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Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from Bigpuffa, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: buy this game if you like star wars (i'm not a fanatic, but i like it) or if you like role playing games.
from shopping.yahoo.com
....it was my first time playing a role playing game and after this i might try another one!!!...my review sucks!!..but it was a good game to play
from shopping.yahoo.com
i received the game as a gift, not knowing it was a role playing game i ripped open the package, and started to play.
from www.amazon.com
the game system should seem familiar to many - it uses the d20 pen-and-paper role-playing game system of the star wars rpg, with tweaks to make it easier to use for a computer game.
from www.amazon.com
this game defines role-playing, from fights to unlocking doors to hacking computer systems it's role-playing to the max!

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Positives: Nice Storyline, Nice Graphics, Nice Gameplay, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company

2 RECOMMENDED by 29 people for ROLE

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

$21.00 Est. at Amazon

from marstac, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: if you like role playing/fantasy games and are willing to spend a good amount of time playing a game then morrowind is definitely for you!
from Lax22, www.pricegrabber.com
the most realistic rpg (role playing game) i have played.
from www.amazon.com
this game is what i call a msprpg or massive single player role playing game, yes that was a stupid joke.if you want a mmorpg but want it single player buy it.
from www.amazon.com
this game is number one when it comes to the role play genre.
from www.amazon.com
if you buy this game, role-play it and do not exploit the money system (money allows you to acquire and create powerful items, and it also allows you to buy any amount of training: avoid the crab and

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Positives: Good Graphics, Nice Storyline, Excellent Gameplay, Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

3 RECOMMENDED by 15 people for ROLE

BioShock for Xbox

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
-the game is pretty big but it is still an fps, not a role-playing game.
from www.amazon.com
its a fps game, not a role playing game.
from www.amazon.com
this game has the unique attribute of putting videogaming on the psychoanalyst's couch: without spoiling the plot twists, i'll say it basically takes all the "external control" features of
from www.amazon.com
the twists in the plot are unexpected and keep you on your toes as you desperately try to figure out your role in it all.
from www.amazon.com
the game belongs to the first person shooter genre with at twist of role playing.

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Positives: Good Storyline, Nice Graphics, Great Gameplay, Publisher: 2K Games

4 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for ROLE

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

$33.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
games on xbox and perhaps even one of the greatest games of all time.in splinter cell, you assume the role of sam fisher an experienced special agent called back to duty to undertake a new mission.
from www.amazon.com
it takes place in 2003 (right now), and you play the role of sam fisher, who's the best of the best.
from www.amazon.com
light plays a huge role in the game, stealth is what its all about!
from www.amazon.com
light and shadows are the key elements in the game and play a vital role to your success.
from www.amazon.com
they do a really fantastic job on the visuals- textures and lighting play a key role in the game.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Nice Realism, Good Gameplay, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment

5 RECOMMENDED by 6 people for ROLE

Jade Empire

$86.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pricegrabber.com
i highly recommend jade empire because the xbox does not have many role playing games, and jade empire is an outstanding addition to the xbox's role playing game library.
from www.amazon.com
this is truly a role playing game, and you can make many different decisions to truly make you in charge of what's happening in the world of the game.
from www.amazon.com
jade empire is an adventure role playing game in a complete fantasy world of magic, weaponry, and martial arts.
from www.pricegrabber.com
(edited august 14th by gamer1up) jade empire is by far the best role play game on the xbox.the storylie is great.it offers alot of different martial arts.its also fun to play.its a great experience
from www.pricegrabber.com
a jade game strengths: storyline,characters,graphics,gameplay,controls weaknesses: none summary: (edited august 14th by gamer1up) jade empire is by far the best role play game on the xbox.the

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Positives: Nice Storyline, Good Graphics, Nice Realism, Publisher: Microsoft

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

$26.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
ability to assume either german or american roles adds versatility to game play.
from www.amazon.com
rather than trying to one-up those games, which had nearly perfected the wwii fps and exhausted the storylines, bia drops the player into the role of a paratrooper in charge of various platoons of
from www.amazon.com
even the reviewer mentions his experience in the military, thus questioning the non-commissioned officer's role and responsibilities on the combat field.
from www.amazon.com
the germans in multiplayer speak "english", which makes it easier when you play in the role of the germans.

