Retro MMO Games Players Should Try
Approximately 22% of online players spend more than half of their time playing Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMO). This popular genre in gaming allows players from all over the world to create teams or play individually and compete in fictional settings. Most MMO enthusiasts are always looking out for new titles, but there are still several classic ones worth playing. If you have only played the latest games, here are some amazing old-time ones you can immerse yourself in.
Ultima Online By Origin Systems
Released in 1997, fans still play it today because of the story. The Assassination of Lord British by the Coward Rainz is one of gaming’s best tales. It was the grandfather of MMO and made MMO the new age of gaming. This game features an open-skill system, widespread housing in a world where participants appreciate wanderers and explorers while playing from an isometric or an overhead perspective.
Conan Exiles By Funcom
Conan Exiles is an open-world survival game set in the savage world of Conan the Barbarian. You start out as a lonely peasant and grow into a formidable barbarian by living through extreme temperatures, finding loot, and winning in siege wars. As you rampage across the land, thralls and animals can help you grow an empire. You can live an alternate life where you can discover ruins of ancient civilizations, build a kingdom, or be a god. Its appeal to a wide variety of survival fans and mature content contributes to its longevity.
EverQuest By Sony Online Entertainment
This free-to-play game takes place in the fictional land of Norrath. Launched in 1999, EverQuest brought MMO to prominence, together with Ultima Online. Twitch states that in this medieval fantasy world, you will compete in quests as an elf, a dwarf, a knight, or many other characters. Players go through dungeons, towers, crypts, and abbeys to get power, status, spells, and abilities. It has kept the interest of its audience because of its wide choice of characters and varied content.
Guild Wars By ArenaNet
This MMO published in 2005 takes place in the make-believe world of Tyria. You can choose from professions such as Monk, Warrior, Elementalist, Ranger, Necromancer, and Mesmer, according to Game Rant. Together with your guild, you will defend humanity and regain control of the Hall of Heroes with successful missions. Guild Wars aficionados love playing because there are diverse continents with engaging stories and the element of teamwork needed to triumph.
