Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
For more of: Excellent storytelling, class building and RPG questing
Notable differences: Distinctly Xbox 360-style visuals, silent protagonist
Availability:
Original: Windows (Steam Deck YMMV), Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS3
Remaster: Windows (Steam Deck OK), Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch
CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is known for a lot of things, including the depth of character Geralt displays during his journey. 38 Studios and Big Huge Games’ 2012 open-world action RPG Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, which was remastered in September 2020, doesn’t have that on account of the protagonist being silent throughout the entire game. However, it does have solid combat, a captivating world, interesting characters, tons of magic, and copious bouts with grotesque monsters, making Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning a great notch in your belt of medieval fantasy games. — Levi Winslow
