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The most interesting RPG released in 2004

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

Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel
Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel

RPG 13 January 2004

A hack-and-slash action RPG and a console spin-off to Fallout, the popular series by Interplay. The action of Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel is set between the first and the second installment in the series, and the player’s task is to serve in the eponymous Brotherhood of Steel as it tries to contain the chaos spreading throughout the post-apocalyptic wastelands.

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.hack//Quarantine Part 4
.hack//Quarantine Part 4

RPG 14 January 2004

The reality presented in .hack//Quarantine Part 4 has two layers. On the one hand, we have the world of the future, where the most popular virtual game is "The World", and on the other, the virtual reality of "The World" itself.

PS2

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2

RPG 20 January 2004

The second installment of the side Baldur's Gate series, directed at the console. Unlike the original PC, the game represents the "action RPG" genre in the Diablo style. The production takes us back to the world of fantasy, where we play one of the available characters and perform tasks, fight monsters and gain powerful artifacts.

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Golden Land: Cold Heaven
Golden Land: Cold Heaven

RPG 23 January 2004

The first official add-on to the 2003 release of cRPG - Golden Land, which expands the game with new storyline, new locations, spells, skills, etc.

PC

EverQuest: Gates of Discord
EverQuest: Gates of Discord

RPG 09 February 2004

The 6th expansion pack to the 1999 MMORPG EverQuest. The expansion was developed by Daybreak Game Company which manages the franchise. The expansion pack takes place on a newly discovered continent Taelosia which is being destroyed by the forces of evil in the form of Legion of Mata Muram. Facing him and stopping the murderous conquest is the objective given to the players.

PC

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles

RPG 09 February 2004

A Japanese Roleplaying game from the legendary Final Fantasy series. The whole thing allows for a traditional lonely party, but in reality there is a cooperation mode that allows you to play from two to four people at the same time, who in this way form a team of adventurers.

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Final Fantasy X-2
Final Fantasy X-2

RPG 19 February 2004

A Japanese Roleplaying game which is a direct continuation of the themes from Final Fantasy X. Thanks to it we can learn what happened to the characters of this production. The game has changed significantly compared to the previous edition. The fight took on a certain tactical character and the campaign gained in non-linearity.

PS2

Sacred
Sacred

RPG 27 February 2004

A fantasy hack'n'slash role-playing game similar to the popular Diablo series. The game was developed by Ascaron, an experienced German studio known for the cult series Patrician.

PC

Fung Wan Online
Fung Wan Online

RPG 08 March 2004

"Fung Wan Online" is a MMOcRPG based on a hit comic book produced in Hong-Kong (the first book was released in 1989), which in the meantime has also been screened and its own series.

PC

Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life
Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life

RPG 16 March 2004

In Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life, we play the role of a young man who one day received a farm from his father. Our task is to maintain the farm, as well as perform various tasks for the characters and neighbors we meet.

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Shining Soul II
Shining Soul II

RPG 26 March 2004

Continuation of the famous arcade role-playing game. The game continues to focus on mass elimination of creatures. This time, however, we can choose between eight characters (e.g. ninja, dark magician, or warrior).

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Beyond Divinity
Beyond Divinity

RPG 02 April 2004

Next, after Divine Divinity, the work of Belgian-German development studio - Larian Studios. It is a cRPG game set in the same fantasy realities as Divine Divinity and is a kind of a link between the first and second part of the series.

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City of Heroes
City of Heroes

RPG 27 April 2004

An original MMORPG position that takes us into the world of comic super heroes. We become a warrior endowed with supernatural power and we are constantly fighting evil. We choose the appearance, powers and costume of the characters, and the creator is so extensive that it allows us to recreate virtually every famous comic hero.

PC

Lineage II
Lineage II

RPG 27 April 2004

One of the most famous and valued MMO games in the history of this genre. Production takes place in a fantasy world inhabited by people, elves, dwarves and other beings. Lineage II is characterized by a huge world, extensive character development, large-scale battles and the motif of taking control of castles. In December 2011, the game moved to a free to play model.

PC

Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon

RPG 30 April 2004

Shining Force: The Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is a remake of the first part of the series, which dates back to 1992. This position is not an exact reproduction of the original. Differences can be seen, among others, in the plot and the extremely extensive palette of characters.

