(57 votes, average: 3.49 / 5)
Loading...Dofus is a fantasy MMO that infuses a turn-based tactical system with common elements found in MMORPGs. Explore an isometric world where you can fight monsters, join guilds, craft, and socialize.
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Publisher: Ankama Games Playerbase: High Type: MMORPG Release Date: September 01, 2004 Pros: +Many classes. +Isometric art style. +Low system requirements. Cons: -Limited content without subscription. |
(39 votes, average: 3.51 / 5)Loading...Dark Age of Camelot is a medieval fantasy MMORPG set in the time after King Athur’s death, as his kingdom splits into three warring factions. Choose from 3 factions, 21 races, and 45 classes to travel across a mythological world with monsters, dungeons, and Realm versus Realm PvP.
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Publisher: Electronic Arts Playerbase: Low Type:Â Subscription MMORPG Release Date:Â October 10, 2001 PvP:Â Realm v. Realm Pros:Â +Huge catalog of classes/races. +Loads of content to explore. +Epic RvR combat (Pioneered the genre!) Cons: -Tedious and clunky UI. -Steep learning curve. -Dated graphics may turn away new players. -Some balance issues. |
(219 votes, average: 3.38 / 5)Loading...World of Warcraft, WoW for short, is a 3D fantasy themed MMORPG set in the Warcraft universe. World of Warcraft is widely considered the "gold standard" of the entire MMO genre and, despite the fact that the game was launched back in 2004, it remains one of the most played MMORPGs in the world.
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Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment Playerbase: High Type: Subscription MMORPG Release Date: November 23, 2004 PvP: Duels, Arenas, World and Battlegrounds Pros: +Excellent soundtrack. +Balanced gameplay. +Tons of content. +Varied PvP options. +Huge variety of mounts (land and flying). +Great lore. +Tons of transmog (cosmetics to collect) Cons: -Limited appearance customization. -Some zones are redundant. |
(387 votes, average: 3.86 / 5)Loading...Elder Scrolls Online is a fantasy MMORPG set on the sprawling continent of Tamriel. Choose between three factions and four classes to customize your character. An open-ended skill system lets you fight monsters and other players or steal and murder NPCs as you please.
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Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Playerbase: High Type: MMORPG Release Date: April 4, 2014 PvP: Alliance Wars (Faction Wars) Pros: +Player choices affect the world. +Active combat. +Steal, pickpocket, and & murder NPCs. +Expansive PvP system. Cons: -Known bugs. -Huge installation. |
(164 votes, average: 3.47 / 5)Loading...RuneScape is an MMORPG taking placing in a mythical fantasy realm divided into kingdoms, regions, and cities. With no linear story, players are able to make their own adventure by slaying monsters, trading, and crafting in a vast open world.
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Publisher: Jagex Playerbase: High Type: MMORPG Release Date: Janaury 04, 2001 Pros:+Expansive world. +No class limitations. +Huge population. Cons:-High bandwidth demand leads to lag. -Tedious skill grind. -Many features require subscription. |
(39 votes, average: 3.72 / 5)Loading...Wurm Online is a sandbox MMO set in an enormous medieval world, where players are free to do as they please. Harvest resources and crafting items to participate in a virtual economy, and level up skills. Settle a village and form a thriving community with other players, or carve out your own piece of land anywhere in Wurm Online’s world.
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Publisher: Code Club AB Playerbase: Low Type: MMO Sandbox Release Date: December 12, 2012 Pros: +Persistent sandbox world. +Helpful, dedicated community. +Numerous skills/professions to level. Cons: -Complex user interface. -Dated graphics. -Requires time commitment to play effectively. |
(514 votes, average: 3.72 / 5)Loading...Final Fantasy XIV is a 3D fantasy-themed MMORPG from Square Enix with a strong emphasis on storytelling. It's a themepark MMORPG with a whole host of content from raiding to minion collecting. Fans of JRPGs will find a lot to like in Final Fantasy XIV as it has a 100+ hour story with top notch production value.
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Publisher: Square Enix Playerbase: High Type: MMORPG Release Date: August 27, 2013 (NA/EU) PvP: Duels / Arenas Pros: +Great character customization. +Excellent soundtrack. +Good variety of classes and professions. +Player housing. +Unlimited free trial. Cons: -Zero class customization. -Early game feels a bit slow. -Lengthy story content must be completed before being able to access raids. |
(67 votes, average: 3.18 / 5)Loading...Nexus: The Kingdom of the Winds, or Nexus TK for short, is a 2D fantasy MMORPG based on Korean mythology. Nexus is one of the oldest MMORPGs still in service and allows players to experience the game for free until Level 49.
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Publisher: Kru Interactive Playerbase: Low Type: MMORPG Release Date: 1996 (Korea); 1998 (NA) PvP: Duels / Events Pros: +Retro RPG elements. +Mature and helpful community. +Low system requirements. +Unique guild and roleplaying features. Cons: -Dated graphics. -Archaic gameplay and user interface. -Subscription required to access most content. -Steep learning curve. |
(38 votes, average: 3.29 / 5)Loading...Anarchy Online is a 3D sci-fi MMORPG originally released back in 2001. Anarchy Online is one of the longest running MMORPGs and, though it originally launched as a pay-to-play title, the game went free-to-play in 2004. There are 14 featured classes and 4 races.
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Publisher: Funcom Playerbase: Medium Type: MMORPG PvP: Duels / Guild Wars / Open PvP Areas Release Date: Jun 27, 2001 (NA/EU) Pros: +Excellent variety of races & classes (4 races/14 classes). +Great character customization. +Varied skill builds. +Good soundtrack. Cons: -Some late-game content requires purchase. -Dated visuals (Long-awaited visual update should launch soon) |
(82 votes, average: 3.57 / 5)Loading...EverQuest 2, EQ2 for short, is a 3D fantasy MMORPG set in the world of Norrath 500 years after the events of the first EverQuest game. With 20 races and 26 classes, EverQuest 2 offers more variety than most MMORPGs.
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Publisher: Daybreak Game Company Playerbase: High Type: MMORPG PvP: Duels / Arenas / World Release Date: Nov 9, 2004 (NA/EU) Pros: +Astonishing variety of classes and races (20 races / 26 classes). +Huge game world. +Great character growth system with Alternative Advancements. +Plenty of quests. Cons: -Controls and interface can feel clunky. -Dated graphics engine. |