After a few years of relative inactivity, role-playing games have once again emerged as one of the most prolific, most successful game genres. No other genre lets you get so immersed in a fully realized gameworld. Several outstanding new role-playing games were published this year, some of which were highly innovative, while others were very polished. All of these, regardless of their plot or perspective, were very engrossing. These are the four nominees for best role-playing game of the year:
Nominees:
Asheron's Call Dark Majesty
Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: Turbine
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If you're looking for classic online RPG hack-and-slash gameplay, Dark Majesty has more than enough to keep you busy for quite some time--and at a price that's more than reasonable.
Dark Age of Camelot
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Developer: Mythic Games
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This impressive online role-playing game marks the dawning of a new era in a gaming genre that has steadily gained prominence since Ultima Online made national headlines in 1997.
Diablo II: Lord of Destruction
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Developer: Blizzard North
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This official expansion introduces two powerful new character classes and scores of other new features and enhancements that all serve not only to bolster the surprising longevity of Diablo II, but also to improve on virtually every aspect of the game.
EverQuest: Shadows of Luclin
Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment
Developer: Verant Interactive
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The Shadows of Luclin is easily the biggest, most significant EverQuest expansion yet, and considering the massive size of the other expansions, that's no small feat.
