Reader's Choice:
Role-playing Game of the Year

Baldur's Gate
Publisher: Interplay
Developer: BioWare

"Whether you're a hard core RPG player who gets all warm and misty when someone mentions Ultima IV or Bard's Tale, or a just a casual gamer looking to embark on a great adventure, Baldur's Gate will provide a beautiful, well-written world of fantasy that is sure to please."
- Jason Rothstein, GameSpot Player Review

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Runner-up
Final Fantasy VII
Publisher: Eidos Interactive
Developer: SquareSoft

"Final Fantasy VII is more than just a game, it's an interactive experience that mesmerizes and captures the full attention of the player. Instead of creating a traditional RPG in which characters are merely a tool used to drive the plot behind the game, the designers have created characters that evolve throughout the game."
- Kibigami Jubei, GameSpot Player review

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The Top Five:

47%
Baldur's Gate

23%
Final Fantasy VII

16%
Fallout 2

8%
Might and Magic VI

3%
Quest for Glory V

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