Best RPG Games with Great Storylines for Beginners

For beginners, 'Borderlands' is a good choice. It has a fun and accessible story. You play as a Vault Hunter on a planet full of strange creatures and even stranger characters. The humor in the story makes it easy to get into, and the FPS mechanics are not overly complicated. You can team up with friends too, which adds to the enjoyment of uncovering the story as you progress through the game.

Ori and the Blind Forest has a beautiful and emotional story. The story of Ori's journey to save the forest is presented in a way that's accessible even to beginners. The gameplay is intertwined with the story, and the art style makes the whole experience even more immersive.

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. It has an accessible and exciting story. Nathan Drake is back for one last adventure, full of treasure hunting, action - packed sequences, and interesting characters. The story is easy to follow and really draws you in.

For beginners, 'Life Is Strange' is a great adventure game with an interesting story. It focuses on a young girl named Max who discovers she can rewind time. The story is full of choices that the player can make, which affect the outcome of the game. It's easy to get into and has a very engaging narrative about friendship, love, and mystery.

Stardew Valley can be a great start. It's a farming RPG with a heartwarming story. You inherit your grandfather's old farm and as you build it up, you form relationships with the villagers. There are also mysteries to uncover in the town. It has a laid - back gameplay style which is good for new RPG players.

Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection. It has an easy - to - follow story that is full of adventure. Nathan Drake's quests for treasure are exciting and the characters are charming, which is great for those new to story - driven games.

Red Dead Redemption 2. The story of Arthur Morgan in the wild west is a masterpiece. It shows his loyalty, his struggle with morality, and his place in the Van der Linde gang. The side stories of the other characters also add depth to the overall narrative.

Portal 2. It has a deceptively simple - looking story. You play as Chell, who has to navigate through a series of test chambers using a portal gun. But as you progress, you learn about the history of the Aperture Science facility and the relationship between the characters, especially GLaDOS. It's a humorous yet thought - provoking game.

Demon's Souls. This remake of the classic game has a dark and mysterious story. The lore is deep, and as you progress through the game, you uncover more about the world and its history. The atmosphere created by the story is both eerie and captivating.

Super Mario Odyssey. The story is about Mario traveling to different kingdoms to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser once again. But what makes the story great is the unique and creative worlds he visits. Each kingdom has its own story and characters, and Mario's interactions with them add to the overall charm of the story.