The most interesting RPG released in 2002
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Mimesis Online
RPG 16 January 2002
On 10/03/2005 the official game servers were closed and the development of the game was completed.
Enter a new reality, where a cosmic cataclysm has changed the normal order of things, including the laws of physics, fighting for survival with other races inhabiting the Earth.
Nightcaster
RPG 21 January 2002
An interesting action game with some cRPG elements. We play the role of a young boy named Arran and set off to fight the title demon. The game is distinguished by an extensive character control system.
The Legend of Mir: The Three Heroes
RPG 22 January 2002
The Legend of Mir: The Three Heroes is a cRPG game designed for multiplayer gameplay over the Internet. Players move to a fantastic land, where they will face many adventures and battles.
Grandia II
RPG 28 January 2002
Sequel of the famous cRPG game Grandia, released only for SEGA Saturn and Playstation consoles. The player becomes a young mercenary named Ryudo, entangled in a fight to prevent the evil god Valmar from reborn.
Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth
RPG 07 February 2002
Tactical Japanese RPG, in which players lead their team to subsequent victories in battles in rounds. Between battles they develop available heroes and learn more about the history.
Ultima Online: Lord Blackthorn's Revenge
RPG 13 February 2002
Ultima Online: Lord Blackthorn's Revenge is an addition to one of the most popular MMORPGs in the history of the industry - Ultima Online. Origin Systems studio is responsible for the production of the extension. The plot of the add-on focuses on the title theme of Lord Blackthorne, who, together with an army of monsters, attacks British cities. The creators took care of new weapons, beasts and land - World of Ilshenar.
Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars
RPG 03 March 2002
Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars is a special edition of the Zone of the Enders series, dedicated exclusively to the pocket-sized Game Boy Advance console. The user takes control of huge combat robots.
Wild Arms 3
RPG 14 March 2002
The third installment of the jRPG series of games, set in a universe combining western and fantasy style. The four main characters travel through the desert planet of Filgaia to possess the powerful power of the Defenders and avoid testing the prophecy of the imminent final annihilation. During the adventure we fight turn-based clashes using special ARM weapons, discover new locations and talk to the NPCs we meet.
King’s Field: The Ancient City
RPG 26 March 2002
In the Ancient City even monsters are afraid of evil, which as a result of the curse begins to exist here. What is worse, it does not intend to remain only in these ruins. The Ancient City is waiting for someone to explore its depths.
Geneforge
RPG 27 March 2002
As a Sharper, a member of a powerful magical guild with the power to create life, you must stop a madman trying to steal the mystery of magical power.
Nightstone
RPG 29 March 2002
Nightstone is a classic action-RPG production, created by New Horizons studio. The player directs the actions of the daredevil, who sets off on an expedition to the temple of the dark deity to destroy the title artifact. There are 25 boards full of dangers and opponents. In multiplayer mode, the game allows up to 8 participants to have fun together.
Might and Magic IX: Writ of Fate
RPG 29 March 2002
The ninth installment in the cult RPG series by New World Computing. The action of Might and Magic IX: Writ of Fate is set in a new region of the world known from Heroes of Might & Magic IV. The new adventure starts when our ship crashes on a mysterious island, and our first task is to find our missing crewmates and a way to escape. Then, we have to help six local tribes unite against a common enemy from the west, led by an evil warlord called Tamur Leng.
Dungeon Siege
RPG 05 April 2002
An interesting hack'n'slash RPG based on fantasy reality and created by Gas Powered Games. Our hero sets off on a journey through a fantastic world, performing numerous tasks, developing his skills and gaining allies. Great audio-video setting, refined gameplay mechanisms, as well as a developed multi-player mode make this title a must for every RPG action fan.
Final Fantasy XI: Raise of the Zilart
RPG 16 April 2002
First extension to MMORPG production - Final Fantasy XI by Square Enix. We develop our hero through new quests and receiving valuable items in a land full of magic. In addition, we get new areas, three completely new character classes and an interesting storyline. The package was a stand-alone part only in Japan, as opposed to Western markets.
Breath of Fire II
RPG 17 April 2002
Japanese RPG in fantasy climates, which is a conversion of the hit from the SNES console. The production tells the story of Ryu, a boy hiding a secret - a young man can turn into a dragon. While having fun, we travel the rich world and fight with our enemies. Conversion has been enriched with better graphics and new sound effects.
