Best RPG Series Of All Time

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Vote for Final Fantasy 1) Final Fantasy

Final fantasy by itself might not be the best RPG ever but as a Series it is unbeatable

the best until it went to the 360 which ruined it

IronMaidenRR

Final Fantasy is without a doubt the most popular and successful RPG series in video game history.

CyraxQC


Vote for Elder Scrolls 2) Elder Scrolls

Largest environments ever put in a game.

This series truly shines.

Shanslay

0bl1vion kills all other rpg

Eldar Scrolls... *sigh*
The Elder Scrolls series is good in general, though it really took off with III and IV, those being Morrowind and Oblivion


Vote for The Legend of Zelda 3) The Legend of Zelda

by far the best

moose4life19

I have only played 2 of these games and I reckon it is mad

rockisgood

From Arena to Oblivion, playing Daggerfall and Morrowind, the serial never gets old, and even better its more and more fun!

biggie_TNT


Vote for Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic I & II 4) Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic I & II

Wow really? Final Fantasy? I admit it is a really great series and indefinitely have some of the greatest games of all time but really? The minute I held my hand on KOTOR I fell in love. Truthfully of course it is not the greatest RPG series or game of all time. But for star wars fans it is. Excellent game and with Star Wars The old Republic MMORPG coming out... heaven knows.

Certise

Everything for Star Wars! ) This games are awesome! ) But Fallout is great too! ) But it is higher in this top? that’s why I voted for KOTOR)

Morten

When I first heard of this, I thought they would destroy an amazing opportunity. I was dead wrong, this series was amazing.

Hannibalbarka


Vote for Baldur’s Gate I & II 5) Baldur’s Gate I & II

Dominant

DOMI-nation

Replayabilty for sure. One of my favorites.

Easily the best RPG I’ve played. Totally engrossing story, very non-linear, huge world, tactical gameplay and good dialogue. There is at least 70 hours of gameplay here, and its all awesome


Vote for Fallout 1 & 2 6) Fallout 1 & 2

One of the greatest if not the greatest rpg of all time on the pc

Definitely the best rpg of all times. I have played every game on this whole web page thoroughly and I can assure you if you do not like fallout you do not like life.

I’ve thoroughly played all games listed on this ranking, and I can assure none of them has any chance at all when compared to Fallout. The Fallout franchise itself is one of the best of all time, but Fallout 2 alone, IMHO, hasn’t been matched by any other RPG game ever made.

An absolutely original, mature, believable, appealing and coherent universe mixed with an absolutely incredible atmosphere; developed with so much love and dedication that it seems unbelievable that we still have to wail for a part three.


Vote for Secret of Mana 7) Secret of Mana

maybe not be one of the best but still a good rpg to play. same era with Breath of Fire


Vote for Suikoden 8) Suikoden

all rpg fans need suikoden 2, 3, and 5 or at least 2and3 people who don’t like suikoden could find stuff to do tons of many games also mind blowing stories:)(:

Suikoden II is the best game ever made.

must play game before you die!


Vote for Neverwinter Nights 1&2 9) Neverwinter Nights 1&2

I second this. all those console games ARE NOT real RPGs. yeah, you level-up, but that does not constitute an RPG. there are no real "choices" in games like FF.

Please, let’s limit ourselves to the only REAL role-playing games in this list (Neverwinter Nights 1-2 & Might and Magic series) and the only platform for serious gamers: the PC. Let’s get rid of that childisch console crap once and for all!


Vote for Fire Emblem 10) Fire Emblem

fire emblem is quite amazing. sacred stones is the best one by far. that game was infinitely entertaining.

deadgrass27

A perfect mix of strategy and warfare. I have the sacred stones for GBA and it is AWESOME!

anonymous

The only true epic strategy series, Fire Emblem stands out in the midst of games such as Final Fantasy and Legend of Zelda for being a series that gained immense popularity worldwide with only four games released in the West.


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Choices Not In The Top Ten

Vote for Runescape 11) Runescape

Vote for Pokemon 12) Pokemon

JUST THE BEST

bobchansd619

POKEMON RULES!

too good. Never ending series

Vote for Diablo II: Lord of Destruction 13) Diablo II: Lord of Destruction

The only thing that will come close to the epicness of this game is Diablo 3, which follows the diablo series nonetheless. Final fantasy is a laughing matter compared to diablo.

jewunit69

I played this game for 3 years until I bought an xbox, 6 months later are realised how crap all console games are so I started playing diablo 2 again and still do

Pravus

Diablo was the first of it style of game and influenced the rpg genre today, Diablo based off the board game dungeon and dragons.

