Looking for Space RPG

Hi. I'm kind of new to the genre, but i'm really interested in futuristic space RPG's. I want decent graphics. Also, I don't want to play an MMO. I want a good storyline, and few glitches if any. I'm mainly looking for more recent games (2007 and on). Also, I'm looking for a Space RTS. Would Starcraft II be the choice? Thanks.

mass effect 1 & 2 come to mind..

homeworld 2 is an obvious choice

dawn of war II is a must

sc2 is okay but its not what youd expect..

sins of a solar empire

sword of the stars

eve online sisnt bad

evochron mercenaries

I will look into some of them. What is evochron? There is nothing on Gamespot about it.

I will look into some of them. What is evochron? There is nothing on Gamespot about it.

Williwaw87

space combat & exploration officially the game is just called "evochron" with the second word being ts release version.

Umm Mass Effect 1 and 2 or KOTOR will fill your needs easily. In fact KOTOR is like $9.99 on STEAM I think.

Is Mass effect 2 space ship combat or person combat?

Also, can someone tell me the advantages and disadvantages of the game? I think most of the games ohave been reviewed on Gamespot, but some haven't.

Thanks, I'm getting a lot of good ideas. I'm kind of leaning towards Sins, Mass Effect 2 and Warhammer Dawn of War II.

Is Mass effect 2 space ship combat or person combat?

Also, can someone tell me the advantages and disadvantages of the game? I think most of the games ohave been reviewed on Gamespot, but some haven't.

Thanks, I'm getting a lot of good ideas. I'm kind of leaning towards Sins, Mass Effect 2 and Warhammer Dawn of War II.

Williwaw87

ME/ME2 are third person shooter style combat (with elements of squad combat).

Advantages: great story, great dialogue, good characters, some elements of choice in missions/quests, great combat

Disadvantages: pretty much none, maybe a few graphical glitches here and there

I guess I'm really looking for spaceship stuff. Like EVE Online only single player. I would rather that than control a person or a bunch of people. Also, I really like exploration, so I don't know if that changes anything

There is the X series.

While not a good story per se, it has a great setting, and an immersive universe. Its kinda like a space simulator (minus the simulator part :P) where you command a ship like in Freelancer or Freespace.

Its a large and complicated game where you build up to basically a galactic empire through trading, fighting, and building.

Also, not a RTS, but there is Galactic Civilization II, basicaly like Civilization but in space, and a very good game.

Is Mass effect 2 space ship combat or person combat?

Also, can someone tell me the advantages and disadvantages of the game? I think most of the games ohave been reviewed on Gamespot, but some haven't.

Thanks, I'm getting a lot of good ideas. I'm kind of leaning towards Sins, Mass Effect 2 and Warhammer Dawn of War II.

Williwaw87

The Mass Effect series is the only sci-fi type RPG I can think of in recent years. It does involve themes of being on a spaceship, traveling to other planets/solar systems. There is KOTOR like Kunk mentioned, but it is dated to how recent you want the games. Sci-fi RPGs in general are hard to come by, especially for the years you're looking for. Fantasy type RPGs are still very dominant in the genre, sadly.

As for space RTSs, Starcraft 2 isn't really based in space. Sure, the SP campaign involved the main characters being onboard a space ship, going from planet to planet, but the core of the game merely takes place on a planet's surface, duking it out amongst the three playable races. I would not consider it much of a space RTS. Sins of a Solar Empire, however, is definitely what you would be looking for. Completely based in space, an RTS, and lots of fun! There is also an indie space RTS by the name of A.I. War. Played it for a few hours so far and it's not a bad game for an indie. Doesn't have the greatest graphics and all the bells and whistles hallmark of a large commercial dev, but it's decent for what it is.

Thanks.

The reason why I gave that window of time is because the older games are harder to find. (I don't use steam)

But yeah. It sucks that most games being released are fantasy. I can't find a single steampunk game that's considered fun.

There is the X series.

While not a good story per se, it has a great setting, and an immersive universe. Its kinda like a space simulator (minus the simulator part :P) where you command a ship like in Freelancer or Freespace.

Its a large and complicated game where you build up to basically a galactic empire through trading, fighting, and building.

Also, not a RTS, but there is Galactic Civilization II, basicaly like Civilization but in space, and a very good game.

lettuceman44

Do you have a link to the X series page on GS? I can't find it.

And I'm open to RTS, but would probably still want to buy an RPG type.

Thanks.