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Positives: Good Realism, Excellent Graphics, Nice Gameplay, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment

Halo: Combat Evolved

$14.00 Est. at Amazon

from shopping.yahoo.com
i have played role playing games before, but never like this.
from www.amazon.com
the only thing this game needs to make it awesome is to have a skill based system like role playing games have, where you can build up skills and have hit points and everything so that you get into
from www.amazon.com
however, the game is a lot of fun to play and will always remain a classic because of the role it has in video game history.
from www.amazon.com
is by far the best launch game for the xbox console, with a riveting plot that has the player take the role of a master chief in the united space command (unsc).
from www.amazon.com
you make your way to the bridge and meet captain keyees an important person in the game, and cortana another important role in halo and halo 2!!!

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Positives: Excellent Sound Quality, Excellent Storyline, Excellent Gameplay, Publisher: Microsoft

Halo 2

$23.00 Est. at Amazon

from MIKEY from NYC, www.circuitcity.com
this is worth it especially on livegood game,great storynew vechicles , new weaponsu take the role as the arbiterbetter gameplay than halo ce by 100x
from ChrisC from Bellingham, MA, www.circuitcity.com
i thinkgetting to play the role of the covenant was very enjoyable and the ai, graphics, vehicles and weopons selection is far superior to the original halo.
from www.amazon.com
i am disappointed that i have to buy xbox 360 just to play halo3 - but that's another review!) i was a little disconcerted by the dual role play (as the arbiter, as well as master chief) at first,
from www.amazon.com
after the credits have rolled to see a 30 min clip which , for me, helped to see that the green plant thing that i hated will possibly have a greater role in part 3 and gave it some real menace.
from www.amazon.com
the game not only gives you the role of masterchief but you also get the role of an elite and once that happends it really starts to pick up the pace.

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Positives: Excellent Sound Quality, Excellent Gameplay, Great Multiplayer, Publisher: Microsoft

Half-Life 2

$13.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pricegrabber.com
you once again take the role of scientist gordon freeman and battle the invading alien combine and its occupying forces.
from www.amazon.com
in half-life 2, you once again assume the role of gordon freeman, the theoretical physicist and dimension-hopping commando who saved the world from an alien invasion at the end of half-life.
from www.amazon.com
you once again assume the role of gordon freeman, a tight-lipped scientist apparently more in his element carrying machine guns around than beakers or test tubes.
from www.amazon.com
the game had a story; intrigue, action, suspense, awesome graphics, stupendous sound and an interactive environment that pulled you into the role of a one gordan freeman and made you feel like you

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Positives: Good Multiplayer, Excellent Storyline, Excellent Graphics, Publisher: Vivendi Universal

Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

$36.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
in this newest game to the series, you once again take on the role of sam fisher, a wisen and extremely efficient character the can't seem to enjoy the laxed lifestyle of retirement.
from www.amazon.com
you are top stealth agent sam fischer, who is reprising his role of serving the u.s.
from www.amazon.com
sound- 10- the first time sound has played a major, and i mean major, role in gameplay.
from www.amazon.com
as sam fisher, you once again assume the role of a superspy, single-handedly bringing order to chaos anywhere on the globe, somehow pulling the folly of humanity back from the brink time and again.

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Positives: Great Graphics, Nice Realism, Nice Gameplay, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment

Final Fight X: Streetwise

$17.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i am disappointed that i have to buy xbox 360 just to play halo3 - but that's another review!) i was a little disconcerted by the dual role play (as the arbiter, as well as master chief) at first,
from www.amazon.com
after the credits have rolled to see a 30 min clip which , for me, helped to see that the green plant thing that i hated will possibly have a greater role in part 3 and gave it some real menace.
from www.amazon.com
one of the best changes to the game would have to be the 2 roles that you play during the game.
from www.amazon.com
the covenant, the enemy aliens in the first game, recieve a huge new role in the new storyline.
from www.amazon.com
overall the game delievers and i beg anyone that plays it to watch after the credits have rolled to see a 30 min clip which , for me, helped to see that the green plant thing that i hated will

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Positives: Nice Multiplayer, Great Online Play, Good Gameplay, Publisher: Capcom

The Lost

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from Fable from Brooklyn, NY, www.circuitcity.com
it is one of the best role playing games i have ever played.
from dab from Ely, NV, www.circuitcity.com
you can play a good or an evil role.
from www.amazon.com
what a waste of money...pretty graphics, but not as good as they should have been, and great music...stiff gameplay...more like the sims really than a role playing action game...i enjoyed the
from www.amazon.com
it's not a bad game, but considering that it was supposed to revolutionize the role-playing genre for computers, its ultimately just a slightly above average rpg.
from www.amazon.com
there was a lot of hype surrounding this game and how it was going to be a go-anywhere, do-anything, alpha and omega of role playing games.

