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Game recommendation request: Offline "MMORPGs" (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 1 day ago by Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/pcgaming@lemmy.ca
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So this is a weird one. Yes, I know an offline MMORPG is just an RPG, but I'm looking for a specific kind.

I loved FFXIV, but there was always something in the back of my mind that said "I don't own any of this, it all goes away if I stop paying, and I could be banned tomorrow and lose everything". I'd love to have a game that plays somewhat similar, but offline and for a single payment, please.

I know about the .hack series and those games seem pretty fun, but don't scratch the same gathering resources/crafting items/using or selling items cycle. Also they're apparently grindy as fuck.

Anyone have any suggestions please? Preferably PC please, but Switch and PS1/2/3 also valid suggestions. Thank you.

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[-] iamthetot@piefed.ca 3 points 1 day ago

Came in to recommend CrossCode. I had an extremely similar itch to OP and this game scratched it. The plot literally revolves around being an MMO, but the entirely game is single player. They did a really good job of capturing the vibe.

[-] apotheotic@beehaw.org 3 points 22 hours ago

I was honestly baffled at how well they captured the vibe of starting a new MMO, when i played through the first 10 or so hours. I kept having this urge to tell my friends to play it so they could come play and explore with me

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