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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Monster Rancher 4 will please fans of the series, but won't do much for players unfamiliar with the previous games. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Tecmo, Role-Playing, Breeding/Constructing, Fantasy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Neverwinter Nights 2 isn't without some technical issues, but the engaging, dynamic story and proven D & D framework make it an RPG that shouldn't be missed. Read review

Specs: Teen, Obsidian Entertainment, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - third person, Fantasy, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Even with its problems, Pirates of the Caribbean is an enjoyable game that's recommendable to those intrigued by the subject matter. Read review

Specs: Teen, Akella, Role-Playing, Action RPG, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.1 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: You don't need to be a fan of Star Wars or of RPGs to appreciate all the impressive qualities of this game--but if you are, all the better. Read review

Specs: Teen, BioWare, Role-Playing, Third-Person Role-Player, Science-fiction, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Everyone, Genius Sonority Inc., Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - console-style RPG, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.3 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: Gameplay and graphical enhancements. Over 200 hours play time. Read review

Specs: Mature, Bethesda Softworks, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - PC-style RPG, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.0 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Square Enix's laborious online role-playing game is a step backward for the genre. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Shining Soul II is the kind of dungeon hack that can keep you occupied for a long, long time. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Grasshopper Manufacture, Role-Playing, Console-style RPG, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: D&D Heroes isn't a bad way of whiling away a few minutes, or hours, if you're looking for a pure hack-and-slash action RPG. Read review

Specs: Teen, Atari, Role-Playing, Action RPG, Fantasy, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: BioWare, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - third person, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This expansion pack isn't as extraordinary as the original Dragon Age, but it's still immensely entertaining. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Pokemon fans will be in for exactly what they want, while new players now have the perfect opportunity to see what this unusual and likeable series is all about. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Game Freak, Role-Playing, Console-style RPG, 1-4 Players

• 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 role-playing adventure strikes an enjoyable balance between classic and new elements, risk and reward, combat and crafting. Read review

Specs: Teen, Sting, Role-Playing

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Teen, ArenaNet, Role-Playing, Online games - RPG (MMORPG), Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Digimon World 4 is a dull and largely forgettable experience, which, considering the quality of the previous three Digimon World games, really shouldn't be too big of a surprise to anyone. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Bandai, Role-Playing, Action - adventure, Strategy / tactics / wargame - wargame, Fantasy, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This good-looking little role-playing game spawned a whole series back in the '90s, and it still holds up well today for the Game Boy Advance. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Namco, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Legend of Heroes III is a competent and lengthy role-playing game, but it's painfully generic without the slightest tinge of originality or creative flair. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Microvision, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - first person, Fantasy, 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: Games - role playing game (RPG), Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG, Science-fiction, Fantasy

• 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: If you've never navigated a Battle Network before, the third installment in the sharp collect-and-battle series is a great place to start. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Capcom, Role-Playing, Action RPG, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: You really can't go wrong with 251 monsters, two main adventures, countless side quests, and a baseline of 60 hours of gameplay. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Game Freak, Role-Playing, General Role-Playing, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Everyone, Multimedia Intelligence Transfer, Role-Playing, Console-style RPG, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While Lufia: The Ruins of Lore may appeal to hard-core fans of the series or the genre, it's mostly a straightforward RPG that's not recommendable over the competition. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Taito Corporation, Role-Playing, Console-style RPG, 1-4 Players

• 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: Storm of Zehir tries to be the square peg in Neverwinter Nights 2's round hole, with predictably lackluster results. Read review

Specs: Teen, Obsidian Entertainment, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - third person

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Mature, BioWare, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - third person, Fantasy

• 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: With stunning graphics, excellent sound, and extremely solid gameplay, Paper Mario is a quality game on all fronts. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Intelligent Systems, Role-Playing