After having played this game EXTENSIVELY(yeah I got addicted so what!) I must say it is by far my favorite mmo!For those of you that love endlessly killing hoards of monsters in search of a better piece of equipment or levels then this game is for you!Let me get started by saying that this game has gender locked classes...which is a downer for some of you but it is still in open beta so this may change!The classes are Templar(Male),Witch(Female),Duelist(Male),Barbarian(Male),Shadow(Male),and Ranger(Female).
As you can see each class specializes in certain areas.Example the Shadow specializes in int and dex.Templar is str and int.Marauder is pure strength and so on and so forth.Now this may seem bad for a few of you but it is actually not a problem.Because the skill system is based on stones that drop from mobs.You can level these skills up by using them and you can use any skill from any of the three branches.So you can be a Marauder with a bash attack and still be able to pew pew with your lightning bolts.Experimentation at its finest!
Things get better!How?Well the skill tree is so immense that you can build up your character to have fast attack speed and damage and a lot of other combinations in whichever way you please!I never once looked at a guide to choose what passives I would get from the skill tree and I must say this freedom was awe inspiring!Some mmos could learn a thing or two from this system!If you think I am exaggerating take a look at the picture to the right.That isn't even the full thing!
Grinding Gear Games has yet to implement a cash shop so I cannot determine how this will affect the gamplay.My hopes are high though that it will not be game breaking! The community is somewhat...quiet to say the least.I hardly ever joined others to adventure on the island and I was never asked to.The chat is somewhat quiet which seemed a bit off to me.You can party up with players so if you want post in some forums and get a group to join you!It might give you an entire new look on this game that I did not get to experience.
Path of Exiles is a good game and I strongly recommend that you check it out!Even if you aren't a fan of these types of mmos it is still worth it!
Elsword is a nice action game that is fun to play and visually pleasing for those that like flashy skills.Many new classes have been added as well as characters(Chung) so the choices are very nice.Character customization is limited mainly to cash shop items but you can customize your character even more later in the game.The gameplay is fast paced and fun,the controls are simple,and the exp rate for completing dungeons is awesome!The one thing that may be seen as an eyesore is the infamous stamina system which limits the amount of dungeons you can do per day.But this is not as bad as it seems!If you do dungeons in a party you will use up LESS of your stamina and you also get a nice exp bonus!During weekends you also have unlimited stamina so you can go wild and can kill all those monsters until your eyes bleed!
You can advance to different classes as you level(15,35) and each class has all new skills to master as well as a different look!Some classes are faster than the others while others are slower but hit harder.You are the master of your destiny and the way you play this game!
The PvE is fun like I mentioned earlier but it is in dungeons and can get a bit repetitive after a while.Quests are all over the place but they are usually the same and will have you running the same instances over and over again until you have completed them all.But hey we aren't playing an action game for the story right?Every character does have a back story that is presented after you create your character so it's not all bad.
Elsword does have a PvP part to it and,though I took part in it occasionally,it was quite fun!Arena matches have three choices for you:1vs1,2vs2,and 3vs3.Participating in them gives you exp and if you win also gives you rank/arena points to increase your PvP rank!If you lose though you get a small amount of exp as well as arena points/fame.At times I found myself paired against an opponent that was CLEARLY out of my league and way above my level.But I suppose it is a small price to pay for everything else it does right!
All in all I would recommend this game for those who are looking for a game that is straight to the point and fun to boot!Enjoy!
Forsaken World was one of those games that seem like every other...but it isn't!From just looking at a few videos I was able to tell that Forsaken World was graphically intense as well as game play intense!To those of you gamers that claim to have a "real life"(pfft yeah right) Forsaken World is limited to how many instances,events,and of course daily quests you can do.After you have done all of those quests you have to wait until the server resets the next day so you can do them again.This might seem like a bother but it is actually very smart.Due to the amount of exp these quests and events give it would be insane to not have them limited!You are forced to do quests later on to level up and this requires you to do some instances,so be careful which ones you choose to do!Also Forsaken World has some quests that give a huge amount of experience as well as some nice items!
