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Over the years many cRPGs have reached almost universal acclaim as classics and excellent representatives of the genre. However no game has never been able to avoid harsh criticism. Some of the criticism is well-founded and justified. However there are also some individuals who like to nitpick cRPG classics just to appear unique, controversial, edgy or rad - hence the term, edgelord.
So which classic or generally liked cRPGs attract the most cringeworthy comments from edgelords?
Here are some examples to get the conversation started:
Fallout & Fallout 2.
Almost universally recognized for their profound influence to the genre. Especially praised for the quality of their world building, writing and C&C. Edgelords usually complain about their outdated graphics, bugs, balance issues and many other apparently unforgivable crimes against humanity.
Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn.
Very highly regarded game, generally considered a classic of the genre. Is mainly criticized due to it being RTwP instead of turn-based, but edgelords find also many other flaws in this gem of a game. In other words, if the game is not completely perfect in every way imaginable, it has to be utter shit. Classic retadred edgelord material.
Planescape: Torment.
Generally considered to be one of the best stories ever told in a videogame format. Highly praised for its companion and quest design, world building and C&C. The most common criticism aimed at the game is that it places too heavy emphasis on its story and quests while neglecting combat mechanics and character development. These are fair criticisms, but edgelords take these criticisms to the extreme while utterly disregarding the games obvious strengths.
The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind
Generally considered to be one of the best, if not THE best, Elder Scrolls game. Praised for its world building, environment design, character development, quest design etc. Edgelords like to compare it unfavorably to its predecessor Daggerfall - again completely disregarding Morrowinds obvious strengths and downplaying Daggerfalls obvious shortcomings.
The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion
It's time for a confession: I sometimes like to be an edgelord myself. Mostly this happens when I'm complaining about Oblivion. Granted, it was in some ways a dumbed down version of the franchises previous titles. But if I'm being completely honest, the game has many redeeming qualities: some really nice quests and dungeon designs, for starters. There are many excellent mods that turn Oblivion into a great cRPG. So the game isn't complete horse Scheiße the way edgelords like myself sometimes make it up to be.
So now its your turn! What cRPG makes your inner edgelord raise its dirty head? What game gets far too much attention from edgelords in your opinion?
Are there games that are absolutely edgelord repellent? Maybe Deus Ex? Or Ultima VII?
You can also mention games that is not cRPG, if you can think of a particularly good examples.
I will add more options to the poll as they're mentioned on the thread.
Max 3 choices allowed.
Discuss!
internet said:Edgelord (noun, plural edgelords) (informal, derogatory, Internet slang) Someone who attempts to seem edgy by doing or saying risque or offensive things.
The term "edgelord" is a noun, which came from the previous adjective, "edgy," which described the above behaviour.
Over the years many cRPGs have reached almost universal acclaim as classics and excellent representatives of the genre. However no game has never been able to avoid harsh criticism. Some of the criticism is well-founded and justified. However there are also some individuals who like to nitpick cRPG classics just to appear unique, controversial, edgy or rad - hence the term, edgelord.
So which classic or generally liked cRPGs attract the most cringeworthy comments from edgelords?
Here are some examples to get the conversation started:
Fallout & Fallout 2.
Almost universally recognized for their profound influence to the genre. Especially praised for the quality of their world building, writing and C&C. Edgelords usually complain about their outdated graphics, bugs, balance issues and many other apparently unforgivable crimes against humanity.
Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn.
Very highly regarded game, generally considered a classic of the genre. Is mainly criticized due to it being RTwP instead of turn-based, but edgelords find also many other flaws in this gem of a game. In other words, if the game is not completely perfect in every way imaginable, it has to be utter shit. Classic retadred edgelord material.
Planescape: Torment.
Generally considered to be one of the best stories ever told in a videogame format. Highly praised for its companion and quest design, world building and C&C. The most common criticism aimed at the game is that it places too heavy emphasis on its story and quests while neglecting combat mechanics and character development. These are fair criticisms, but edgelords take these criticisms to the extreme while utterly disregarding the games obvious strengths.
The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind
Generally considered to be one of the best, if not THE best, Elder Scrolls game. Praised for its world building, environment design, character development, quest design etc. Edgelords like to compare it unfavorably to its predecessor Daggerfall - again completely disregarding Morrowinds obvious strengths and downplaying Daggerfalls obvious shortcomings.
The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion
It's time for a confession: I sometimes like to be an edgelord myself. Mostly this happens when I'm complaining about Oblivion. Granted, it was in some ways a dumbed down version of the franchises previous titles. But if I'm being completely honest, the game has many redeeming qualities: some really nice quests and dungeon designs, for starters. There are many excellent mods that turn Oblivion into a great cRPG. So the game isn't complete horse Scheiße the way edgelords like myself sometimes make it up to be.
So now its your turn! What cRPG makes your inner edgelord raise its dirty head? What game gets far too much attention from edgelords in your opinion?
Are there games that are absolutely edgelord repellent? Maybe Deus Ex? Or Ultima VII?
You can also mention games that is not cRPG, if you can think of a particularly good examples.
I will add more options to the poll as they're mentioned on the thread.
Max 3 choices allowed.
Discuss!
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