"Pretty much every game has RPG elements these days, so if you squint hard enough, you can make the case for a lot of games being RPGs, even if they don't follow the same formulas and structures the genre historically has. Because the definition of what makes an RPG has gotten looser over the years, any list of the best ones in any given year is pretty much guaranteed to have a ton of variety, including everything from action-packed open-world sprawls to strategic retro throwbacks."
"Assassin's Creed Shadows, which successfully moves the series to feudal Japan, is the next step in this evolution. The world is so satisfying to explore, and as you do so, you find new ways to alter both playable characters and their builds. And yeah, the presence of two playable characters who both feature their own quests and dialogue options as well as combat styles and skill trees means you basically get two different, but similar RPGs for the price of one."
Defining a role-playing game in 2025 has become more complicated as RPG elements appear across many titles, blurring genre boundaries and expanding design approaches. Lists of the best RPGs now include a wide variety of entries, from action-packed open-world sprawls to strategic retro throwbacks. Assassin's Creed Shadows moves the series to feudal Japan with a richly detailed world, two playable characters with distinct quests, dialogue options, combat styles, and skill trees, offering deep exploration and build customization. Avowed emphasizes player-directed exploration through memorable encounters and monsters within a unique fantasy setting and strong character focus.
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