Comment Games that deserve mention (Score 1) 64
Fable is an excellent example of a RPG with more effort put into gameplay over length. It lasted 10 hours to the dedicated gamer, with maybe 20 hours longer for the extras. I replayed it once with a different alignment, which still totals to half the length of a final fantasy game. The difference is that it was a good, solid game... and returns well.
On the other end of the RPG spectrum, there's Morrowind. I've racked up more hours on this game than any final fantasy game I've played (and that's saying something). Leveling is all skill based, so it doesn't matter if you're making small woodland animals explode or bribing NPCs. The gameplay has an open-ended feel much like a MMORPG, but actually has a good plot. You might want to replay this game to fully appreciate it's design.
On the other end of the RPG spectrum, there's Morrowind. I've racked up more hours on this game than any final fantasy game I've played (and that's saying something). Leveling is all skill based, so it doesn't matter if you're making small woodland animals explode or bribing NPCs. The gameplay has an open-ended feel much like a MMORPG, but actually has a good plot. You might want to replay this game to fully appreciate it's design.
