnings in the game based on what background you choose at the beginning and that can influence the quests you get and how you can complete them.
If you like good turn-based, party combat RPGs with DnD rulesets you might also like Knights of the Chalice. Only a few years old. You control and select 4 characters in your party and there is a lot of interesting combat encounters. It’s pretty well balanced and fun. Lot of upgrades and equipment you can create. Will remind you of the gold old days of RPGs.
