The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games (Expanded Edition)
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Spread over 684 pages, The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games (Expanded Edition) reviews over 450 games from 1975 to 2019, covering the role-playing classics we all know and love, such as Ultima, Wizardry, Fallout and Mass Effect – all brought to life with vibrant and engaging in-game images.
The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games (Expanded Edition) includes articles on the genre, and each game entry also shares mod suggestions and hints on how to run the games on modern hardware. The book was written entirely by fans, AAA developers, indies, journalists, modders and industry personalities, such as Chris Avellone, Ian Frazier, Scorpia, Ferhegón, Richard Cobbett, Brian ‘Psychochild’ Green, Durante, George Weidman and Tim Cain, to name but a few.
The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games (Expanded Edition) comes as a hardback as standard, produced using thread sewn binding for extra durability, then shrink wrapped. The cover features a specially created artwork by fantasy artist Jan Pospíšil.
The project also aims to help in the wider world: all of author Felipe Pepe’s profit will be donated to the Vocação charity in Brazil, his homeland. Vocação helps kids and teenagers from poor areas to get education and employment, enabling them in turn to help others around them to do the same, changing the community for the better.
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- LZLewis Z.Verified BuyerYesterdayRated 5 out of 5 starsAmazing tome of CRPG's and now my personal favorite Bitmap product!!!!
I must admit, at first I had no interest in getting this book because I strongly preferred JRPGs. However, I decided to get this book anyway just to learn more about this specific genre of RPG's. After learning more about this genre via this book, I can confidently say that this is officially my favorite Bitmap book out them all, especially as it relates to the genres. One thing that really stuck out to me was at the beginning of each section was how technology, and by extension PC and console gaming, advanced. Lastly, I used to ignorantly dismiss franchises like Ultima and Wizardry as has-beens that were simply a niche gaming series for PC gaming. Boy was I dead wrong. The more I looked into these two legendary franchises, the more I started to realize just how trailblazing and relevant that they are not just to RPGs in general, but to computer gaming history overall. I am so glad that I listened to my intuition and purchased this book. It is not only a gem for my tech/gaming history library, but a valuable addition overall as there is a lifetime of information that you won't find elsewhere. Thank you Bitmap, and keep adding more genre themed books to your portfolio.
- DDavidVerified Reviewer3 days agoRated 5 out of 5 starsDetailed and thorough
A very detailed and thorough exploration of a vast number of CRPGs. An excellent addition to the library of anyone interested in the genre. Excellent print and presentation.
- ABAndreas B.Verified Buyer11 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsThe three musketeers have arrived
Today I received the three books I ordered (The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games, The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games (Expanded Edition) The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games (Expanded Edition), A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games, )and I am simply thrilled!
From ordering to delivery to my doorstep, everything was perfect. Thank you for the very fair shipping costs!
As I marveled at the large box and the packaging inside, I was looking forward to opening it.
I have never received such protective packaging for books before. Thank you so much for that!
Each book arrived undamaged and is now part of my collection.
The quality of the production and printing are top notch!
The layout is also a joy to read and invites you to linger for hours.
A masterpiece of gaming history!
I am absolutely delighted with your delivery service and the books!
Thank you so much for doing this!
I look forward to more great books from your program
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- MKMarty K.Verified Buyer1 year agoRated 5 out of 5 starsA real cRPG Bible!
Amazing in terms of quality of release and content. I highly recommend!
- GLGuang L.Verified Buyer1 year agoRated 5 out of 5 starsGreat book with amazing content
I got to know this project (the CRPG Book conducted by Felipe Pepe from RPG Codex) since 2018 when they posted the first electronic version online and I was attracted at once. At that time the book included only games up to year 2015 and it was a little bit regretful when not able to read reviews about games published after 2015.
Therefore it was great to see that this book is having an expanded version with reviews of games published bewteen 2015 and 2019 was also included. And it was even better to read them in such a delicate physical book.
