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Before, we slashed slimes in "Dragon Quest", brushed the tail of mice in "Final Fantasy", and were infinitely destroyed by taking the wrong path in "Legend of Ice City". Since then, the characters The role-playing game has evolved considerably. In the past ten years, as more and more games have introduced progressive systems and hero career systems, the content of RPG game types has been unprecedentedly rich. Today's RPG players can get a variety of unprecedented game experiences.
From modern classic Japanese RPGs to open-world ARPGs with level restrictions, role-playing games continue to attract players who pursue wonderful narratives, cool characters, and heavy mechanisms. So, let's take a look at what RPGs worth looking forward to coming out in 2021 and in the near future.
1. "Baldur's Gate 3"
It is not easy to develop a new game for a game series such as "Balder's Gate", but Larian bravely launched the challenge. After their previous development of "Divinity: Original Sin" and "Divinity: Original Sin 2" led the CRPG revival, they are now preparing to conquer one of the largest RPG series in history. The studio uses crowdfunding to raise development funds, and uses the early access mode to adjust and improve the game. This strategy has allowed them to launch countless games full of wonderful options.
If you can get rid of the enemy with just one click, why is it tough? Curious what the little animals are thinking? Go talk to them! In addition, you can choose to blow everything up! Use gravity to kill the enemy! Are you hungry? Then steal the cheese! This contemporary CRPG work wants you to create your own path in the skill hodgepodge.
"Baldur's Gate 3" clearly shows the foundation that La Ryan has laid in the two "God Realm" series of games, and also reflects the unique DnD flavor. The early access mode allows players to get a taste of the game content, but this dark journey through the "forgotten country" still has a long way to go.
By adding, expanding and modifying the system polished by La Ryan in other games, "Baldur's Gate 3" will bring an interesting tour of Dungeons and Dragons to the majority of players after being honed in the early access stage. . Although "Baldur's Gate 3" is basically certain to be the first to log on to the PC platform, several games from La Ryan in recent years have successfully entered the home console market. Therefore, we believe that this new world full of mind-severs and chaos will also enter the host platform.
2. "Apocalypse of Courage 2"
The team that brought treasure games such as the "Apocalypse of Courage" series and "Forked Traveler" back with another classic JRPG game of ``modern'' Up. Players have countless monsters to fight, deadly bosses to fight, and many professions to unlock and cultivate. The "Apocalypse of Courage" series inherits the essence of the past era with a lot of modern elements.
Today’s game system has long surpassed the simple "battle", "escape" and "attack" options. In "Apocalypse of Courage 2", you can strategically take offensive or defensive actions when using various skills , In order to maximize the benefits of combat. Of course, most of the fun in the game comes from gradually unlocking new choices and accumulating passive effects, so as to match the skills of different professions to create potential combos and coordinated attacks. The previous game "Apocalypse of Courage" was quite difficult. Before the war, there were indeed a lot of demands for fighting monsters and leveling to enhance oneself, but this is just a faithful reproduction of the characteristics of the classic RPG game.
"Apocalypse of Courage 2" is a fusion of trendy and sensibility, and also a passionate collision between modern and classic. If you can’t wait to wander in it, don’t have to wait long, because "Apocalypse of Courage 2" will land on the Switch platform on February 26th.
3. "Makaisenki 6"
Tactical strategy Once the RPG "Makaisenki" came out, its alternative formula was immediately successful. The series uses weird backgrounds, grotesque characters and colorful levels to incorporate many interesting things into RPG themes.Want to upgrade characters infinitely? no problem. Want to slash hundreds of millions of blood at one go? Trivial. Want to choose one of the props you collected to get into it and take a maze scanning tour? The props world meets you! Of course, even in your crazy way of scanning pictures, Pliny is everywhere to keep you smiling. Look, they are so cute!
"Makaisenji 6" is unlikely to abandon the core gameplay of the series, but the conventions of each new generation will go further on the already constructed blueprint, upgrade some mechanisms, or add a little new stuff. For fans, this may be enough for them to return to the wonderful world full of savage and weird characters and explore again. Switch seems to be the perfect platform tailored for it, and you can level up your characters on the move.
In fact, "Makaisenji 6" is almost the perfect endorsement of the word "outrageous". Your highest level can reach 99999999, and you can also deal more than 10000000000000000 points of damage. You read it right, it's really just this number, not an exaggeration at all. Now there is even an automatic battle mode, which is simply a weapon you use to kill time when you swipe your phone on the bed or travel long distances.
"Makaisenki 6" is expected to be released in the summer of 2021.
