There is no doubt that the modded version of Skyrim looks phenomenal. Modders have managed to overhaul Bethesda’s RPG to the degree that it can even compete with current-gen titles. Look for example at those gorgeous textures, look at that spectacular female character, look at that amazing dragon. Skyrim modded is still one of the best looking days, and that says a lot.
Replaying Skyrim after 13 years is a reminder of the progress made in western RPGs over the last decade, but also what's been lost.
RPGs are often huge, sprawling endeavours. With limited playtime, we have to choose wisely, so here's the best western RPGs available today.
"I started playing games yesterday" the List... Meh!
How about a few RPGs that deserve some love instead?
1 - Alpha Protocol - Now on GOG
2 - else Heart.Break()
3 - Shadowrun Trilogy
4 - Wasteland 2
5 - UnderRail
6 - Tyranny
7 - Torment: Tides of Numenera
And for a bonus game that flew under the radar:
8 - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Not only glorious jank, but the idea that the story can completely change depending on what you do, or say, or side with, makes it one of the most forward thinking games ever. The amount of story permutation is the equivalent of a Hitman level but in Story Form. And it wasn't just that the story changed, no, it was that you met completely new characters, or missed them, depending on your choices. Made Mass Effect feel static in comparison.
Alpha Protocol was absolutely glorious, indeed. And it was, and still is, more Next Gen than most anything out there these days. In this regard at least.
Pity.
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Some of these look fantastic, but what kind of rig do you need in order for it to run well?
This looks great!, Skyrim have great mods, love that they are in the Steam Workshop for easy access!
I hope more games in the console sides allow Mod Support like Unreal Tournament 3 did on PS3, I wonder what they can make with it!
Skyrim always Looks good with new mods.
Time to start saving for a gaming PC.
It's unbelievable how gorgeous this game can be with a little re-texturing. I can't wait to see what ES6 looks like before and after the modders get a chance to play with it.