Other games worth mentioning (besides Dragon's Dogma and Grim Dawn): Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Vampyr, Greedfall, Divinity 2: Dragon Knight Saga, Jade Empire, Outward, Remnant: From the Ashes, Titan Quest and Hades.
Thank you for just having excellent narration. Seriously, it’s weird how rare engaging inflection and personality is among video game content narrators. This is awesome
Darksiders II had the best loot system for a non-isometric, single-player only RPG of its time, and I will stand by that opinion. It also had fun puzzles in the late game, some memorable bosses and amazing enemy variety which is crucial for an action game.
The line between true RPGs and action/adventure games "with RPG elements" has been blurred by AAA studios and casual gamers. People need to realize that a game is not necessarily an RPG just because you "play the role of xy".
I think anyone that loves action rpg’s should really give Nioh and Nioh 2 a goo try, breakthrough the combat system and boss that you might get stuck on and keep pushing, it’s the perfect mix of samurai, Shinobi, and magic, and souls style but with a more intricate combat system. Also I’m surprised I didn’t see Sekiro…
@@jbullock1able yea honestly I think both Nioh’s and Bloodborne are probably my favorite games of all time, I still have to fully dive into Ghosts of Tsushima
The Nioh series are one of the very best ARPG'S ever made. The loot, builds, cool Japanese history, absolutely exceptional combat system. Fantastic games.
Those games kicked my ass,I couldnt even get past the tower of londons first pair of enemies after you go outside, no joke Ive tried many many times and cant do it.
Not really. FF12's combat was very divisive (and barely considerable as an action RPG), and FF15 didn't do as well (as the canceling of the DLC showed). The rest of the Final Fantasy games aren't action RPG's, leaving them off this list which is only for action RPGs.
Something about Nioh doesn't captivate me the way Soulsbourne games do though. I think Nioh and NIoh 2 are phenomenal, but I find myself going back to Bloodborne 6 years later all the time, once I completed both Nioh games, I never felt compelled to play through again.
@@Chromelium that could be it. I definitely don't feel as engrossed by Diablo games as some people do either. Just started Hades though, and I'm absolutely loving it so far.
Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim? Those are action RPGs with an actual deep story and lore. Morrowind has deeper story and RPG system than any on that list, you can created your own spells, make potions etc. I play Morrowind on Xbox series X, amazing
No kidding, very surprised not to see them. They have their issues but I've yet to have the sense of wonder again that I had when I first played Morrowind. You might say rose tinted glasses and you might be right, but still.
@@stanco4ever Morrowind is amazing, you can pick so many pathways, I played a stealthy assassin archer and then leveled up my spells a lot. I joined the crazy Telvanni wizard group.
@@tobytomada3501 you're probably right, but still, I miss playing that game for the first time. Besides, being old doesn't stop Bethesda releasing new ports/versions of Skyrim every 13 days or so (at full price I might add) ;)
Wait a second.....Greatest ARPG's of ALL TIME....Diablo 3 over Diablo 2? Not even honourable mentions of Sacred 2, Titan Quest, Grim Dawn etc....Damn, subjectivity is a b...
I really want more NON linear games like Dark Souls story / side quests are designed… like resident evil/evil within but a huge open world with tons of quests.. Atomic Heart is the closest I’ve seen so far
According to Mündfish (atomic heart devs) the story will be strictly linear, but will have a final choice leading to 2 endings. Also, Dark Souls is pretty linear in terms of story, although you can tackle the world in very open ways.
@@oblikua Well I guess I don’t know the words to describe it. I do remember now Mundfish saying the story was very linear which was both surprising & disappointing… I suppose dark souls main story is straightforward but the way the side quests all have consequences for each other or even eliminating quests unknowingly, mixed with total freedom to travel forward / backward to different areas at what seems like a random order… All that is such great design work and unfortunately rare to see. I hate restrictions when I’m trying to be immersed in the experience ya know?
@@SadTown99 Yeah, I think I know what you mean. The game reacts to your actions and choices. In terms of story, usually only RPGs do that. But in terms of gameplay there is a whole genre called Immersive Sim, which are usually my favorite games. Not many like Dark Souls, though.