Without Diablo all the main mmorpg wouldn’t be made. They are all break away’s from diablo

Vote for Gothic 1,2 14) Gothic 1,2

Germans... Good cars, good weapons and... Gothic.

r4czek

Vote for Chrono 15) Chrono

So far only consists of two games, Chrono Trigger and Crono Cross which is very popular

All three games are very fun to play with great in depth storyline.

Best games I’ve ever played.

Vote for Golden Sun 16) Golden Sun

this is the best game ever made!

this is not only the best RPG I’ve ever played it’s the best game ever

Finally this game is mentioned, its one of the best rpg I’ve ever played

Vote for Might and Magic I-VIII 17) Might and Magic I-VIII

5 great games, 3 ok games and dozens of related games (like Heroes of Might and Magic I-V) for computers and consoles. A decade of RPG fun.

Vote for Planescape: Torment 18) Planescape: Torment

Play it.

Just the best game ever. Nothing else to say really.

Vote for World of Warcraft 19) World of Warcraft

Go WoW

EmceeBlood

most def top 3

JewFro

Clearly the most comprehensive rpg ever designed

Vote for Star Ocean 20) Star Ocean

I don’t know about the first ones, but Star Ocean 3: Till the End of Time is possibly my favorite rpg of all time. Compelling story and addictive battle system, plus deep and interesting characters.

Great series...i don’t understand why this is not considered to be in the top ten...along with legend of dragoon both have great story lines and good gameplay to go with

Vote for The Legend of Dragoon 21) The Legend of Dragoon

This is Sickening this is the only rpg game I have ever "beat" I’ve been stuck on the final boss for like 4years I was trying daily for like 2 weeks then sorta gave up and have been doing it off and on this game is #1

The sickest game ever...even tops Final Fantasy

Vote for Tales Series by Namco 22) Tales Series by Namco

The best new rpg to come out since FFVII is Tales of Symphonia

This has to be without a doubt one of the best game series ever for its amount of games produced. The music is unbelievable the game play is like nothing people have ever seen before.

Tales series owns, should be top 3 at least, these games have the best stories, and pimp characters

Vote for Grandia 23) Grandia

um... have u guyz ever even played grandia...ok the first one is alrite, but the second and the third are sick. Think i should belong in 1st place. If u disagree then play it then think again.

this is just the best rpg ever

lolz this list sucks, if you have played all of the above you KNOW that grandia does not belong at the bottom, morons

Vote for Ultima I-VIII + Ultima Online and etc 24) Ultima I-VIII + Ultima Online and etc

From the earliest days of computer RPG gaming to Ultima Online which still has a loyal and active following today a truely groudbreaking series.

Vote for Kingdom Hearts 1&2 25) Kingdom Hearts 1&2

Oh yeah

I haven’t played it in years, but it is the only game I recognize on this list, and that I have played.

Razor79

I think its the best pg game of all time because me personally am a disney fan and a game with pluto mickey pete daffy duck and goofy and a awesome story line 2 boot I can’t wait till number 3 comes out I’m buying it the first day

Vote for Mass Effect 26) Mass Effect

Vote for Phantasy Star 27) Phantasy Star

The characters were solid, the mazes amazing, the puzzles difficult

yes i agree phantasy star is one of the greatest rpg games i am a level 91 and the game never gets boring with online

This should be number 1.

Vote for Xenogears 28) Xenogears

The best RPG game on the PSX! and one of the greatest games of all time!

Vote for Shining Force 29) Shining Force

Though I never played the games to follow shining force 2 which came out for the short lived sega saturn, Shining Force 1 and 2, and to a lesser extent - Shining in the darkness, were as bang on for their time in terms of how RPGS were evolving and I’d recommend anyone to DL a sega genesis emulator and play the games on your computer and you’ll see what I mean.

Shining Force should be at least in the top ten.

Shining Force III in par with FFVII counterwighted through battle-system, storyline and replay value.

