11. Divinity: Original Sin
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios
Synopsis: Set before the events of Divine Divinity - a pair of Source Hunters are in Rivellon,
investigating a report of dark magic in the realm. The enveloping, non-linear story is full of
immersive environments, memorable characters and hidden treasures. Co-op can be
played online or with two-player split-screen locally. This enhanced edition comes with
hours of re-mastered dialogue.
12. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Platform: PlayStation
US Release Year: 1997
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
13. Pokémon Silver Version
Platform: Game Boy / Color
US Release Year: 2000
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
14. Pokémon Red Version
Platform: Game Boy / Color
US Release Year: 1998
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
15. Final Fantasy III ( Final Fantasy VI )
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1994
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Squaresoft
Publisher: Squaresoft
Synopsis: SquareSoft's magnum opus and high point of its series. In a world of steamworks, the peace is suddenly disrupted by Imperial soldiers wielding a weapon lost to the mists of time: Magic. It's up to a huge cast of diverse heroes to stand up to the Imperial MagiTek Army with the help of the Espers, ancient creatures who are the source of the Empire's own new-found power.
16. Final Fantasy IV Advance
Platform: Game Boy Advance
US Release Year: 2005
Overall Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: TOSE
Publisher: Nintendo
17. Fable II
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Strategy (Simulation), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Synopsis: Set once again in the land of Albion, 500 years after the original Fable in a time of colonization, castles and firearms. Growing up in the slums of Bowerstone, Sparrow, along with his sister Rose, want more than anything to live in Castle Fairfax. A magic box seemingly grants their wish, but Lord Lucien has his own plans shooting Rose and Sparrow. Ten year later, Sparrow must find the three heroes and prevent Lord Lucian from rebuilding the Tattered Spire and gaining untold power. Once again, choose a righteous or evil path to reach your goal.
18. Dragon Warrior IV ( Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen )
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1992
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Chunsoft
Publisher: Enix
19. Chrono Trigger
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1995
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Squaresoft
Publisher: Squaresoft
Synopsis: When a science experiment and a curious girl hurtle a young boy into an adventure across time, he realizes the planet's only hope lies with him. A series of adventures - all mysteriously linked - spanning millions of years take a normal boy and transform him and his motley crew of friends gathered throughout time into heroes. They will discover by the end that by saving their own time period, they may save them all.
20. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: Just as the headman's axe is about to end your criminal life, a beast from legend, long thought dead, appears: a dragon. As you escape, the key to your destiny is awoken: you are a dragonborn with the ability harness the power of the powerful enemies. Yet you must not only deal with these age-old creatures but also a kingdom in turmoil as the future of the Empire of Tamriel hangs in the balance on the outcome of the choices you make.