Depends on what your criteria are. As a legally free experience it’s second to none imo. That alone counts for a lot depending who you ask. I’d definitely consider it in my personal best of all time. There’s nothing that blends influences quite like genshin and it’s exploration and world are easily some of the best video games have to offer while being a top tier action rpg in its own right. I’d absolutely consider it one of the best rpgs of all time.
I love ARPGs I think this is the definitive true list. I know I'm right on this, I have good taste :) (1). Diablo II (Plugy version) -gives you unlimited stash tabs. (2). Grim Dawn (3). PoE Path of Exile (not to be confused with PoE Pillars of Eternity) (4). Titan Quest anniversary. (5). Borderlands 2 (6). X-Men Legends II (PS2 game) (7). Divinity Original Sin ............................................... Victor Vran .................... ......................... ............. Torchlight 2 Victor Vran and Torchlight 2 are probably 8th and 9th respectively but there's a big gap after 7th spot. Sorry but I played Diablo 3 for a few seasons when it came out and found it to be crap as all the end game loot were the same old sets.. note: PoE would be number 1 except it's just too bloody complicated. My PoE experience: First waste time on at least four characters and 1000 hours learning everything about the game, crafting etc. Next, copy a serious build, get to a high level and wonder why you struggle.... then you realise why as you find out too late that a much better build guide exists for the same character, feel like an idiot for wasting a month of your time and QUIT playing for awhile. Return to the game a few years later and have the exact same experience happen all over again. .2000 hours later you still know nothing about the game.
@@shivamsiddharthasinghrajaw7671 Seriously? Everyone's got their own opinion. I love DS3 combats but I prefer DS1/DSR bosses. No need to start go calling people trash.
D2r is absolutely amazing. I never played d2 back in the day, so it's my 1st experience with it. Definitely should be close to the top of this list. I'm in awe of how good it is
the youtuber put D3 and then at the end TL2, which is based on D2. My guess he doesn't make much sense, oh hell it is his opinion so it is fine, but to me nonsense even more when you have Witcher but no Elder scrolls game..... i'm like WTF.
Awesome video. I know its cool to hate on DS2 but did a lot to improve the game series with the addition of power stancing, hexes, etc. No knock against Demon Souls, but imo DS2 deservers the spot over Demon Souls. Now if we could get a super well done remake for Dark Souls 1 and 2 like we got for Demon Souls then we would be in a great spot.
The movement/control is the only issue I have with Dark Souls 2. If it handled like DS3 it would easily blow it out of the water due to the increased difficulty and creativity.
Ehh not a fan of this list Should’ve delved deeper Should’ve been more diverse And included multiple games from the same series is kinda lame So many amazing games were left out You left out Skyrim Dragons Dogma Kingdom of Amalur And so much more Division 2?? Come on now smh
I would add things like Dragons dogma, Elder scrolls oblivion and Skyrim, Elden Ring, Ac Odyssey as an RPG not an AC game, Ori and the will of the wisp, Hollow Knight but yeah very good list. Also play forbidden west instead of zero Dawn it’s got much better combat mechanics
I don't get it why everyone is bashing Witcher 3's combat system. It's WAY deeper than most other combat systems out there so maybe most people do not use the talent system properly. I see it all the time. The put in points without much thinking. Stupid af.
If you think witcher 3 combat system is *"DEEPER"* than most other rpgs than you need to stay away from rpgs or action rpgs with combat system having actual depth, like kingdom come, Souls or dragons dogma Dont even think of playing Divinity original sin 2 on Tactician mode
Love to see CrossCode in any video. One of the best games I’ve ever played, and one that deserves to be talked about by way more people than it is. I personally don’t see the Soulsborne series as action RPGs, as I feel the RPG elements are not a focal point of gameplay. (The fact that you can completely ignore the leveling system is an indication of that, in my eyes.) I would consider FromSoft’s games to be more of an evolution on the hack-n-slash genre (even metroidvanias, with the design of Dark Souls 1). Tales of Arise looked very interesting to me, however after I played Tales of Berseria a couple months ago, I feel that series is not for me unfortunately. The game was filled to the brim with so many unnecessary systems that pulled gameplay down and made it feel complicated for the sake of being complicated. I found myself spending what must’ve been at least of the time sitting in menus. And the combat didn’t impress enough to warrant putting up with it, either. On my wishlist from this video, I have Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, NeiR:Automata, and Monster Hunter World. However the next game I am currently planning to buy will be Dragon’s Dogma, because I have seen a ton of praise thrown at it for its combat, with many people saying it’s the best combat of any aRPG. I hope those claims turn out to hold some weight to them.
