The list includes the first two Baldur’s Gate installments, Neverwinter Nights, Disco Elysium, Fallout, and Divinity: Original Sin 2. However, fans of the genre believe that the list needs improvement.
Players noted the absence of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, Tyranny, and Pillars of Eternity — games highly praised by fans of the genre. Some also called Ultima VII underrated, while others suggested removing Disco Elysium, considering it more of an interactive novel than a CRPG.
The discussion also mentioned Fallout 2, Arcanum, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, and Star Wars: KOTOR 2. According to fans, these games had a massive impact on the genre, yet somehow didn’t make the top list.
Many players feel that rankings rely too heavily on reviewers rather than community opinion. Perhaps if user scores were taken into account, the list would look different.
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