My personal top pick for games like this is Wizardry 8. I just love how the party interacts with you, stuff that happens etc. Truly a master of a game where you never feel alone, even as you play solo! And one of the coolest parts is that you created them all yourself.
Another game (also from SirTech) is Jagged Alliance 2. I know some don't consider it a RPG... but oh well.
Same thing here, stuff gets commented on, and at times the party/mercenary group speak to each other without involving you. It adds a hell of a lot to the adventure and the characters come alive because of it.
These two games make the companions almost like they have a will of their own, and it's kinda magical when playing.
I would love to mention Kotor, Baldur's Gate, Fallout and all the other 90's to 2000 party RPG/adventure games, but to be honest, even if you might have a party with you at most time they rarely give any input, unless it's a scripted story situation. Often they feel like extra DPS, than an actual companion when it comes to adventuring and combat.
Anyway. List some great games/mods with companions/NPCs that makes the party come alive!
Edit:
Changed title, from solo to single-player.
"Solo" was meant as single-player. As it mostly is a solo experience, but the NPCs that follow you makes it feel like you have real companions with you.
Another game (also from SirTech) is Jagged Alliance 2. I know some don't consider it a RPG... but oh well.
Same thing here, stuff gets commented on, and at times the party/mercenary group speak to each other without involving you. It adds a hell of a lot to the adventure and the characters come alive because of it.
These two games make the companions almost like they have a will of their own, and it's kinda magical when playing.
I would love to mention Kotor, Baldur's Gate, Fallout and all the other 90's to 2000 party RPG/adventure games, but to be honest, even if you might have a party with you at most time they rarely give any input, unless it's a scripted story situation. Often they feel like extra DPS, than an actual companion when it comes to adventuring and combat.
Anyway. List some great games/mods with companions/NPCs that makes the party come alive!
Edit:
Changed title, from solo to single-player.
"Solo" was meant as single-player. As it mostly is a solo experience, but the NPCs that follow you makes it feel like you have real companions with you.
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