Top 10 RPGs of All Time

Wizardry 8

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Titan Quest

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Fable II

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Freedom Force

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Divinity: Original Sin

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Darkest Dungeon

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Ys Book I & II

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Kingdom Hearts II

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Chrono Cross

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Dragon Warrior VII

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Top 10 RPGs of All Time

Top 10 RPGs of All Time

Wizardry 8

Wizardry 8

Titan Quest

Titan Quest

Titan Quest is often shown as another Diablo clone.

Fable II

Fable II

It's safe to say that Peter Molyneux's games often fail to live up to the hype he sparks for them.

Freedom Force

Freedom Force

Most RPGs are centered around adventurers in a fantasy world.

Divinity: Original Sin

Divinity: Original Sin

Darkest Dungeon

Darkest Dungeon

Darkest Dungeon wastes no time putting players in the mood for doom and gloom.

Ys Book I & II

Ys Book I & II

One of the lesser known long-running RPG series is Ys (pronounced "eees").

Kingdom Hearts II

Kingdom Hearts II

Kingdom Hearts 2 significantly enhances the combat possibilities of its predecessor.

Chrono Cross

Chrono Cross

Few RPG fans would deny that Chrono Trigger is a certified masterpiece.

Dragon Warrior VII

Dragon Warrior VII