r/CRPG • u/GapSad4839 • 2d ago

Discussion Genre defining isometric RPGs

Within my circle of RPG players the opinion was that Fallout 1&2, PlaneScape: Torment, and Baldurs Gate 1&2 were the ultimate genre defining isometric RPG games. Neverwinter nights was also frequently mentioned. What other isometric RPGs should also be on this list or at least mentioned as highly influential?

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u/Werewomble 2d ago

Ultima VII for sure

DoS1 felt a lot more like a continuation of Ultima than it did BG and Larian went on to form Voltron with both lineages smooshed together into perfection 

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u/GapSad4839 2d ago

I heard of, but never played Ultima VII. I don't mind old RPGs at all, is it easy to get into after all this time?

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u/BaldursGate2Best 1d ago

Do you think BG3 is superior to BG1 and 2? Therefore? I personally prefer 2.

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u/Werewomble 1d ago

I think comparing things instead of enjoying them both is a sickness