GBA

La Pucelle: Tactics
La Pucelle: Tactics

RPG 04 May 2004

The creators of the best-selling tactical cRPG Disgaea: The Hour of Darkness are back. La Pucelle: Tactics uses the best features of its predecessor and introduces new solutions to offer players even more attractions.

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Future Tactics: The Uprising
Future Tactics: The Uprising

RPG 06 May 2004

The title of the game does not accidentally refer to popular Japanese cRPGs, such as "Final Fantasy Tactics". "Future Tactics" is a role-playing game set in futuristic climates. The game takes place in rounds, special emphasis, as the name suggests, was placed on developing the appropriate tactics of action.

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Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana
Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana

RPG 27 May 2004

A Japanese RPG game set in a fantasy world. We play the role of a young alchemist, who with the help of Man's creatures can create new objects and mixtures. Together with the completed team we travel through the land of Regallzine, fight turn-based clashes, advance to the next levels of experience and accumulate equipment. At the same time we are trying to restore order and get to the city of Avenberry, the former cradle of the most powerful alchemists.

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The Legend of Zelda (Classic NES Series)
The Legend of Zelda (Classic NES Series)

RPG 07 June 2004

In The Legend of Zelda, the player directs the actions of a young man named Link, traversing the fantastic world of Hyrule in search of fragments of a magical artifact that will allow him to save the title princess Zelda from the hands of the cruel Ganon.

GBA

Mabinogi
Mabinogi

RPG 22 June 2004

A MMORPG set in a fairy tale fantasy world. Unlike many other titles of this type, in devCAT studio production there is no division into classes and the player has full freedom in the creation of his own character, choosing features and skills characteristic for different races and classes. There is also a crafting system, complex quests and trade, i.e. features characteristic for this genre.

PC

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

RPG 24 June 2004

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is a traditional RPG that features an extensive storyline layer and a tactical combat system that forces the player to apply different strategies.

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Mega Man Battle Network 4 Blue Moon / Red Sun
Mega Man Battle Network 4 Blue Moon / Red Sun

RPG 29 June 2004

Interesting, twin arcade games with developed plot and elements typical for RPG games. We play the role of a boy named Lan, who together with his friend Mega Man takes part in the tournament, where the greatest warriors of the world created for the needs of the game stand opposite each other.

GBA

Tales of Symphonia
Tales of Symphonia

RPG 13 July 2004

A remastered version of the most popular version of the Tales of series, which was originally released in 2003. The production is a classic representative of the jRPG genre and offers dozens of hours of fun and a fast dexterity combat system.

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Fly For Fun
Fly For Fun

RPG 01 August 2004

Fly For Fun (Flyff for short) is a free MMORPG, offering, according to its name, first of all a sophisticated system of unrestricted flying around the world presented, using widely available in the game magical brooms or levitating boards.

PC

Sudeki
Sudeki

RPG 27 August 2004

Sudeki is an RPG game, maintained in the Far East style of manga. The player directs the actions of four inhabitants of the fantastic kingdom of Hikaria, thrown into the very middle of the conflict between the forces of good (The Bright Empire) and darkness (World of Darkness). Developers from Climax studio took care of eye-catching, colorful visual setting and advanced AI computer scripts.

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Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time

RPG 30 August 2004

Square Enix is famous for its brilliant and unique jRPG games. One of them is Star Ocean: Till the End of Time - the third part of the series started on the SNES console.

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Phantom Brave
Phantom Brave

RPG 31 August 2004

The action of Phantom Brave is set in a fictional world of Ivoire, which is mostly ocean, and life takes place mainly on the numerous islands. We play as a little girl named Marona, who was rejected by her community because of her ability to contact with the spirits. Wanting to gain respect of the people, the heroine sets out on a dangerous journey to face the destructive force threatening the land.

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Anarchy Online: Alien Invasion
Anarchy Online: Alien Invasion

RPG 31 August 2004

Alien Invasion is the third official addition to the extremely popular and award-winning Anarchy Online MMORPG. This time, the inhabitants of the Rubi-Ka planet will have to face an alien invasion, which attacks the surface of the city with the help of huge ships.

