AskGaming: What other action isometric rpg type games are out there besides Alien Shooter 2?
sigma-team.net/Posted Jun 10, 2009, 12:37 PM UTC
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Download the demo for Depths of Peril from Steam. It's graphics feel archaic, but the gameplay mechanics are fantastic.
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I've just finished playing Alien Shooter 2. I can't remember when last I so enjoyed a pc game.
The elements I most liked were:
- instant action
- variety of weapons, equipment and addons
- earning XP and money to upgrade equipment
- lots and lots of aliens to shoot
Are there other games out there like this? Specifically with a top down, isometric engine?
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If you don't mind killing monsters instead of aliens, then the Dungeon Siege games, as well as Nox (by Westwood) might interest you.
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upvoted for nox.
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Totally an awesome game. Nox Quest was awesome.
Conjuror for life. :)
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Well, the first one that comes to mind is too obvious to actually say out loud ;)
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So say it anyway for those of us who are just getting up and to tired to get your obscure references.
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coughDiablocough
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Shit son, you've got the devil in your cough, better get that checked!
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now I feel stupid :(
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I think you just saved yourself a trip to the emergency room :)
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Hehe, but other than that particular franchise, there were also Crusader: No Remorse and No Regret. I never played them though. It's not a very common gametype these days.
I know there are some top down dungeon crawler type games that have been made relatively recently, but can't remember the titles from the top of my head.
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Unfortunately, the Crusader games are tricky to get working properly in DosBox. Playable, but not perfect.
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Survival Crisis Z (it's also free)
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DUNGEON SIEGE!!! and ARCANUM!!!
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Harbinger, its a little difficult to find. its like diablo in space. I wish it was multiplayer
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The Starship Troopers game is a little outdated, but I thought it was pretty awesome.
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Not quite RPG, but try Project Overkill for PS1, and Crusader: No Remorse/No Regret. All three are a bit dated, but if it's an over the top isometric massacre you want, there you go.
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have you seen Silent Storm? Definitely an action RPG, has the isometric viewpoint, and is absolutely fantastic up until the point where mechs and laser beams come into play.
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Tetris! Can't believe no one has mentioned this one yet...
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D/Generation! Fire up dosbox and experience some VGA graphics glory!