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Positives: Excellent Realism, Good Storyline, Great Replay Value, Publisher: Crave Entertainment

Fable for Xbox

$31.00 Est. at Amazon

from Fable from Brooklyn, NY, www.circuitcity.com
it is one of the best role playing games i have ever played.
from dab from Ely, NV, www.circuitcity.com
you can play a good or an evil role.
from phungus, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: this is one of the better role playing games available today.
from www.amazon.com
there was a lot of hype surrounding this game and how it was going to be a go-anywhere, do-anything, alpha and omega of role playing games.
from www.amazon.com
what a waste of money...pretty graphics, but not as good as they should have been, and great music...stiff gameplay...more like the sims really than a role playing action game...i enjoyed the

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Positives: Great Graphics, Great Replay Value, Nice Realism, Publisher: Microsoft

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Island Thunder

$9.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
games on xbox and perhaps even one of the greatest games of all time.in splinter cell, you assume the role of sam fisher an experienced special agent called back to duty to undertake a new mission.
from www.amazon.com
light and shadows are the key elements in the game and play a vital role to your success.
from www.amazon.com
with the power of the xbox behind it, the game comes alive, with beautifully rendered light and shadow playing an integral role in the success of your missions.as sam fisher, your job is to gather
from www.amazon.com
they do a really fantastic job on the visuals- textures and lighting play a key role in the game.
from www.amazon.com
the music plays a big role in setting the tone of the situation; when

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Great Realism, Excellent Storyline, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment

Ninja Gaiden

$24.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it's graphic are superb, its role playing excellent, and its diffucilty high.
from www.amazon.com
in this game you play the role of ryu hayabusa,a master ninja who recently has been appearing in the dead or alive series of games.
from www.amazon.com
allow me to descend to the level of a fanboy for a moment: "ninja gaiden is the best game on the xbox." okay, i know, statements like those just make you role your eyes and move on to the next
from www.amazon.com
but ninja gaiden gives you the role of ryu hayabusa.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Excellent Gameplay, Nice Sound Quality, Publisher: Tecmo Inc.

Panzer Dragoon Orta

$32.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
its a shooter no-doubt but it has epic story elements that give it a role playing game feel that some rpgs don't even have!
from www.amazon.com
the player takes on the role of orta, a prisoner all her life, who escapes after her jail is attacked by a troop of dragonmares.

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Positives: Great Gameplay, Good Graphics, Great Realism, Publisher: Sega

The Lord of Rings: Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers for Xbox

$18.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
those that are calling this a role playing game are just mistaken.
from www.amazon.com
no role play.

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Positives: Great Graphics, Great Realism, Great Gameplay, Publisher: EA - Electronic Arts

Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure

$20.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
you assume the role of trane, an aspiring graff artist who lives in new radius- basically new york, but with tons of cops around just to stop graffiti writers.
from www.amazon.com
marc ecko is my role model.

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Positives: Excellent Realism, Great Graphics, Good Sound Quality, Publisher: Atari

Brothers In Arms: Earned Blood Xbox for

Brothers In Arms: Earned In Blood Xbox for Xbox

$16.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
ability to assume either german or american roles adds versatility to game play.

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Positives: Excellent Realism, Nice Graphics, Good Gameplay, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment

Psychonauts for Xbox

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pricegrabber.com
take on the role as rasputin, an aspiring psychonaut, who attends a summer camp for psychics.
from www.pricegrabber.com
summary: take on the role as rasputin, an aspiring psychonaut, who attends a summer camp for psychics.

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Positives: Nice Storyline, Great Realism, Nice Graphics, Publisher: Microsoft

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Best Xbox Games for Role

Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

BioShock for Xbox

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

Jade Empire

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

Halo: Combat Evolved

Halo 2

Half-Life 2

Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

Final Fight X: Streetwise

The Lost

Fable for Xbox

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Island Thunder

Ninja Gaiden

Panzer Dragoon Orta

The Lord of Rings: Two Towers

Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure

Brothers In Arms: Earned Blood Xbox for

Psychonauts for Xbox

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