Planescape: Torment is one of the most revered RPGs ever created. Could there ever be another one? Obsidian’s Chris Avellone would like make a Planescape sequel – but it’d be different to Torment, he says.
It’s foolish to say that one RPG is "better" than all the rest across systems and generations. This is merely the 25 RPGs we feel are the best and nothing more!
Replies(3)
Dragon Quest 11 isn't even the best Dragon Quest game, it's a good game, but not the best. Dragon Quest 8 is superior to it in almost every way.
OK let's end this, in order
Xenogears
Final Fantasy 8
Final Fantasy 7
Final Fantasy 9
Final Fantasy 6
Chrono Trigger
Legend of Dragoon
Breath of Fire 4
Breath of Fire 3
Dragon Quest 8
Dragon Quest 11
Vagrant Story
Saga Frontier 2
Chrono Cross
Suikoden 2
Suikoden
Threads of Fate
Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy XII
Lunar 2
I don't play too many jrpgs, and I'm trying to diversify a bit.
Outside of FF and Dragon Quest, what two games from that list do you most recommend someone trying? Doesn't matter if it's a sequel to another game or not.
You have Threads of Fate on there which means you get my ultimate respect. Underrated and overlooked.
I like your top 6 a lot. I don't have the same orders but all those games would make my top 10 RPG list most likely. Number 1 for me is FFIX. It holds a special place in my heart and imo it's the perfect Final Fantasy game.
In addition I would give special mention to some western RPG's as well: Skyrim and Mass Effect 2 were iconic games. Out of JRPG's I'd like to add Disgaea 2 on that list.
Some of my personal favorites are Planescape: Torment, New Vegas, Morrowind, Kotor 2, Wasteland 3, Witcher 2, Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines, Deus Ex, Disco Elysium and Vampyr.
As far as jrpg, while I'm not as big a fan as I am for Western RPGs, I love Persona 3 - 5, Dragon Quest 8 and 11, Rogue Galaxy, Final Fantast 6,7, and 12; and Lost Odyssey.
Some quality taste in games there squire.
I'd add some Baldurs Gate 2 and Neverwinter Nights from back in the day too.
Should have added BG2. Played through it many times over the years.
Never could get into Neverwinter Nights though. Not sure why.
Amazon has discounted the physical versions of Concrete Genie and Planescape Torment & Icewind Dale: Enhanced Editions to $19.99.
Player 2 takes a look at the first few hours of a range of recent D&D re-releases on the Switch and discusses if they are worth your time after all these years.
Story-wise, Torment 2 would be a bit hard to do well, IMHO.
I would love, love, love, love, love, love, love, to see the same writing team get back together to make another game. Don't let BioWare do it, though. Their "formula" is enjoyable, but doesn't work for a Planescape game. I'm fine with Obsidian guys doing the story, just replace the leads as they're the ones who keep making the major mistakes in their games.
A lot of possibilities for the Planescape universe.
I think there is something going on with so many talks about this game lately.
Make planescape 2,torment 2 or just re-release the game with graphics overhaul-its second 1 buy from me...because that's the big daddy of all
rpgs.
Please Please Please Chris, do it!!!