Planescape: Torment (1999) defied RPG conventions, prioritizing narrative depth and philosophical inquiry over combat. Its protagonist, the Nameless One, and a cast of memorable companions explored questions of identity, mortality, and redemption in a bizarre, Planescape universe. This game proved that an RPG's true power lay in its storytelling and character development, setting a high bar for narrative ambition in the genre.
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