The past decade was great for RPG fans.
This is what Metacritic says was the best of the bunch.
Of course, every genre has its own particular sets of archetypes, and RPGs are no diffrent.
And the RPGs we know and love just wouldn’t be the same without these particular archetypes popping up!
8The Adventurer
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The adventurer is a sub-archetype under the hero, and it’s the most common one for RPG protagonists.
They’re a sign of dramatic change.
This character archetype includes general scholars, the mentor figure, and any guides you might come across.
Whether a product of its time or an artistic choice, nothing beats a good pixel art RPG.
A lot of games use this archetype to give the player things like potions, tools, and weapons.
With so much lore to be explored, we love the way scientists flesh out RPG worlds.
It’s an important archetype for building your own character out.
What makes them unique is that they’re unpredictable.
But also a lot of fun!
They’re concerned with their wares, and they’re a lot happier to selltoyou than to buyfromyou.
Enemy or ally, we love the edge this archetype brings.
RPGs are defined by their characters and the stories woven around them.
Here are some of the best RPGs for fans of character development.
