Books like Baldur's Gate 2 (2000)
30 fantasy books to read after Baldur's Gate 2 (2000), the closest match first.
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1. Dragon Age: Origins
- Same author
- On the same lists
BioWare's first Dragon Age title also turned out to be its best. Admittedly, the newest release has some beautiful graphics and is still a great game. However, the scope of...
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2. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic (2006)
- Same author
- On the same lists
Plenty of development studios have tried to do justice to the Star Wars name, with varying degrees of success. Knights of the Old Republic got in there early, however, and...
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3. Silent Hill 2 (2001)
- On the same lists
Horror isn't usually the genre you associate with great stories. By now, movie-goers will be used to the same tired clichés and plot mechanics. Video games, however, are different, and...
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4. Life Is Strange (2015)
- On the same lists
This fantastic blend of fantasy and high-school drama manages to create a truly emotional story that explores important concepts. Dontnod Entertainment tells the story of a photographer with a mysterious...
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5. Chrono Trigger (1995)
- On the same lists
It may have roots on the SNES over twenty years ago, but Chrono Trigger is still one of the most original and compelling stories in gaming. This title's originality has...
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6. Dragon Age Inquisition
- Same author
Premium hardcover edition includes additional pages of 'Behind The Scenes' content, interviews with BioWare, and exploration into the 'Making Of' product with Dragon Age partners. Also includes 3 digital in-game...
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7. Baldur's Gate Ii Shadows Of Amn
- Same author
Few games have had as much of an impact on the genre as Baldur's Gate II. Its influence is seen across the market, from the smallest indie titles to development...
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8. Mass Effect 2
- Same author
Full walkthroughs for every mission. Exclusive maps created especially for this guide. Fully labeled to make sure you see it all! Every special assignment detailed so you won't take a...
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9. Pokémon
- On the same lists
Pokémon is so ingrained that it often misses its deserved accolade as a fantasy. For many, it was an essential part of childhood, above even the TV show. However, like...
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10. Final Fantasy Vii
- On the same lists
With such a huge and hardcore following, there's a significant amount of contention over the best Final Fantasy game. However, it's hard to disagree that few have had the worldwide...
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11. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
- On the same lists
It was a very tough choice between this game and the recent Breath of the Wild. I spent a long time agonizing over every comparison and examining both. In the...
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12. The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind
- On the same lists
It was a very tough choice between Morrowind and Skyrim, but the former is where the series' success really began. Bethesda introduced one of the most expansive and free-form RPGs...
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13. World Of Warcraft
- On the same lists
It's been named the 'grandfather of MMORPGs', and in many ways, this is true. Though many online RPGs came before it, WoW completely revolutionized the industry. Part of this was...
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14. Dark Souls
- On the same lists
At a time where games were becoming increasingly dumbed down, Dark Souls burst onto the gaming scene in a blaze of glory. It took the elements of its predecessor and...
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15. Journey
- On the same lists
Just when people began to think adventure games were dead, Journey burst onto the scene. It quickly became the fastest-selling game on the PlayStation Store and won eight awards for...
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16. Dishonored
- On the same lists
With Dishonored, Arkane Studios wanted to revitalize the stealth genre. It was a big ask, and a big claim, but it managed to do just that. There's plenty of innovation...
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17. God Of War
- On the same lists
The War of the Three Gods is a military history of the Near and Middle East in the seventh centurywith its chief focus on the reign of the Eastern Roman...
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18. Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines
- On the same lists
This is a bit of strange one to make this list, and not because of the convoluted name. The truth is that if you'd asked anyone about this game on...
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19. Warcraft Iii: Reign Of Chaos
- On the same lists
Warcraft I and II were some of the driving forces behind the rise of real-time strategy games, but as they say, the third time is the charm. Blizzard's fantasy world...
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20. Kingdom Hearts Ii
by Enix, Square
- On the same lists
There have been many Kingdom Hearts games since its inception, but the second is where it really found its footing, and, arguably, is it at its best. The action role-playing...
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21. Alan Wake
- On the same lists
This game is a homage to some of the greatest tension builders of all time. Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Rod Serling, Alfred Hitchcock, Bret Easton Ellis. The names are enough...
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22. Child Of Light
- On the same lists
When you think Ubisoft, it's usually Assassins Creed, Far Cry, or other such games that come to mind. Action, 3D environments, and button mashing. They're compelling, but the developers' Child...
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23. Bayonetta
- On the same lists
Just as gamers had settled into their biases about the best hack and slash games, Bayonetta came along and changed everything. If it's not the greatest in the sub-genre, it's...
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24. Soul Calibur Ii
- On the same lists
If the first Soulcalibur game was almost the perfect fighting game, this one lands even closer to that mark. Revamped graphics for the PS2 and Xbox mark a noticeable difference...
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25. Risen
- On the same lists
Fantasy RPGs are extremely popular, but Risen manages to capture the feeling of the classics while still presenting beautiful graphics and compelling voice acting. It opens slowly, introducing the player...
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26. The Bard’s Tale
- On the same lists
We've called many of the games on this list classics, but none of them go quite so far back as The Bard's Tale. It was one of the very first...
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27. Fire Emblem
- On the same lists
Fire Emblem was the series' debut for a western audience, and sometimes developers get it right the first time around. Admittedly, they had seven Japanese versions under their belt, but...
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28. The Vanishing Of Ethan Carter
by Astronauts, The
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This visually stunning mystery adventure game won a BAFTA award for its innovation in the genre. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter moves away from the obsession with photorealistic graphics and...
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29. Age Of Wonders Iii
- On the same lists
While it still has some issues, Age of Wonders III returns to the series after an 11-year hiatus, and it does so with great character. The game has improved in...
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30. Riven
by Cyan,
- On the same lists
Some games reward reflexes, others reward thinking. The sequel to Myst sits firmly in that second category, surpassing its preceding puzzle game with noticeable improvements in graphics, immersion, and story....
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