Role-playing games are one of the most prolific, most successful game genres. No other genre lets you get so immersed in a fully realized gameworld. Though previous years have offered more in terms of sheer volume of role-playing games that were released, many of the role-playing games of 2001 were diverse, original, and successful. The following are the nominees for Best RPG of 2001:
Nominees:
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Publisher: Interplay
Developer: Snowblind
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Those with open minds for a new experience and a penchant for delightfully slicing their enemies apart will find that Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance definitely delivers.
Final Fantasy X
Publisher: Square
Developer: Square
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Final Fantasy X is a remarkably well done role-playing game that offers plenty of just about everything that's ever been good about the series.
Golden Sun
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Camelot Co.
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Golden Sun is a throwback to some of the SNES' best.
Paper Mario
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Intelligent Systems
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Featuring stunning graphics, excellent sound, and extremely solid gameplay, Paper Mario is a quality game on all fronts.
Phantasy Star Online
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sonic Team
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The main draw of the game is the ability to get online, hook up with three other players in one of the game's many lobbies, and take on the planet Ragol as a team.