The reason why I gave that window of time is because the older games are harder to find. (I don't use steam)

But yeah. It sucks that most games being released are fantasy. I can't find a single steampunk game that's considered fun.

Williwaw87

Sins gets crossed off the list. I want a story, and I just found out that there is no campaign. That's why I don't play Civ either.

[QUOTE="lettuceman44"]

There is the X series.

While not a good story per se, it has a great setting, and an immersive universe. Its kinda like a space simulator (minus the simulator part :P) where you command a ship like in Freelancer or Freespace.

Its a large and complicated game where you build up to basically a galactic empire through trading, fighting, and building.

Also, not a RTS, but there is Galactic Civilization II, basicaly like Civilization but in space, and a very good game.

Williwaw87

Do you have a link to the X series page on GS? I can't find it.

And I'm open to RTS, but would probably still want to buy an RPG type.

X3 Terran Conflict

This is the newest game, and probably last X Game. Highly supported and patched, with a great community.

X Forums

Here is a link to the X forums if you want further info.

It's tough to get started in the game, no mercy, but if you persevere it becomes one of the best gaming experiences ever.

Also, which of the above games has a demo? I like trying the game before buying it because I've been disppointed in the past.

Sins gets crossed off the list. I want a story, and I just found out that there is no campaign. That's why I don't play Civ either.

Williwaw87

looking into it

OK, starcraft II, em, not bad choose, but i don't like it ...i will choose warcraft III

OK, starcraft II, em, not bad choose, but i don't like it ...i will choose warcraft III

paladinqueen

Why warcraft III? Isn't that fantasy.

I heard that Warhammer 40k Dawn of War II is kind of like an RPG. How so?

You know this thread made me realize that there arn't that many rpgs that have a sci-fi setting. Either that or I'm not looking hard enoughcontaminated

I'm having trouble finding it as well.

Well - like the other posters before me told you - your choices when picking up a space RPG for the PC are quite limited (because there really aren't that many of them, sadly). I guess if you are into hack&slash RPG's you could try Harbinger; the graphics are decent (for a 2003 isometric h&s game, that is), the story is alright (nothing that will wow you or stick with you for years to come, but again it's a h&s game and those aren't exactly known for deep storyline, even Diablo2 is kind of overrated in that aspect and it's story unfolds mostly through cutscenes). You can get info on the game and the demo (if you are interested) from herehttp://www.harbingergame.com/files.html.

There was also Albion, a space themed RPG from 1995 which is quite good in terms of storyline but the gameplay might be a bit dated and getting it to run on WinXp or newer OS is a pain in the ass. Here's a link to a "Let's play" of it on YT so you can check it out and see if the game is worth your timehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNdrSweF30c.

As for RTS games, those aren't that many either. Besides the well known titles (Starcraft, C&C, Dune, Dark Reign) there are others like Emperor : Battle For Dune, Metal Fatigue. A more recent spade RTS game is Star Wars : Empire at War (and it's add-on Forces of Corruption). You might also want to check out Starship Troopers : Terran Ascendancy & the Homeworld series, but these games are mostly geared toward RTT (real time tactics) so you might not like them if you are looking for a strictly RTS experience. But lately there have been more space themed TBS games released than space themed RTS games, so you might be out of luck if you are looking for recent space themed RTS titles.

Anyway, good luck with it and I hope you will eventually find what you are looking for!

[QUOTE="paladinqueen"]

OK, starcraft II, em, not bad choose, but i don't like it ...i will choose warcraft III

Williwaw87

Why warcraft III? Isn't that fantasy.

I heard that Warhammer 40k Dawn of War II is kind of like an RPG. How so?

Warcraft III is clearly fantasy, he was probably stating his preference between the two (SCII & WCIII) and he forgot that you asked for space themed RTS.

Yes, Warhammer 40k Dawn of War II is kind of like an RPG in that you control a squad of characters who gain experience, level up, unlock skills and can equip items that you get by completing missions. But in all other aspects the game is a strategy game, though it's slightly more geared towards RTT than Starcraft. Also, there is no base building or resource collecting in DOWII.

Hi. I'm kind of new to the genre, but i'm really interested in futuristic space RPG's. I want decent graphics. Also, I don't want to play an MMO. I want a good storyline, and few glitches if any. I'm mainly looking for more recent games (2007 and on). Also, I'm looking for a Space RTS. Would Starcraft II be the choice? Thanks.