Now I am not going to sugar coat this and scream "OMG BEST GAME EVAH!" Forsaken World like any other mmorpg has its flaws.One of them being the boredom from levels 1-40.I had rolled a Protector and wanted to get into crafting epic armor for myself so I could tank more efficiently.It was only later that I found out that crafting became unlocked at level 30.Though the grind to level 30 wasn't slow,it was quite difficult to do due to not having the appropriate gear!Of course to make things easier you can farm shards from elite monsters and get gear that way but at the time I did not know about this!Thankfully some friends were kind enough to help me farm sapphire shards for my gear and I was ready to go from that point on!Population wise Forsaken World is filled with people!Not crowded to the point that questing is impossible but just enough so you don't feel alone.And if you are feeling emo you can switch to a more empty channel at any time!
As for races and classes Forsaken World has a nice selection of both!Even a Vampire race and class for you Team Edward peeps...no werewolves yet though!You have a total of five races to choose from and each have certain classes special to them only.Dwarves and Stoneman are stuck with one class though and Stoneman can only be male.As for Kindred,Human,and Elf, they have a total of four classes each!Racial abilities are obviously included so for you hardcore players out there be sure to choose your race and class wisely!
Forsaken World also has a pet system where certain monsters can turn into souls for you to capture!This pet system should interest certain people since they can provide the player with buffs in PvP or against instance monsters!They also get stat points per level up so you will have something to do when you are bored.Some monsters can only be caught by a character that has chosen the Tamer profession so if you want that awesome looking boss as a pet you will want to choose Tamer.The pets can also learn skills and some pets will have different attributes or have better stat growth so don't think it is as simple as catching one.You can also fuse pets together to make one stronger or have certain skills.
Equipment wise you can infuse your gear with gems provided they have an empty socket!You can obtain said gems from doing instances or completing quests.But this is where I had a problem with Forsaken World.The cash shop takes advantage of this system and sells stones,ingredients used to combine stones and items that are used to remove stones.These items can be bought of course from players or you can trade in in game gold for a certain amount of cash shop currency.The only downside is that you cannot obtain in game currency from doing quests.Quests give you "Soul" currency which is currency that is bound to your character.You can't trade or deposit with it and you cannot exchange it for "real" in game currency.So unless you learn the ropes of playing the auction house you will have trouble with this system.
The new expansion has added more areas as well as a new race the Lycan.Unfortunately the Lycan do not receive a unique class and are only limited to one class that is gender locked.Males can be assassins and females can be priests.This is a disappointment because honestly a sword wielding Lycan would make for a more interesting choice.Now the Lycan can transform into a werewolf and use skills to keep the transformation up.But aside from that there racial skill is horrible.They get an increase of 100% movement speed for 2 seconds.You know what I can do with that? Absolutely nothing.
The new "Soul Leaf" system has made things a bit less cash shop oriented.You can get these by mentoring or by doing "Life in Freedom Harbor" quests.There may be more but I have not fully explored this new system.The items you can buy with the soul leaves is limited to a few pets,mounts,and costumes but nonetheless it is helpful and I expect the developers to add more things into it such as refining items and fusion materials.
The community has not diminished and is very much alive.You can find parties and guilds for whatever you may need be it help,info,or just a casual guild.Currently they have a 2k soul leaves+title+goodies event going on.You can find more info here Event Thread
Eudemons Online was a personal favorite of mine.The act of taming,training,evolving,and fusing demons to acquire unfathomable power was always more reason to play this game!I am not going to sugar coat this though...the graphics are far from the best but they are not the worse either!Upgrading equipment gives you a shine effect depending on the quality(Normal,Refined,Unique,Elite,and Super) that,towards the higher level weapons,looks stunning!Armor though does not receive such a glow effect but the armors are nice eye candy whether upgraded or not!Eudemons also receive a glow depending on the condition they hatch in(Elite,Legendary,King, etc.) and those states,just like the weapons,affect the quality of the Eudemons stats.
Now the gameplay is your typical left click to move and do normal attacks and right click to use skills.Some classes,like the warrior,gain passive skills that activate at a certain rate while doing normal attacks.During your gameplay you will also see a red bar that slowly regenerates as time passes by.When it reaches max capacity it activates a powerful XP Skill that can 1 hit mobs and grant you fast experience!At later levels this XP Skill can wipe out screen fulls of mobs and this makes leveling much easier!Also to further aid your killing power you can combine with up to three Eudemon and increase your defense and attack!
