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Nothing stings quite like pouring hours into a companion relationship only to watch them flip sides at the worst possible moment. We break down the hidden loyalty systems driving these gut-punch moments and show you exactly how to keep your crew in line — or blow it all up on purpose.
New Game Plus is supposed to be a reward, but plenty of RPGs bury their best mechanics, story content, and quality-of-life upgrades behind a full playthrough you already finished. We dig into which games justify the replay and which ones are basically punishing you for starting fresh.
New Game Plus modes and alternate endings have turned some RPG players into full-blown completionist sprinters — rushing through storylines just to unlock the next playthrough. But is blowing past the narrative actually worth it, or are you trading the best part of the game for a trophy you'll forget about in a week? Here's how to figure out your style and get the most out of every ending without burning out.
Alignment systems promised to let us live out complex moral fantasies in RPGs — but too often they just shove us into a box labeled 'saint' or 'psychopath.' We break down which games actually pull off nuanced morality and which ones make you feel like you're filling out a personality quiz you can't win.
Not every RPG that promises a branching story actually delivers one. We dug into the games that genuinely reshape their endings based on your decisions — and called out the ones that just slap a different colored filter on the same finale. If you've ever felt cheated by a 'choice-driven' game, this one's for you.
Are you the type who beelines for the final boss, or do you read every in-game book and talk to every NPC twice? Either way, there's an RPG out there built for exactly how you play. We break down the best picks for speedrunners, slow-burners, and everyone in between — plus tips for getting the most out of whichever style is yours.
Your companions can make or break your entire playthrough — but most players just grab whoever shows up first and hope for the best. This guide breaks down how to recruit smartly, develop relationships strategically, and build a party that actually synergizes. Whether you're running a tight four-person squad or managing a full kingdom court, we've got you covered.
Huge RPGs are incredible — right up until they aren't. That mid-game slump is real, the backlog guilt is real, and the 'I'll pick this back up later' lie we tell ourselves is very, very real. Here's how to pace yourself through the genre's biggest epics and actually see those credits roll for once.
Forget charging into battle as the chosen hero — some of the most satisfying victories in RPG history happen entirely behind closed doors. Learn how to pull strings, build loyal factions, and bend entire game worlds to your will without ever sitting on the throne yourself.
From sprawling AAA epics to scrappy indie darlings, 2024 delivered a wild spread of fantasy RPGs — and not all of them earned their hype. We broke down the year's biggest releases by story quality, combat depth, and the all-important question: will you actually want to play it twice?