Vote for Shin Megami Tensei 30) Shin Megami Tensei

Occult themed games with mature stories.A few titles in the series are Nocturne,Devil summoner,Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2 etc

Vote for Dragon Quest 31) Dragon Quest

I play tested Dragon Warrior I for NES. I hated it at the time, but played it some months later and ended up enjoying it.

Better known to some as "Dragon Warrior" 1-4 on the NES. How this series is not a top ten I’ll never know. Come on...
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It should be up there... you know you’ve played it.

Better known to some as "Dragon Warrior" 1-4 on the NES. How this series is not a top ten I?ll never know. Come on...
A Slime Draws Near!
The Slime Attacks!!
The Slime Misses!
Erdrick Attacks!!
Erdrick Lands a Tremendous Blow!!
427 Damage!!!
(Da DDDAaaaa!!)
Thou art defeated the Slime
Thou art gained 1 gold.
Thou art gained 2 Exp.

It should be up there... you know you?ve played it.

Vote for Valkyrie Profile 32) Valkyrie Profile

best rpg series of all time as the title of the thread said with historical, mythological, literature involved

ronluna

Lenneth and Silmeria are not ones to be forgotten...

Vote for Wizardry 1-8 33) Wizardry 1-8

Another long lived series of very good games from SirTech

WIZARDRY 8 IS AWESOME!!! A TRUE RPG! CHOICES, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, STUFF AND MORE STUFF!!

Vote for .Hack Series 34) .Hack Series

Vote for Breath Of Fire 35) Breath Of Fire

WAAA!!!!!
The one of the greatest RPG series ever!!!!!!!!!!

One was awesome, Two was just plain alright....

Vote for Dungeons and Dragons 36) Dungeons and Dragons

I’m extremely shocked that D&D isn’t at the top of this list. How quickly people forget their roots, and this series is what started it all.

MovieSounds

The best RPG is still the original RPG.

Vote for Nippon Ichi Series 37) Nippon Ichi Series

Games ranging from Disgaea to Phantom Brave.

Vote for Arcanum 38) Arcanum

Great story, great character building, and many interesting quest’s and NPC’s!

Vote for Terranigma 39) Terranigma

TERRANIGMA!!!!! THE BEST RPG EVER MADE!!! PLAY IT OR LOSE OUT!!! A GAME PACKED WITH RAW EMOTION AND IRRESISTIBLE MUSIC!!!!

Vote for Xenosaga 40) Xenosaga

Far too underappreciated. When played from start to finish, you’ll find one of the most complex universes created, and an epic tale that cannot be missed!

best futuristic rpg, with awesome real rpg combat and battlesequence, every maker should learn from this!!

Vote for Wild Arms 41) Wild Arms

come on A real gem I consider it better then FF at this point

Original themes and awesome storytelling. Add in a little bit of good music to it and you’ve got yourself a great series.

Vote for Shadow of the Colossus 42) Shadow of the Colossus

Vote for Avernum 43) Avernum

Vote for Wizards and Warriors 44) Wizards and Warriors

This was the my first RPG ever with stunning game play and story. It was quite sad for me that no one has listed this game in the top ten.

Vote for Beyond the Beyond 45) Beyond the Beyond

Not the greatest, but I found this a challenge, only because every step taken was a random battle. I liked houw you had to figure out where to go next on your own, and it didn’t throw it in your face.

Puzzles were there. :)

Vote for Mega Man 46) Mega Man

Vote for Dungeon Master 47) Dungeon Master

The grand-daddy of them all.. Seriously this was the first game to ever make me jump.. Full of atmosphere, excellent balance of gameplay and generally awesome.. An oldie but surely a goldie..

Vote for Shadow Hearts 48) Shadow Hearts

The only RPG that captured my attention... those Final fantasy series are such a boredom...

TheNextGreatestRockStar

this game has a really simple but awesome and brilliant plot
it’s plot is brilliant like xenogears but it uses real history and it isn’t nearly as complicated but still brilliant and fun :D

Vote for Front Mission 49) Front Mission

Vote for Fable 50) Fable

Vote for Vampires Quest 51) Vampires Quest

great strategy play, not big on graphics but big on gameplay!

Vote for Darklands 52) Darklands

One of the best RPGs for PC of all time, plagued by early bug issues back when you had to get patches on disk sent via snail mail. The final version was an awesome game.

Vote for Grand Theft Auto 53) Grand Theft Auto