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Searching for affordable, open-world RPG suggestions!

Searching for affordable, open-world RPG suggestions!

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matty1020
Junior Member
19
01-19-2023, 02:18 AM
#1
Hey all,
I have played through a handful of RPG's recently and have not gotten my fill. I didn't play many of them growing up so I am now diving in and understanding all the hype! Not to mention I am now playing them on a much more capable machine than my PlayStations were growing up.
So, a bit of background - within the past year, I have played:
- FarCry 4,5 and a bit of New Dawn
- Fallout 3, NV and 4
- Began playing ES: Morrowind
- Runescape (have been playing this since 07)
- Diablo 3
- Path of Exile
- A few others that do not come to mind
I have really enjoyed most of these with the exception of Morrowind. Morrowind was a bit too finicky to me - I understand it is a very old game, but the luck aspect played too big of a role to me. Though, this is the kind of RPG I am shooting for right now. NieR Automata I have heard great things about, but out of my price range. I have dabbled with Skyrim, but it is still a bit too expensive for my taste through Steam and I am avoiding G2A and other third party sellers as I have some Steam credit I am looking to use for this.
I know this sounds pretty specific, but I know there are so many RPG's out there that I don't know about so I thought I'd turn to you guys! I have had my eyes on a few - the Gothic series, Mount & Blade, and the Witcher series. I don't mind the games being old as long as they don't look horrendous and the gameplay is still great.
So what recommendations/experiences have you guys had?
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matty1020
01-19-2023, 02:18 AM #1

Hey all,
I have played through a handful of RPG's recently and have not gotten my fill. I didn't play many of them growing up so I am now diving in and understanding all the hype! Not to mention I am now playing them on a much more capable machine than my PlayStations were growing up.
So, a bit of background - within the past year, I have played:
- FarCry 4,5 and a bit of New Dawn
- Fallout 3, NV and 4
- Began playing ES: Morrowind
- Runescape (have been playing this since 07)
- Diablo 3
- Path of Exile
- A few others that do not come to mind
I have really enjoyed most of these with the exception of Morrowind. Morrowind was a bit too finicky to me - I understand it is a very old game, but the luck aspect played too big of a role to me. Though, this is the kind of RPG I am shooting for right now. NieR Automata I have heard great things about, but out of my price range. I have dabbled with Skyrim, but it is still a bit too expensive for my taste through Steam and I am avoiding G2A and other third party sellers as I have some Steam credit I am looking to use for this.
I know this sounds pretty specific, but I know there are so many RPG's out there that I don't know about so I thought I'd turn to you guys! I have had my eyes on a few - the Gothic series, Mount & Blade, and the Witcher series. I don't mind the games being old as long as they don't look horrendous and the gameplay is still great.
So what recommendations/experiences have you guys had?

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STAJ_Plays
Junior Member
15
01-19-2023, 04:02 AM
#2
The Skyrim special edition is priced at 24 dollars on Steam at the moment. What amount are you aiming to spend precisely?
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STAJ_Plays
01-19-2023, 04:02 AM #2

The Skyrim special edition is priced at 24 dollars on Steam at the moment. What amount are you aiming to spend precisely?

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blakmetlsoul
Junior Member
11
01-20-2023, 06:22 PM
#3
I'm curious about that too. I believe Skyrim is a good value. Also, I'd suggest the Witcher 3 if you're looking for a good deal.
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blakmetlsoul
01-20-2023, 06:22 PM #3

I'm curious about that too. I believe Skyrim is a good value. Also, I'd suggest the Witcher 3 if you're looking for a good deal.

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TheMightyElf
Member
214
01-21-2023, 07:49 AM
#4
Ideally the price should stay around $15. I've heard good things about Skyrim and played it a bit, but I'd like to buy the original version for about $10 to $15. It seems the base game doesn't usually go on sale.
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TheMightyElf
01-21-2023, 07:49 AM #4

Ideally the price should stay around $15. I've heard good things about Skyrim and played it a bit, but I'd like to buy the original version for about $10 to $15. It seems the base game doesn't usually go on sale.

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kalimdo213
Junior Member
22
01-23-2023, 04:52 AM
#5
It is unfortunate. I was in a much better place financially upon building my PC but things have changed for the worse! Currently shooting for some change in that department though.
So, yes until then, I will stick to what I have unless a massive sale is available, which is unlikely. I will look into Divinity - have heard about it, but not heard much about it.
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kalimdo213
01-23-2023, 04:52 AM #5

It is unfortunate. I was in a much better place financially upon building my PC but things have changed for the worse! Currently shooting for some change in that department though.
So, yes until then, I will stick to what I have unless a massive sale is available, which is unlikely. I will look into Divinity - have heard about it, but not heard much about it.

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MX_Flame
Member
171
01-25-2023, 01:31 AM
#6
GOG offers Warcraft 1 & 2, plus a Witcher 3 game for $15. The original Diablo is available for $10, and Oblivion costs $10 as well. I've played that game for four years with mods.
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MX_Flame
01-25-2023, 01:31 AM #6

GOG offers Warcraft 1 & 2, plus a Witcher 3 game for $15. The original Diablo is available for $10, and Oblivion costs $10 as well. I've played that game for four years with mods.