it doesn't have to be too recent, just a quality game. have been away from the rpg land, and want to start again. any suggestions? oh, and i really don't feel like spending $40 + on a game, so new games like wizardry 8 is out for me.

Consider the Fallout series. They are not only topnotch RPGs, but you can get a two-pack with both Fallout and Fallout 2 for $10 in the bargain bin.

I suggest Anachronox. It came out last summer. I got it a few weeks ago for $28. That was a bit much but I could only find the game at EB and you know what they're prices are like. Just be warned that it plays like a console RPG, turn-based battles and all. For me that was a huge plus because I hate the typical PC RPG style. You may feel differently though. Anyways, check out IGNPC's review.

here's a thread http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...&highlight=rpg

I highly recommend both Baldurs Gate and Baldurs Gate 2 - both were incredible rpgs set in the D&D world. Planescape Torment was also really good - although some people didn't like the fact it was really story driven and therefore had a lot of dialogue and not as much action.

has anyone tried arcanum? look interesting...

WIZARDRY 8.

My favorite PC RPG of 2001.

there are reasons Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate two earned GAME OF THE YEAR awards. You should definitely pick up these two to start with...

Arcanum is cool, but it runs kind of slow. You should also try Ice Wind Dale.

arcanum was great. I'll take fluid characters who can do anything or be anybody over the class based system of Baldur's gate and Icewind Dale.


Tons of replay potential too.

yeah........

No competition

yeah, that is true, i really like good character development and freedom, maybei 'll give arcanum a try

Plus it has a level editor, so you know there will be a lot of home made games and mods for it online.

for a D&D type rpg you can't go wrong with either Baldur's Gate, or Icewind Dale

the Fallout series is also good, especially for $10 for 2 games

You can also pick up Planescape Torment (1999) bundled with SoulBringer (not so hot), for $10.

Planescape was a very well reviewed RPG.

The Might and Magic franchise has been revived very well in the last few years. M&M 6, 7, and 8 are all very good (as might & magic games go -- not character driven, you understand), and should be had at a reasonable price. Lots of play value.

I've heard very good things about the Fallout games, as suggested.

Baldur's Gate and the add-ons/sequels are very good.

Icewind Dale is decent.

Stay away from Pool of Radiance.

wow, sounds good. maybe this, although it is a bit expensive right now. maybe fallout too since it so cheap...