PC

Pokemon Fire Red/Pokemon Leaf Green
Pokemon Fire Red/Pokemon Leaf Green

RPG 07 September 2004

Crazyly popular Pokemons attack once again in a simple RPG game. We gather a team of title creatures and then we fight battles with similar trainers. The fight is played in a turn-based system, and victories are rewarded with experience points, for which we develop the skills of our charges.

GBA

Rush Online
Rush Online

RPG 12 September 2004

A massive multiplayer online game combining elements known from typical RPGs as well as fast, dynamic action games.

PC

EverQuest: Omens of War
EverQuest: Omens of War

RPG 13 September 2004

The 7th expansion pack for 1999's EverQuest - an MMORPG originally developed by Daybreak Game Company. The expansion is set in lands of Discord, ruined by war; the plot focuses on the leader of the Muramites' preparations for invasion of Norrath and other lands. Along with the Wayfarers Brotherhood, the players will try to prevent the execution of these plans. Omens of War introduces many changes and improvements both in terms of technical aspects and mechanics.

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Fable (2004)
Fable (2004)

RPG 13 September 2004

A fantasy action RPG developed by Lionhead Studios, the creators of Black & White, led by an industry legend, Peter Molyneux. In the game, we assume the role of a young boy whose father was killed and mother and sister abducted when their village was raided by bandits. Saved by a man named Maze, the protagonist is brought up in the Heroes’ Guild to eventually become a full-fledged hero and take revenge on those responsible for the massacre.

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Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury
Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury

RPG 14 September 2004

A role-playing game and the final installment in the trilogy, the other parts of which are Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku and Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II, developed by Webfoot. The story begins where its predecessor's plot ended — Goku returns to Earth to face his last and most powerful enemy, Majin Buu. However, before the final duel, the protagonist and his allies (including e.g.

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The Saga of Ryzom
The Saga of Ryzom

RPG 16 September 2004

MMOcRPG game characterized by a rare beauty of three-dimensional graphics and of course a huge unique world, created for thousands of players who like magic.

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Restricted Area
Restricted Area

RPG 17 September 2004

Game belonging to the genre known as action/RPG with action placed in a dark future comparable to the one we had the opportunity to meet in the film "Android Hunter".

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Mega Man X: Command Mission
Mega Man X: Command Mission

RPG 21 September 2004

Mega Man X: Command Mission brings Capcom's best-selling cycle to a whole new dimension. Developers decided to create a cRPG game for the first time in the history of the MM series.

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Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia
Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia

RPG 21 September 2004

Chains of Promathia is a fully-fledged addition to the expanded MMORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game), titled "The Role-Playing Game". Final Fantasy XI. After installing this extension, players will have the opportunity to participate in a completely new chapter in the history of the virtual world of Vana'diel.

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Shadow Hearts: Covenant
Shadow Hearts: Covenant

RPG 27 September 2004

Created by Nautilius studio, Shadow Hearts: Covenant is a successful continuation of an RPG released in 2001. The action of the game takes place in our world, full of magic and strange creatures, and its background is the beginning of the First World War.

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Heretic Kingdoms: The Inquisition
Heretic Kingdoms: The Inquisition

RPG 01 October 2004

A cRPG game, ideally based on such classics as Baldur's Gate or Icewind Dale. The action takes place in the fantastic kingdom of Rywennia modelled on the European Middle Ages, and our task is to regain a valuable artifact taken away from the monastery by a bad fitter. The game is about exploring the world, murdering monsters, completing quests and developing the hero.

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Neocron 2: Beyond Dome of York
Neocron 2: Beyond Dome of York

RPG 09 October 2004

The first, official extension to the 2002 MMORPG, entitled Neocron, with a mass of new features and improved graphics.

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004)
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004)

RPG 11 October 2004

Paper Mario 2 is a continuation of the adventures of the famous plumber. Again, we are faced with the task of saving the princess from the hands of the evil Koopa. Sequel has quite strong cRPG accents and numerous riddles and arcade elements.

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Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

RPG 12 October 2004

Three-dimensional RPG with turn-based combat system. The plot of the game places the action in an apocalyptic Tokyo post, full of demons, spirits and occultism.

