Role-playing titles represent unique opportunities, even within the expansive world of video games. RPGs allow gamers to step into the shoes of a new character — often one that is customized to the player's exact specifications — and journey through immersive stories. Some RPGs are more in-depth than others, of course, and the genre has continually grown over many years to include all manner of sub-genres. But even some of the less advanced RPGs were crafted with ingenuity and care.
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Ranking The 50 Best RPGs Of All Time: Which Do You Think Takes No. 1?
While RPG games may differ in terms of setting, difficulty, and level of detail, they all offer gamers an opportunity to play a defined role within a tightly constructed fantasy. RPGs have the power to truly transport players to another place. The following games represent the very best the genre has to offer, from high-flying battles for the fate of humanity to comedic romps through the underbelly of society. Here is a ranking of the 50 best RPGs of all time.