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The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games (Expanded Edition) is the ultimate love letter to the genre, spanning 684 pages of gaming history.
Dive into the most comprehensive celebration of computer role-playing games ever assembled
The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games (Expanded Edition) is an absolute treasure for anyone who's ever lost themselves in a dungeon crawl, agonized over character builds, or fallen in love with branching storylines. Spread across 684 beautifully printed pages, this hardback masterpiece reviews over 450 games spanning four decades of CRPG evolution—from the pioneering days of 1975 right through to modern classics from 2019.
What makes this book truly special is its community-driven approach. Every review, every article, and every insight comes from people who genuinely love the genre: AAA developers, indie creators, journalists, modders, and legendary industry personalities like Chris Avellone, Ian Frazier, Scorpia, Richard Cobbett, Durante, George Weidman, and Tim Cain. You'll find passionate coverage of beloved classics like Ultima, Wizardry, Fallout, and Mass Effect, brought to life with vibrant in-game images that capture each title's unique atmosphere.
What's New in the Expanded Edition
This isn't just a reprint—the Expanded Edition brings a massive 156 additional pages packed with fresh content. You'll discover 65 new game reviews, thoroughly revised entries, and a gorgeous cover art gallery. The book also explores previously underrepresented areas of the genre with dedicated articles on French, Korean, and Chinese RPGs, plus deep dives into MMORPGs, BBS games, browser-based adventures, RPG Maker creations, and the vital work of fan-translation communities.
Each game entry goes beyond simple reviews, offering practical mod suggestions and helpful tips on running classic titles on modern hardware. Whether you're rediscovering old favorites or exploring CRPGs you've never heard of, this book serves as both encyclopedia and practical guide.
Premium Quality You Can Feel
The CRPG Book comes as a premium hardback with thread sewn binding for exceptional durability—this is a volume designed to be referenced, browsed, and treasured for years to come. The cover and spine feature luxurious gold foil blocking and showcase specially created artwork by renowned fantasy artist Jan Pospíšil. Each copy arrives shrink wrapped to ensure it reaches you in pristine condition. At 254mm x 203mm with lithographic printing, the book's physical quality matches its content's depth.
Gaming for a Good Cause
Here's something that makes this purchase even more meaningful: all of author Felipe Pepe's profits are donated to the Vocação charity in his home country of Brazil. Vocação helps children and teenagers from disadvantaged areas access education and employment opportunities, who then go on to help others in their communities, creating a ripple effect of positive change. Your purchase contributes to transforming lives while celebrating gaming history.
The entire book is written in English language, making it accessible to the global CRPG community. From mainstream hits to obscure gems, from Western classics to Asian rarities, The CRPG Book is the definitive guide every RPG enthusiast needs on their shelf.
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