with the new millennium came new
incarnations of the Western role-playing
genre what do you think Geralt is he
ready for the path welcome to
watchmojo.com and she’ll be counting
down our picks for the top ten Western
RPGs of the 2000s the journey will not
be easy for this list we’ll be taking a
look at the finest western-style
role-playing games to be released
between the years 2000 and 2009 we’re
placing a limit of one game per
franchise and we won’t be including
MMORPGs as they already have their own
list would you rather be caught with
contraband that is very illegal or just
a little illegal number 10 Borderlands
alright Baghdad time to wake up ah ain’t
no rest for the wicked or anyone else
for that matter bitch does a
role-playing shooter this 2009 game
mixes the quick action of first-person
shooters with the stat based loot
gathering of role-playing games like
Diablo Borderlands puts players in the
role of a vault hunter in search of
wealth offering a charming cel-shaded
world darkly humorous writing and plenty
of guns to enjoy that last part cannot
be overstated
the game’s advertising highlights its
80s heaven bazillion weapon combinations
even if that numbers a bit exaggerated
it’s still a heck of a selling point
I
number nine The Witcher monsters hunt
love interests to woo all in a day’s
work for a Witcher CD Projekt Reds The
Witcher based on a popular polish book
series combines role-playing with a grey
area of characterization and morality
I’m Geralt now you know my name have a
drink with me master
government its lead character Geralt is
neither entirely kind nor entirely
monstrous a sentiment shared with most
people in this dark fantasy world and I
guess I expect the same in return
plus the game’s narrative choice with
politics choice and consequences as well
as faction conflict factor in an
engaging combat system involving
multiple fighting styles and an emphasis
on alchemy and this is quite the
experience
number 8 vampire the masquerade
bloodlines technically the first source
engine game to be completed this offbeat
role-playing game presents unique
elements to the role-playing genre I
pull the graveyard shift because that’s
when all the crazy shit happens in Santa
Monica
bloodlines tells the tale of a new
vampire sent across modern Los Angeles
on a quest to earn their place while
investigating a relic that could end
vampirekind and I’ll still deny what the
hell anyone’s talking about with an
open-world structure allowing traversal
of four hubs a skill upgrade system
based on what clan the player has joined
and a variety of first-person and
third-person combat options bloodlines
is more than effective as a
modernization of the Western RPG what is
that why can’t I stop myself why did it
feel so
number seven neverwinter nights make
this fight count it will be your aah
Bioware the longtime forebears of great
RPGs the company’s legacy lives on
through Neverwinter Nights a game in
which players embark on a quest to cure
the city of Neverwinter of a deadly
plague the disease could not be cured
the game as a whole is built on the
rules from the third edition of Dungeons
& Dragons resulting in a balanced and
intricate role-playing experience with
over 60 hours of content
then there’s the option for online
multiplayer sessions and the inclusion
of the Aurora toolset for custom content
to say that Neverwinter Nights is packed
would be an understatement
their story does not end here for this
is a world of infinite tales number six
the Elder Scrolls 3 morrowind get
yourself up on deck and let’s keep this
as civil as possible while its successor
oblivion has its merits
we feel that Elder Scrolls 3 morrowind
is the more significant title I greet
you as a friend you are a prisoner
shipped off to the province of morrowind
sent on a grand quest of prophesies
conspiracy complex politics and general
conflict interesting that is if you
choose to even get involved with the
plot the big draw of morrowind was its
grand and visually pleasing open-world
packed with enough side quests rival
factions and breathtaking landmarks to
keep you busy for hours
completely distinct from all the other
Elder Scrolls games it was still no less
impressive number five Star Wars Knights
of the Old Republic they say the force
can do terrible things to a mind can
wipe away your memories and destroy your
very identity a long time ago in a
galaxy far far away
an iconic RPG came into our midst
Knights of the Old Republic set
thousands of years before the main Star
Wars saga
puts players in the role of a random
Republic soldier slowly embroiled in to
the conflict between the Jedi and the
Sith you cannot win reven the game’s
roots in western role-playing were
immediately apparent from its turn-based
combat to the focus on improving
character skills I still would like to
cry thank ambassador those gameplay
elements mix well with the memorable
characters diverse and aesthetically
pleasing worlds and a story that
delivers powerful twists while
encapsulating the classic Star Wars
charm number four Diablo 2 epic quests
and increased options abound in this
return to sanctuary Diablo 2 picks up
right after its predecessor with a new
group of heroes venturing out to prevent
the return of the Prime Evils by
destroying their soul stones we’re the
sequel to Diablo truly shines though is
in its gameplay Blizzard North’s
patented action role-playing structure
was expanded with elements such as a
buried skill tree item crafting and the
addition of stat improving jewels and
runes I couldn’t tell the difference
anymore
plus the variety of explore bulerias is
quite impressive from basic planes to
