Role-playing games, often simply referred to as RPGs, are loved by millions of gamers. This is not surprising, because they make it possible to get into the magical world, where the further development of the plot depends on the decisions made by the hero. Only you have to decide whether your virtual protégé will be a knight in shining armor or will he become a notorious villain.
Separately, it is worth highlighting RPGs from the first person, allowing you to see everything that happens through the eyes of the main character and really get used to the role. This article is devoted to such games.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
The excitement around this first-person RPG on the PC began from the moment it was announced. And I must say that there were objective reasons for that. The developers decided to make the project a kind of life simulator in the Middle Ages, and not to create another game about dragons and elves, who already managed to bore everyone. Again, the role of the protagonist here is not some standard elect, but the son of an ordinary blacksmith, who, by chance, fell into a maelstrom of exciting events.
In addition, Kingdom Come: Deliverance boasts a complex, but therefore even more interesting combat system. Here you do not have to call enemies with the mouse. Only competent timings and the ability to predict the actions of the enemy will help you win victories in battles. By the way, the assortment of battles in the game is also quite diverse. You will have to participate in one-on-one duels and in confrontations between warring armies.
The Elder Scrolls Series
Perhaps the most recognizable first-person RPGs. The Elder Scrolls games are distinguished by the fact that they give you almost complete freedom of action. It is completely optional, and even undesirable, to simply follow the storyline, because if you leave it, you will immediately find many side tasks, find yourself in funny situations, and just get acquainted with the history of the game world and its inhabitants.
Another advantage of TES is that this series has a huge number of fans. By the way, they do not sit idly by, but periodically release modifications for games that change them radically. Thanks to this, a story that, it would seem, has been studied up and down, will be able to sparkle new colors for you.
Bioshock Series
Rather, not an RPG in the first person, but a shooter with elements of a role-playing game. Nevertheless, not to mention this series would be sacrilege. Even though the emphasis in Bioshock is on shootings and other action, there is a character development, a non-linear plot, depending on the actions of the hero, as well as a well-developed plot. Simply put, this game has all the components of high-quality RPG.
The second thing that any of the parts of Bioshock takes for its soul is a unique setting. The fantasies of developers can only be envied, because for the three games that were released as part of the franchise, they managed to first send the heroes to conquer the depths of the sea, and then moved the scene high into the sky. In general, the contrast is obvious.
Well, finally, passing any of the games in the series, you will encounter detailed characters. Each of them has its own story, the development of which is really interesting to follow. It is unlikely that this will leave anyone indifferent.
Fallout 3, 4, New Vegas
RPG games on PC in the first person, telling about survival in the post-apocalyptic world. Fallout series, regardless of the part, is famous for its elaborate plot, deep character development system, as well as signature black humor.
At your disposal will be a huge open world full of destroyed cities, small settlements founded by the survivors, as well as inhabitants, among whom are not only people, but also mutants that appeared under the influence of radiation. It is in such conditions that the main character turns out to be. But then he is free to either help those in need, or to enrich themselves, taking advantage of their helplessness. Fortunately, the game does not limit you in any way, so you can easily play the role of a bad guy if you want.
Borderlands 1, 2
And again, the not-so-ordinary representative of the genre replenishes the list of RPGs in the first person. In Borderlands you have to really shoot a lot, but this in no way adversely affects the plot or the role component.
By the way, the character development in the game is non-standard. You will improve not the characteristics or skills of the hero, but to pump this or that weapon. By the way, each gun has a lot of development options, so you certainly won't be left without variability.
As for the plot, it, as is characteristic of games of a similar genre, is non-linear. Each of your choices will have consequences, so make decisions very carefully. Moreover, the game supports a cooperative mode, so the development of the plot and the passage of certain locations will depend not only on you, but also on your partner.
Deus Ex Series
Perhaps the best first-person RPG in the setting of cyberpunk. If you believe the plot of the game, in the near future, science has advanced greatly in the field of modifications of the human body. Conventional prostheses have been replaced by high-tech implants that are not inferior to real organs, and sometimes even surpass them. But, as is usually the case, inventions conceived for good were turned into weapons.
