2016 MMOs
2016 MMOs
I remain cautiously hopeful about BDO as it moves toward a P2P model. They just revealed their cash/mileage shop, which isn’t a P2W platform (though changes are possible). BnS didn’t really engage me. The only part I enjoyed were the little girls. No other MMOs stood out to me.
Playing all the top Korean MMOs has shown me how advanced Black Desert is. It stands out not just for its features but for the incredible combat experience. The character customization is solid, though it doesn’t get enough attention. The battles are truly epic and enjoyable. I believe Black Desert will dominate the North American market due to its impressive scale. You can find streams on Twitch, and it’s very popular in Japan, Russia, and Korea. I also stream it myself, but I can’t share a direct link.
I became obsessed with MMOs for five years and pushed myself hard. Now I wouldn’t play unless there was payment involved. The experience kept repeating itself. I played: MU Online Lineage 4Story Requiem, Bloody mare, WoW Guild Wars 2. Starting with MU was enjoyable at the time, but looking back I’m confused about why I stayed in that repetitive cycle. It almost took a toll on my life, so I left it behind. Guild Wars 2 was my final attempt at something new. I tried some newer MMOs, but they didn’t interest me for even a day, making me doubt if anything will change now.
BnS delivers a letdown, taking an unreasonably long time to arrive. It was created mainly to challenge TERA, though TERA isn't doing much in Korea anymore—yet it remains more popular than Blue Hole had expected in the U.S. Now TERA has firmly established itself in North America, ranking among the most popular MMO titles. BnS, on the other hand, is a newcomer that feels quite generic; games relying heavily on PvP for their endgame rarely achieve the same level of popularity as those focused on PvE raids.
I'm interested in an action RPG with deep mechanics. It could be exciting if there were elements like a Hunger Games-style mode. I imagine the game could be very engaging, but I prefer games that let you explore without constant pressure. I enjoyed ESO titles but found the repetitive tasks frustrating and the DLCs too expensive. A season pass would be more appealing to me than ongoing subscriptions.
The only thing I'm excited about is Lost Ark. It seems to look great, and fortunately, I have a few friends eager to play, which makes things better.