I just wish the Souls games and Bloodborne were a little less diffacult. I know people love them for how hard they are but not all of us have that kind of paience. Id love to be able to play those games and I have tried, many times,I just cant. I hope Elden Ring is a little less hard.
The fun partially lies in the challenge, all it takes is a little patience until the combat clicks, then it's a joy. The niche would be lost by making it easier.
The whole oppressive and bleak atmosphere of soulsborne would be lost if it wasn't difficult. It makes getting through the many horrors you face a lot more satisfying and fun, and it's this duality of emotions that make the games so special, and is the reason why they are even brought up when people talk about difficulty in video games.
Best thing to do of your struggling that much is just keep killing the easy enemies over and over and level up your vigor/hp, most people don’t put enough in health and go for damage to early, you do plenty of damage early in souls games
@@YeOldeMachine Whats even crazier and also stupid is that gamingbolt put the division 2 on this list/video.The division 2 is a multiplayer looter shooter, NOT an arpg!
Good list, but you really should add Grim Dawn to it. And maybe Rage 2, because it has seriously good fighting mechanics with way more mobility and action as Borderlands 3. Immortals Fynix Rising could also be on the list, it has a very fun and satisfying fighting system.
Tales of Arise has way too many cutscenes and at least double the skits of any previous title. Many things were told to you three or four different times for no reason. Visually beautiful but a little hollow and extremely repetitive in dialogue.
Horizon Zero Dawn wouldn't be on my list as the best of anything i found it incredibly boring. I also wouldn't say any game is the best of all time as no one knows what the future holds.
I swear I don't understand why I keep bouncing off the Witcher 3. I've played it over and over trying to see the magic. I just can't get into it. 3rd person ARPG'S are absolutely my thing too. I dunno.
I have the same issue. I seee why everyone likes it and why it has the reputation it does. I just, can't get immersed. So I play it for a day or two. Put it down for a month or three. Eventually I'll get through it lol.
@@YeOldeMachine What doesn't click for you? I think it's probably in my top 20 favorite games of all time, not #1 by any means. But the way they handled side quests and character progression is just so damn genius. The fact that every side quest feels like a little story in and of itself, I love that. Not to mention great story and video game boobs...lol...what isn't there to love?
@@adventurous_soles9899 well, for me, the combat is not fun. To my eyes it graphically just doesn't look very good and has clunky animations. Also,, the progression was paced a bit weird. No doubt the stories on the side quests are some of the very best narrative side content out there, and I definitely think it's a great game. I guess it's just not for me. All the areas I find it weak, are the most important to me personally. I love a good story as much as anybody, but combat, exploration, and character progression are more important to me than anything
@@YeOldeMachine I actually completed the Witcher 3 but I will agree, something is just "off" about the combat. I can't quite put my finger on it but it was one of the least enjoyable aspects of the game for me.
You can't make a list with 30 and mention dark souls 2 times right of the bat, i mean they are pratically the same, if it was FF and FF Tactics i could understand since there is a big difference. Diablo THREE ?????????? and then you go and pick TORCHLIGHT 2 the same creater as diablo 2222 and used it as base. Cmon TRY HARDER.
This is one of the few channels that I seen that suggests Fable 2 as a recommendation.
It was awesome back then. It feels really floaty when you play it now a days
Other games worth mentioning (besides Dragon's Dogma and Grim Dawn):
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Vampyr, Greedfall, Divinity 2: Dragon Knight Saga, Jade Empire, Outward, Remnant: From the Ashes, Titan Quest and Hades.