Now the Eudemons are pets and like I said earlier these pets can level,evolve,be fused with other Eudemons,and with the vampire class sacrificed.This system adds more depth to the pet system and makes it entertaining to experiment and see if you can build the ultimate Eudemon!The only thing that may bum people out is the items sold in the cash shop.Some increase the chance of a lucky composition of Eudemons and also sell a Eudemon that can fuse with any other Eudemon!Though these features are disappointing it redeems itself with the ability to acquire these items with in game gold or by hunting boss monsters.So not all is a loss.
Eudemons Online is a nice mmorpg that,with time and skill,can be a truly enjoyable experience!
Final Review:
Graphics:7/10
Gameplay:8/10
Content:7/10
Cash Shop:6/10
Population:6/10
Allods Online is a AAA mmorpg filled beautiful environments that change from a scorching hot dessert to a lush jungle and to a robust city filled with players and npcs.After logging in and reaching the character selection screen you will see your available classes and races.These are separated into two factions.The League,which is more of fantasy oriented faction with castles and forests,has the Gibberling,Elves,and Kanian Humans.The Empire which has the Arisen,Orcs,and Xadaganians.After selecting your race and faction you can now choose what class to play as.Note that some races cannot play as certain classes!
Now the gameplay is as most mmorpg games.You do quests that give exp,honor,and gold to progress while doing instances to gather gear for yourself.Now the noteworthy thing is that combat is more...tactical...than other mmorpgs.Some classes do more damage if you build up enough points while others can activate special effects depending on the amount of points they have.This is where resource managing comes into play.You cannot simply barge into battle and faceroll your keys to get a win.More often than not your death is your fault with one exception which I will cover later on in the review. After reaching level 10 you gain access to the talent tree that allows you to build your character for any sort of situations.You gain 1 "ruby" or talent point per level and can distribute it on the grid so long as it is connected to another already highlighted talent.This may seem troublesome but with recent updates some classes can get all the major talents in a few levels!Some talents though are virtually useless and are never used by many knowledgeable players.Thus I suggest you take a look at your classes forum section and read up on what does what and what talents are useful for a certain situation.
After you advance to level 25 you are sent off to an island where you will get your first taste of PVP.Now most of you think that PvP is skill based.But this is not true for everyone.Some players have purchased runes from...you guessed it...the almighty Cash Shop.True the game has a in game trader to get Cash Shop currency for gold...but lets face it...you have to pay in order to survive on this island!Most of you think you can go on without having to fight...wrong again...some quests will have you going deep into the opposing factions territory.More than likely you will be used to seeing the screenshot on the left when you get killed by a level 25 player with level 8 or 9 runes.
To make matters worse some raid groups REQUIRE that you have a minimum of a full set of level 7 runes.Without them you are going to go through hell trying to find a raid group that would willingly take you under its wing.So unless you have spare cash laying around you are going to be in for the toughest ride of your life.Aside from the fact that you need to pay to be competitive this game is still worth the work.Marvelous instances and raids gorgeous graphics and a diverse selection of classes and builds you will enjoy your time playing this game.Even if it is for a short while.
I forgot to mention the bard class.Though at first glance one would assume it is a musical class that can buff and debuff parties.But it can also AoE and do insane amounts of damage also it can shield itself from damage for a set period.This class has been referred to as OP and I must agree.Be aware of this class during PvP!
Lords of Destiny is now live!What does this mean for you the player?More content of course!New skills,gear,a glyph system,more Astral Bosses for those Astral faring players!There is much more to discover now!Here is a link stating what has been changed and added! http://allods-forum.gpotato.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=62491
Final Review:
Gameplay-10/10
Content-9/10
Population-8/10
Balance-6/10
Cash Shop-4/10
Crafting-1/10
Grand Fantasia is a anime themed fantasy mmorpg that is published by Aeria Games.Now I reached level 50 with my berserker and had my talents maxed so I am doing this review based on what I saw during my time playing and what I think about the game.Please be advised this is my opinion and some of you may not agree on certain aspects.If anything you see isn't true or is false please comment below.Now on with the review.