jungles and of course the depths of hell
number three Deus Ex login jcd password
bionic man time for a good old
conspiracy developed by ion storm austin
this cyberpunk RPG set much of the tone
and style for future role-playing games
don’t believe me it’s all in the numbers
its narrative was one of a world in
turmoil following the rookie JC Denton
in a complex tale of treachery
manipulation and corporate control stay
out of the ladies restroom that kind of
activity embarrasses the agency more
than it does you
Deus Ex was built to be challenging yet
brimming with options players could
sneak past foes rely on hacking and
lockpicks
or simply blast their way through
trouble you’re just kidding around right
from its character customisation to its
dynamic story choices were around every
corner and with them fascinating
consequences you know they’re preparing
to roll out the technology world right
right as long as I don’t turn green and
grow a pair of antennas as I understand
it number two Baldur’s Gate two shadows
of am more intruders have entered the
complex master once more by hours impact
is known shadows of am puts our player
in the midst of a brewing conflict in
the city of Ithaca plot you are as smart
as booze of dives using a variant of
Dungeons & Dragons rules in its core
design and relying on an isometric
perspective the game delivers a lengthy
yet constantly engaging experience
perhaps you have more courage than the
worms that frequent this pit of
corruption with its emphasis on player
made characters combat with plentiful
strategic options and it’s easy to
follow a plotline shadows of am bridges
the gap between quality and quantity
things always mean something don’t they
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions when you come out
again you will be stronger much stronger
number one fallout three I don’t know
why but I like you boy something tells
me you’re all right after years of
waiting another fitting sequel to
fallout emerges fallout 3 marks the
series transition from isometric
planning to first-person action yet this
change of formula resulted to one of the
finest Western RPGs of the 2000s people
could really use a compilation of good
advice like a wasteland survival guide
with a grim getting grossing setting in
the capital wasteland and plenty of
worthwhile side quests to do
welcome to Megaton all of this was
wrapped around a story centered on a
young vault dweller following in their
father’s footsteps providing
opportunities for all sorts of fun
engaging and diverse activities truly it
was worth the wait
just a year old and already walking like
a pro do you agree with our list no I
don’t think so what’s your favorite
Western RPG from the 2000s for more
millennial centric top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com what was that nothing
nothing
incarnations of the Western role-playing
genre what do you think Geralt is he
ready for the path welcome to
watchmojo.com and she’ll be counting
down our picks for the top ten Western
RPGs of the 2000s the journey will not
be easy for this list we’ll be taking a
look at the finest western-style
role-playing games to be released
between the years 2000 and 2009 we’re
placing a limit of one game per
franchise and we won’t be including
MMORPGs as they already have their own
list would you rather be caught with
contraband that is very illegal or just
a little illegal number 10 Borderlands
alright Baghdad time to wake up ah ain’t
no rest for the wicked or anyone else
for that matter bitch does a
role-playing shooter this 2009 game
mixes the quick action of first-person
shooters with the stat based loot
gathering of role-playing games like
Diablo Borderlands puts players in the
role of a vault hunter in search of
wealth offering a charming cel-shaded
world darkly humorous writing and plenty
of guns to enjoy that last part cannot
be overstated
the game’s advertising highlights its
80s heaven bazillion weapon combinations
even if that numbers a bit exaggerated
it’s still a heck of a selling point
I
number nine The Witcher monsters hunt
love interests to woo all in a day’s
work for a Witcher CD Projekt Reds The
Witcher based on a popular polish book
series combines role-playing with a grey
area of characterization and morality
I’m Geralt now you know my name have a
drink with me master
government its lead character Geralt is
neither entirely kind nor entirely
monstrous a sentiment shared with most
people in this dark fantasy world and I
guess I expect the same in return
plus the game’s narrative choice with
politics choice and consequences as well
as faction conflict factor in an
engaging combat system involving
multiple fighting styles and an emphasis
on alchemy and this is quite the
experience
number 8 vampire the masquerade
bloodlines technically the first source
engine game to be completed this offbeat
role-playing game presents unique
elements to the role-playing genre I
pull the graveyard shift because that’s
when all the crazy shit happens in Santa
Monica
bloodlines tells the tale of a new
vampire sent across modern Los Angeles
on a quest to earn their place while
investigating a relic that could end
vampirekind and I’ll still deny what the
hell anyone’s talking about with an
open-world structure allowing traversal
of four hubs a skill upgrade system
based on what clan the player has joined
and a variety of first-person and
third-person combat options bloodlines
is more than effective as a
modernization of the Western RPG what is
that why can’t I stop myself why did it
feel so
number seven neverwinter nights make
this fight count it will be your aah
Bioware the longtime forebears of great
