Posted May 01, 2019
This is, without a doubt, my favorite genre. I've spent thousands of hours playing this type of game. When I get bored I move on to another game. My first ARPG is way back, in the late 70s. I doubt most people even know the games I played. Telengard and DND by Dan Lawrence (passed away in 2010). He was a dungeon master for Dungeons and Dragons for over 30 years at Purdue University. I spent 100s of hours on these games.
Yet, ARPG has evolved and become more intellectial. Understanding the leveiling and the strategies of classes of the game played is more important now. It is important to know every aspect of how to spend leveling points. Research is an important aspect of any gender today to be skilled. When reading forum topics it's apparent who has spent the time to learn and who hasn't. The more you know the more you appreciate the game being played. So, I wanted to write about my favorite 5 games. Understand it is dynamic, therefore changeable as I continuously delve into the genre with openmindedness and compassion..
1. Grim Dawn
The complixity of this game is astounding. It never ceases to amaze me. I spend time watching YouTube videos on how to play the game. Every class and every build is fun, played strategically. You can tell the developers are just as mesmorized by the game. They care and aim to make the most enjoyabe experience as possible. I have already played almost 800 hours and am enjoying the experience as much as when I started.
2. Diablo II
I may have spent more time on this game than Grim Dawn. I used mules to save the drops I found. At end game it is a game of drops. Of course classes are fun, but they are limited to the drops. Powerful characters are made because of drops and trading (online). Unfortunately, farming became less productive because of the external farming for profit. Still a fun game I've spent 100s of hours playing. And understanding the mechanics and % of drops is important. End game was all farming and it was stiill fun.
3. Titan Quest
A fun game with dual classes and many builds. It's fun. And still is. I find myself being drawn it this game over and over. And with Ragnorak it doesn't become stale. Fun to play different classes. Muling is a pain though because many alts are needed to organze storage. Yet, the fun of the game will guarnatee that I will return... providing the new developers are creative with creativity is at the heat of development.
4. Diablo I
Being that I already was an RPG junkie, this was a godsend at realease. Loved it then, love it now. Thank You Gog for releasing this game. It's a gem. Many of the developers have moved on from the Diable series, yet this is a classic. The fact that GOG understood this speaks volumes. And sears their name in classic games. Keep up the good work and keep on understanding the Avant-Garde of hack-n-slash.
5. Torchlight II
Many of the employees were what was left of the Diablo II crew. They love their craft and spent time with Flagshipp Studios and worked on Torchlight I. It is a game where advancing is dependent on the understanding of skills. I will spend more time on this game.
Honorable Mention: Diablo III, Torchlight I, Dungeon Seange, Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time, Dungeon Siege..
I would love to spend more time sxporing ARPGs. To me they are the most entertaining. Many MMORPGs use ARPGs as part of their game, however any ARPG, with accolades, will siphor my time from other endevours. They are just so much fun.
Yet, ARPG has evolved and become more intellectial. Understanding the leveiling and the strategies of classes of the game played is more important now. It is important to know every aspect of how to spend leveling points. Research is an important aspect of any gender today to be skilled. When reading forum topics it's apparent who has spent the time to learn and who hasn't. The more you know the more you appreciate the game being played. So, I wanted to write about my favorite 5 games. Understand it is dynamic, therefore changeable as I continuously delve into the genre with openmindedness and compassion..
1. Grim Dawn
The complixity of this game is astounding. It never ceases to amaze me. I spend time watching YouTube videos on how to play the game. Every class and every build is fun, played strategically. You can tell the developers are just as mesmorized by the game. They care and aim to make the most enjoyabe experience as possible. I have already played almost 800 hours and am enjoying the experience as much as when I started.
2. Diablo II
I may have spent more time on this game than Grim Dawn. I used mules to save the drops I found. At end game it is a game of drops. Of course classes are fun, but they are limited to the drops. Powerful characters are made because of drops and trading (online). Unfortunately, farming became less productive because of the external farming for profit. Still a fun game I've spent 100s of hours playing. And understanding the mechanics and % of drops is important. End game was all farming and it was stiill fun.
3. Titan Quest
A fun game with dual classes and many builds. It's fun. And still is. I find myself being drawn it this game over and over. And with Ragnorak it doesn't become stale. Fun to play different classes. Muling is a pain though because many alts are needed to organze storage. Yet, the fun of the game will guarnatee that I will return... providing the new developers are creative with creativity is at the heat of development.
4. Diablo I
Being that I already was an RPG junkie, this was a godsend at realease. Loved it then, love it now. Thank You Gog for releasing this game. It's a gem. Many of the developers have moved on from the Diable series, yet this is a classic. The fact that GOG understood this speaks volumes. And sears their name in classic games. Keep up the good work and keep on understanding the Avant-Garde of hack-n-slash.
5. Torchlight II
Many of the employees were what was left of the Diablo II crew. They love their craft and spent time with Flagshipp Studios and worked on Torchlight I. It is a game where advancing is dependent on the understanding of skills. I will spend more time on this game.
Honorable Mention: Diablo III, Torchlight I, Dungeon Seange, Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time, Dungeon Siege..
I would love to spend more time sxporing ARPGs. To me they are the most entertaining. Many MMORPGs use ARPGs as part of their game, however any ARPG, with accolades, will siphor my time from other endevours. They are just so much fun.