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
