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Summary
Western RPGs are a challenging genre to get into.
That’s good news for fans of the genre, for whom role-playing is second nature.
But it’s daunting for newcomers to get into.
JRPGs include some of the most beloved titles in all video game history.
These are the best JRPGs for newcomers to the genre.
As with any genre of video games, getting into western RPGs requires patience.
Here are some of the best ones for you to dip your toes into the genre.
The amount hype this game generated leading up to its 2011 launch may never be recreated.
To this day, the game remains one of the best entry points into the WRPG genre.
Newcomers would be well served by playing through Skyrim before moving on to Morrowind and Oblivion.
7Gothic
Compared to modern WRPGs, Gothic is a trial by fire.
Its unfriendly opening section, primitive graphics and stiff combat are enough to turn away impatient newcomers.
Yetbeneath the initial janklies one of the deepest and most enjoyable role-playing experiences on the market.
It can be easy to forget these characters aren’t real people.
The game is now good: so good, in fact, that even newbies can enjoy it.
The story is also compelling enough to keep you hooked as you figure out the role-playing mechanics.
It is also not overly complex, having only three classes and subclasses and intuitive character progression.
If you enjoy sci-fi, Mass Effect is an essential title in your WRPG line-up.
If the game’s retro-futuristic aesthetic doesn’t keep it fresh, itsactive modding communitywill.
The patched version is now available on GOG.
