Role-Playing

Developed by arcade veterans Arc System Works, Battle Fantasia is like no other fighter, thanks to its unique cast of fantasy inspired characters, alongside a storyline and script that stays true to its Japanese heritage and manga roots. In keeping with the fantasy themes of the game, Battle Fantasia also has elements familiar to fans of role-playing games. Instead of having a standard health bar, characters have hit-points that drain away as they take damage. As a result smaller characters have less health but are faster and harder to hit, whereas larger ones can deal greater damage at the cost of a faster pace. This means the gameplay experience is unlike any fighter you've played before. Battle Fantasia includes a variety of different modes e.g. story, practice, survival,... Less

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was a vitally important release for the Xbox 360 in many ways. Not only was it the first real evidence of genuine next generation gameplay, as well as just graphics, but it was also the first mass market hit for a Western style role-playing game in a very long time. It wasn’t without its flaws though and Two Worlds is the first new game to take up the challenge of improving the basic concepts even further. For a start the open-ended game world remains persistent all the time you play, so that anything you destroy or damage stays that way for the whole game. Loading is also seamless, so there are no delays when entering or leaving buildings. There are no pre-set character classes in the game, but instead you choose a basic archetype at the start and then... Less

Sometimes you just can't choose your company... of all the races that could have freed you from Gandohar's dungeons, why on earth does a troop of normally hostile Orcs decide to do it? That road and your journey begin here. Your voyage will take you from the incredible bustling cityscapes of Hatmandor and New Ashos, through the massive and stunning Antaloor countryside, all the way to the darkest forgotten corners of the world. Forge alliances and seek out those in need of assistance. But be mindful of your decission, they often bear consequences with a further reach than you may realize. Charge in to battle using variable tactics and weaponry. Information can be more valuable than the most precious of stones. Utilize intuition and sound judgment to unearth your enemy's secrets. Make... Less

Star Ocean: The Last Hope is the fourth entry in the long-awaited continuation of the celebrated science fiction and fantasy RPG series.

Platforms: Xbox 360

One of Japan's biggest new action series of recent years is heating up - literally. As the ice caps melt the planet of E.D.N III turns from a frozen wasteland to a mix of jungle paradise and blistering desert. That only makes the world more dangerous though, with the continued threat of snow pirates and even bigger and more aggressive Akrid monsters. Inspired by Halo and other Western action games this third person shooter also blends in the best of Japanese titles with role-playing style character customisation and some of the best giant robot suits in the business. Brand new for this sequel is a four-player co-operative option that lets you play through the whole single player campaign with three allies (either human or computer controlled). With a greatly expanded competitive... Less

In a nutshell: One of the most respected Western role-playing games of all time is back with huge improvements in graphics and accessibility, including a completely real-time combat system and the largest, most detailed game world ever seen. Phew.The lowdown: Although previous Elder Scrolls games have enjoyed something of a like it or loathe it reputation, this latest sequel has the means to appeal to everyone thanks to one simple improvement: its incredible new graphics. Unlike many role-playing games it is viewed from a first person perspective, with a game world portrayed in a staggering amount of detail, and realistic psychics and characters that genuinely seem to be going on about their own separate lives. The game’s real appeal though lies in the huge freedom: play it exactly how... Less

Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 offers even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become.

Divinity 2: The Dragon Knight Saga is an epic role-playing game that combines the complete adventures of the legendary Dragon Knight. This incredible RPG includes the entirely remastered and improved version of Ego Draconis, the original adventure of the Divinity II saga. The content of this edition as well as its graphic engine have both been much improved and overhauled, in order to provide a more beautiful and richer game experience! Divinity 2: The Dragon Knight Saga also includes the brand new adventure Flames of Vengeance, which adds dozens of hours of gameplay to the original story, and packs loads of new quests, creatures and items, as well as a spectacular finale to this great saga! A total of over 100 hours of gameplay and more than 180 original quests await you in... Less

BORDERLANDS GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION

Platforms: Xbox 360

In 1095, in Clermont Council, Pope Urban II gave a compelling speech calling upon God's faithful servants to free Jerusalem from Muslim hands. That day, hundreds of European armies began a military campaign which would change the Holy Land forever. Armies, Princes and volunteers from all over Europe tried to conquer the Holy Land in the first Crusade, known as The Princes' Crusade. Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come, will bring you back in time and put the battles of the first crusade in your hands.