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Big stories, larger-than-life characters, and even bigger worlds — RPGs are often epic in scope, and it's your job to guide protagonists through their hero's journey. Some of the most successful games in history are RPGs, from the everlasting Skyrim to the timeless Final Fantasy series. Here you'll find all the latest and greatest in the role-playing genre.

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Characters from Resonance of Fate, XCOM, and 7th Saga facing their respective enemies
9 Hardest Turn-Based RPGs Of All Time

You think you're hot stuff? Try one of these RPGs out and get back to us

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Dragon's Dogma 2's Elves Are The Best Since Tolkien

I missed the elves in my first Dragon’s Dogma 2 playthrough, but I won’t make that mistake again

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Dragon’s Dogma 2’s False Ending Opened My Eyes To Its Greatness

I thought I was done with Dragon’s Dogma 2. It turns out I was only just beginning

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23 Best Sci-Fi RPGs, Ranked

There have been some amazing Sci-Fi inspired RPGs over the years. Here are some of the best ever made.

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Death Noodle Delivery Is More Cyberpunk Than 2077

The longer time goes on, the less cyberpunk Cyberpunk 2077 feels

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I'm Dragon's Dogma 2's Worst Wakestone User

I’ve wasted all my Wakestones in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Every. Single. One.

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Breaking Up With My Pawns Made Dragon's Dogma 2 Fun Again

I hit a wall in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Then I broke up with my Pawns

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I Can’t Bring Myself To Break Up With My Pawns

I’ve travelled through Dragon’s Dogma 2 with the same three Pawns. I love them. They’re useless.

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I'm Worried I Won't Ever Finish Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the best games I've ever played, so why has it been months since I've picked it up?

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I Should Not Have Gone To Battahl In Dragon’s Dogma 2

I’m ready to progress in Dragon’s Dogma 2, but my character is not

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The 18 Best PS4 RPGs Of All Time

The PlayStation 4 was no stranger to good RPGs. Here are our favorites.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Is Everything I Wanted Elden Ring To Be

Dragon’s Dogma 2 feels like a Soulsborne without the punishment

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Can Larian Avoid The Curse Of RPG Success After Baldur’s Gate 3?

Bethesda, CD Projekt Red, and BioWare have all had to reckon with the failure that can follow world-conquering success.

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Are We Human Or Are We Lion Man?

Dragon's Dogma 2's intriguing character creation choice

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Shows Capcom Doesn't Care About Your Feelings

Exploring the Nameless Village in Dragon’s Dogma 2 shows that Capcom trusts the player to explore for themselves, or else miss out

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Yakuza: Like A Dragon Is The Antidote To Modern Gritty Realism

Who needs realism when you can throw a bike at a man dressed in a bin bag?

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Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Fast Travel Borrows Dragon Age’s Best Mechanic

It’s a dangerous business, Arisen, going out your front door

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Yakuza: Like A Dragon Is The Pokémon Game I Always Wanted

Hand me my Sujidex and let me hit Pikachu with a steel chair

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