Zach Walton of KY Kernel writes: "As many know, and may have been skipping class for, “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” launched to massive sales and critical success on Nov. 11.
The critical response has been good, and you’ll even see my review in the paper next week once I’m able to sink more time into this massive game, (I’m already at 48 hours if you were wondering).
The real distressing thing, thought, is the PC community and their backlash against this game. I know they are the vocal minority as Steam registered over 250,000 people playing the game on the launch weekend, but it’s still distressing nonetheless."
Replaying Skyrim after 13 years is a reminder of the progress made in western RPGs over the last decade, but also what's been lost.
RPGs are often huge, sprawling endeavours. With limited playtime, we have to choose wisely, so here's the best western RPGs available today.
"I started playing games yesterday" the List... Meh!
How about a few RPGs that deserve some love instead?
1 - Alpha Protocol - Now on GOG
2 - else Heart.Break()
3 - Shadowrun Trilogy
4 - Wasteland 2
5 - UnderRail
6 - Tyranny
7 - Torment: Tides of Numenera
And for a bonus game that flew under the radar:
8 - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
A new Partner Spotlight Sale is now live on the Switch eShop, including Skyrim, lowest price ever for Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and more.