Fantasy role-playing games have been around since the early days of gaming, with classic games like The Legend of Zelda, Ultima, Final Fantasy serving as a blueprint for the genre. These games are either set in a fantastical setting or have such elements in their story and gameplay.
From classic dungeon crawlers and adventure titles to massively multiplayer online role-playing games, fantasy RPGs are one of, if not the most played video game genres around the globe.
With a number of pre-established and upcoming titles to choose from, it gets understandably difficult for newcomers to pick the perfect fantasy RPG for themselves. So, to make the task a little easier, we have compiled a list of some top-tier fantasy role-playing games that players should try out in 2022.
Based on books by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher 3 is one of the best role-playing games out there. With a unique blend of quests and open world design, the game is bound to keep players hooked from the get-go.
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In Witcher 3, there is more quality storytelling in even the most mundane of side quests than what some games have in their main storylines.
Players take on the role of Geralt of Rivia, a witcher trained in the art of slaying monsters. Geralt is reviled by most of the townsfolk of this mythical land, due to him being a mutant.
At the same time, he also seems to be required by every other person in need, be it to either kill a noonwraith and put its soul to rest or to find a lost rusty-old frying pan.
There’s a ton to be done and discovered in this game. Players can spend hours either going out to hunt legendary monsters or seeking out hidden armor sets and weapons tucked away in hard-to-reach areas.
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