Top 5 Xbox 360 RPGs...

[NeutralMunchHotel]

...or so says IGN: http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/100/1002631p1.html

There are two things I've noticed about this:

I own all of the top five RPGs. I have 8 games. I either have a great taste in RPGs or need to expand my horizons.

But most importantly... aside from one exception - Tales of Vesperia - I can't think of any other games that truly deserve to be on this list. Maybe Eternal Sonata at a stretch, but that's still a mere seven games after, what, 5 years? I'm sure that there are thousands of threads about this, but I think that this list really highlights the problem that is, simply, that there are simply not enough RPGs on the Xbox 360, hell, this generation.

Finally, just a wild thought that came up when writing that last sentance - the Wii and DS have a huge library of RPGs, supposedly one of the most 'hardcore' genres that are out there. So maybe when people say the Wii or DS aren't 'hardcore', they're looking in the wrong places. Just a wild point with little preparation put into it, but maybe there's some truth in it...

 

[HardRockSamurai]

I love how both Oblivion and Fallout 3, arguably the greatest Oblivion MOD ever made, are both on the list. Seriously, Bethesda should be weeping in joy at the sight of this list.

 

[Vrex360]

1. Bioshock
2. Mass Effect
3. Oblivion
4. Fallout 3
5. Fable 2


Thank you for listening. These are my picks

 

[Cpt_Oblivious]

1. Bioshock

I wouldn't have considered Bioshock to be an RPG. It's an FPS if anything and I didn't notice any real RP elements at all.

 

[Gunner 51]

1. Bioshock
2. Mass Effect
3. Oblivion
4. Fallout 3
5. Fable 2


Thank you for listening. These are my picks

Good picks, though I think they're the only half decent RPGs for the '360.

 

[DeadAccountMoveAlong]

I have all on the list but Lost Odyssey, but I think Mass Effect is the only one I have been interested enough in to play every inch of the game.

 

[Hazy]

1.Fallout 3
2.Mass Effect
3.Oblivion
4.Fable 2
5.And I quite liked Lost Odyssey

 

[clicketycrack]

I had everything on this list, at some point. I currently own all of them except for Lost Odessey which I traded at some point for The Orange Box (a trade well worth it).

 

[Mecha166]

rofl last remnant wasnt that bad to be put on a 5 to avoid i actually enjoyed it then again ign does exaggerate things alot and are extremely picky

plus fable 2 was overrated and i found it a bit tedious

 

[soren7550]

1. Bioshock
2. Mass Effect
3. Oblivion
4. Fallout 3
5. Fable 2


Thank you for listening. These are my picks

I wouldn't really count BioShock, mainly because there's hardly any RPG in it. CoD4's multiplayer has more RPG in it IMO.

But anyway:
1.) Mass Effect
2.) Fable 2

Uhh...shit, I think those are the only RPGs I played for the 360.

 

[HardRockSamurai]

I love how both Oblivion and Fallout 3, arguably the greatest Oblivion MOD ever made, are both on the list. Seriously, Bethesda should be weeping in joy at the sight of this list.

Calling Fallout 3 a mod for Oblivion could definitely be seen as flamebait, since the games are fairly different from each other.

I was JOKING! You get jokes don't you?

 

[PedroSteckecilo]

I thought the list was quite good for those new to the RPG genre, I really enjoyed every one of the games on that list and I'd definately put them on a list of 5 Must Haves for the 360.

Despite my enjoyment of it, I can't argue that Tales of Vesperia is an acquired taste, more so than Lost Odyssey because of it's heavy anime influence. And Eternal Sonata has that insipid sacharine plot that can be a little hard to take.

 

[Bored Tomatoe]

Fable 2 was a bit dissapointing, I would put it after oblivion.

 

[Sevre]

Are there any other RPGs for the 360?

 

[koichan]

I kind of agree with the top 5, but of those 3 are also on the PC and better on that platform IMHO.

I did like Eternal Sonata, Blue Dragon and Star Ocean 4 a great deal also.
Last remnant is not nearly a bad a game as they let on (though it does have horrific framerate issues like they mentioned)

A few people in this thread have mentioned they haven't played Lost Odyssey...
PLAY IT ...now!
One of the best RPG's i've played in a very long time

 

[HardRockSamurai]

I love how both Oblivion and Fallout 3, arguably the greatest Oblivion MOD ever made, are both on the list. Seriously, Bethesda should be weeping in joy at the sight of this list.

Calling Fallout 3 a mod for Oblivion could definitely be seen as flamebait, since the games are fairly different from each other.

I was JOKING! You get jokes don't you?

You gave no hint to it being a joke.

I could argue about this until the cows come home, but let's just drop this right now. OK?

 

[goatzilla8463]

1. Mass Effect
2. Oblivion
3. .......

Yeah, the only RPGs I've ever played are those two. They are awesome, if time consuming.

 

[ohgodalex]

My personal list doesn't go further than Fallout 3.
I am not particularly fond of RPGs. Most don't actually let you decide which role you are going to play.

 

[dashiz94]

Eh, I really am not a big RPG fan, but Fallout 3 was probably the best purchase for the Xbox 360 that I have made.

 

[TheFacelessOne]

One sec...editing the list 'ere....

1. Mass Effect 2
2. Mass Effect 2
3. Mass Effect 2
4. Mass Effect 2
5. Mass Effect 2

I think that list is pretty good there.

And Bethesda should have a huge smile stretching cheek to cheek.