Vampyr and Jade Empire are underrated af - just like the Saboteur
Agreed across the board. I would've put Dragon's Dogma, Amalur, Hades, and Greedfall over a lot of titles in this list.
Agreed with jade empire.
bro i gotta agree, hades might be the better than half the games on that list
Jade empire
i'm a calm and reasonable person, till i hear bloodborne, instant frenzy (love the game btw)
1) dark souls remastered
2) dark souls 3
3) witcher 3
4) The ascent
5) diablo 3
6) path of exile
7) tales of arise
8) bloodborne
9) mass effect legendary edition
10) middle earth shadow of war
11) nioh
12) horizon zero dawn
13) genshin impact
14) cross code
15) YS IX monstrum nox
16) Nier automata
17) Kingdom hearts III
18) Ni no kuni 2: revenant kingdom
19) monster hunter world
20) monster hunter rise
21) Odin sphere leifthrasir
22) division 2
23) demon souls
24) nier replicant
25) fable 2
26) scarlet nexus
27) nioh 2
28) borderlands 3
29) torchlight 2
30) vampire the masquerade bloodlines
off to download tales of arise now 🙃
It's really good. I'm not a jrpg guy at all, and I adored that game. Combat is absolutely exceptional
"neo"
@@KenOhShinobi nobody cares bout nioh
You legend!
Thank you for the list ! 👍
You forgot Champions Of Norrath, the sheer amount of randomized weapons and armor in this game should earn it a spot on any list.
CoN would overshadow the entire list, so they left it out.
I absolutely did not expect the VtM:B inclusion at the end, but it's appreciated. It is one of my favorite games of all time.
Great updated list! Very glad to see scarlet nexus on there
“Didn’t help that Bloodborne released at around the same time”
Didn’t the Witcher 3 win GOTY?
Yes, though I definitely prefer Bloodborne. W3 is still a decent game.
Thank you for just having excellent narration. Seriously, it’s weird how rare engaging inflection and personality is among video game content narrators. This is awesome
this extensive list of enjoyment is not bad at all.
thank you so much!
Darksiders II had the best loot system for a non-isometric, single-player only RPG of its time, and I will stand by that opinion.
It also had fun puzzles in the late game, some memorable bosses and amazing enemy variety which is crucial for an action game.
Glad Scarlet Nexus is on the list
Is it worth the purchase I'm on the fence about it
@@captainsonypony2709 Definitely with the purchase. It's a fun game
@@captainsonypony2709 absolutely
The line between true RPGs and action/adventure games "with RPG elements" has been blurred by AAA studios and casual gamers.
People need to realize that a game is not necessarily an RPG just because you "play the role of xy".
I think anyone that loves action rpg’s should really give Nioh and Nioh 2 a goo try, breakthrough the combat system and boss that you might get stuck on and keep pushing, it’s the perfect mix of samurai, Shinobi, and magic, and souls style but with a more intricate combat system.
Also I’m surprised I didn’t see Sekiro…
Nioh and Nioh two are my favorite games right now.
@@jbullock1able yea honestly I think both Nioh’s and Bloodborne are probably my favorite games of all time, I still have to fully dive into Ghosts of Tsushima
The Nioh series are one of the very best ARPG'S ever made. The loot, builds, cool Japanese history, absolutely exceptional combat system. Fantastic games.
Those games kicked my ass,I couldnt even get past the tower of londons first pair of enemies after you go outside, no joke Ive tried many many times and cant do it.
Sekiro is an action game, not an RPG. This is why it isn't on the list.
It's a Serious Crime for not including any Final Fantasy in the list's of the Best RPG's.
Not really. FF12's combat was very divisive (and barely considerable as an action RPG), and FF15 didn't do as well (as the canceling of the DLC showed). The rest of the Final Fantasy games aren't action RPG's, leaving them off this list which is only for action RPGs.
Nioh 2 is a masterpiece. Most will never see the NG+(...) Also the talentsystem is 1000x deeeper than in every from software game.
Something about Nioh doesn't captivate me the way Soulsbourne games do though. I think Nioh and NIoh 2 are phenomenal, but I find myself going back to Bloodborne 6 years later all the time, once I completed both Nioh games, I never felt compelled to play through again.