After logging in and reaching the character creation you will see a fair amount of character customization from eyes,hair,hair color,eye shape,and eye color.Also you will be able to customize your sprite.You can choose what its gathering and crafting skill is,color,and hair as well as the name.You will also be able to preview the advanced classes and what they look like.But you start off as a novice until level 10!After choosing your class and getting into the game world you are going to spend levels 1-10 on a newbie island that will give you sprite items,equipment,beginner skills,and your first class advancement.During my time here I saw many players running around doing quests and murdering innocent bunnies so the game has a nice community for beginners.
I said earlier in the review that your sprite can be assigned certain crafting and gathering skills.Well your sprite is going to be doing ALL of your crafting!On occasion you will have to gather certain ingredients that drop from monsters but other than that it will get the rest on it's own for the beginner equipment.Now the most important thing to remember is this: A happy sprite works more efficiently than a normal or upset sprite.
The sprites mood will affect the outcome of gathering rare ingredients and also if it fails or succeeds at crafting equipment!So keep that sprite fed and happy!You can also add furniture to the room it lives in to increase certain attributes like gathering time,success rate,and increasing the amount of items it gathers.Also you can equip it with gear to give you bonuses when you summon it.My time overall with the sprite was relatively painless and it was nice to have something to do other than level and run instances all day.So for those of you that want more to an mmorpg you should try this out.
Now the first 30 levels were a snap and at this point you should have advanced class and gotten new shiny skills.But after a while you begin to notice you are running out of the main quests and are left wondering what to do next.Well you have two choices!Either do bounty quests and run instances to get exp OR do rep quests for money and exp.The rep quests will always be the same.Kill x monster and collect x amount of item from them.Though the payout is good you may find yourself bored of doing the same thing over and over.And it won't change as you hit higher levels.There is always a rep quest to be done!This may be a turn off for most people but it's easy money and exp and you can farm the quest items until you feel you have enough. Through most of my levels never once did I encounter a world boss much less know of one.During a normal instance run I was asked by a fellow guild member to help him with a guild quest involving the killing of a monster called Xerxes a.k.a "Mr.Whiskers".I said yes and after the instance I went straight to him and asked where this monster was?It was a stupid question of course seeing as the lumbering beast was twice the size of a player and it looked like the type of monster anyone would need help killing.After a long battle with the beast I managed to kill it and got a blue named item for it!But these world bosses are not pushovers and even though they reward greatly...are a pain in the ass! Grand Fantasia has introduced me to many things I enjoyed...but it's cash shop was not one of them!Yes this is the thorn on the beautiful rose.Even though cash shop items can be bought with gold the useful ones will range anywhere from 100g-2000g or more depending on the items.Legacy sets are very useful and cost 2000g or around 10 bucks in the cash shop.These sets level with you and gain more stats the higher level you are.The best players have these sets and they also sell items that guarantee an upgrade from +1-+9.At a point of view this game is very much pay to win and no matter how you look at it...it will still be the same.If you can look past this or are determined to be the best then good luck.
UPDATE:Level cap has been increased as well as new class advancements!Check it out if you are interested!
Final Review:
Graphics:10/10
Combat:8/10
Crafting:9/10
Population:9/10
Cash Shop:1/10
Are you a fan of mass pvp?Do you like having your own personal slave that buffs you and gives you stat boosts?Are you a fan of anime inspired graphics?Well if you answered yes to any of those then Aika is the game for you!
As soon as you start up the client and reach the Server selection you'll be amazed to see a nice amount of servers.They are Alethius,Feonir,Lenaria,Ostyrion,and Vanov.But wait!These servers are actually Nations!The one you select and stick to will be the nation you will fight for during the massive Real vs Realm wars that occur!So choose wisely!
After you select a nation you will be greeted with a Character Creation screen.The bad news is the classes are gender locked...but even so do not let this put you off!As male choices you have the Warrior,Rifleman,and Warlock.As female choices you have the Paladin,Cleric,and Dual Gunner.Each class has it's ups and downs.During my time playing I choose rifleman and was amazed at the ability I had to one shot monsters and sometimes even players!After choosing your class you can specialize yourself by choosing skills to upgrade and use during your time playing.It is recommended you look up a build or at least a guide that states which skills are useful and which are not lest you want to be gimped from the start!
During the early levels you will be tasked with doing quests to gain levels,items,and a class promotion.Now ,as far as quests go,Aika is about as original as any other mmorpg...it isn't.You will kill x amount of monster,gather x amount of items,and talk to npc1515487 to progress.Though this would seem boring to a few if you chose the class you like regardless of sex you will have a blast!Literally a blast if you are one of the gunner classes!
