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Looking for Dark Rpgs

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  • hermoor
     
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    Jul 16, 2012 10:06 pm GMT

    So I'm looking for an RPG where the story is totally going to draw me in. I haven't felt this way since the final fantasy series (up to X) and the old school d and d, forgotten realms rpgs like planescape, baldur's gate. Preferably I'm looking for something dark, like in planescape, with some creepy death stuff, undead creatures, land of the dead that kind of thing. I also was a big fan of the prerendered art screens in the older square games before they joined enix.

    I don't really care if they are new or old, just as long as they have a great dark story. I need something to keep my mind off of the stress in life and good stories have always done that, so I appreciate any suggestions. Preferably I'm looking for a game for pc, snes, or ps3. Thanks!

    So I'm looking for an RPG where the story is totally going to draw me in. I haven't felt this way since the final fantasy series (up to X) and the old school d and d, forgotten realms rpgs like planescape, baldur's gate. Preferably I'm looking for something dark, like in planescape, with some creepy death stuff, undead creatures, land of the dead that kind of thing. I also was a big fan of the prerendered art screens in the older square games before they joined enix.

    I don't really care if they are new or old, just as long as they have a great dark story. I need something to keep my mind off of the stress in life and good stories have always done that, so I appreciate any suggestions. Preferably I'm looking for a game for pc, snes, or ps3. Thanks!

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  • puddinghead101
     
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    Jul 16, 2012 11:16 pm GMT

    Probably not exactly what your looking for but if your looking for a great story try Heavy Rain. Its not exactly an RPG and certainly doesn't have the specific elements your looking for but if you want to get away from real life for a while I highly recommend it.

    Probably not exactly what your looking for but if your looking for a great story try Heavy Rain. Its not exactly an RPG and certainly doesn't have the specific elements your looking for but if you want to get away from real life for a while I highly recommend it.

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  • hermoor
     
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    Jul 18, 2012 7:55 pm GMT

    Thats a good call, I have been meaning to pick that one up.

    Thats a good call, I have been meaning to pick that one up.

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  • 48knightsanhour
     
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    Jul 19, 2012 12:14 pm GMT
    hermoor wrote:

    So I'm looking for an RPG where the story is totally going to draw me in. I haven't felt this way since the final fantasy series (up to X) and the old school d and d, forgotten realms rpgs like planescape, baldur's gate. Preferably I'm looking for something dark, like in planescape, with some creepy death stuff, undead creatures, land of the dead that kind of thing. I also was a big fan of the prerendered art screens in the older square games before they joined enix.

    I don't really care if they are new or old, just as long as they have a great dark story. I need something to keep my mind off of the stress in life and good stories have always done that, so I appreciate any suggestions. Preferably I'm looking for a game for pc, snes, or ps3. Thanks!



    PS3 you can get White Knight or for a more darker tone even then that, Fallout series. More so 3 than New Vegas but both would do you in.
    [QUOTE="hermoor"]

    So I'm looking for an RPG where the story is totally going to draw me in. I haven't felt this way since the final fantasy series (up to X) and the old school d and d, forgotten realms rpgs like planescape, baldur's gate. Preferably I'm looking for something dark, like in planescape, with some creepy death stuff, undead creatures, land of the dead that kind of thing. I also was a big fan of the prerendered art screens in the older square games before they joined enix.

    I don't really care if they are new or old, just as long as they have a great dark story. I need something to keep my mind off of the stress in life and good stories have always done that, so I appreciate any suggestions. Preferably I'm looking for a game for pc, snes, or ps3. Thanks!

    [/QUOTE] PS3 you can get White Knight or for a more darker tone even then that, Fallout series. More so 3 than New Vegas but both would do you in.
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  • thesnackbar81
     
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    Jul 19, 2012 8:49 pm GMT

    Dark souls! It may not have much narrative at all but the setting is dark and strange. Its an RPG with real time combat.

    Dark souls! It may not have much narrative at all but the setting is dark and strange. Its an RPG with real time combat.