Utawarerumono
RPG 26 April 2002
A combination of tactical RPG and visual novel. Players take on the role of a masked man suffering from amnesia, who ends up in a small village. He soon becomes the leader of a rebellion aimed at overthrowing the regime of the evil emperor. The action of the game takes place in a fantasy world inspired by Japanese culture, especially the Ainu people.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
RPG 01 May 2002
The third installment in a legendary action RPG series developed by Bethesda since 1994. The story once again takes the player to the realm of Tamriel, this time to the east, to the Morrowind province. The player assumes the role of a prisoner released from imprisonment by the Emperor and given a secret mission.
Another War
RPG 10 May 2002
Set during World War II cRPG, telling the story of an adventurer and adventurer entangled in a bloody intrigue between the fighting powers. The game offers rendered 2D graphics in isometric projection and an extensive system of combat and character development.
Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku
RPG 14 May 2002
A two-dimensional RPG created by Webfoot studio, based on the cult-classic manga by Akira Toriyama. The player assumes the role of Goku, an undefeated fighter, and re-lives the events seen in the animated series. We begin our journey battling Raditz, and then visit the nether world on the King Kai’s planet. The next stops include encounters with Nappa and Vegeta, and duel with Freezer on Namek. In all, we visit sixteen different locations, completing various main and side quests.
Neverwinter Nights
RPG 18 June 2002
A role-playing game developed by BioWare (the creators of Baldur's Gate), based on the third edition of the Dungeons & Dragons system. The plot takes place in the fictional world of the Forgotten Realms and is centered on a mysterious plague sweeping the eponymous city of Neverwinter. The protagonist's task is to discover who is behind the illness and why did they start it.
The Legend of Ares
RPG 25 June 2002
The Legend of Ares is a representative of the MMORPG genre, which made its debut on the Korean market in 2002 over the name Ares Online, and a year later reached the peak of its popularity there. The atmosphere of The Legend of Ares can be described as medieval fantasy, and the gameplay itself is focused on fighting with both monsters occurring in the game world, as well as PvP.
Westward Journey Online II
RPG 01 August 2002
A MMORPG offering a world inspired by Chinese culture. Production offers a classic gameplay model and a free PvP system. The Chinese company NetEase is responsible for the creation and release of this title.
Divine Divinity
RPG 02 August 2002
Divine Divinity is a cRPG game set in a fantasy world full of intrigue and black magic. There is chaos in this world, which is why it will be up to the player to follow a path that will lead to the restoration of order and order.
ARX Fatalis
RPG 12 August 2002
A game of the cRPG genre, with its basics referring directly to the classics of this genre. Its action takes us to a fantastic and magical land where we must stop the evil cult from bringing its evil god into the world of mortals.
Prince of Qin
RPG 22 August 2002
A cRPG action game that takes us back twenty-two centuries during the last 20 years of the Qin Dynasty, when, as Prince Fu Su, we fight to regain the rightful throne of the Chinese Empire.
Icewind Dale II
RPG 27 August 2002
Continuation of Icewind Dale, the hit cRPG created by Black Isle Studios. The plot once again takes players to the freezing northern lands of the world of Forgotten Realms. This time we will have to face the Goblinoids who, united under one banner, decided to take over the civilized Ten Towns. The mechanism of the game is based on the solutions of the third edition of the Dungeons & Dragons system.
Ragnarok Online
RPG 31 August 2002
Ragnarok Online is an MMOcRPG game created by South Korean developer studio GRAVITY. The plot is inspired by the prose of Lee Myung-Jin. The player creates his own avatar by choosing from six available character classes and, together with thousands of other participants, experiences adventures in a fantastic world.
Neocron
RPG 10 September 2002
Neocron is the first installment of the futuristic MMORPG series, which will be created under the responsibility of the Media Reakktor development studio. Players play the role of the inhabitants of the XXVII-century metropolis of Necrocon, full of dangers, but also opportunities to quickly get rich. The title is inspired, among others, by the Matrix cinema trilogy.
Kingdom Hearts
RPG 16 September 2002
It used to be a game named after Zelda. It turned out to be beautiful and it was remembered forever. After all, the creators of the equally captivating Final Fantasy series combined their world with the Disney universe, following the example of many elements in Zelda.
Avernum 3
RPG 19 September 2002
The third part of the saga of complex RPG games created by Spiderweb studio. In the game we get to know the further fate of the universe, in which the rebellion won with the forces of the Empire. We play the role of a scout, setting off on a journey to explore a new world. The production surprises with its geographical area and a large number of tasks and other attractions.
