Precursors

[Konjad]

I've played it quite a while ago, in 2017, for the first time and consider it a very good mix of RPG and FPS, with lots of exploration.

It has one of the most open worlds ever, or actually, multiple worlds, because you can travel between them in space, something I've never seen before (kind of like X series mixed with a role-playing game). I must say, that the game is a bit flawed - requires installation of unofficial Wesp's patch (otherwise enjoy watching movies in bolshevik), the space part is average at best and a bit dull (fortunately, it can be rushed through), and the writing is just okay (with mispellings too), but despite these flaws the game is a blast to play for those who love open-world role-playing games - it has many different areas. You can explore six planets in total, fortunately there are enough land vehicles (or mountable animals) so you don't have to walk vast territories. You can sink in the multiplicity of sub-quests, the game always gives you many things to do at the same time, and the gameplay itself is quite fun too - the combat system is basically a first-person shooter that is a mix of arcade and realism - the action is very fast, but both you and your enemies die very quickly. The faction system and choices whom to help will also add to the role-playing element. I'd recommend it for all those who enjoy open-world games, both role-playing ones, and shooters. Just apply the unofficial patch.

I strongly recommend installing the Unofficial Patch v. 2.0 which fixes an enormous amount of bugs and includes translation of cutscenes to English.
Link: https://www.moddb.com/mods/the-precurso ... l-patch-20

[Konjad]

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[rusty_shackleford]

Incredibly underrated. I barely ever see anyone talk about it. Probably going to replay it again now that you reminded me it exists.

[Ratcatcher]

Checked this because it looks like something I could enjoy and it's currently 60% off, less than 5 jewro:

[wndrbr]

Skipped it after hearing it was released in an even more unfinished state than Xenus 2. Strange decision to develop two huge open-world action-rpgs at the same time while having a small studio.

The first Xenus (aka Boiling Point) was pretty decent.