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  • nic1357
     
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    Jul 19, 2012 11:29 pm GMT
    Persona 2 innocent sin + eternal punishment both have twisted storylines

    Shadow hearts 1 is pretty messed up
    Persona 2 innocent sin + eternal punishment both have twisted storylines Shadow hearts 1 is pretty messed up
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  • IC3_C0LD_ZERO
     
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    Jul 22, 2012 4:11 am GMT

    Dragon Age Origins and the Witcher 1 &2 both have great and dark storylines.

    PSN ID: IC3_C0LD_ZERO

    3DS FC: 3754-6729-5369

    Dragon Age Origins and the Witcher 1 &2 both have great and dark storylines.

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  • nadal97
     
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    Jul 22, 2012 2:42 pm GMT
    Dark souls.
    Dark souls.
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  • AlbedoSnake
     
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    Jul 22, 2012 7:14 pm GMT

    Persona 3 had probably the darkest story I've ever seen in a video game, though in terms of actual gameplay, it's kind of a hybrid dungeon crawler/sim game, but you get all the traditional JRPG battles.

    Also, the story of the Xenosaga games isn't necessarily "dark," but it DOES get really heavy, and nothing has really come along like them since then.

    Persona 3 had probably the darkest story I've ever seen in a video game, though in terms of actual gameplay, it's kind of a hybrid dungeon crawler/sim game, but you get all the traditional JRPG battles.

    Also, the story of the Xenosaga games isn't necessarily "dark," but it DOES get really heavy, and nothing has really come along like them since then.

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  • riou7
     
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    Jul 24, 2012 10:35 pm GMT

    Dark souls. It's not all about the story but it's definitely dark.


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    Dark souls. It's not all about the story but it's definitely dark.

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  • AsianKamikaze
     
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    Jul 25, 2012 7:26 am GMT
    You said the word "Dark". And you are looking for a game with a dark,evil setting...DARK SOULS. AFKLASJFLJKA.
    You said the word "Dark". And you are looking for a game with a dark,evil setting...DARK SOULS. AFKLASJFLJKA.
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  • hermoor
     
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    Jul 25, 2012 4:39 pm GMT

    Thanks for all the suggestions!

    Thanks for all the suggestions!

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  • Renoo27
     
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    Jul 26, 2012 4:54 am GMT
    Like the others, I can't recommend Dark Souls enough. It sounds almost exactly like what you're looking for. True, it might not have much of a narrative, but it really, REALLY sucks you in. I also recommend Dragon Age and The Witcher Series, for PC. Make sure you get the Enhanced Edition for the latter.
    Like the others, I can't recommend Dark Souls enough. It sounds almost exactly like what you're looking for. True, it might not have much of a narrative, but it really, REALLY sucks you in. I also recommend Dragon Age and The Witcher Series, for PC. Make sure you get the Enhanced Edition for the latter.
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  • BigCheese349
     
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    Jul 26, 2012 10:26 am GMT

    I suggest Shadow Hearts, the game's setting is like a gothic victorian europe.

    I suggest Shadow Hearts, the game's setting is like a gothic victorian europe.

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  • SolidStace
     
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    Jul 27, 2012 7:56 pm GMT

    Witcher 2 makes all of the games mention look like sat morning cartoons, Tactics ogre let us cling together, final fantasy tactics war of the lions and Vagrant Story all have very mature storylines plus they are all written and directed by Yasumi Matsuno. Deus Ex 1 and 3, Fallout 1 and 2, Parasite Eve 1 and 2 are also very dark. Dark souls, Demon Souls are very good. Witcher 1 is also very dark and mature. Radiant Historia has a surprisingly dark storyline given its artstyle and storyline that deals with time travel. System Shock 1 and 2 might also be worth checking out they are alot like deus ex and have very dark storylines.