Necromania: Trap of Darkness
RPG 20 September 2002
Isometric action game with RPG elments drawing ideas from Diablo II. Here, the player's task is to visit each location carefully in search of the magic key that opens the gate to the next stage.
Summoner 2
RPG 23 September 2002
Continuation of the respected role-playing game. We move to a land full of magic, gradually advance to higher levels of experience and complete the team of warriors.
Mystic Heroes
RPG 30 September 2002
The forces of darkness will not let you forget about yourself. Previously defeated, they wake up again and prepare for cruel revenge. Mystic Heroes is a game which is a combination of several genres: warps and a typical action game with an admixture of RPG elements.
Grandia Xtreme
RPG 30 September 2002
Some people may not know that we have two Grandies on PlayStation 2. Grandia Xtreme is a completely different title than Grandia 2, which is a port with DreamCasta.
Legaia 2: Duel Saga
RPG 01 October 2002
The action of the game begins in the village of Nohl. The player plays the role of a young Lang, a member of the local militia. The village and not only it is in danger of death, and you, as Lang, will of course set out to rescue.
The Myth of Soma
RPG 03 October 2002
The Myth of Soma is an isometric MMOcRPG in which we move to a medieval fantasy world ruled by sword and magic forces.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
RPG 05 October 2002
Lord of the Rings: Two Towers is a spectacular third person perspective action game (TPP) based on Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings: Two Towers". Guided by Aragorn, Legolas or Gimlie, the player has to fight against the hosts of servants Saruman and Sauron. The work of Stormfront development studio is considered to be one of the best adaptations of a film in the history of the video games industry.
Car Battler Joe
RPG 21 October 2002
A combination of traditional role-playing and dynamic arcade. The action is played in postapocalyptic realities. We sit at the helm of a futuristic vehicle, performing various quests.
EverQuest: The Planes of Power
RPG 22 October 2002
The fourth expansion pack to the 1999 MMORPG EverQuest. The add-on was developed by Daybreak Game Company which manages the franchise since it was created. EverQuest: The Planes of Power introduces more than twenty new locations, among which there are two cities. However, access to various areas depends on level of the character controlled by the player.
Suikoden III
RPG 24 October 2002
The third part of one of the most famous Japanese RPGs. Once again, we set off on a dangerous adventure, joining the team with new characters and fighting battles with various monsters.
Shenmue II
RPG 28 October 2002
A direct sequel to the first installment in the series of adventures of Ryo Hazuki, a martial artist who arrives in Hong-Kong to find the murderers of his father. The game, developed by an in-house studio belonging to Sega, allows you to explore several large districts of the Pearl of the Orient, including the Aberdeen Harbor, Wanchai, and Kowloon.
The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal
RPG 07 November 2002
The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal is the official extension to cRPG The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. The plot of the supplement focuses on the gods who make up the title trinity ruling the continent of Tamriel. Developers from Bethesda Softworks studio took care of a solid portion of new products, including new cities, beasts, locations and objects. The changes also included the interface and the character log.
Asheron's Call 2: Fallen Kings
RPG 21 November 2002
On December 30, 2005 the official game servers were closed and the development works were completed.
Sequel Asheron's Call, an excellent MMOcRPG set in a fantasy world.
Anarchy Online: Notum Wars
RPG 26 November 2002
MMOcRPG expansion package - Anarchy Online. It introduces long-awaited terrain control options and a number of audiovisual upgrades.
ShadowFlare
RPG 29 November 2002
"ShadowFlare" is a Japan-based action game with strong cRPG elements, which brings to mind such titles as "Diablo" or "Sacred".
Gothic II
RPG 29 November 2002
A direct sequel to the 2001's bestselling RPG developed by Piranha Bytes. The sequel continues the story of the original game set in Myrtana, where good and evil forces are constantly fighting each other. This time, the Nameless Hero faces the Army of Darkness led by dragons, creatures summoned by the main antagonist of the original game, a demon known as Sleeper.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
RPG 02 December 2002
Here is a compilation of two games. "A Link to the Past" is one of the best action-RPGs of all time, while "Four Swords" is an excellent title for multiplayer gameplay.
Dark Age of Camelot: Shrouded Isles
RPG 03 December 2002
Add-on to one of the most popular MMOcRPGs that currently exist. Introduces three new areas, three new races, six new character classes and a new graphics engine.
Nightcaster II: Equinox
RPG 11 December 2002
The second part of the game is a combination of action title and arcade cRPG. Arran and Madelin set out to fight the forces of darkness. It is worth mentioning the extended control module for both forms.