In Deus Ex you have to play as a modified person. The pumping here is made in the form of an installation or an upgrade of implants, which, in turn, open up new skills. At the same time, it will not work to study absolutely all the abilities, so it is worthwhile to responsibly approach this process.
In addition, the game is famous for its variability. So, the same task can be done “head-on”, shooting all enemies, getting to the desired point without attracting attention, or even persuading your opponents using speaking skills.
Legend of Grimrock 1, 2
This first-person RPG is notable for the fact that here you need to control not one but four heroes at once. You act as prisoners who find themselves in a not-so-pleasant situation. So, in the first part of the characters they are sent to prison, which is located in the center of the mountain, and in the second, the characters even end up on a mysterious island.
In addition to the standard components of a role-playing game, such as pumping and finding equipment, Legend of Grimrock also has puzzles. You will have to sweat great, solving them, but the reward will fully justify all the effort. In addition, in the game you can not only fight with numerous monsters, but also engage in fishing, making potions, searching for treasures and exploring locations.
The elder scrolls online
Remember everything that was said in this article about the Elder Scrolls series? A huge open world, an interesting plot, a lot of different quests and so on. Now imagine the same thing, but on the scale of a multiplayer game - this will be The Elder Scrolls Online. Here you are still destined for great feats, but for the most part you will not accomplish them alone, but in company with faithful colleagues.
At the same time, even if you do not like multiplayer projects, TESO will go perfectly as a high-quality single. It is interesting to follow the story, to participate in it and to some extent even influence. Moreover, developers regularly add new content, so the plot of the game develops right before your eyes.
The only thing that can scare you away is that the project is distributed on a paid basis. You will have to buy every new addition if you want to participate in all the adventures.
Vampire: The Masqerade - Bloodlines
One of the few first-person RPGs about vampires. The game begins with an unexpected bite, after which you have to comprehend all the delights of nightlife. It is noteworthy that the local vampires, unlike their book, and even more so cinematic brothers, are deprived of all kinds of clichéd weaknesses like fear of crosses, garlic and holy water. However, sunlight still kills them.
A hero who has only recently become a vampire will have to master his new role, and you, accordingly, will help him in every possible way on this difficult path. In the process, you will complete a variety of quests, which, fortunately, are not reduced to “bring-kill”, as well as make new acquaintances. As a result, the story, which began in a very banal way, will develop into a large-scale conflict, in which, of course, you are assigned a key role.
Nehrim
It's hard to believe, but Nehrim is not a big budget game developed by a renowned studio, but just a global modification for TES IV: Oblivion. I must say that the creators of this RPG in the first person tried their best and made it completely unlike the original. Nehrim has a completely different pumping system, improved graphics, a world full of random events and a completely non-trivial storyline. What can I say, if each location developers drew by hand, and did not use procedural generation.
In addition, the general atmosphere in Nehrim is far darker than in Oblivion. For example, completing one of the quests, you have to fall into slavery and survive all the hardships of slave life. The plot itself revolves around the desire of people not to blindly obey the will of the gods, but to independently decide their own destinies.
Deus ex: the fall
Excellent first-person RPG on Android. The Fall is a branch of the PC version of Deus Ex, adapted for mobile devices. Nevertheless, the project is completely independent and in no way repeats the original.
The game takes place in the same recognizable futuristic setting, and the plot is mostly devoted to modified people. As in the original Deus Ex, you will find interesting tasks, difficult situations with different solutions, as well as a lot of elaborate dialogs. It is also worth noting the deep development system of the protagonist, thanks to which you can implement completely different pumping options.
And a little more about Android
Also, do not forget that you can install the so-called emulator on a phone running Android. This is a special program that allows you to run games from various consoles and consoles on a mobile device.
For example, even on an old smartphone games from PlayStation 1 will work fine, and on powerful models even applications from PlayStation 2 and PSP will go. In other words, the assortment of first-person RPGs is by no means limited to those projects that were released specifically for Android.