Games that present challenging choices are highly valued by fans of the RPG genre. They offer a more meaningful experience than simply being directed to do good, allowing players to embody the 'good samaritan' or the 'hero' by choice.
Conversely, some players seek to experience the darker path, exploring what it's like to be a villain in a crumbling world or making morally ambiguous choices to test their characters in tough situations.
9 Dishonored
Metascore - 88
Dishonored introduces a unique approach to morale tracking, where the game's world reflects the player's actions and choices, influencing the gameplay and environment based on their moral compass.
As players make darker choices, the city descends into chaos, with increased hostility and deteriorating surroundings.
8 The Banner Saga
Metascore - 80
The Banner Saga features a unique RPG experience, where morale affects various systems, such as travel efficiency and combat readiness, requiring players to balance the party's well-being and mission urgency.
7 Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
Metascore - 80
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines demonstrates a 'humanity' system, reflecting character choices and actions, with consequences for embracing vampiric nature or maintaining humanity.
6 Fable 3
Metascore - 89
The Fable series visually represents character choices, with physical manifestations of moral alignment, making each decision impactful.
5 Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
Metascore - 87
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition presents morally grey choices, shaping the narrative and outcomes based on the player's approach, reflecting the impact of their decisions.
4 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic
Metascore - 94
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic incorporates an intricate moral alignment system, dynamically responding to the player's ethical decisions and shaping the character and world.
3 Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous
Metascore - 83
Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous faithfully recreates the TTRPG alignment chart, with character actions significantly impacting the game, leading to diverse Mythical Paths based on their alignment.
2 Red Dead Redemption 2
Metascore - 97
Red Dead Redemption 2 employs an Honor system, where player actions influence their reputation and interactions in the world, shaping the story and character experiences.
1 Fallout: New Vegas
Metascore - 84
Fallout: New Vegas delves into player morals beyond the Karma system, incorporating varied NPC and Faction reactions to character actions, presenting a nuanced perspective on morality.