    Witcher 2 makes all of the games mention look like sat morning cartoons, Tactics ogre let us cling together, final fantasy tactics war of the lions and Vagrant Story all have very mature storylines plus they are all written and directed by Yasumi Matsuno. Deus Ex 1 and 3, Fallout 1 and 2, Parasite Eve 1 and 2 are also very dark. Dark souls, Demon Souls are very good. Witcher 1 is also very dark and mature. Radiant Historia has a surprisingly dark storyline given its artstyle and storyline that deals with time travel. System Shock 1 and 2 might also be worth checking out they are alot like deus ex and have very dark storylines.

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  • swordmaster1390
     
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    Jul 30, 2012 10:49 am GMT

    -Persona 3&4 (Primarily 4, that game is freakin' AMAZING!)

    -Digital Devil Saga 1&2 (You HAVE to play them in order)

    -Fate/Extra

    -Shadow Hearts 1&2 (Shadow Hearts 2 a.k.a. Covenant, is also amazing. They share similarities, but it's not necessary to play them in order)

    Those are the only ones that I was able to think of off the top of my head, and there may be more that I'm forgetting, but the ones listed above are some of the darkest RPG's ever.

    -Persona 3&4 (Primarily 4, that game is freakin' AMAZING!)

    -Digital Devil Saga 1&2 (You HAVE to play them in order)

    -Fate/Extra

    -Shadow Hearts 1&2 (Shadow Hearts 2 a.k.a. Covenant, is also amazing. They share similarities, but it's not necessary to play them in order)

    Those are the only ones that I was able to think of off the top of my head, and there may be more that I'm forgetting, but the ones listed above are some of the darkest RPG's ever.

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  • billy7777
     
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    Aug 10, 2012 1:51 pm GMT

    BloodLust Vampire RPG has a free demo available on its website...

    http://www.lasthalfofdarkness.com/bloodlust

    it might be what you are looking for?

    BloodLust Vampire RPG has a free demo available on its website...

    http://www.lasthalfofdarkness.com/bloodlust

    it might be what you are looking for?

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  • ShiningMoments
     
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    Aug 10, 2012 4:06 pm GMT

    Maybe look into Drakan: The Ancients Gates for PS2. It's been a long time since I first played it.

    Maybe look into Drakan: The Ancients Gates for PS2. It's been a long time since I first played it.

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  • PRIMEGAMER
     
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    Aug 12, 2012 12:58 am GMT

    Witcher 1 & 2 and also Dragon Age 1 are nice & dark...u should try them out

    also Dark souls is a good one

    Witcher 1 & 2 and also Dragon Age 1 are nice & dark...u should try them out :)

    also Dark souls is a good one ;)

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  • Jag85
     
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    Aug 14, 2012 8:26 pm GMT

    XZR / Exile series

    Last Armageddon & After Armageddon Gaiden

    Phantasy Star II & IV

    Final Fantasy IV / VI / VII / VIII / X /Tactics

    Shin Megami Tensei series / Persona series

    Dragon Quest V

    King's Field series / Demon's Souls / Dark Souls

    The Elder Scrolls series

    Terranigma & The Granstream Saga

    Radical Dreamers & Chrono Cross

    Suikoden I / II / III

    Alundra

    Fallout series

    Xenogears / Xenosaga / Xenoblade

    Koudelka & Shadow Hearts series

    A Blurred Line

    Drakengard I & II

    Fable series

    Lost Odyssey

    Nier

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    XZR / Exile series

    Last Armageddon & After Armageddon Gaiden

    Phantasy Star II & IV

    Final Fantasy IV / VI / VII / VIII / X /Tactics

    Shin Megami Tensei series / Persona series

    Dragon Quest V

    King's Field series / Demon's Souls / Dark Souls

    The Elder Scrolls series

    Terranigma & The Granstream Saga

    Radical Dreamers & Chrono Cross

    Suikoden I / II / III

    Alundra

    Fallout series

    Xenogears / Xenosaga / Xenoblade

    Koudelka & Shadow Hearts series

    A Blurred Line

    Drakengard I & II

    Fable series

    Lost Odyssey

    Nier

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