RPGs the company’s legacy lives on
through Neverwinter Nights a game in
which players embark on a quest to cure
the city of Neverwinter of a deadly
plague the disease could not be cured
the game as a whole is built on the
rules from the third edition of Dungeons
& Dragons resulting in a balanced and
intricate role-playing experience with
over 60 hours of content
then there’s the option for online
multiplayer sessions and the inclusion
of the Aurora toolset for custom content
to say that Neverwinter Nights is packed
would be an understatement
their story does not end here for this
is a world of infinite tales number six
the Elder Scrolls 3 morrowind get
yourself up on deck and let’s keep this
as civil as possible while its successor
oblivion has its merits
we feel that Elder Scrolls 3 morrowind
is the more significant title I greet
you as a friend you are a prisoner
shipped off to the province of morrowind
sent on a grand quest of prophesies
conspiracy complex politics and general
conflict interesting that is if you
choose to even get involved with the
plot the big draw of morrowind was its
grand and visually pleasing open-world
packed with enough side quests rival
factions and breathtaking landmarks to
keep you busy for hours
completely distinct from all the other
Elder Scrolls games it was still no less
impressive number five Star Wars Knights
of the Old Republic they say the force
can do terrible things to a mind can
wipe away your memories and destroy your
very identity a long time ago in a
galaxy far far away
an iconic RPG came into our midst
Knights of the Old Republic set
thousands of years before the main Star
Wars saga
puts players in the role of a random
Republic soldier slowly embroiled in to
the conflict between the Jedi and the
Sith you cannot win reven the game’s
roots in western role-playing were
immediately apparent from its turn-based
combat to the focus on improving
character skills I still would like to
cry thank ambassador those gameplay
elements mix well with the memorable
characters diverse and aesthetically
pleasing worlds and a story that
delivers powerful twists while
encapsulating the classic Star Wars
charm number four Diablo 2 epic quests
and increased options abound in this
return to sanctuary Diablo 2 picks up
right after its predecessor with a new
group of heroes venturing out to prevent
the return of the Prime Evils by
destroying their soul stones we’re the
sequel to Diablo truly shines though is
in its gameplay Blizzard North’s
patented action role-playing structure
was expanded with elements such as a
buried skill tree item crafting and the
addition of stat improving jewels and
runes I couldn’t tell the difference
anymore
plus the variety of explore bulerias is
quite impressive from basic planes to
jungles and of course the depths of hell
number three Deus Ex login jcd password
bionic man time for a good old
conspiracy developed by ion storm austin
this cyberpunk RPG set much of the tone
and style for future role-playing games
don’t believe me it’s all in the numbers
its narrative was one of a world in
turmoil following the rookie JC Denton
in a complex tale of treachery
manipulation and corporate control stay
out of the ladies restroom that kind of
activity embarrasses the agency more
than it does you
Deus Ex was built to be challenging yet
brimming with options players could
sneak past foes rely on hacking and
lockpicks
or simply blast their way through
trouble you’re just kidding around right
from its character customisation to its
dynamic story choices were around every
corner and with them fascinating
consequences you know they’re preparing
to roll out the technology world right
right as long as I don’t turn green and
grow a pair of antennas as I understand
it number two Baldur’s Gate two shadows
of am more intruders have entered the
complex master once more by hours impact
is known shadows of am puts our player
in the midst of a brewing conflict in
the city of Ithaca plot you are as smart
as booze of dives using a variant of
Dungeons & Dragons rules in its core
design and relying on an isometric
perspective the game delivers a lengthy
yet constantly engaging experience
perhaps you have more courage than the
worms that frequent this pit of
corruption with its emphasis on player
made characters combat with plentiful
strategic options and it’s easy to
follow a plotline shadows of am bridges
the gap between quality and quantity
things always mean something don’t they
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions when you come out
again you will be stronger much stronger
number one fallout three I don’t know
why but I like you boy something tells
me you’re all right after years of
waiting another fitting sequel to
fallout emerges fallout 3 marks the
series transition from isometric
planning to first-person action yet this
change of formula resulted to one of the
finest Western RPGs of the 2000s people
could really use a compilation of good
advice like a wasteland survival guide
with a grim getting grossing setting in
the capital wasteland and plenty of
worthwhile side quests to do
welcome to Megaton all of this was
wrapped around a story centered on a
young vault dweller following in their
father’s footsteps providing
opportunities for all sorts of fun
engaging and diverse activities truly it
was worth the wait
just a year old and already walking like
a pro do you agree with our list no I
don’t think so what’s your favorite
Western RPG from the 2000s for more
millennial centric top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com what was that nothing
nothing
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