2015 - MMOs.com

(378 votes, average: 3.52 / 5)

Lost Ark

Lost Ark is a 3D fantasy MMORPG with action RPG style combat and a huge world to explore. Set sail on your own ship to discover new regions and battle powerful bosses with a raid party. Lost Ark offers a feature-rich gaming experience combined with stunning visuals and skill effects.

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Publisher: Amazon
Playerbase: High
Type: MMORPG
Korean Release Date: November 07, 2018
Global Release Date: February 11, 2022
PvP: Arenas
Pros: +Satisfying action oriented combat. +Huge variety of collectibles. +Solid PvP design. +Excellent late game content (raids).
Cons: -Moderate learning curve. -Poor leveling experience. -Generic story. -RNG upgrade system can be frustrating.

(283 votes, average: 3.29 / 5)

League of Legends

League of Legends, LoL for short, is a competitive fantasy-themed MOBA. It is the world's most popular PC game. League of Legends is the gold-standard of the MOBA genre and features an ever-expanding pool of playable champions (120+).

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Publisher: Riot Games
Playerbase: High
Type: MOBA
Release Date: Oct 27, 2009
Pros: +Huge variety of playable champions (over 161). +Mature E-Sports scene. +Well-balanced. +Runes and Masteries spice up gameplay. +Fun at all skill levels.
Cons: -Champions must be unlocked (new ones are pricey). -Matchmaking broken for new players (smurfs). -Community can be toxic.

(564 votes, average: 3.90 / 5)

Path of Exile

Path of Exile is a 3D action RPG inspired by classic ARPGs of the past. Despite the retro look, Path of Exile is a highly complex game with unique currency systems and character progression. PoE is perfect for players fed up with the simplicity of today's games or those looking for a true spiritual successor to Diablo 2.

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Publisher: Grinding Gear Games
Playerbase: High
Type: ARPG
PvP: Duels / Arenas / CTF / Tournaments
Release Date: October 23, 2013
Pros: +High degree of skill and item customization. +New gameplay mechanics and systems introduced regularly. +Casual, competitive, and hardcore leagues. +Cash shop doesn't offer gameplay advantages.
Cons: -Steep learning curved. -Dated graphics and user interface style.

(97 votes, average: 3.40 / 5)

EverQuest

EverQuest is a 3D fantasy MMORPG set in the expansive world of Norrath, and is one of the oldest MMORPGs still active. Choose from sixteen races and sixteen classes to embark on a journey across a medieval landscape, with over 500 zones to explore and innumerable raids to conquer with other players.

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Publisher: Daybreak Game Company
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: March 16, 1999
PvP: Server Specific/Duels/Open World
Pros: +Gargantuan amount of content. +Strong player-base. +Annual expansions.
Cons: -Dated graphics. -Complex UI by modern standards. -High learning curve.

(96 votes, average: 3.13 / 5)

Hearthstone

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, or just Hearthstone for short, is a collectible card game (CCG) MMO based on the Warcraft franchise. Like other Blizzard titles, Hearthstone appeals to both casual and hardcore audiences. The game is simple to pick up, but difficult to master.

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Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Playerbase: High
Type: CCG
Release Date: Mar 11, 2014 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Good variety of characters. +Excellent draft system (arena). +Well-balanced. +Lots of cards (4,500+). +Solid cross platform mobile play.
Cons: -Many cards are bad and unusable. -Expansion content requires lots of gold to unlock.

(241 votes, average: 3.12 / 5)

Neverwinter

Neverwinter is a 3D action MMORPG set in the epic Dungeons and Dragons world of Forgotten Realms. Iconic locations such as Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, Neverwinter, and more await players in this story-driven MMORPG. The game features skill-based combat that requires players to aim individual attacks and dodge incoming attacks.

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Publisher: Arc Games
Playerbase: High
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: June 20, 2013
PvP: Arenas
Pros: +Great voice acting. +Story-driven gameplay. +Fast, fun, and fluid combat. +Amazing Foundry system (Player-made adventures).
Cons: -Some cash shop items feel necessary (bag slots). -Unfair PvP matchmaking system. -Some content only available to paying members.

(183 votes, average: 3.63 / 5)

Lord of the Rings Online

Lord of the Rings Online, also known as LOTRO, is a 3D fantasy MMORPG based on the epic works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Make your own epic journey across the vast lands of Middle-Earth in this story-driven, feature-rich MMORPG!

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Publisher: Turbine
Playerbase: High
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: April 24, 2007
PvP: Duels / Monster Play
Pros: +Vast world to explore. +Great story-driven progression. +Mounted combat, player housing, instruments, and many other features. +Powerful musical score.
Cons: -A lot of content still requires purchase/subscription. -Early- and mid-level areas feel deserted. -User Interface and other elements feel dated.

(132 votes, average: 3.38 / 5)

MapleStory

MapleStory is a 2D side-scrolling MMORPG with cartoony graphics that features over 40 playable classes. It was one of the first popular free-to-play MMORPGs in the West and still remains one of the most popular and polished MMORPGs today.

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Publisher: Nexon
Playerbase: High
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: May 11, 2005 (NA)
PvP: Arenas
Pros: +Huge variety of classes (over 40). +Large game world. +Core gameplay is fun. +Tons of quests. +Fun platforming stages. +Regular events. +Engaging storytelling.
Cons: -Classes aren't balanced. -Absurd looting system (manual looting unbearably slow). -Client/performance issues.

(327 votes, average: 2.51 / 5)

ArcheAge

ArcheAge was a 3D-sandbox, fantasy MMORPG set in the medieval fantasy world of Erenor, in which two factions - the Nuia and Haranya - wage constant war. Advance in the world of Erenor through combat, thievery, and even crafting.

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Developer: XL Games
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: September 16, 2014 (NA/EU)
Shut Down: June 27, 2024
Pros: +Unique multi-classing system. +Great in-depth crafting system. +Player Housing. +Judicial System.
Cons: -Few playable races. -Expensive cashshop.

ArcheAge Shut Down on June 27, 2024

(676 votes, average: 3.76 / 5)

Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2 is a free-to-play fantasy-themed MMORPG developed by ArenaNet and is the sequel to the first Guild Wars. The game features an expansive and dynamic world that changes based on the player’s actions.

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Publisher: NCSOFT
Playerbase: High
Type: F2P MMORPG (paid expansions)
Release Date: August 28, 2012
PvP: Arenas / Large scale World vs World
Pros: +Story driven gameplay. +Dynamic quest system. +Good variety of classes and races. +Great soundtrack.
Cons: -Repetitive gameplay.

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