PS2

Seal of Evil
Seal of Evil

RPG 15 October 2004

Seal of Evil is an action-RPG produced by Object Software studio, maintained in the convention of spectacular hack'n'slash. The action was set in ancient China, and the player directs the actions of Lan Wei, a brave warrior who tries to explain the circumstances of her father's death - Lan Xionga and take revenge on his murderers.

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Space Hack
Space Hack

RPG 15 October 2004

Space Hack is an action-RPG game created by Rebelmind studio. Set in the climate of science fiction, the story of the game depicts the fate of a former officer of the Space Marines unit, who is sent for insubordination with the transport of prisoners to colonize distant planets. However, the space shuttle ends up inside an anomaly, in which the aliens are swarming with hostile attitudes.

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The Bard's Tale
The Bard's Tale

RPG 19 October 2004

Action RPG set in fantasy reality, referring to the cult series of the same name, published in 1985-88. The game was created by inXile studio, founded by the creator of the original Brian Fargo, and the title itself is a kind of remake, combining elements of the classic trilogy with the mechanics and setting of modern RPG productions. In the game, we play as the title Bard, who values the company of women and the wealth of his purse more than fame.

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Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django
Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django

RPG 19 October 2004

Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django is an action arcade game title and a sequel to Boktai: The Sun Is In Your Hand. In the game you can see similarities to such hits as Castlevania and Diablo, but there are also sneaking elements, similar to those known from Metal Gear Solid.

GBA

Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue
Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue

RPG 20 October 2004

"Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue" is only at first glance a simple production for children, in which the main roles are played by nice hamsters. In reality, however, this production is a fully fledged RPG, with quite a high level of depth and large playability.

GBA

Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed
Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed

RPG 26 October 2004

Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed is the debut official extension to the famous MMOcRPG online game Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided. The enrichment of the basic product with this add-on results mainly in the appearance of individual spacecraft in the virtual world.

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Sacred Plus
Sacred Plus

RPG 29 October 2004

Sacred Plus is a special edition of an action/cRPG game called Sacred. Apart from the standard version of Sacred, it also includes a patch (v.1.8.2.6) as well as an extension called Plus containing a number of elements developed by the authors of the programme after its market launch.

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Uncharted Waters Online
Uncharted Waters Online

RPG 30 October 2004

Uncharted Waters Online is a quite unusual Japanese MMORPG, set in the era of great geographical discoveries. The essence of the game is to travel by sea and discover unknown places.

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Martial Heroes
Martial Heroes

RPG 01 November 2004

Martial Heroes is an MMO game set in a world of Chinese legends and myths. Its climate resembles the films Hero and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. It was originally published in South Korea, China and Malaysia, where it was quite successful. The team of CrSpace Co.

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Daemon Vector
Daemon Vector

RPG 01 November 2004

Dynamic action game, full of RPG elements and maintained in the convention of gothic dark fantasy. As is usually the case in such productions, we observe our protagonist from the perspective of a third person, with the possibility of active camera rotation.

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Ultima Online: Samurai Empire
Ultima Online: Samurai Empire

RPG 02 November 2004

Another extension to Ultima Online, one of the best and at the same time the oldest MMOcRPG games. It is a kind of revolution because it introduces exotic elements of far-eastern culture and history into this production, which was previously a classic European fantasy.

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EverQuest II
EverQuest II

RPG 08 November 2004

EverQuest II is a follow-up to an immensely popular MMORPG, released five years after the original. It was developed by Daybreak Game Company, a studio which created the whole franchise. The game is set in the land of Norrath, perfectly known to all the fans, which was enhanced with many new locations.

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The Banished
The Banished

RPG 09 November 2004

Mythora is another big proposition of the Polish development studio NAWAR, known for such titles as Demonic Speedway, Gun Warrior or Mafioso. This production is a cPRG species and was set in a fictitious reality, on a distant planet, which in many respects resembles the Earth from the early Middle Ages.

PC

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

RPG 12 November 2004

Another Zelda. You can immediately feel the clear magical atmosphere, found only in the games from this series. Normally we will have to collect Rupla, collect hearts and face up to the full-screen bosses, but for a variety of fun, it will help us to do so....

GBA

Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean

RPG 16 November 2004

Japanese RPG by Monolith Software studio specializing in this genre. The core of the whole game are special cards. We use both in combat, where they are full of special attacks. In addition, we also have access to magical waistlines for casting powerful spells.

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

RPG 16 November 2004

The second virtual adaptation of the classic RPG system known as Vampire: The Masquerade. It is a third-person action RPG developed by Troika Games - though not the creators of the first adaptation, they were a team popular mainly for the well-received Arcanum: Of Steamwork and Magick Obscura. VTM: Bloodlines is set in an alternative version of the modern Los Angeles, where seven vampire clans fight each other constantly.

PC

The Fall: Last Days of Gaia
The Fall: Last Days of Gaia

RPG 17 November 2004

Innovative cRPG game with a full of surprises and at the same time a very original plot. The Fall takes place in 2083, when mankind moved back in development to a purely primitive and anarchic level as a result of nuclear conflict.

PC

Yu Yu Hakusho: Tournament Tactics
Yu Yu Hakusho: Tournament Tactics

RPG 18 November 2004

Yu Yu Yu Hakusho: Tournament Tactics is a strategy game with elements of fighting. The work refers to the popular anime by Yoshihiro Togashi, aired on Cartoon Network and addressed to boys aged 9-14 years.

GBA

World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft

RPG 23 November 2004

An overwhelmingly popular MMORPG set in the universe known from a cult series of RTS games from Blizzard Entertainment. Several years after the events of WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne, Azeroth is still being shaken by the conflict between the new two opposing factions. The Alliance assembles Men, Dwarves, Night Elves, and Gnomes. On the other side of conflict there is the Horde, consisting of Orcs, Taurens, Undead, and Trolls.

PC

Alexander: The Heroes Hour
Alexander: The Heroes Hour

RPG 26 November 2004

Action role-playing game created by an unknown Ukrainian studio Meridian 93. The main theme of this production are achievements of one of the most famous commanders and leaders in the history of mankind, the title Alexander.

PC

Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls
Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls

RPG 29 November 2004

"Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls" is a conversion of the first two games from the Final Fantasy series released several years ago to NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). At the same time, it is the second position related to the FF world released by Square Enix on a portable GameBoy Advance console (the first is a sensational tactical RPG - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance).

GBA

Wrestling Spirit: Rookie To Legend
Wrestling Spirit: Rookie To Legend

RPG 30 November 2004

Wrestling Spirit: Rookie To Legend is an RPG with elements of a sports manager, produced by Adam Ryland and released by Grey Dog Software. The player plays the role of a professional wrestler, and his task is not only to fight in the ring, but also to develop his skills, negotiate contracts with wrestling federations and lead a satisfying family life.

PC

Knight Online
Knight Online

RPG 06 December 2004

An extensive production of Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing, in which players move to a fantastic virtual world, perform a number of quests, improve the statistics of the hero and constantly fight against the monsters they meet.

PC

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords

RPG 06 December 2004

The second installment of the bestselling RPG set in the popular Star Wars universe. Contrary to its predecessor created by BioWare, it was developed by Obsidian Entertainment. The sequel’s plot starts 5 years after the events of the first part and tells a completely different story, focusing on entirely new characters. This time around, we assume the role of the last Jedi knight, whose task is to rebuild the dissolved Jedi Order and restore peace and order in the galaxy.

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Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs
Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs

RPG 07 December 2004

The third (after Shrouded Isles and Trials of Atlantis) paid extension to one of the best MMOcRPG games - Dark Age of Camelot.

PC

Shadowbane: Throne of Oblivion
Shadowbane: Throne of Oblivion

RPG 07 December 2004

The second expansion to Shadowbane, a popular legacy MMORPG developed by Wolfpack Studios. The action of the add-on sees the players battle an invasion from the Land of the Dead. We're given access to new worlds, as well as the ability to roll vampire classes. The add-on also introduces new city management and siege features, as well as a unique strategic system that enables the player to control a given area of the world map.

PC

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

RPG 07 December 2004

The next installment of the popular series of Japanese RPG games combining the worlds of Square Enix production with characters and landscapes from Disney animated films. Visually, the whole thing resembles 16-bit productions of this genre. The fighting system, on the other hand, resembles that of PlayStation 2 and combines card elements with dexterity aspects.

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