4. "Final Fantasy 16"
Didn't mention the RPG inventory of "Final Fantasy" can still be called RPG inventory? If you dare to do this, they will definitely find a Dong Bailey to follow you behind. Closer to home, although we don't know the details of the new work for the time being, what we know is that there are several big names in its production list. Naoki Yoshida, who became famous for rescuing "Final Fantasy 14", and Hiroshi Takai, who became famous with the "Shaka" series, led the team. What they came up with might be extraordinary.
Judging from the current intelligence, "Final Fantasy 16" seems to have taken the ARPG route and did not adopt a turn-based system. In recent years, several main line works of the series have been the same. The summoned beast is obviously one of the selling points of the new work. Ever since we saw the scene where the Knights of the Round Table appeared every time in "Final Fantasy 7", the summoned beast has become a favorite of fans.In addition, the plot seems to be mixed with elements of war, friendship and betrayal between countries, so basically, this is still familiar.
Although the official release date of Final Fantasy 16 has not yet been announced, we very much hope to hear more about it this year.
5. "Monster Hunter: Rise"
"Monster Hunter: Rise" has made a lot of updates and improvements in the new era of "Monster Hunter" game design, and brought back this series of new designs. To Nintendo. Players no longer have to endure the map loading time. There will be multiple monsters in each area. In addition, the "hooks" of the worms are added to create an unparalleled mobile experience and a variety of battle options. Meet the players when the game is released on March 26.
As before, players need to accept the task of crusade against monsters to obtain materials to build powerful equipment. As the game progresses, you will gradually hunt down more ferocious monsters to prevent them from destroying human villages. In the most recent demo version, players can hunt two different monsters. One of them is of lower difficulty and is used for players to practice their hands. Anyone can pass a random press with their eyes closed. But the second one (a big bubble fox dragon that can bubble up) is much more difficult.
The trial version allows us to experience the game content in the original, but we can’t wait to learn more customization options. If you have played "Monster Hunter: World" before, you should have a good understanding of the gameplay content of "Monster Hunter: Rise", but the game has also made many changes to satisfy those players who want to change their tastes.
Xiang Chong brings many subtle changes to the combat experience of the game, enabling the hunters to defend against countermeasures and gain other interesting abilities. In this work, the entourage tooth hound also joined the entourage list. Now you can bring not only cats, but also dogs. Cats and dogs work together to bring real innovation to hunting technology. The follower tooth hound is a persistent and powerful fighter, and you can also ride on its back to move quickly. At the same time, hunters can also collect various resources and materials during the ride, which is super convenient!
6. "Maidama Tensei 5"
Are you ready to join your team? Currently,The "Thanksgiving" series was a bit stole the limelight by its rumor "Persona". But for enthusiasts of classic maze exploration games, this slightly hardcore and rich JRPG series is a godsend gift.
If you have missed this series of games before, then you can roughly imagine it as a dark and gloomy super doubled version of the Pokémon game. You have to manage a large group of demons that are brought into your command through negotiation, conquer them, and create bigger and better demon or angel thugs through synthesis.
I had a great time playing "Mana Tensei 4 FINAL", so I am looking forward to playing it on the Switch platform to see what it will bring.
7. "Boyfriend's Dungeon"
Everyone has been in contact with simulated dating games, and all have played RPG games, but have you ever been in love with weapons while exploring pictures? This is the basic concept of "Dungeon Boyfriend". The game uses a real-time combat system, you can deepen your relationship with daggers, swords and other traditional weapons as you explore different dungeon areas. Can you find true love while fighting in the dungeon?
This is not as simple as adding points to character upgrades. Players will encounter plot options and need to make appropriate choices to get the love. It's a bit like a mess of various game themes, but we really like it. The game provides 9 weapons to talk about love, including copper finger tiger, lightsaber and long-handled sickle. You can even take them to the beach. Is it romantic?
8. "Dark Dungeon 2"
For some time, we have been hoping to see more information about "Dark Dungeon 2". Although the developer Red Hook has always said that it will produce a sequel to this "cosmic horror" type of doomsday dungeon exploration game, we know very little about it.
The short content in the trailer provides us with some information, for example, the original hero lineup seems to be all back.And ready to go to the crazy mountains. The game is still a familiar formula. The art style with strong visual effects and the fascinating dark narrative make everything fall into madness.
Although there are many questions to be answered, you can always go back to the original "Dark Dungeon" and recruit a team of unfortunate adventurers to experience the despair deep underground.
