IGN's Top 25 PC Games of All Time

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After two more years of debating, the editors at IGN have once again rounded up their 25 favorite PC games of all time. Here's a breakdown of the RPGs and RPG hybrids on their list:

24. Diablo
21. Deus Ex
19. Fallout
18. System Shock 2
12. World of Warcraft
4. Baldur's Gate II
1. X-Com: UFO Defense

And here's why our favorite RPG sequel took spot #4:

Plenty of Dungeons and Dragons based PC RPGs have come out over the years, but Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn had the biggest impact. Riding the surge of praise after the release of Baldur's Gate in 1998, the sequel delivered an even more fully featured pseudo-turn-based combat system, expansive environments, a seemingly endless number of side quests, and a compelling narrative. If there's a single element that makes BGII stand out, it's character. The game had a truly sinister, multi-faceted villain, as well as some hilarious NPC companions. Take Minsc, for example, a brash fighter who frequently consulted with Boo, his trusty hamster companion. If you never bothered with this when it first came out in 2000, you should pick up a copy this instant. It may not look so good anymore, but it's still one of the best RPGs ever made.

IGN's Top 25 PC Games of All Time

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