@@adventurous_soles9899 I think it's because it's more like a looter rpg than a souls like.
@@Chromelium that could be it. I definitely don't feel as engrossed by Diablo games as some people do either.
Just started Hades though, and I'm absolutely loving it so far.
@@Chromelium And I love looter games.
Imo, Nioh 2 is the most addicting and longlasting action rpg you can get right now, strongly reccomend it.
Game hard af but I like it
if this doesn't have Jade Empire I'll be disappointed
Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim? Those are action RPGs with an actual deep story and lore. Morrowind has deeper story and RPG system than any on that list, you can created your own spells, make potions etc. I play Morrowind on Xbox series X, amazing
I was really really surprised I didn't see any of them or at least one of the Fallout games
No kidding, very surprised not to see them. They have their issues but I've yet to have the sense of wonder again that I had when I first played Morrowind. You might say rose tinted glasses and you might be right, but still.
@@stanco4ever Morrowind is amazing, you can pick so many pathways, I played a stealthy assassin archer and then leveled up my spells a lot. I joined the crazy Telvanni wizard group.
Too old
@@tobytomada3501 you're probably right, but still, I miss playing that game for the first time. Besides, being old doesn't stop Bethesda releasing new ports/versions of Skyrim every 13 days or so (at full price I might add) ;)
how did Dragon's Dogma not make the list but Fable 2 did lmao
Asking the real questions here. One of my favorite RPGs of all time.
I think it's on their old video so they excluded it
I think this was the 2021 edition. I've seen Dragon's Dogma in other of their videos. Maybe the 2020 or 2019 edition.
Wait a second.....Greatest ARPG's of ALL TIME....Diablo 3 over Diablo 2? Not even honourable mentions of Sacred 2, Titan Quest, Grim Dawn etc....Damn, subjectivity is a b...
I really want more NON linear games like Dark Souls story / side quests are designed… like resident evil/evil within but a huge open world with tons of quests.. Atomic Heart is the closest I’ve seen so far
According to Mündfish (atomic heart devs) the story will be strictly linear, but will have a final choice leading to 2 endings. Also, Dark Souls is pretty linear in terms of story, although you can tackle the world in very open ways.
@@oblikua Well I guess I don’t know the words to describe it. I do remember now Mundfish saying the story was very linear which was both surprising & disappointing… I suppose dark souls main story is straightforward but the way the side quests all have consequences for each other or even eliminating quests unknowingly, mixed with total freedom to travel forward / backward to different areas at what seems like a random order… All that is such great design work and unfortunately rare to see. I hate restrictions when I’m trying to be immersed in the experience ya know?
@@SadTown99 Yeah, I think I know what you mean. The game reacts to your actions and choices. In terms of story, usually only RPGs do that. But in terms of gameplay there is a whole genre called Immersive Sim, which are usually my favorite games. Not many like Dark Souls, though.
Hollow knight
I rlly don’t think “genshin impact” is one of the best rpgs of all time
Depends on what your criteria are. As a legally free experience it’s second to none imo. That alone counts for a lot depending who you ask. I’d definitely consider it in my personal best of all time. There’s nothing that blends influences quite like genshin and it’s exploration and world are easily some of the best video games have to offer while being a top tier action rpg in its own right. I’d absolutely consider it one of the best rpgs of all time.
@@peen2804no.
Ok I guess
Why is Division 2 an RPG? Are you talking about the Rocket Propelled Grenade?
I don't know about Fable 2 but this is actually a great list.
Lolol Fable 2 was the best one!
I love ARPGs I think this is the definitive true list. I know I'm right on this, I have good taste :)
(1). Diablo II (Plugy version) -gives you unlimited stash tabs.
(2). Grim Dawn
(3). PoE Path of Exile (not to be confused with PoE Pillars of Eternity)
(4). Titan Quest anniversary.
(5). Borderlands 2
(6). X-Men Legends II (PS2 game)
(7). Divinity Original Sin
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Torchlight 2
Victor Vran and Torchlight 2 are probably 8th and 9th respectively but there's a big gap after 7th spot. Sorry but I played Diablo 3 for a few seasons when it came out and found it to be crap as all the end game loot were the same old sets..
note: PoE would be number 1 except it's just too bloody complicated.