""Dark Dungeon" is an amazing attempt to traditional dungeon adventure games." I wrote in the review of the original "Dark Dungeon" in 2016, "It has a cool career, a powerful narrative and The trendy art style and the gameplay are so addictive that even the death of your favorite heroes can’t stop you from climbing back into the game and continuing to fight the wandering deformed monsters. At the same time, all these features will bring Lovecraft The unique legendary story is taken to a new level."
"Dark Dungeon 2" is expected to be launched in the Epic Game Mall in 2021.
9. "The Elder Scrolls 6"
Whether you like it or not, "The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim" is one of the benchmarks that defined open-world RPG games and created a new era in the gaming industry. It is conceivable that the industry's expectations for "The Elder Scrolls 6" are unprecedented. When will this game be released? Where did the story happen? What improvements and developments will there be? "The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim" is deeply loved by contemporary players, but in fact, many of the older works in the series are outstanding in the history of RPG games.
Looking back and revisiting those old games may be a bit hard to play now, but "The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind" and "The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion" are indeed great games. With so many brilliant works ahead, it may be difficult for "The Elder Scrolls 6" to live up to its reputation. However, we are still looking forward to it and eagerly want to see it rise to the challenge.
"The Elder Scrolls 6" may have to wait several years before it is available, but we don't want it to be only satisfied with using newer and more sophisticated technology to recreate the "Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim" skin-changing game. It's time to innovate.
10. "Ys 9: Night of Weird People"
Are you ready to enjoy the ARPG world of Ys? This time,You can play as any one of the 6 so-called "weirds". Each character has unique special abilities, such as detecting hidden objects and climbing walls. When facing a powerful enemy, you can also perform instant dodge, instant defense and instant action in a cool manner to achieve your level and style.
Since the release of the first "Yes" in 1987, the reputation of this series has been rising. It may not be as well-known as the "Final Fantasy" or "Dragon Quest" series, but its focus on action-oriented combat experience over the years has attracted a large number of players. In the first generation of "Yes", players could only jump face and slash monsters (but in the era when the turn-based RPG was standard, this was an innovation), but now it's quite different.
11. "Biochemical Variation"
Martial arts, variation and shooting? These are all in one game? Welcome to the world of Biochemical Variation. In this third-person ARPG, you can transform your DNA, and you can also unlock different gameplay styles and character abilities. Use radiation to master the power of a tortoise or transform into a spider monster, unlock variant abilities to travel and even fly in the world. In this chaotic world full of monsters, you can swim as you like, build weapons and collect items according to your preferences, from swords to shotguns, you can create with one hand. Your mission is to save the tree of life in the imminent doomsday disaster, and the huge arsenal of weapons and various skills will provide you with many options to complete your mission.
In the open world of "Biochemical Mutation", you can also choose how to explore the world by yourself. You can "measure the world with your feet", you can also control mechanical devices to move, fly in a hot air balloon, ride a jet ski, or climb various mounts. When exploring dangerous areas, you can also wear gas masks, warm clothing, oxygen tanks and many other accessories to reduce environmental damage.
It is true that "Biochemical Variation" is a compromise combination of various elements, but we still want to experience it. The game will be released on May 25th.
12. "Cris Tales"
Classic JRPG flavor with fashionable art style? Is the player playing a time magician? In addition,You still have a frog teammate. The weird (and cool) thing about "Cris Tales" is that you can experience the past, present, and future at the same time. You can use your ability to manipulate time to change the past, thereby affecting the future, and you can see the results of your actions in real time. This ability not only allows you to interact with characters, advance the plot, and constantly change your surroundings in the process, to obtain wonderful results, but also to play a role in battle. The game adopts a turn-based system. You can blow enemies back into the past or throw them into the future to establish coordinated attacks or coordinated defenses.
In this game, you can use airships and ships to travel the world. Although these vehicles are not new, they are still dreamy. Although the use of classic templates to create modern JRPGs is not new, the volatile time manipulation mechanism of "Cris Tales" and the colorful and dreamy visual effects fit the flavor of the classic RPG resurrected in the modern era. Closely fit.
13. "Mass Effect: Legendary Edition"
Year after year, there are endless rumors about the remake of "Mass Effect", and this time, it really comes. "Mass Effect: Legendary Edition" will include the "Mass Effect" trilogy, you can talk about love, burn, kill and snatch in the universe. Although this well-known series does not require me to introduce it anymore, fans are likely to be attracted by the reset of the trilogy compilation this time, and are curious about which places the official refurbished this time. "Mass Effect: Legendary Edition" has higher frame rate, higher resolution and other visual effects, but it completely retains the original core game experience. The collection covers all the DLC of the original game and is expected to be released within this year.
