10 Severely Underrated RPGs You Need To Check Out

7. Pillars Of Eternity

If you're a relative newcomer to the realm of video game RPGs, you might not be familiar with the AD&D games of the late 90s, like Baldur's Gate and Planescape Torment, which shone the light for genre when it came to captivating storytelling and creating a sense of openness and adventure. Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity harks back to that pioneering RPG era.

It brings back that pretty pre-rendered, hand-drawn visual style those games were famous for while getting rid of the fusty dice-rolling combat mechanics that no doubt sent many a modern gamer running for the hills rather than getting to grips with its complexities. The game is brilliantly written; the world brimming with lore and fascinating to explore, as you pick up new party members, get embroiled in intriguing side-quests, and read peoples' souls to help uncover your own mysterious backstory.

There is a lot of dialogue to read through, and the combat system is not for the feint-hearted, but if you're willing to put in the time then you'll be in for one of the richest RPG experiences of recent years. While Pillars has been critically-acclaimed, its old-school feel has meant that it hasn't received huge exposure. Head over to GOG.com to pick it up DRM-free.