Game recommendation request: Offline "MMORPGs" (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 2 days 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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[-] slazer2au@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Did you ever play Runescape? If so, might I introduce you to 2009Scape. The 2009 Runescape experience that you play locally on your PC.

https://gitlab.com/2009scape/singleplayer/windows

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