They were almost always the best; the only real competitor I can remember is Fallout in terms of epic scale.
People say that turn-based strategies were also good.
"Demiurges" and "Battle for Wesnoth" were among them.

В тихой однообразной жизни всегда так бывает: каждый отдельный день бесконечно долог, но месяцы и годы мчатся с непостижимой быстротой.
I wanted to offer you some flowers, but a crown would suit a princess like you much better
Смысл жизни в том, что жизнь на тебе не заканчивается