My PoE experience: First waste time on at least four characters and 1000 hours learning everything about the game, crafting etc. Next, copy a serious build, get to a high level and wonder why you struggle.... then you realise why as you find out too late that a much better build guide exists for the same character, feel like an idiot for wasting a month of your time and QUIT playing for awhile. Return to the game a few years later and have the exact same experience happen all over again. .2000 hours later you still know nothing about the game.
Divinity Original Sin is turn based, not action. So much for definitive, and good taste lol.
When it comes to fighting,skill tree and story cinematic “Ghost of Tsushima” is the best
Just got the director cut upgrade yesterday i reccomend
Is there any first-person action RPG like King's Field or Arx Fatalis?
The elder Scrolls series
no elder scroll series or fallout, interesting.
The Ascent? All time? Hell nah, dude. This comes from someone who 100%ed it.
Dark souls 1/remastered is my favorite dark souls
It's levels are connected so intricately you cannot even imagine
That's the only plus though. DS3 is better in every other way not only graphics. It's gameplay is way better and less clunky.
@@sensoeirensen 🐧💦splish🌊splash
your opinion is trash
@@shivamsiddharthasinghrajaw7671 Seriously? Everyone's got their own opinion. I love DS3 combats but I prefer DS1/DSR bosses. No need to start go calling people trash.
@@Yoshikage-Kira_75 read
@@shivamsiddharthasinghrajaw7671 Like I said, that's HIS opinion. I don't agree with it too but you don't see me calling people trash. 🙁
Can you make a list for low end pc!?
No assassin's creed origins/odyssey/Valhalla??
Valhalla was excellent
Lol all of them are garbage
Morrowind/Oblivion
Where's Xenoblade Chronicles X?
Excellent list
No Grim Dawn? Shameful.
Diablo 2 was by far the best of that series. I'm surprised it was omitted.
D2r is absolutely amazing. I never played d2 back in the day, so it's my 1st experience with it. Definitely should be close to the top of this list. I'm in awe of how good it is
the youtuber put D3 and then at the end TL2, which is based on D2. My guess he doesn't make much sense, oh hell it is his opinion so it is fine, but to me nonsense even more when you have Witcher but no Elder scrolls game..... i'm like WTF.
Awesome video. I know its cool to hate on DS2 but did a lot to improve the game series with the addition of power stancing, hexes, etc. No knock against Demon Souls, but imo DS2 deservers the spot over Demon Souls. Now if we could get a super well done remake for Dark Souls 1 and 2 like we got for Demon Souls then we would be in a great spot.
The movement/control is the only issue I have with Dark Souls 2. If it handled like DS3 it would easily blow it out of the water due to the increased difficulty and creativity.
Dungeon Siege 2 does get too much hate.
you got no1 right, DS da GOAT
Ehh not a fan of this list
Should’ve delved deeper
Should’ve been more diverse
And included multiple games from the same series is kinda lame
So many amazing games were left out
You left out
Skyrim
Dragons Dogma
Kingdom of Amalur
And so much more
Division 2?? Come on now smh
I would add things like Dragons dogma, Elder scrolls oblivion and Skyrim, Elden Ring, Ac Odyssey as an RPG not an AC game, Ori and the will of the wisp, Hollow Knight but yeah very good list. Also play forbidden west instead of zero Dawn it’s got much better combat mechanics
In no way is Bloodborne a big departure from dark souls. It's the same thing
As a Genshin player
That gameplay was pain
Amazing list..i would also add neo the world ends with you
I would put yakuza on the list and pick any of them because they don't get enough credit
I guess my definition of good rpgs are different than this list lol
Im ar 45 in genshin. Im thinking of starting over (i spent maybe 50 bucks all together) but now i know how to play its a tough call.
Best action RPGs without Gothic and TES series?
What happened to Skyrim and fallout?
They were too good for this list!
You left out PSO 1 … great list… but i can’t believe you left PSO out
Did he really forgot Fable: Lost Chapters?
