The RPG genre has no bounds for the games coming up in 2015 and 2016.
Not all of the games in our lineup are traditional RPGs.
Games like Fallout and Deus Ex have strong character building both in story and skill
levels.
But we also see the return of classic JRPGs.
The latest tech on the PS4 and Xbox One also open up new possibilities of open world gameplay.
Let's take a look at the most anticipated upcoming RPGs.
Kingdom Hearts 3 It�s been nearly ten years since we last
saw a Kingdom Hearts title, and now that Kingdom Hearts III has finally been announced, fans
are beside themselves with anticipation.
The series expertly combines the timeless magic of Disney with the fantastical sense
of adventure of Square�s award-winning Final Fantasy series
in
a truly unique action-adventure experience.
The story takes place after the events of Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance.
It features an older Sora as the main protagonist who sets forth on a
new adventure with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and more Disney characters in search
of seven guardians of light and the key to Return Hearts to stop Master Xehanort's devious
plan.
Deep Down Deep Down can be summed up as a Dark Souls
killer.
It's a dungeon crawler that focuses on using melee weapons such as swords and spears.
The game will have online features similar to Dark Souls.
The battles will include fire breathing dragons and huge rock creatures.
The game begins in New York City in the year 2094.
By touching magical artificats, players are teleported into the distant past to explore
dungeons, battle monsters, and find treasure.
Dungeons are randomly generated and the artifact you touch correspond to an emotion including
anger, rage, hate, envy, lust, and wrath.
The environments look very dark and treacherous.
And we have also seen footage of split screen multiplayer.
The game has been in development since 2013 and newer details are still being withheld.
But developers have stated that the game has changed significantly since it's conception.
The engine is being built specifically for the PS4 and development is led by the creator
of the Street Fighter series.
The game is free to play but there will be many microtransactions.
Capcom's goal is to build a strong player base so that they can continue to expand the
game.
South Park: The Fractured but Whole� Designed as a direct sequel to The Stick of
Truth, players will once again resume the role of The New Kid as they join iconic characters
like Stan, Kyle, and Cartman in the crime-riddled Colorado town of South Park.
Capitalizing on the �super hero� shtick of the television series, it will follow the
adventures of the Coon � aka Cartman � along with other returning superheroes like Mysterion
and Mint Berry Crunch.
If the first game was any indication, this cartoony RPG will be just as hilarious and
self-deprecating as you can imagine.
Any game that can make fun of itself with a multitude of popular culture references
is a winner in my book.
Star Ocean: Integrity And Faithlessness The latest release from developer tri-Ace
and publisher Square Enix, Integrity and Faithlessness follows in the footsteps of its predecessor
Star Ocean: The Last Hope, and will be the ninth game in the franchise.
Like a lot of Japanese RPGs, we can expect some in-depth storytelling between cut-scenes,
and a seamless transition into gameplay.
The one-on-one battle system from the previous incarnations will still be the same, as will
the setting on the distant planet Faykreed.
Fallout 4 Fallout 4 has been in development for a long
time and this rendition brings new advancement towards character progression.
What is unique about this new game is the ability to play as a man or a woman with a
completely unique character.
Over 13,000 lines of dialogue has been recorded for both genders.
The open-ended and realistic feel of interaction in this game is likely to set a new standard
when it comes to RPGs.
Expect the same huge customizable weapon set with over 50 different guns and over 700 upgrades,
and a new split piece armor system.
It's also really interesting to see the inclusion of a Pip-boy, a computerized wristwatch that
will let the player access mission profiles, maps, and inventory.
Look for Fallout 4 on November 10th.
Nier 2 The new Nier game was a big surprise to RPG
gamers.
The promo trailer grants us a glimpse into the post-apocalyptic world of the original
game with a slew of imaginative settings.
Although not strictly a sequel, it will take place in the same world, and fans can expect
the return of some familiar faces.
Developer Platinum Studios has been quite adamant about making the game appealing to
as wide a demographic as possible.
Tales Of Zestiria Tales of Zestiria is the 15th game in the
Tales series.
This Tales game takes place in a medieval high fantasy setting on the continent of Greenwood.
There are two main powers fighting for supremacy, Kingdom of Highland and Empire of Lowlance.
The story begins when Sorey, a young man forbidden to go outside of his village, meets Princess
Alisha.
Tales of Zestiria launches on October 20, 2015.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided If you thought cyberpunk was relegated to
the early 90�s, think again.
The classic high-tech neo-future genre is bringing another installment to the Deus Ex
universe, this one set in Prague where returning protagonist Adam Jensen must face off against
terrorist groups in a world that has become fearful and distrustful of augmentations.
This politically charged sequel will include many of the previous elements from both Deus
Ex and Human Revolution, including first-person shooter and stealth gameplay.
Developer Eidos Montreal has announced a 2016 release for Mankind Divided on Xbox One, Playstation
4, and Windows 10.
Final Fantasy XV Final Fantasy is one of the longest running
RPG series and the fifteenth installment is bringing a lot of new gameplay elements.
The game takes place in a world similar to modern-day Earth.
It has typical RPG gameplay but with third-person action elements.
The characters have the ability to traverse the environment in a free-running style, which
also extends to battle with larger enemies.
The world is a large connected landmass which can be explored on foot or by using a car
or a chocobo.
The new camping system provides players a new way to level up their characters.
Experience points earned in battle during the day are converted into new levels during
evening camping periods.
Final Fantasy XV is taking a huge leap forward and should hopefully reunite fans of the series.
Mass Effect Andromeda Mass Effect: Andromeda is the 4th title of
BioWare's upcoming game in the Mass Effect franchise.
The game takes place in the Andromeda Galaxy, "far away from and long after the events of
the original trilogy," and is "very much a new adventure."
The player character will be a�human�who can be either male or female.
Gameplay will feature a "new and improved" version of the�M35 Mako.
Unlike the previous three games of the main series, which were built using the Unreal
Engine 3, Mass Effect: Andromeda is built using the Frostbite engine.
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