PorkyThePaladin
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Tried googling codex for this since the search function is iffy, but couldn't find a similar topic. I really enjoy gameplay in RPGs that involves interesting puzzles or is similar to adventure games like the Zelda series for example. The exact types of puzzles or gameplay could vary across a broad spectrum, from obtaining clues by talking to NPCs to exploring around to find some items that help you to progress the game, to actual localized puzzles, to trying to figure out how a particular area works and how you can impact it in order to progress. Basically, anything that involves exploration, observation, and using your brains a little in order to go forward. This type of thing is somewhat rare in modern RPGs, but was much more common in the old days. As it's something that i enjoy, I would like to compile a list of RPGs that have it, so I know what to play in the future. Some of the ones that I know about:
Betrayal at Krondor - this game was very good in this regard. You had the moredhel chest riddles obviously, some of which were fun to solve, but even better, most of the quests were very high level goals, and you had to figure out how to carry them out by exploring, finding clues, using your head at times.
Ultimas - these games also made you come with solutions by speaking with NPCs to get clues, and putting it all together.
Baldur's Gate 2 - this game had a lot of "puzzles" in its dungeons, but while they were enjoyable, I found them to be fairly easy, basically collect a bunch of items throughout the dungeon and put them together in some obvious way to progress.
So, what are some of the other good ones?
Betrayal at Krondor - this game was very good in this regard. You had the moredhel chest riddles obviously, some of which were fun to solve, but even better, most of the quests were very high level goals, and you had to figure out how to carry them out by exploring, finding clues, using your head at times.
Ultimas - these games also made you come with solutions by speaking with NPCs to get clues, and putting it all together.
Baldur's Gate 2 - this game had a lot of "puzzles" in its dungeons, but while they were enjoyable, I found them to be fairly easy, basically collect a bunch of items throughout the dungeon and put them together in some obvious way to progress.
So, what are some of the other good ones?