"Mass Effect: Legendary Edition" has been happy enough for players for a while, but EA also revealed that the series will open a new chapter in the next few years. After "Mass Effect: Andromeda", players have been speculating whether the series will have a follow-up. Don't worry now. Although the sequel will take a few years to fly to land, at least it is already on the way!
14. "Crimson Knot"
Many action JRPGs happen in the traditional fantasy world,Therefore, we are very happy to see that "Crimson Knot" brings everything into the world of science fiction, and creates a horrible and mysterious story in the style of Japanese comics. Don't expect to summon big birds to help you fight monsters (although this possibility is not ruled out...), in this game, you have to use your mind to control the vehicle to hit the enemy. Wow, this is a far cry from killing orcs and throwing fireballs at ice enemies. It is the true pinnacle of all strategies. Don't worry, you can still copy the guys to kill the monsters and recharge your cool abilities.
The "Crimson Knot", known as the "Brainpunk" game, has many systems that are closely related to mind power and gain. Your skill tree (or "Brain Map") will provide a lot of abilities to help you experience this future science fiction world in your own way. Teammates can strengthen the protagonist's skills, attach special effects to him, provide key support, and follow the protagonist to fight with him! We expect to be able to explore the world of "Crimson Knot" later this year and experience a wonderful mix of brain power and hand-to-hand combat.
15. New work of "Fables of Gods and Ghosts"
The world of wizards, warriors and weirdness is coming back. Although it is not yet clear how it will return, it is really coming back! This alone is enough to attract everyone's attention. The quality of the last few works of the "Fables of Gods and Ghosts" series may make you worry, but we hope that this new masterpiece will not step into the pits that have fallen before.
For example, I remember that when I played "Fable: Legend" at the Cologne Game Show many years ago, the game divided the players into two factions, which were as hostile as heroes and dungeon villains, and the experience was extremely Asymmetry. The trading card game "Fable of Gods and Ghosts: Fortune" was not very good, although it also brought me a lot of fun.
In short, since Playground Games is responsible for developing this game, we still have good reasons to be optimistic about the future. Of course, in the end it depends on whether the game experience itself is satisfactory. But sometimes, just hearing that your favorite IP is about to launch a sequel is enough to make fans love it all. and so,This year we look forward to the excitement this fantasy game will bring to you.
16. "Hogwarts Legacy"
"Harry Potter" series of magical world has become the theme of many games, and "Hogwarts Legacy" will create a complete Open world. The game recently announced that it will be postponed to 2022, so in a short time we should have no chance to call God to defend against Dementors in the game, but this still cannot extinguish our enthusiasm for this work.
"Harry Potter" series of books and movies have established a huge archive of biosphere, characters and magic rules, laying a good foundation for the game. The game only needs to use these materials to stitch together a complete world. Of course, I hope they can create a brand new journey in the framework of the "Harry Potter" world view, so that players can completely indulge in it. I just want to say: It is best for the game to involve the silly sorting hat in the process of creating characters. That thing is simply the master of this magical world.
Configure potions, tame beasts, resist black magic... These are all you dominate Hogwarts, and finally go to the vast world outside the school to face greater challenges and special courses that you will learn on the way. There must be dragons in that world, and there is probably a big spider, because I saw it when I went to Universal Studios to play. That's how the script should be written, right? All in all, this year we should be able to get more information about the work.
17. "Dragon Age 4"
How much do we know now about "Dragon Age 4"? Actually not much. But since the game was announced, we have been collecting and analyzing information about the game. Obviously, the story of "Dragon Age 4" will take place in Tavent.
We currently know that Thoras will be involved in some way. Although I am not a "dragonologist," I find that every time the name Solas is mentioned in a discussion, everyone has a big reaction. As for other RPG works by BioWare,Fans have already had a lot of discussions about the content of the game, such as exploring the potential relationship between characters, analyzing the difficult battles in the game, and the scope of the discussion is comprehensive and balanced. When will Dragon Age 4 be released? Visually, everyone will have to wait a long time, but this can't stop our crazy brain replenishment!
Although this article only lists such games, there are still many new games under development in the RPG category. Nowadays, RPG is no longer a niche, and occupies an important position in the game field. There are also countless sub-types of games that expand our love for cool characters, power enhancements and player choices. Whether you are enjoying the social pleasure with other players, or playing your own strategic literacy on the gorgeous battlefield, whether you like to upgrade a lot of classes, or just hack and kill in a game similar to "Diablo" , RPG has firmly established itself as one of the pillars of the gaming industry. We just need to sit down, relax, and then upgrade!
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