{"id":101727,"date":"2020-10-22T16:30:22","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T16:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/original-xbox-rpgs-too-short-long\/"},"modified":"2020-10-22T16:30:22","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T16:30:22","slug":"5-original-xbox-rpgs-that-were-too-short-5-that-were-too-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2020\/10\/22\/5-original-xbox-rpgs-that-were-too-short-5-that-were-too-long\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Original Xbox RPGs That Were Too Short (& 5 That Were Too Long)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There was plenty of skepticism when the original Xbox<\/a> was announced, but now Microsoft is a top competitor that\u2019s even been at the head of the pack. The first Xbox wasn\u2019t perfect, but it found its footing and still turned out some satisfying\u00a0&\u00a0lengthy games<\/a>, both in terms of exclusive and multi-platform releases.<\/p>\n

Related: 10 Crazy Things No One Knew About The Original Xbox’s Development<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Microsoft slowly branded itself as the home for online shooters, but there are still some RPGs<\/a> on the original console that are worthy of attention. The genre can be difficult to properly crack and the Xbox has plenty of RPGs that struggle when it comes to their lengths.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>Too Short: Enclave (10-15 Hours)<\/h2>\n
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Enclave<\/em> is an RPG that embraces a medieval fantasy aesthetic and it allows players to decide if they want to be a force of justice or evil depending on the character that they choose. Enclave<\/em> mixes combat, puzzles, and more, but it comes out feeling like a shallow adventure when considering the deep world and concept of morality that Enclave<\/em> teases. Games like Fable <\/em>are able to turn this idea into experiences that last dozens of hours, but Enclave <\/em>struggles to hit double digits and deliver on its premise.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>Too Long: Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II (61 Hours)<\/h2>\n
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Any game that takes its cues from Dungeons & Dragons <\/em>or\u00a0classical tabletop RPGs is obviously going to be long. Baldur\u2019s Gate: Dark Alliance II<\/a> <\/em>is a successful and thorough take on the hack-and-slash action-RPG genre, but the game doesn\u2019t feel like it adds that much to the formula from its predecessor. As a result, Baldur\u2019s Gate <\/em>can feel tedious and drag on at times. Again, players are expecting a lengthy campaign, but that can become more of a hassle when there\u2019s not enough new ideas coming forward.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>Too Short: Gun (12 Hours)<\/h2>\n
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The western genre<\/a> has become quite popular for video games, but back during Gun\u2019s <\/em>release, it was much more untested territory for an open world action-RPG. Gun <\/em>contains all of the crime, chaos, and gunslinger mayhem that one would expect for a game that\u2019s set during this time period, but it ultimately doesn\u2019t do enough with it. It\u2019s a rich world where players want even more.<\/p>\n

Related: 5 Original Xbox Games With Graphics That Hold Up Today (& 5 That Look Terrible)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Games like Gun <\/em>had to walk so that titles like Red Dead Redemption <\/em>could later run. Gun\u2019s <\/em>brief length is nearly laughable in comparison to how extensive the Red Dead Redemption <\/em>series has become.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Too Long: Phantasy Star Online: Episode 1 & 2 (85 Hours)<\/h2>\n
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Phantasy Star Online <\/em>has been able to take rich fundamentals and create an engrossing MMORPG experience. Phantasy Star Online: Episode 1 & 2 <\/em>started on the Dreamcast<\/a> and this Xbox port is another instance of the system taking advantage of Sega\u2019s scraps. There\u2019s just so much to explore in this game, whether players take it in by themselves or with others. A long list of events also turns out new content and keeps the game fresh. This title perfects the series\u2019 formula, but it can be a little intimidating to get lost in this universe with so much to experience.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Too Short: Crimson Sea (10 Hours)<\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s interesting when RPGs\u00a0are more experimental and incorporate several different genres, which is the case with Koei Tecmo\u2019s<\/a> Crimson Sea. <\/em>The game combines shooter and hack-and-slash elements with RPG mechanics and delivers a highly stylized\u00a0& addicting game. Crimson Sea <\/em>has a ton of personality and it creates an engaging mystery that works well with the action genre. The world and missions are so entertaining in Crimson Sea <\/em>that it\u2019s legitimately a shame once the game comes to a close. Curiously, the original Crimson Sea <\/em>is an Xbox title, but its sequel is for the PlayStation 2.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Too Long: Metal Dungeon (120 Hours)<\/h2>\n
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Metal Dungeon<\/em> is an RPG that’s exclusive to the original Xbox<\/a> that utilizes a very unusual approach. The game contains 100 randomly generated levels, with only the first ten pertaining to the game’s story and the rest being additional challenges to strengthen characters.<\/p>\n

Related: 10 Problems With The Original Xbox (That Everyone Would Like To Forget)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This structure makes the game feel more punishing and longer than it needs to be, especially with so much of it being randomized. It’s unfortunate because the game’s mix of machines, magic, cyborgs, and monsters actually works and there’s a decent combat system in play.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>Too Short: Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone (9 Hours)<\/h2>\n
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Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone <\/em>is one of the more cinematic RPG titles for the Xbox and it really tries to push the limits of gaming. The game\u2019s story depicts the epic journey between man against monster and it plays with many of the ideas that God of War<\/em> would later standardize. There\u2019s such a rich story here that the biggest problem is that it\u2019s over too quickly. The game even has the pedigree of a number of celebrities<\/a> that lend their voices to the project, like Patrick Stewart and Michael Clarke Duncan.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Too Long: Gladius (190+ Hours)<\/h2>\n
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Gladius<\/em> is a multi-platform action-RPG from 2003 that was a rather well reviewed game for the original Xbox. There are now so many video games that pull from Ancient Rome<\/a> and Greek history, but Gladius<\/em> stands out for the level of customization that it adds to its experience. The LucasArts game lets players train for gladiatorial combat and there are four vast, distinct regions to explore and conquer. It’s an incredible experience, but it can become somewhat tedious with just too much ground to cover, especially towards the end of the conquest.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>Too Short: BlackStone: Magic & Steel (5 Hours)<\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s important for consoles to build exclusive intellectual properties and while Microsoft\u2019s Xbox took plenty of risks in this area, there weren\u2019t a lot of Xbox-exclusive franchises that caught on when it comes to RPGs on the console. BlackStone: Magic & Steel <\/em>is a very conventional fantasy-based title that features a fun range of enemies and variety in combat that keeps it entertaining. A lengthier campaign and story could help BlackStone <\/em>stand out among the crowd, but instead it becomes a quick and forgettable title.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Too Long: Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (400 Hours)<\/h2>\n
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Bethesda\u2019s Elder Scrolls <\/em>series has only grown more expansive over time and it features some of the lengthiest video games of its generation. Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind<\/a> <\/em>marks a real turning point in the franchise as it increase the size of the game\u2019s scope in a substantial way. The plot to liberate Morrowind from corrupt rule is almost inconsequential due to the incredibly detailed nature of the game\u2019s world. Such immersive experiences like\u00a0Morrowind\u00a0<\/em>are a dream come true for some gamers, but for others it\u2019s exhausting to have so much content to explore.<\/p>\n

Next: 10 Best Launch Games For The Original Xbox, Ranked (According To Metacritic)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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