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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Mass Effect 3 is a remarkably satisfying conclusion to a beloved trilogy, and a poignant and memorable role-playing action game in its own right. Read review

Specs: Mature, BioWare, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Major technical problems blemish this enjoyable and sophisticated adventure through the western wastes. Read review

Specs: Mature, Obsidian Entertainment, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.5 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Dark Souls is an extraordinary role-playing game that transports you to an awesome and menacing world you may never forget. Read review

Specs: Mature, From Software, Role-Playing, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The most beautiful Final Fantasy game yet is an imperfect but still impressive saga that will touch your heart. Read review

Specs: Teen, Square Enix, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - console-style RPG, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This dreary action role-playing game has its worthwhile moments, but they're separated by countless hours of fetch-quest tedium. Read review

Specs: Mature, Cavia Inc., Role-Playing, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Too many frustrations interfere with the joys of killing orcs and collecting loot in The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. Read review

Specs: Mature, Snowblind Studios, Role-Playing, 1-3 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Stylish combat that is as challenging as it is exciting provides the backbone for this great role-playing game. Read review

Specs: Teen, Tri-Ace, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - console-style RPG

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This role-playing sequel's big world and seemingly countless quests make it easy to overlook its wrinkles. Read review

Specs: Mature, Reality Pump, Role-Playing, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Kingdoms of Amalur's combat and character advancement are fantastic enough to overshadow how bland everything else is. Read review

Specs: Mature, Big Huge Games, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.5 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an amazing role-playing game that should not be missed. Read review

Specs: Mature, 4J Studios, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - first person, Role playing game (RPG) - third person, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Fun combat and great looks make DC Universe Online entertaining for a while, though various limitations keep it from being a long-term destination. Read review

Specs: Teen, WBIE, Role-Playing

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Dungeon Siege III is a fun but unambitious dungeon crawler that fails to live up to the games that came before it. Read review

Specs: Teen, Obsidian Entertainment, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The monsters may look interesting, but slaying beasts is way too easy in this forgettable role-playing game. Read review

Specs: Teen, Level 5, Role-Playing

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Jason spends too much time talking and not nearly enough time fighting in this Greek mythology-inspired action-RPG. Read review

Specs: Mature, Liquid Entertainment, Role-Playing, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: This rich, action-packed space adventure is immensely entertaining on its new platform, though the transition isn't wholly smooth. Read review

Specs: Mature, BioWare, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Fallout 3 is a profoundly engrossing role-playing game just waiting to reveal its deep, dark mysteries. Read review

Specs: Mature, Bethesda Game Studios, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - PC-style RPG, Role playing game (RPG) - third person, Science-fiction, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.5 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Aggravating combat overwhelms the elements that could have made Sorcery enjoyable. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, The Workshop, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A boldly refreshing strategy RPG that is both beautiful to look at and fun to play. Read review

Specs: Teen, Sega, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - third person, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Mature, Bethesda Softworks, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This throwback adventure does a good job of scratching that nostalgic itch. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Silicon Studio, Role-Playing

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Alpha Protocol's astounding intricacies are tarnished by bugs, clumsy gameplay mechanics, and rough production values. Read review

Specs: Mature, Obsidian Entertainment, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG, Role playing game (RPG) - first person, Realistic

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Venetica has too many flaws in just about every facet to make for an engrossing role-playing experience. Read review

Specs: Teen, Deck 13, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Mature, Piranha Bytes, Role-Playing

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Mature, Obsidian Entertainment, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Games - role playing game (RPG), Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG, Science-fiction