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We Need More RPGs Set in Space

Seriously, there's a whole wide universe out there. Why are there so few RPGs that focus on space travel and alien planets?

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NecrumOddBoy1864d ago

No mention of Outer Worlds? Good journalisming.

gamer78041863d ago

While true, I prefer a serious space rpg and not one that’s goofy/humorous hard to explain

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CaptainHenry9161863d ago (Edited 1863d ago )

Outer Worlds felt like an incomplete game. Something was off. Not saying it was a bad game but it wasn't great. Probably the only action RPG that you couldn't even throw grenades in the game. Now Starfield can be that next big game in space

Ataraxias1863d ago

It's not a question that the game is incomplete, the devs sort of admitted it themselves. They said they didn't have the resources to balance the game for different builds, and so just made all items/ammo really plentiful so anyone could beat with whatever they had. If they can't do that, it's not a stretch to think there were other corners cut.

neutralgamer19921863d ago

NecrumOddBoy

Don't know what it was but OW didn't feel right. It was missing it's charm and felt incomplete. But I do think given a bigger budget and more development time it could be something special

I do wonder if Microsoft will have two developers working on fallout games at the same time. One being bethesda and other bring OW devs who did FONV

TheColbertinator1863d ago

The Outer Worlds felt more like Borderlands than Mass Effect or any of the Star Wars games.

Rachel_Alucard1863d ago (Edited 1863d ago )

"Good Journalism"

Unironically yes. Not even worth calling it a space rpg.

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BlackIceJoe1864d ago

I'd like to see Paramount invest in video game development, because I can totally see a Star Trek game being great.

Getting to explore the universe in a RPG Star Trek game that takes inspiration from Mass Effect and the Outer Worlds for it's RPG mechanics has huge potential.

As for the exploration part of the game having it take inspiration from No Man's Sky, the Outer Wilds and Freelancer would be great.

SaveFerris1864d ago

I think I'd prefer an original IP rather than one based on the existing property. That way the developers won't be constrained by the lore. But there is nothing wrong with using Star Trek as an inspiration.

Godmars2901863d ago

Star Trek online is likely is as close as you're going to get on that.

ApocalypseShadow1863d ago (Edited 1863d ago )

I'll agree to this. New RPG stories set in space.

Course, Phantasy Star back then had futuristic weapons and space travel. I still want PS5. Well...both PS5s. Lol. But I'm talking about a sequel to the series and not the console. PS Online is fine. But I want the old series gameplay back. Loved traveling to the other planets. Was very innovative back then. Created a sense of wonder and exploration.

IMissJimRyan1863d ago

I think we need more games set anywhere away from medieval eurpean fantasy. Good Lord, I am really sick of elves, orcs and friends.

343_Guilty_Spark1863d ago

You said it. It's so much culture out there beside Euro-medieval fantasy...much more!

Vegamyster1863d ago

Well, we do have the perfect foundation for a space RPG: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

staticall1863d ago

IMO, we need more good RPGs. I couldn't care less if they set in space, under the sea, in future, current times or in medieval times, or in prehistoric even.

I would take Mass Effect-like game set in Ancient Greece over another Dragon Age II. Or Dragon Age: Origins-like set in current time over Deus Ex: Invisible War and so on.

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Mass Effect - N7 DAY 2025

Bioware writes: "Like you, we’ve heard the rumors lately. You’ve made it clear you care deeply about what’s next. So let’s start by setting the record straight: the next Mass Effect game is in development, and EA and BioWare remain committed to telling more stories in this universe."

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-Foxtrot199d ago

I expected nothing and I'm still disappointed

Like with Fallout, it's starting to feel studios are using TV / Film adaptations when they have no game info to talk about.

toxic-inferno199d ago

I feel the same way.

I mean, how difficult would it be for them to release SOMETHING of substance? Another short trailer? A couple of proper hints? A short story set during the original trilogy, but focused on fringe characters?

Hopefully they're working so hard on the game that they don't have time. But still, with every passing year and so little to show, the franchise will be slipping further and further from people's minds.

Profchaos199d ago

Yeah agree it's almost a cop out since Dev times are 5 to 10 years just throw out a few seasons instead you get them done in a year

jznrpg199d ago

I still haven’t beat Andromeda. I am waiting for a lull of good games in my backlog

P_Bomb199d ago

So the TV show will take place after the OG trilogy. I wonder which ending they’ll use?

Rebel_Scum199d ago

Should’ve just posted a picture of an Elcor saying “regretfully, we have nothing to share.”

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10 RPGs That Defined The Genre

Thanks to their innovative approach to gaming, RPGs like Dark Souls, Final Fantasy VII, and Dragon Quest left a significant impact on the genre.

ApocalypseShadow1095d ago

Good games but no Phantasy Star?

merlox1094d ago

Why do people forget Phantasy Star? That is one of my favorite RPG series. Another ther good but overlooked series is ,Y's.

anast1094d ago

ES3 set things off, it's a shame they got greedy and decided to cut corners so the executives could get huge pay days.