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Diablo 4 has very unique classes with different abilities, but certain characters can synergize those abilities together to devastating effect. The Sorceress might freeze enemies, for example, while the Druid charges them while in his shapeshifted f

Fans of the Diablo series might already be familiar with previous installments of the Baldur's Gate series, which also used an isometric perspective despite slower, more thoughtful gameplay, and could enjoy playing the first two Baldur's Gate games while waiting for Blizzard to release Diablo 4 . While Baldur's Gate 3 has moved in the direction of a third-person perspective, Diablo fans will still find the darker atmosphere and lore compelling. Those waiting for Elden Ring will undoubtedly appreciate the depth of the lore throughout the series as well as Baldur's Gate 3 striking visual appeara

Grinding Gear Games, the developers of Path of Exile , have updated their game for over 6 years now with constant additions to their game. New skills, items, and Acts have beefed up this aRPG to compete with Blizzard's anticipated g

The atmosphere found in The Witcher games, particularly The Witcher 3 , is similar to that of the Diablo games with sometimes harsh imagery and a savvy use of bleakness in some design elements. While the plots and settings are vastly different, the two games both flood their environments with details to immerse players. Those looking forward to Elden Ring will find the open world and medieval fantasy settings of The Witcher games something to really sink their teeth i

While becoming the general of an undead army certainly sounds fun, the developers made a point to emphasize that every playstyle will be viable. As robust as the undead army system is, it also has benefits for players who don't feel inclined to use it at all. In addition to undead customization, the Book of the Dead also includes the option to sacrifice each type of undead rather than being able to summon them, gaining a permanent personal buff in exchange for each type sacrificed. The buff gained by the player depends on the subtype of the undead they sacrificed, allowing for just as much strategy when destroying undead as when creating t

The Witcher series is one of the best examples of dark fantasy. The series has won praise from critics and fans for handling darker topics and for showing the consequences of player actions, some of which aren't immediately apparent but come into play in later games. The Witcher series has several recurring themes, such as destiny, gender equality, and racial discriminat

Dragon's Dogma has at times been described in shorthand as an open-world Dark Souls game, which makes it a perfect choice for those wanting to pass the time until Elden Rings release. The fantasy world of Dragon's Dogma , called Gransys, borrows from classic fantasy and Tolkien, creating an interesting mixture of western RPG and JRPG differences . The world of Gransys is gorgeous and massive, and players could easily spend hours simply exploring. Dragon's Dogma introduced an interesting party system where the player uses AI-controlled characters called Pawns to aid them in battle and gather information on enem

Fans of dark fantasy RPGs have been eagerly awaiting the release of FromSoftware's Elden Ring ** and Activision Blizzard's _Diablo 4** _ . However, with Elden Ring's February 25 release date still weeks away and diablo 4 expansion 4 still only rumored for 2023, players might be looking for something else to play - or to find their way back to some similar RPGs they still haven't finished. Here is a look at several dark fantasy RPG series that could scratch the i

**Diablo 4 ** 's newest confirmed class is the Necromancer, a returning class from previous Diablo games. At the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, a new cinematic trailer for Diablo 4 was shown off, focusing on the Necromancer. The Necromancer has seen substantial reworks for this latest iteration, with many abilities having been altered and some completely new to the cl

Forspoken is one of many titles that Square Enix will release in 2023. The game will follow the story of a New Yorker named Frey Holland, who gets transported to Athia, and she has to use her newfound magical abilities to survive and find her way back home. __ The game could become one of the biggest RPGs to be released in 2023 because Forspoken has the edge over other open-world games due to its interesting traversal mechanics that feel similar to parkour. Besides being useful for exploration, the traversal system can also be utilized in combat. For example, Frey can move to the back of shielded enemies and attack from behind for extra damage or quickly find cover in the environment to avoid unblockable attacks from bos

Bioware's Dragon Age series is set over three games, each focusing on individual storylines that interlink in the universe's grand design. The first game, Dragon Age: Origins , was released in 2009, winning Game of the Year and several Best Roleplaying awards. Dragon Age 2 followed in 2011, which was well-received by critics but less so by players. The latest installment, Dragon Age: Inquisition , was released in 2014 and also won several Game of the Year awa