Williwaw87

Hi. I'm kind of new to the genre, but i'm really interested in futuristic space RPG's. I want decent graphics. Also, I don't want to play an MMO. I want a good storyline, and few glitches if any. I'm mainly looking for more recent games (2007 and on). Also, I'm looking for a Space RTS. Would Starcraft II be the choice? Thanks.

Williwaw87

When it comes to space simulation, ive never played a game as in depth as X3.

in my opinion, starcraft and starcraft2 are the two best space RTS games out there right now, and for a space rpg, i would suggest EVE ONLINE to anyone, i believe there is a 30-day trial, but for the full experience, i would suggest paying for full membership, which is around $35 every two months.

Another thing. I don't like scary stuff, so if any of the games are really scary, I won't want to play them. But I think the Mass effect 2 and Dark Orbit seem like the top two options right now.

in my opinion, starcraft and starcraft2 are the two best space RTS games out there right now, and for a space rpg, i would suggest EVE ONLINE to anyone, i believe there is a 30-day trial, but for the full experience, i would suggest paying for full membership, which is around $35 every two months.

Liam00148

I stated no MMO's. I'm looking for something with a story, and for the most part, it is much easier to find a good story in an RPG rather than an MMO

KOTOR and KOTOR 2 (even thought they are old)

ME1, ME2 (great games)

Get Mass Effect 1 and 2, and play them in order. Then you can import your ME1 character into ME2 and play it with the same guy :).

dawn of war 2 :great blend of action rpg/rts in a sci fi settings. Should get your inner scifi fanboy going ape ***

Hi. I'm kind of new to the genre, but i'm really interested in futuristic space RPG's. I want decent graphics. Also, I don't want to play an MMO. I want a good storyline, and few glitches if any. I'm mainly looking for more recent games (2007 and on). Also, I'm looking for a Space RTS. Would Starcraft II be the choice? Thanks.

Williwaw87

...starcraft2 are the two best space RTS games out there right now

Yeah aspeciauly wehn you like playing same old boring game with outdated gameplay from 1998 with just fancier 3d graphics, no tactical approach and strategy aspect of the game reduced to it's minimum. You better go play Ground Control - you got squads, not mass of single units, things like terrain, morale and unit experience do matter, flanking and all is important and game is truely chalenging, unlike Starcraft 2, when you just gather potatoes and spam enemy till he runs out of his potato fields...

Sorry, but imho Starcraft 2 was a joke... and an insult. 12 years of waiting and all they gave you was a graphic patch for the game from the late 90's.

Seriously, try looking at gameplay of Ground Control on youtube - you won't be dissapinted. Also an interesting story stands behind the game of two factions that long ago lost contact with earth and try to find a mythical relict ship to fix it and return home, to a legendary planet earth, from the hostile enviroment they were condemned to live in... damn it was such a good game I'm gonna play it right now!

there you go, a clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkELaZ1FmVQ&feature=related

In fact it is a game that pushed RTS genere to an evolution two years after first Star Craft, it introduced new graphics, squad battle, and first time in sci fi or modern RTS genere on such scale you could miss your target, depending on conditions, if your units were away their accuracy reduced, power of their guns also, hiding in high grass made your infantry harder to spot and hit, while the angle of impact ment a lot to an armored battle, deciding wether your tank can survive or not. Splendid I tell you!

Also Mech Commander 2 - like above! More story, grand political conflict and you as a leader of mercenary group stuck deep in the shait of fighting for supremacy! Wast possibility of customizing your machines, equiping them with weapons and items of your choice, choosing right pilots to command them, as they gained experienced and new skills you could administer them to use on the battlefield. Insanely well done! Far more superior to Star Craft!

And thats a MC2 for you, enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7QyRCth1Qg

Freelancer would be a good choice for you i think. While the graphics are dated, it has everything else your looking for. A great story with quality voice acting, space exploration + combat, RPG elements like leveling up and upgrading your character (or ship rather). It's a classic game that unfortunately didn't seem to get much attention. If you haven't played it then you would not be disappointed.

Freelancer would be a good choice for you i think. While the graphics are dated, it has everything else your looking for. A great story with quality voice acting, space exploration + combat, RPG elements like leveling up and upgrading your character (or ship rather). It's a classic game that unfortunately didn't seem to get much attention. If you haven't played it then you would not be disappointed.

krelmmaster

Agreed. Freelancer remains the gold standard in the genre, and m favorite game of all time. :)