Best Of
Isometric RPGs feel as old as time.
They first made their debut in the 1990s, creating the multi-dimensional appeal ofRPG games.
But that doesnt mean isometric RPGs arent still relevant.
Whether youre craving the old days or simply prefer a top-down perspective, isometric RPGs still make headlines today.
Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Ageis an RPG franchise that has lots of fantasy titles under its belt.
Dragon Age: Originsholds up really well for its age, so its definitely worth checking out.
Also, exploration, experimenting, and interacting with a world that adapts to your will.
Players embark on a journey that pushes them into building forces with friends and scooping up more power.
Not all characters are trustworthy, though.
Some will deceive, obstruct, and even romanticize you into doing their bidding.
Its a tale of survival amidst a growing calamity.
A journey of friendship and betrayal.
Will you leave a mark on the world, or will it consume you?
Your party members will play a huge part in how successful you are.
So, choose them carefully and let the adventure begin.
Hades
What happens when you go against Hades, the god of the Underworld?
Hadesis a rogue-like dungeon crawler that rewards you for your effort but punishes you harshly when you falter.
Its a test of endurance and survival.
Lots of angry lost souls will come at you.
If you die, the game whisks you off to the beginning to kickstart your escape attempt afresh.
Hadesis curated in a blissful way.
However, unlike most RPGs,Disco Elysiumtakes a different approach to gameplay.
Instead of immersive combat, players deep dive into resolving events via skill checks and dialogue trees.
With each clue, players uncover more mysteries that intertwine and lead them closer and closer to the truth.
Its a non-traditional approach that works beautifully, using mostly text-based narration to fill in the gaps.
Youll see nearly one million plus words of dialogue, which will ironically prove well worth the time.
Theyre both developed by Larian Studios and follow a pretty similar recipe.
Players gather their party of up to three members and jump head-first into a fantastic adventure.
Your party members are your saving grace.
Each member will contribute differently to tactical battles, so venture to maximize individual skills.
So, by all means, have a blast.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
