In need of some good non-fantasy rpgs.

I've recently been playing Fallout 3 and New Vegas a lot. I've already completed it and I don't want to start over too soon. But the problem is that these two games didn't provide me enough entertainment and I'm in need of new games. Can you recommend any good rpg games or rpg/action game hybrids in any setting different from fantasy? I'm tired of chivalry, swordfights and fighting dragons. I wanna try something different. My obvious choice would be Stalker, but my friend spoiled me the endings to all of Stalker games (and got hit for that :P), so for now no Stalker to me, as it would be pointless to play.

The game must contain:

*Non-linear storyline

*Good replayability

*Character customization and adjusting it to my own playing style

*Lots of items, weapons, armor, treasures to collect

*Lots of sidequests to do when tired of main plot

Greatly appreciated but optional:

*Open world with lots of places to visit

*3D

*FPP/TPP action game & RPG hybrid

*Post-apocalyptic setting

Absolutely not:

*Too complicated (hint: Baldur's Gate, NWN and any other Bioware's older rpg was too complicated. To my surprise Black Isle's weren't.)

*Fantasy setting

*Dumbed down clickfest like Diablo or other games of that type

Don't say Borderlands & Deus Ex. I tried them and didn't like them much. Also don't tell me to play older Fallouts cause I completed both of them several years ago.

My rig:

Amd Athlon x2 5000+

3GB Ram

GeForce 8600gt 256MB

Windows Vista 32-bit

TOO COMPLICATED? Booooo! Get back there and keep trying! There's Knights of the old republic. these aren't that complicated! And there's Jade Empire... And there is Arcanum... and the best of them all: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

TOO COMPLICATED? Booooo! Get back there and keep trying! xWoW_Rougex

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TOO COMPLICATED? Booooo! Get back there and keep trying! xxninja666xx

Hey you didn't mentioned Vampires! I assume you've played it then?


Anyway regarding Star Wars... Yes, I'd say they are worth playing. I like the games a lot and it's worth pointing out I am not a big fan of Star Wars at all, the only good movie is the one with that Anakin as a child, and that hilarious, weird, something. The later movies are booooring and the older ones are just plain suckiness. I'd recommend you play that game and just think of it as a great sci-fi rpg.

@GodModeEnabled What kind of setting there is in Vampire Bloodlines? From what I saw from the gameplays it's a modern setting with vampires. A little weird imo. I said that Black Isle's/Interplay's rpgs weren't complicated to me, so weren't the first two Fallout, which I completed. For my opinion on Arcanum look up. @slabber44 I saw some gameplays of Anachronox. The game seemed pretty good to me, but I didn't know if it was good or not. I don't really care about the graphics so it doesn't matter if it's dated :) I also got a lot of recommendations from my friends about Mass Effect. I think I'll choose either Anachronox or Mass Effect (or both, one after the other :P). Any other recommendations?

xWoW_Rougex

Oops, didn't notice it. You gotta forgive me, I'm a little tired today :P

My obvious choice would be Stalker, but my friend spoiled me the endings to all of Stalker games (and got hit for that :P), so for now no Stalker to me, as it would be pointless to play.

xxninja666xx

and they're not expensive.
and Shadow Of Chernobyl has seven endings depending on how you play it.

..So STALKER. ;D

even though if you're looking for an RPG I get that you probably want the full story to discover!

Alpha Protocol. I've only just started playing it properly. Its a bit wonky but engaging and fun.

If you want every feature in you're 'Must' list, you're pretty much stuck to Fallout.

They are older games, but available on GoG. Clasics, imho. Give these two a look: Septerra Corp and Gorky 17.

You're not supposed to play STALKER for the story.....Toxic-Seahorse

[QUOTE="Toxic-Seahorse"]You're not supposed to play STALKER for the story.....xxninja666xx

I always care for the story. It makes gameplay more interesting. If it was just about shooting everything that moves without a reason or a plot it'd be boring as hell. As for the topic, thanks for all those titles. I'll try them all at least and if I like them, I'm gonna complete them.xxninja666xx

If your a big 'story' guy when it comes to rpgs. Not all rpgs are played for story/characters/dialogs, btw. Some are played for combat systems for instance, like Temple of Elemental Evil, D&D Gold Box games and Dark Souls, say. Some are played for their atmosphere..

Anyway, check out..

Planescape: Torment

Mask of the Betrayer

Arcanum

(not your typical fantasy settings)

Vampire: Bloodlines

KotoR 2

World of Warcraft

You could try Alpha Protocol.

It has good gameplay and a lot of replayability. It's the only " decent " RPG that falls in your criteria.

The only other thing I can think of is Vampire : Bloodlines, but that has a tiny bit of fantasy in it too.

The Precursors

As someone who also loved Fallout 3, I would encourage you also to try:

- Borderlands

- Kotor 1,2 (even though you may not like Star Wars as much, this is truly an engaging series, with an amazing story line)

- Planetscape: Torment

- Deus Ex (has great depth in character skills and development)

- Anachronox

- Alpha Protocol

- Mass Effect 1,2,3

Deus Ex: HR?

alien shooter: vengenace (you need to buy a retail copy off amazon or ebay)

Maybe Anachronox

Wow, you're picky OP. Perhaps Dishonored will give you what you seek.

[QUOTE="Toxic-Seahorse"]You're not supposed to play STALKER for the story.....xxninja666xx

Alpha protocol might fit fairly well.

Vampire the masquerade: Bloodlines gets another vote from here ^^ (just remember the community patch) Likely one of my favorite games ever.

Altho Old System Shock 2 is fairly nice altho it misses a few of your bullit points and is old.

ofcourse there are the before mentioned Mass effect and Kotor games, but since you allready mentioned ME, Im fairly certain that you have considered Kotor.

Deus Ex: HR?

ShadowsDemon

Actually I mean the original Deus Ex, I personally was not a big fan of Human Revolution, to me it just lacks what the original Deus Ex had, and I believe this why it is truly a classic, one the best PC games ever created. Revolutionary. :cool:

As someone who also loved Fallout 3, I would encourage you also to try:

- Borderlands

- Kotor 1,2 (even though you may not like Star Wars as much, this is truly an engaging series, with an amazing story line)

- Planetscape: Torment

- Deus Ex (has great depth in character skills and development)

- Anachronox

- Alpha Protocol

- Mass Effect 1,2,3

Gamr2723

Borderlands -> great story

lol

But I agree with the rest. Especially Deus Ex series.

[QUOTE="Toxic-Seahorse"]You're not supposed to play STALKER for the story.....xxninja666xx

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As someone who also loved Fallout 3, I would encourage you also to try:

- Borderlands

- Kotor 1,2 (even though you may not like Star Wars as much, this is truly an engaging series, with an amazing story line)

- Planetscape: Torment

- Deus Ex (has great depth in character skills and development)

- Anachronox

- Alpha Protocol

- Mass Effect 1,2,3

Requem

Borderlands -> great story

lol

But I agree with the rest. Especially Deus Ex series.

Yeah after I thought about, Borderlands does have a weak story, but it has one of the most creative weapons drop systems I have ever seen in a game, and this aspect alone makes it engaging, and interesting....and you get to shoot alot of bullets. lol :cool: