The most interesting RPG released in 2012 (3)

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

RPG
Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest X

PCPlayStationNintendo

RPG

August 2, 2012

Dragon Quest X is the next installment of the popular jRPG series set in the climates of fairytale fantasy.

SEVENCORE

SEVENCORE

PC

RPG

August 2, 2012

SEVENCORE is a MMORPG created by South Korean studio Noria, based on a free-to-play model. The postapocalyptic game world combines futuristic sci-fi with magic and other characteristics of fantasy.

Wartune

Wartune

PC

RPG

August 12, 2012

Wartune is a browser-based MMO game that combines elements of RPG production and economic strategies. During the game, the users go on adventures and invest their money in the development of their own city.

Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2

PC

RPG

August 28, 2012

The sequel to a highly popular MMO game set in fantasy world, developed by NCSoft’s studio ArenaNet. The story begins 250 years after the events shown in the Guild Wars: Eye of the North expansion. Due to the return of ancient dragons, the world has changed significantly. Many towns and regions were destroyed beyond recovery. New technologies appeared as well (e.g. gunpowder), which had a visible effect on the lives of inhabitants. Similarly to its 2005 predecessor, players start their journey in Guild Wars 2 by creating a hero, choosing from 5 playable races and 8 classes. The gameplay has been designed mainly with small character parties in mind, making it easier to earn experience and precious loot. The game stands out with its high quality visuals and atmospheric soundtrack composed by Jeremy Soule.

Mass Effect 3: Leviathan

Mass Effect 3: Leviathan

PCPlayStationXbox

RPG

August 28, 2012

A major expansion for the third installment in the cult RPG series Mass Effect, created by BioWare. Action of the DLC takes places during the war and concentrates on the eponymous mythical creature, known as the Leviathan of Dis, supposedly able to destroy a Reaper. Such powerful ally would be priceless in the fight against the Reapers so commander Shepard decides to verify the rumors and try to find Leviathan. In the quest-line provided by the expansion you have an occasion to explore some unknown star systems and visit four new locations, where you can, for example, operate a deep sea diving mech. You have also two new weapons at your disposal: the AT-12 Raider shotgun and the M-55 Argus assault rifle. Moreover, Mass Effect 3: Leviathan offers a new skill for commander Shepard and a lot of new lore information concerning the origin of the Reapers.

Knight Age

Knight Age

PC

RPG

August 28, 2012

Knight Age is a three-dimensional MMORPG production maintained in cartoon style. Players have the opportunity to explore a rich fantastic world, gain new levels of experience, more and more powerful equipment, and take part in combative battles with the use of an innovative combat system based on available in-game mounts.

Devil Summoner: Soul Hacker

Devil Summoner: Soul Hacker

Nintendo

RPG

August 30, 2012

Japanese RPG is a side game in relation to the cult cycle Shin Megami Tensei. The action takes place mainly inside the virtual world, used for trading in human souls. The game is about controlling the team of heroes while exploring the underground and fighting enemies. An important part of the game is the system of summoning demons.

Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory

Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory

PlayStation

RPG

August 30, 2012

Continuation of the humorous jRPG series taking place in a world that is a satire on the computer games industry. The heroes of the title are personifications of consoles and Japanese developers. Players follow the fate of Neptune, which we got to know in the previous parts of the series. As a result of accident, it moves to an alternative version of reality and discovers that it is threatened by a mysterious group of black characters.

Final Fantasy Dimensions

Final Fantasy Dimensions

Mobile

RPG

August 31, 2012

The side part of the Final Fantasy series, in which players take control of two groups of heroes trying to restore order and order in the land torn into two parts. In order to do so, they travel through further locations, perform tasks assigned to them along the way, and fight with encountered enemies, gradually increasing their combat potential.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Hearthfire

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Hearthfire

PCPlayStationXbox

RPG

September 4, 2012

The second, rather unique, DLC for the fifth installment in The Elder Scrolls series, an RPG series by Bethesda Game Studios. The expansion entitled Hearthfire does not introduce any new storylines and hardly any quests. Instead, it focuses on an entirely new feature which is the possibility to build a house and found our own family. Thanks to it, we can build the manor of our dreams (or several) without using additional editors. It is a complicated process, though, because it requires buying a plot of land, designing the building on a drafting table, gathering materials and processing them into construction materials. Having erected a house, we can furnish it, and then, for example, cultivate the garden or breed fish, bees, or cattle. Moreover, we can even adopt children that can be played with but also have to be brought up and protected.

Torchlight II

Torchlight II

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

RPG

September 20, 2012

A sequel to the fantasy hack'n'slash game by Runic Games, founded by the creators of the cult game Diablo. The story takes place several years after the events of the first installment. The Alchemist, possessed by malevolent dark forces, destroys the town of Torchlight and steals the essence of power of Ordrak the dragon, the main antagonist of the original Torchlight game. Playing as one of the four available character classes, you have to stop the mad Alchemist and prevent disturbing the balance of good and evil. Compared to the previous installment, Torchlight II features a bigger, open world with diverse environments, changing weather, and a day-and-night cycle. Other elements include randomly generated quests, treasures, and enemies. The biggest innovation is the introduction of the multiplayer mode, enabling you to co-operate with other players, with the use of either the local network or the internet. What's left unchanged are the characteristic fairytale-esque visuals of the game.

R.A.W.: Realms of Ancient War

R.A.W.: Realms of Ancient War

PCPlayStationXbox

RPG

September 20, 2012

An action-focused roleplaying game inspired by the Diablo cycle. Players choose one of the classes available, such as the rogue, warrior or sorcerer, and enter a magical and adventurous fantasy land. The game consists mainly of knocking out hordes of enemies and collecting valuable items. We can do it all alone or in cooperation mode with one other player.

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria

PC

RPG

September 25, 2012

Fourth addition to the MMORPG World of Warcraft. The authors have prepared a whole new continent for exploration and an additional playable race reminiscent of hominoidal panda. Players can now create characters from the monk's class, and the hero's development limit has been raised to level 90.

Dungeon Lords MMXII

Dungeon Lords MMXII

PC

RPG

September 25, 2012

Refreshed version of the arcade roleplaying game released in 2005. The game consists mainly of searching for treasures, completing tasks and murdering enemies. Compared to the original, the authors improved the graphics and interface, fixed most of the errors and significantly changed the magic system. It did not take away new spells, character classes and skills.

Ys: Memories of Celceta

Ys: Memories of Celceta

PCPlayStation

RPG

September 27, 2012

Ys: Memories of Celceta is another entry in the series of action RPGs created in the late 80s by the Japanese studio Nihon Falcom. Similarly to other entries in the series, the game enables the players to assume the role of Adol, a young warrior who gets himself dragged into various adventures. This time, he enters a fantasy kingdom called Celceta, where he loses his memory.

Persona 4 Golden

Persona 4 Golden

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

RPG

October 2, 2012

Refreshed and extended conversion of one of the best jRPGs ever released on PlayStation 2. The number of available heroes, gameplay mechanics, audio frame and intermittent videos have increased.

Neuroshima Apocalypse

Neuroshima Apocalypse

PC

RPG

October 3, 2012

Neuroshima Apocalypse is an arcade RPG game produced by one2tribe, based on the postapocalyptic license of the Polish publishing house Portal. The game consists mainly of murdering hordes of enemies, completing quests and developing characters.

Pirate101

Pirate101

PC

RPG

October 8, 2012

Another, after Wizard101, MMORPG developed by KingsIsle Entertainment. The players yet again get the opportunity to explore the universe called Spiral, divided among four powers – Marleybone, Valencia, Monquista, and Polaris. After the war, which broke out between the empires, it is impossible to restore the balance – this situation has been used by the pirates, who have quickly gained a significant position throughout the world. The adventure begins from creating a character and selecting one of the five diverse classes in order to set off to explore the world, complete quests assigned by NPCs, and fight numerous foes – combat is turn based and during a battle, the player controls their character and their companions. An important aspect of the game is the development of the ship owned by the player. The game features pleasant cartoonish visuals and emphasizes the players’ safety – parents can choose which elements of the game their children can access.

Sword & Glory

Sword & Glory

Mobile

RPG

October 9, 2012

Sword & Glory is a mobile RPG. The production is set in the realities of medieval Scandinavia and the authors put emphasis on historical realism. The player has full freedom in creating a hero, and then decides for himself how he will spend his life.

Of Orcs and Men

Of Orcs and Men

PCPlayStationXbox

RPG

October 11, 2012

Of Orcs and Men is a fantasy action-RPG game created by Cyanide studio. It is distinguished from the competition by the unusual perspective from which the players observe the world. The heroes of the game are orc and goblin, who set off on a suicidal mission to kill the leader of evil people who threaten both green races.

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy

Nintendo

RPG

October 11, 2012

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is a jRPG game that contains many characteristic elements of gameplay identical to the older representatives of the species. We lead a team of four to the full details of the world, fight in turn-based mode with randomly met opponents, perform a number of tasks and quests.

Time and Eternity

Time and Eternity

PlayStation

RPG

October 11, 2012

A jRPG production that takes players to the fantastic Kingdom of Kamuz. All characters and characters in the game move in a three-dimensional environment, but are two-dimensional animated models. This makes the graphic design of the title resemble traditional Japanese anime.

Holy Avatar vs. Maidens of the Dead

Holy Avatar vs. Maidens of the Dead

PC

RPG

October 11, 2012

Holy Avatar vs. Maidens of the Dead is a tactical RPG (SRPG) game produced by Silent Dreams studio, the action of which was set in the universe of Grotesque Tactics series. The player directs the actions of the title knight, Holy Avatar, who, together with the faithful team of members of the Guild of Maidens brotherhood, tries to solve the mystery of mysterious crimes on a tropical island.

Project X Zone

Project X Zone

Nintendo

RPG

October 11, 2012

An unusual crossover in which popular figures of three big companies appear: Capcom, SEGA, Namco Bandai. The game is a tactical Japanese RPG with a story set in a fictional world, similar in places to the native worlds of the characters in the game.

Magicka: Dungeons and Daemons

Magicka: Dungeons and Daemons

PC

RPG

October 11, 2012

Add-on to the popular game Arrowhead studio, which introduces a new location - the basement of Aldrheim Castle. Here players have to face new monsters and challenges. A higher level of difficulty has also been prepared for the most courageous.

Battlepaths

Battlepaths

PCXbox

RPG

October 12, 2012

Battlepaths is a cRPG game produced by an independent German development studio Key17 Games. The player creates his own hero, and then tries to develop his psychophysical attributes and collect equipment, thanks to which he will be able to face the wicked Lord of Chaos.

The Lord of The Rings Online: Riders Of Rohan

The Lord of The Rings Online: Riders Of Rohan

PC

RPG

October 15, 2012

Another expansion to The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar developed by Turbine Entertainment. As the title suggests, this add-on allows players to visit the plains of Rohan – a kingdom that has to face armies of orcs marked with the sign of the White Hand. The player is tasked with supporting the warriors led by Burnoth, son of Baldeg, in the fight against the forces of Evil, as well as facilitating the alliance with the Ents – the ancient dwellers of Fangorn. The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan expands the in-game world by the titular realm (featuring area twice as large as the one introduced by the Mines of Moria expansion) as well as two minor locations – the area surrounding Fangorn and the Hill of Amon Hen. These, however, are not all the novelties introduces by the expansion, as the level cap has been raised to 85, and the players get a war horse (one receives this faithful steed upon completing a special task). The war horse is not only a new means of transportation, since it also supports our character in battles against new types of enemies, such as the Warg Riders. Moreover, when mounting a horse, player’s character gains access to additional unique abilities. Joining other riders allows the players to mount charges or take a more tactical approach and attack the enemies from the flank. To top it all, the expansion allows the player to rebuild the burnt city of Snowborn by completing hundreds of side quests.

Knights of Pen & Paper +1 Edition

Knights of Pen & Paper +1 Edition

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

RPG

October 30, 2012

Knights of Pen & Paper +1 Edition is an innovative cRPG production developed by Behold Studios, which simulates feature game table sessions. We direct both the characters of the characters in the fantasy world and the master of the game.

Tales of Xillia 2

Tales of Xillia 2

PlayStation

RPG

November 1, 2012

Tales of Xillia 2 is the fourteenth edition of the jRPG series by Namco Tales, a development studio, set one year after the events presented in the original Tales of Xillia. The game offers an extensive storyline, and its course largely depends on our decisions. Battles are played in real time and emphasize not only the skills of the hero, but also the dexterity of the player himself.

Zigfrak

Zigfrak

PC

RPG

November 1, 2012

Humorous, cosmic action game, combining elements of classic arcade space-sims with modern RPG productions, offering hundreds of missions, freedom of exploration and crafting system. We find ourselves in the middle of a civil war fought by people with galactic range, which is additionally complicated by the appearance of a technologically advanced race of aliens.

Mass Effect Trilogy

Mass Effect Trilogy

PCPlayStationXbox

RPG

November 6, 2012

Collection of three parts of the famous series of action RPG action games by BioWare studio, which tell the adventures of commander Shepard. The hero fights a mysterious race of Harvesters that threatens the entire galaxy. In order to complete such a difficult mission it is necessary to gather a trusted team and convince other inhabitants of known planetary systems to be right.

Paper Mario Sticker Star

Paper Mario Sticker Star

Nintendo

RPG

November 11, 2012

Paper Mario Sticker Star is a combination of an RPG game with a platformer, in which we once again help Mario free Princess Peach. This is an improved conversion of a hit that originally appeared on the Nintendo 64 console. The stages are constructed in two or three dimensions. In many of them, we can deviate from the beaten path and look for hidden treasures or coins.

RIFT: Storm Legion

RIFT: Storm Legion

PC

RPG

November 13, 2012

The first expansion pack for the MMORPG known as RIFT, developed by Trion Worlds. The expansion requires the player to have the base game installed. The story told in Storm Legion focuses on the Queen of Storms - a woman by the name of Crucia, whose goal is to conquer the entire world of Telara. Storm Legion introduces two extensive continents to the game, namely Dusken and Brevane. While the first consists of gloomy areas where the player learns about the past of Regulos, Brevane is home to the Eternal City - the cradle of the Telaran civilization. Apart from that, the add-on introduces a series of new locations, a wide set of story-based quests and side missions, as well as new events that may require the players to fight a gigantic monster known as the Colossus, which is the most spectacular instance of those. Additionally, the DLC allows the players to take over buildings and locations when residing within the so-called private dimensions.

EverQuest II: Chains of Eternity

EverQuest II: Chains of Eternity

PC

RPG

November 13, 2012

EverQuest II: Chains of Eternity is the 9th DLC for a MMORPG called EverQuest II, well-known and regarded since 2004. The expansion was developed by Daybreak Game Company, people who also developed the original game in 1999, and have been maintaining the franchise ever since. The plot in EverQuest II: Chains of Eternity revolves around mysterious deaths of the inhabitants of the land of Norrath – in order to solve the puzzle, heroes have to embark on a journey to the land of the dead – Ethernere, and learn the fate of an entity called Drinal, which is the overseer of that realm. The expansion introduces a slew of new locations, among them the Eidolon jungle, fields of Obol, as well as nine dungeons. What’s even more, thanks to new types of enemies, sets of inventory (organic items, which become progressively more effective throughout the game), skills and spells, the players are able to reach level 95. The list of new features also includes new story- and side quests, as well as prestige skills assigned to each class, and crafting skills.

Arcane Legends

Arcane Legends

PCMobile

RPG

November 13, 2012

Arcane Legends is a MMORPG created by Spacetime Studios team, focused on a dynamic fight. The player chooses one of the three classes, and then sets out into the world to look for adventures, treasures to find, monsters to crush and quests to complete.

Cabal II: The Neoforce Era

Cabal II: The Neoforce Era

PC

RPG

November 14, 2012

Continuation of the popular MMORPG Cabal Online, created by Korean studio ESTsoft. In the second part of the game we return to the universe we know to play the roles of mercenaries, who in the ranks of two competing parties fight for control over a new discovered land, once inhabited by a powerful and highly developed civilization.