As you progress in level you will obtain a quest to get your very own "Pran" or slave...hehehe...this slave will give you stat boosts and,if it feels like it,give you a buff to make you stronger.Like any other "pet" in mmorpgs you will have to raise it and talk to it so that it gets friendly with you and trusts you more.The more trusting it is of it's master the more likely it is to listen to you or help you out during combat.You can customize this pran and evolve it depending on how you answer questions during the mini conversations it brings up.A nice touch for those who like to just sit in town and feel like they are making progression.
Now the player population is fairly high so you won't be having too much trouble finding instance groups or pvp groups.So I recommend you try this out and see how much you really like it!
Final Review:
Gameplay-10/10
Graphics-9/10
Population-8/10
Cash Shop-6/10
Rift is a fancy mmorpg with unique features that will be sure to catch the eye of the passing gamer.From wide open terrain to invasions from the Planes,this will be one game that you will never forget. As you start Rift you have the choice of 3 races per faction.Dwarves,Elves,and Mathosian Humans make up the Guardians while the Bahmi,Kelari,and Eth Humans make up the Defiant.As for classes you have a few preset "souls" which are a combination of three classes to fulfill a role such as tank,support,or dps. After selecting your preset class you can modify your three souls to any of your choice.But with this magnificent class system there is also a big problem.Some classes are not meant to be used with others due to conflicting skills that either use up mana or do nothing to support the other two souls.And some builds are just broken requiring any end game players to be forced to follow a linear path.
Another interesting feature of Rift are the Elemental Planes.These planes emerge from Tears across the game world.Using a certain item you get at the beginning of the game you can open the tear into a full blown Elemental Tear which summons monsters and gives you random quests.After successfully sealing the tear you receive points that can be used to obtain blue grade gear,potions,or stones to give you added buffs.Some tears called "Minor Tears" can easily be done solo.But Major Tears are not so easy so bring along a buddy if you want to get that nice blue weapon! Invasions are...well...what the name says INVASIONS!An invasion takes place every few hours and requires a large amount of players to defend your factions territory.If you participate you receive a nice amount of points at the end and the exp isn't bad either!But be warned,elite monsters appear at times leading the small army of elemental beings and not only do they look intimidating they hit like a truck!The option to join a public group and form a raid against these is always available when you are near a person in that group so finding a party is simple.At the end of each invasion a large boss monster appears.It has a ton of hp and can deal a ton of damage!But after defeating it you end the invasion and can continue on questing!
The population is healthy but at times you may find it difficult to find any players since a large chunk of the community is already at end game.But thankfully their will be times when a high level player runs you through an instance or helps you complete certain group quests so you won't be stuck as much as you would hope.You will usually be soloing though as most of the quests are soloable and you only need a group for the optional group quests. PvP is easy to get into and an easy way to get fast levels!PvP selection on Rift is cross server so you will often be teamed up with people from different shards and even the opposing faction.As you gain levels you can access more maps with different objectives such as capture the flag,acquire the most points,or have as many people carrying a buff.After a few minutes in PvP you will be suprised at how many levels you have gained and how fun it really is!Another option is to grief players from the opposing faction >:D
Rift is a unique mmorpg that should be played by more people and with the upcoming expansion,it may just be what you dreamed of in a mmorpg.Enjoy the video :)
Final Review:
Gameplay-9/10
Graphics-9/10
Population-6/10
Content-8/10
S4 League was...hmmm...an interesting experience.On one hand it was a action game filled with sword,gun,and yes even fist fights!At first you will be confused,what with the skill system they have and charge attacks.Plus some people aren't used to using mouse and keyboard in an action game!But once you get used to it you will find one of the most entertaining games available!
There are no classes in the game but you can have certain skills that allow you to specialize in certain things such as aerial combat or a wall to provide cover.This unique system allows you to not only play better but also allow your team to do a better job!Getting fired at from all directions?Pop up your wall and fire back!Want to do some sniping?Use your flying skill to get to higher ground!So many skills allow you to change the outcome of the game depending on how they are used.These can all be bought and include a nice tutorial that gives you the license to use them.