I’m surprised Final Fantasy XV and VII Remake is not included.
You get a Like for pronouncing 'automata' correctly.
I don't get it why everyone is bashing Witcher 3's combat system. It's WAY deeper than most other combat systems out there so maybe most people do not use the talent system properly. I see it all the time. The put in points without much thinking. Stupid af.
If you think witcher 3 combat system is *"DEEPER"* than most other rpgs than you need to stay away from rpgs or action rpgs with combat system having actual depth, like kingdom come, Souls or dragons dogma
Dont even think of playing Divinity original sin 2 on Tactician mode
Lol, Witcher 3 combat is not very deep. You may need to do some soul searching on the “stupid af” claim.
I don’t think y’all know what an action RPG is. Also having Genshin impact and Horizon on here means you definitely don’t know what a good one is.
Dark Souls is the best game ever made
Love to see CrossCode in any video. One of the best games I’ve ever played, and one that deserves to be talked about by way more people than it is.
I personally don’t see the Soulsborne series as action RPGs, as I feel the RPG elements are not a focal point of gameplay. (The fact that you can completely ignore the leveling system is an indication of that, in my eyes.) I would consider FromSoft’s games to be more of an evolution on the hack-n-slash genre (even metroidvanias, with the design of Dark Souls 1).
Tales of Arise looked very interesting to me, however after I played Tales of Berseria a couple months ago, I feel that series is not for me unfortunately. The game was filled to the brim with so many unnecessary systems that pulled gameplay down and made it feel complicated for the sake of being complicated. I found myself spending what must’ve been at least of the time sitting in menus. And the combat didn’t impress enough to warrant putting up with it, either.
On my wishlist from this video, I have Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, NeiR:Automata, and Monster Hunter World. However the next game I am currently planning to buy will be Dragon’s Dogma, because I have seen a ton of praise thrown at it for its combat, with many people saying it’s the best combat of any aRPG. I hope those claims turn out to hold some weight to them.
Mount and Blade Warband , modded (Floris for start)
I just wish the Souls games and Bloodborne were a little less diffacult. I know people love them for how hard they are but not all of us have that kind of paience. Id love to be able to play those games and I have tried, many times,I just cant. I hope Elden Ring is a little less hard.
The fun partially lies in the challenge, all it takes is a little patience until the combat clicks, then it's a joy. The niche would be lost by making it easier.
It won't be lmao
The whole oppressive and bleak atmosphere of soulsborne would be lost if it wasn't difficult. It makes getting through the many horrors you face a lot more satisfying and fun, and it's this duality of emotions that make the games so special, and is the reason why they are even brought up when people talk about difficulty in video games.
Best thing to do of your struggling that much is just keep killing the easy enemies over and over and level up your vigor/hp, most people don’t put enough in health and go for damage to early, you do plenty of damage early in souls games
@@MrCushcam it's also why they should not be on the list. They are not RPGs.
Why doesn’t god of war count as an action rpg?
It does. That's absolutely what it is. Crazy it's not on the list.
@@YeOldeMachine Whats even crazier and also stupid is that gamingbolt put the division 2 on this list/video.The division 2 is a multiplayer looter shooter, NOT an arpg!
@@danielmoung9098 yea, I think the general consensus is this list is trash.
No Dragon Age: Inquisition?
Also worth to mention: Darksiders II, Dragon's Dogma and Kingdoms of Amalur.
Thank you for the list. Please order these kind of lists chronologically if there is no other criteria like in this one
Good list, but you really should add Grim Dawn to it. And maybe Rage 2, because it has seriously good fighting mechanics with way more mobility and action as Borderlands 3. Immortals Fynix Rising could also be on the list, it has a very fun and satisfying fighting system.
Grim should absolutely be number one on this list it’s just amazing on nearly every level
Favors Japanese based games which are challenging unique and fun.
Where's Grim Dawn??!!
where is hollow knight
Wtf? Do you know what action rpgs are?
why do people keep saying dragons dogma is "Amazing", outside of the combat, the game's pretty fucking boring lol
Nice video
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Where is Skyrim,dragon age and fallout they are also rpg
Here’s the thing about opinions every one has their own. 🤷♂️. It’s not like this is a definitive list. It’s a gaming bolt list lol
@@Pastyovercoat Every RPG list is incomplete without Skyrim fallout and dragon age..
