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The most interesting RPG released in 1997

All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII

RPG 31 January 1997

The seventh installment of the extremely popular series of Japanese RPG games created by Square Enix. The production became famous as one of the most cult parts of the cycle, offering a heart-gripping story and many solutions adopted later permanently into the genre. The title tells the story of Cloud Strife and a group of his friends fighting against the powerful Shinra corporation.

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Alundra
Alundra

RPG 11 April 1997

A dark style of an unusual action-RPG, in which the first violin plays a variety of logical challenges. Players take on the role of an elite who tries to help the nightmare tormented inhabitants of a certain town by entering their dreams.

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Realms of Arkania: Shadows Over Riva
Realms of Arkania: Shadows Over Riva

RPG 31 May 1997

A classic role-playing game. We take control of a six-person team trying to protect the title town of Riva from orc attacks.

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An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire
An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire

RPG 15 June 1997

Lord Daeder's troops attacked the Battlespire Citadel, the home of imperial warrior magicians. With weapons and magical powers, you have to fight off an attack and destroy the power of the evil prince.

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Dragon Court
Dragon Court

RPG 30 June 1997

Dragon Court is an online cRPG game designed for a single player, which is not available in any store, because it can be launched on almost any computer with Internet access and a web browser installed.

PC

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

RPG 30 June 1997

A sequel to the 1993’s RPG by Bethesda, which, despite its numerous bugs and issues, turned out to be a significant commercial success. In The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, we assume the role of a hero who, ordered by the Emperor Uriel Septim VII, sets out to the eponymous city to investigate why the soul of King Lysandus was unable to rest in peace and why it haunts the city’s streets at night.

PC

Betrayal in Antara
Betrayal in Antara

RPG 31 July 1997

Sequel popular RPG game, Betrayal at Krondor. Once a strong and thriving settlement, the Antarctic Empire embraces chaos. The player takes control of one of the four prepared characters and is thrown into the whirlwind of political intrigues, secret deals and battles between the races inhabiting the Empire.

PC

Breath of Fire III
Breath of Fire III

RPG 11 September 1997

The third installment of the famous series of cRPG games, this time in a pocket edition. We play the role of a young mercenary named Ryu. Proper fun consists mainly of a series of duels played in the turn-based system.

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Diablo: Hellfire
Diablo: Hellfire

RPG 15 September 1997

Extension to Diablo arcade RPG. Unlike the basic version of the add-ons was developed not by Blizzard studio, but by Synergistic Software team. The authors have introduced fresh levels and three new characters as Monk, Bard and Barbarian.

PC

Ultima Online
Ultima Online

RPG 24 September 1997

One of the first successful massive multiplayer online role-playing games. The story takes place in the universe brought to life in 1980 with the advent of the Ultima series. Ultima Online was developed by Origin Systems. The game world is a fantasy realm, bearing some resemblance to medieval Europe, called Britannia. It takes place after the events of the first installment of the series. After the fearsome wizard Mondain was defeated, his Gem of Immortality was destroyed.

PC

Lands of Lore: Guardians of Destiny
Lands of Lore: Guardians of Destiny

RPG 27 September 1997

Despite the technological abyss, the Lands of Lore: Guardians of Destiny draws on the achievements of its predecessor, especially when it comes to the story being told. The main protagonist of the struggle is a young man named Luther, who is de facto the son of Scotia - a nasty witch, well known from the first part of the cycle.

PC

Fallout
Fallout

RPG 30 September 1997

A classic cRPG developed by Black Isle Studios. The action of Fallout is set in a post-apocalyptic world of the future. In 2077, the struggle for oil deposits between the United States and China led to an outbreak of a war, which eventually ended with both sides using their nuclear arsenal. However, before the missiles came down some groups of American citizens had managed to find refuge in commercial shelters, called the Vaults. 84 years later, a malfunction occurs in Vault 13.

PC

Tibia
Tibia

RPG 03 November 1997

Tibia MMORPG, in which by exploring the title land in search of treasures and fighting against monsters, we develop the qualities and skills of the hero created by us. The game is characterized by old-school graphic design and complete lack of sound.

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Azure Dreams
Azure Dreams

RPG 13 November 1997

Hybrid jRPG and roguelike production, enriched with elements taken from dating simulators. As we play, we take control of Kohem, a warrior who travels the floors of the Monster Tower, in search of answers about the mysterious disappearance of his father. During his voyages, heros gains not only more and more powerful equipment, but also eggs from which monsters hatch - these can accompany him in his struggle and help in clashes with more and more powerful adversaries.

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Tales of Destiny
Tales of Destiny

RPG 23 December 1997

The Japanese RPGs, which are distinguished by their skillful combat system, tell the story of the inhabitants of the fantastic land. The title is the second in the Tales of series and at the same time the first to be released on PlayStation 1.

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