Weapons are another interesting aspect of S4 League.Firearms obviously are for ranged attacks but some have higher attack than others or are more useful.But melee weapons...now that is where things get interesting!They have their own unique skills that can cause damage or stun a foe!These can be purchased from the store after you earn enough credits and levels.
Everything about S4 League gameplay wise is awesome!But some latency issues may occur during gameplay and ruin the experience for you.Aside from that it is a fun way to own people!:) Here is some video for your enjoyment!
At first glance Lineage 2 has an abundance of character classes and races.Races are broken down into:Human,Elf,Dark Elf,Kamael,Orc,and Dwarf.Each race has it's own stats and attributes and some even have race specific classes or skills (Dwarf can summon a mech and craft,Kamael has 2 unique classes to the race).
Now as soon as you drop into the game you go through your traditional beginner quests to get a better understanding of the game and some of the mechanics.This goes by quickly and is relatively painless so you can get straight into the game shortly after.After the beginner quests though...it is recommended you look up a guide that tells you what quests are worth doing and what quests are simply a waste of time.A handful of quests reward you with generous amounts of exp,gold,or useful items.But unfortunately the rest are just a waste of time and you are better off leveling by grinding off mobs until you can reach the quest that gives a good reward.
Leveling is...well...fast at early levels BUT as soon as you hit 60+ it becomes a time consuming task that is not for those with a social life...I had none at the time hehe..ahem,anyways...as you progress through the later levels you begin to run out of quests to complete and are stuck grinding mobs.The problem with this is the open PvP and the players who will grief you by blocking certain areas of maps that allow you to level at a fast rate and will only allow members of the same guild or alliance to pass.This becomes painful when attempting to hit level 85.I will explain why in a bit. Apart from the traditional classes that everyone starts off with,they have multiple class advancements.For example the Human Fighter can advance to Knight at level 20 at level 40 it gains another advancement to either Paladin or Dark Avenger depending on the class you choose at 40 you get to choose another class at 75 (Phoenix Knight or Hell Knight).This is true for most classes and allows for a nice amount of skills and specializing.
Level 85 is the most important level in the game and this level is the hardest to obtain.At level 85 you are allowed to "awaken" to an even more powerful class that grants special,destructive skills.But the power guilds of your server may not be so kind as to allow you to simply obtain them.During my play time I had to deal with multiple parties blocking the entrance to a map that would allow me to hit 85.Most of them were awakened so my guild members and I stood no chance.It was only with the paying of a "toll" that we were allowed access.
This was a while back before it had updated it's cash shop.But now after attempting to play again I have ill news for those hoping to play on even grounds.Lineage 2 has gone down a p2w path and is no longer the once challenging and rewarding game it claimed to be.To those that do not believe me go ahead look at the cash shop.Attempt to compete with the paying players.But do not say you were not warned!
I remember when I first saw Lineage 2 on a youtube video.I wished how I could afford to pay the monthly fees to play such an awesome looking mmorpg!With the recent transition that wish came true.I did not realize that soon after going into the f2p business that Lineage 2 would go down a path that no one likes.A good game ruined...here is some gameplay video for those that would like to play it.
Final review:
Gameplay-7/10
Combat-8/10
Population-8/10
Content-7/10 Cash Shop-1/10
Eden Eternal.Ah the memories of this mmorpg have stuck with me since I left.From the moment that I created my own guild to the moment we rushed Guild Quests to obtain our own base,this mmorpg has had a lasting impact on me.BUT,ever since I left many things have changed.And thus begins my review... Eden Eternal is an excellent game when it comes to choosing a class...it really doesn't matter!No matter what class you choose when creating your character, you can easily switch to any of the other classes so long as you meet the requirements.And this is by far the best feature of this game.If you have the gear you can be any role you want from dps to healer you can fill the role that you need in the party.Even more interesting is that every 10 levels you obtain a passive skill or "Trait" from the class you were leveling.So a mage would get a lower cast time trait so it can dish out more damage while a warrior would get an hp buff or attack buff.The beauty of it is that you can mix and match traits to your liking.
Community wise this mmorpg has died down since my parting.It used to be no problem finding a party for an instance but now...it is somewhat of a time consuming task.Even more when you are trying to find one for the early instances.I was lucky enough to find one though and the run through it was just as fun as I first remember it.