These games seem mad complicated.. Maybe I am just getting old.
worth to say, they aren't any good RPGs to play right now if you played all from this video
Where dark souls 2
fuck torchlight 2, the pet noise is constant and cannot be disabled, so annoying
Tales of Arise has way too many cutscenes and at least double the skits of any previous title. Many things were told to you three or four different times for no reason. Visually beautiful but a little hollow and extremely repetitive in dialogue.
I agree to most of this but let's be honest Genshin? KH3? and Division. NAH!!! KH2 all the way baby.
and Immortals Phoenix Rising?
Where Is God Of War???
It's not even an RPG.
How come The Ascent an ACTION-RPG???
Horizon Zero Dawn wouldn't be on my list as the best of anything i found it incredibly boring. I also wouldn't say any game is the best of all time as no one knows what the future holds.
you destroyed all your credibility with the thumbnail alone.
Idgaf blood born was my love hate game
I swear I don't understand why I keep bouncing off the Witcher 3. I've played it over and over trying to see the magic. I just can't get into it. 3rd person ARPG'S are absolutely my thing too. I dunno.
I have the same issue. I seee why everyone likes it and why it has the reputation it does. I just, can't get immersed. So I play it for a day or two. Put it down for a month or three. Eventually I'll get through it lol.
@@Stickman0660 exactly the same man. I'm hoping I get to a point it clicks and I just start liking it. Never happens.
@@YeOldeMachine What doesn't click for you? I think it's probably in my top 20 favorite games of all time, not #1 by any means. But the way they handled side quests and character progression is just so damn genius. The fact that every side quest feels like a little story in and of itself, I love that. Not to mention great story and video game boobs...lol...what isn't there to love?
@@adventurous_soles9899 well, for me, the combat is not fun. To my eyes it graphically just doesn't look very good and has clunky animations. Also,, the progression was paced a bit weird. No doubt the stories on the side quests are some of the very best narrative side content out there, and I definitely think it's a great game. I guess it's just not for me. All the areas I find it weak, are the most important to me personally. I love a good story as much as anybody, but combat, exploration, and character progression are more important to me than anything
@@YeOldeMachine I actually completed the Witcher 3 but I will agree, something is just "off" about the combat. I can't quite put my finger on it but it was one of the least enjoyable aspects of the game for me.
where is Zelda
no final fantasy vii remake? XD
"30 Best Action RPGs of All Time........"
Genshin impact shouldn’t be on this list
Dude where are the Surge games!!?? Not gonna lie I am a bit disappointed...
Like old games and talk about life ? Come and see!
Horizon Zero Dawn is most certainly NOT an RPG. A bad ass phenomenal game? Yes all day long and twice on Sunday but no where near an RPG
Exactly! Horizon, while a great game, is just an open world action adventure game like RDR2 or Just Cause.
There's no roleplaying in it whatsoever.
I agree with you and I'm glad Breath of the Wild is not here since that game is also not an RPG.
@@James_Winter27 exactly!!!
I'm also not sure if I'd consider: Nier (both games) and Shadow of War RPG's rather than Action-Adventure games.
@@dennisdavidov782 and didn’t he also put the division 2 on the list? I admit I haven’t played it yet but I didn’t think it was an rpg either
Why not include Ghost of Tsushima?
Grim dawn??
Grim Dawn, xenoblade, and dragons dogma blow most of those away.
Yea, this list is missing like 10 great games replaced with 10 mediocre games.
Fable 1 should be here instead of fable 2 haha
I wish bloodborne comes to pc
Where is Skyrim
You can't make a list with 30 and mention dark souls 2 times right of the bat, i mean they are pratically the same, if it was FF and FF Tactics i could understand since there is a big difference.
Diablo THREE ?????????? and then you go and pick TORCHLIGHT 2 the same creater as diablo 2222 and used it as base.
Cmon TRY HARDER.
SKYRIM HELLO ?!?!
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