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Role-playing video games are among the most popular genres today. According to some statistics, approximately 30% of all gaming app revenue comes from this category.
This comes as no surprise to fans of RPGs who know that all the leading titles have something original to offer. For example, many are attracted by the fact that RPGs come with interesting stories that are exciting to the very end. Compared to many other types of games, they usually don't suffer from repetitiveness.
Also, the best RPG games have great music and unique graphics. Here, we would mention the even and exciting development of the characters as well as the choice of different characters.
Of course, one of the main reasons for their popularity is the mini-games that sometimes serve as side missions. Players don't need to complete them to play the primary mission, but they usually offer rewards that speed up progress.
We dedicate this article to RPG games that boast the best mini-games.
Red Dead Redemption
We start the list with the favorite game of millions of players worldwide. Red Dead Redemption is an action-adventure and role-playing game that sets new standards in this genre. This Wild West-themed title was released in 2010, but it still has fans. At that time, it was considered a game with excellent graphics and unique mechanics.
Of course, the players were also delighted by the opportunity to play mini games. For example, it's a real treat to try arm wrestling, where button mashing determines the winner. Players can also try their luck with so-called liars' dice, where they must predict a random dice outcome. Horseshoes is also fun, a Western game that certainly matches the game's theme.
If you want to increase your adrenaline, we advise you to try the five-finger fillet. This is a knife game that, although not recommended to be played live, offers a lot of fun when played on a computer or gaming console.
Finally, let's not forget that Red Dead Redemption allows you to play classic poker and earn virtual money that can be used in various ways in this title.
Fallout: New Vegas
This is one of the action RPGs that inspired Hollywood to create a TV series. Of course, it is one of the most successful installments of the Fallout series. This game, like the previous one, was released in 2010. Unlike Red Dead Redemption, Fallout: New Vegas deals with a fictional future where the world has survived a nuclear war.
Strange mutants and people with bad intentions are some of the things players face in this title. However, in addition to such brutal action, a slightly more refined way to have fun runs parallel to the main story. Of course, we're talking about the mini-games.
Interestingly, most of them are related to gambling and casinos. For example, you can try roulette, in addition to slots and blackjack. In this specific version, you can bet on red or black, a range of numbers, a single number, or odd or even, just like a real casino roulette table.
The gameplay accurately simulates the roulette experience, with the ball spinning and eventually landing on the winning number or color. So, it's no wonder why some players play roulette online after this experience, trying out their luck with real money after advancing their skills in the roulette mini-game.
Hunting and fishing are other mini-games or side activities that can bring you a lot of fun in this title. Additionally, they will help you unlock some survival skills.
Final Fantasy VII
It would be unjust if we didn't include Final Fantasy VII on this list. Although it's a bit older (released in 1997), this role-playing video game with a 3D world map won the hearts of players thanks to its original story and well-rounded characters. Of course, the impressive graphics also played a role in its popularity.
But what was unusual, at least for that time, was the presence of many mini-games. For example, more experienced players may remember the G Bike mini-game that takes you on a 3D highway with your powerful motorcycle. The action ends with a boss fight.
Mog House is also a good example. In this cute little game, you feed an adorable character to help him find a partner and start a family. This is one of the more unusual mini-games on our list.
In Final Fantasy VII, you will find arm wrestling, basketball, 3D battler, a submarine game, and a few other mini-games.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Finally, we have an epic game with great mini-games. Inspired by medieval fantasy, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt offers an unforgettable journey through magical landscapes where the most diverse creatures and monsters hide.
The game was released in 2015 but saw a resurgence after it was re-released on the PlayStation 5 in 2022. This action RPG from CD Projekt puts you as a monster hunter. In terms of mini-games, this title cares more about quality than quantity. So, you will find three options. The first is fist fighting, a great way to earn money. The correct timing of the game is the most important for success.
There is also a horse racing activity that speaks for itself. Finally, what makes the title most unique is Gwent. This new card game replaces the dice poker of previous installments. In Gwent, you will find unique cards that you should analyze well before playing.
