Fallout 4, 'Western' RPGs, and A Call For Diversity

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Fallout 4, 'Western' RPGs, and A Call For Diversity

Added: 07.06.2015 9:16 | 12 views | 0 comments

OnlySP: The Western RPG market, it seems, is in a very good place, but the genre is in danger of falling into a rut. Dragon Age: Inquisition and The Witcher: Wild Hunt have both been reviewed as being among the best games of the generation so far. Lords of the Fallen has reportedly kickstarted a new series and, looking forward, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Cyberpunk 2077, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and the new Mass Effect all seem set to contribute to the standard of excellence. The most recent addition to the roster of anticipation is Fallout 4. Although a wealth of settings and gameplay styles is present across these different games, there is also an undeniable sense of homogeneity, which could leave the entire genre feeling played out within only a few short years.