From elusive frying pans to dismembered clowns Not all RPG side quests are created equal. For every captivating detour that nets you a spiffy new weapon or reveals an intriguing detail about the story, there are a dozen tedious slogs requiring you to kill five slimes or gather some herbs on a dangerous mountain. But a fascinating little side story can help make an epic adventure feel all the more meaningful — and provide a welcome diversion from the daunting task of saving the world. It’s all but impossible to find an RPG that contains no “filler” whatsoever — everyone’s appetite for fetch quests and fighting colosseum minigames will vary. But these eight games include outstanding side quests that are well worth your time, with memorable storytelling, missable secrets, and unique gameplay mechanics. After an apocalyptic battle, the second half of Final Fantasy 6 sees all your party members scattered to the winds. It’s possible — though challenging — to take on the final dungeon and boss with only a party of three out of the 14 recruitable allies. By that point in the story, though, you’ll probably be eager to get the band back together, just to see what everyone’s been up to. These
Jun 28, 2026 → Jun 28, 2026
From elusive frying pans to dismembered clowns Not all RPG side quests are created equal. For every captivating detour that nets you a spiffy new weapon or reveals an intriguing detail about the story, there are a dozen tedious slogs…
Read original at Polygon →1 updates from 1 source.
From elusive frying pans to dismembered clowns Not all RPG side quests are created equal. For every captivating detour that nets you a spiffy new weapon or reveals an intriguing detail about the story, there are a dozen…
Read original at Polygon →What this story stands on. Tier 0 is a primary record or the subject's own words; higher tiers must be attributed, never stated as bare fact.
From elusive frying pans to dismembered clowns Not all RPG side quests are created equal. For every captivating detour that nets you a spiffy new weapon or reveals an intriguing detail about the story, there are a dozen tedious slogs…
View source →Tier key: T0 = Primary source · T1 = Wire · T2 = Outlet report · T3 = Commentary
I’m not one to police how long a video game should be. Every game is different and begs design considerations that dictate runtime. It makes sense for Star Fox’s campaign to be…
How thin can you stretch a story before it loses cohesion? There is a common opinion regarding 2023’s Game of the Year winner, Baldur’s Gate 3, that the storytelling and…
After Baldur’s Gate 3’s enormous success, Baldur’s Gate 4 feels like an inevitability. That’s how the entertainment industry normally works: if a product everyone loves makes…
It's been how long since Middle-earth: Shadow of War?? When was the last time you played an excellent Lord of the Rings game? The landmark fantasy series is known for its epic…
