What rpg has the best story?

[ott0bot]

Western RPGs get a bum rap on this forum.

Well then...what are some titles with a good story?

[Funk, E]

I've already posted a couple in this thread. Planescape: Torment stands out in particular as head and shoulders above most other RPGs, story-wise, as does the (core) Baldur's Gate series.

[MrPopo]

Western RPGs get a bum rap on this forum.

It's probably because most Western RPGs are PC only, and the site tends to attract more console retro gaming.

[Funk, E]

That's true, but it's still a crime.

[gennss]

That's true, but it's still a crime.

only western rpg i ever played (and didn't get very far in i didn't like he mechanics) was Baldurs gate. I liked the dude with the hamster.

[Funk, E]

What didn't you like?

[Drakon]

my personal favourite has always been final fantasy 4. Strange that this was the first rpg I ever played.

[jEckt]

super mario rpg
simple, with digestible twists

final fantasy tactics
im pretty through 'rough' translation work (ps one) there was a decent story

shenmue
(not really an rpg) had all the charm of an 80's typical revenge based action movie while cutting down on the corniness and a dash of fantasy

lunar silver star story
although the story is far from being unique... but i personally think its the best among classic, routine rpg stories

[mobiusclimber]

The best storyline I've come across in a game would be the ones in Silent Hill 1 & 2. As far as RPGs, I like Phantasy Star II & IV, Final Fantasy 6, 7 and 10, Breath of Fire II, Dragon Warrior 7, Suikoden 1, 2, and 3... but none of them are as good as those first two Silent Hill games.

[Ack]

That's true, but it's still a crime.

only western rpg i ever played (and didn't get very far in i didn't like he mechanics) was Baldurs gate. I liked the dude with the hamster.

Go for the eyes, Boo. GO FOR THE EYES!

I see no love for Fallout, Arcanum, The Elder Scrolls, Nox, or any others, eh? I actually kinda liked Baldur's Gate, though, it was pretty simple and it let me play a Gnomish pimp.