The real bummer begins at level 40 and on.You will be bored of doing the same quests over and over again .They are basically the same quests killing monsters to gather x items or just killing monsters followed at the end by an instance quest which then leads you to the next area where you have to rinse and repeat.Aside from the world bosses this game has a bad questing system that will drive most people away from even continuing.
Eden eternal is worth looking into but only for the strong of will!
Final Review:
Graphics-8/10
Gameplay-9/10
Population-6/10
Cash Shop-7/10
After having taken a quick break from Ragnarok Online I decided to go back and see what had changed.To my amazement it added new class advancements more gear and had gone from pay to play to free to play with a cash shop.Walking around I remembered the old times when fellow players would sit around in Prontera and chat about anything that came to mind.This had not changed.Players are still friendly towards one another and you will receive invites to parties from random people.And for a game with dated graphics it is still robust with new and veteran players.
Game play wise it is the same point and click game play,but surprisingly it still entertains one for countless hours.The skill tree system they have is remarkable and allows for experimentation without consequence since you will usually have enough points to get the important skills.Ragnarok Online is heavily party oriented if you wish to acquire better gear or survive without having to spend minutes sitting after killing a few mobs.
Customization of your character though is limited to accessories and the color of your sprite.No matter what you equip the appearance will remain the same until you complete a job advancement.Though the sprites are very nicely done you will get tired of seeing the same thing but just in a different color.
The card system that Ragnarok has is very enjoyable and allows for you to customize gear to fit your needs.Whether it be doing more damage,adding an elemental effect to your armor or weapons,or just boosting your stats, the card system will keep you busy even after reaching cap level.Certain boss monsters known as "MVP" Monsters are difficult to kill but a MVP card is worth a lot.One example is that a card from an MvP can allow you to see assassins that are invisible or give you 4x the amount of hp you had before.
All in all Ragnarok Online is worth trying out for any pc gamer out their looking for a game that will challenge and reward them.
Final Review:
Gameplay-9/10
Content-8/10
Cash Shop-8/10
Population-6/10
Crafting-5/10
Mu Online is a 2D Fantasy MMORPG currently being published by Webzen. The game was first released as a pay to play title but later re-released as free to play. Mu Online’s graphics closely resemble that of older pc RPGs like Diablo 2 and Baldur’s gate.With the passing of time it has become a more refined game in the sense that their are now new events to participate in,more classes to choose from,and even more items than before.
But with the new content being implemented this game has also suffered from a community that seems more like a bunch of NPC's standing around. Hardly any English players are around and those few that do speak it are usually busy grinding,farming,or pking to answer any of your questions,the new bot implantation has not helped this at all..Also the implantation of the Cash Shop has now made it seem like a p2w title.10 us dollars (1,000 WCoins) is enough to get you 600 bless from another player.You can gear your character to survive and deal damage with 10 dollars.For those that attempt to play without paying to play you will be met with obstacles such as not having decent enough gear to survive well paying events such as Chaos Castle or just not being able to level after the buff elf is no longer available (past level 150).
The content though is superb and those who do survive the struggle for better gear will be rewarded with events and even enjoy killing a few fellow players to clear up a leveling spot.The level cap (600) is broken down into 2 different level types.Normal level 1-400 followed by Master levels 400-600 which consist of leveling up and distributing Master Points into passive skills that increase exp gain,zen dropped,damage of skills,defense,and HP. Classes are now more expansive since the original 3.Currently the new classes are Summoner and Rage Fighter.The other classes have new advancements as well at level 380. All in all this is a good mmorpg to play if you are a hard core gamer...or if you have the cash to get the jewels for your gear.I will be uploading a video of how active this mmo actually is and some gameplay also. Mu online has upgraded to Season 8 with new events,npcs,and different things!Check it out here Season 8 update info: http://muonline.webzen.com/events/season8/intro Item giveaway links: http://www.mmobomb.com/giveaway/mu-online-8-free-items http://mmohuts.com/giveaways/mu-online-update-8-item-pack-giveaway
The community is somewhat...quiet to say the least.I hardly ever joined others to adventure on the island and I was never asked to.The chat is somewhat quiet which seemed a bit off to me.You can party up with players so if you want post in some forums and get a group to join you!It might give you an entire new look on this game that I did not get to experience.
