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Deserve to spend your time on them. This is, of course, a harsh reality, for there is such a country as the Republic of Korea, in which the production of games of this genre is put on a steady stream. But there are projects that stand out from the general row for their quality, and even manage not only to gain a foothold in our memory, but sometimes cause nostalgia. It is about 10 good free multiplayer games that we would like to remember today.

Lineage 2

And we'll start with one of the best games our planet has ever seen. And, in general, in this phrase there is not even irony, well, almost. Released back in 2003, it saw the light of day only in 2008, when it was published by the well-known Innova. It was "Ruler" that determined in many ways how the genre would look and where it would move as a whole. It was after her that other projects were assessed from the standpoint of “rulers” and not as “rulers”. Moreover, it satisfied the demand of those gamers whom the toad choked to buy a subscription to World of Warcraft.

Starting the game, we choose a race, and depending on your choice, various classes are available, of which there are as many as 37 in the game. However, upon reaching level 85, each of them is reborn into one of eight balanced archetypes, which, in general, is correct, since it is easier to maintain balance in 8 classes, and not in 37.

Unfortunately, for many, over the years Lineage 2 has turned out to be. Reaching high levels has become much easier. But, in my opinion, this is correct, since the most interesting content is always at the maximum level, which led to the imminent appearance of various PvP servers with rates of x100 or even x1000. Not everyone liked these changes, and it's not surprising that Lineage 2 Classic appeared, which brings back all the early hardcore and grind, of course.

But the most important thing in the project is, of course, sieges, in which crowds of players fight for the right to be the best. In general, this is an interesting topic for discussion. Which is better? High-level content on PvP servers, when everyone is running around in TOP clothes and glowing from buffs, like garlands, and everything is decided only by the ability to masterfully hit skills faster than an opponent? Or, when pumping is slow, players can differ dramatically from each other, and every few levels the experience from the game is supplemented with new skills, clothing and abilities? Write what you think about it in the comments.

Perfect world

My journey as an MMO gamer began with Perfect World. It was released back in 2005, even if it reached Russia only in 2008. How did it compare favorably at that time against the background of competitors? The answer is obvious - graphics and just a huge open world through which you could fly in all kinds of vehicles. Of course, there was World of Warcraft at the time. But where can a poor schoolboy get money for a subscription? And the ideal world is right here, free, without registration and SMS, although it was still necessary to register there.

At that time, among the interesting features of Perfect World was the character editor. This is now we got drunk, and this will surprise no one, but in those distant times it was one of the first games with such extensive customization.

You are probably wondering what about the plot? Honestly, the devil only knows. I didn't care about him then, and I don't care now. When you complete idiotic tasks for jasper every day, the meaning of which is to buy this damn jasper from the nearest merchant and bring the NPC who gave you the quest, and then fly all over the map, completing idiotic daily tasks, at some point, and in the case of PW this moment comes immediately and abruptly, the plot does not care as much as possible, especially since it takes away precious time, which would be much more profitable to invest in quality.

As for the rest, we have before us, which has now become typical, target system and very colorful skills. You can also note a pleasant soundtrack, which, like the whole game, sends gamers back to Chinese mythology.

Revelation Online

Further regarding new project, which was localized by Mail.Ru. Translations of such games into a great and mighty event are quite rare and, as a rule, belated. Therefore, Revelation, in a sense, broke the foundations and visually did not have time to grow old yet. Well, like for an MMO, of course.

So, what's so interesting? Well, for example, a character editor. New MMOs in this vein are trying in every possible way to surprise, and Revelation did not stand aside. But the class system brought nothing revolutionary. Everything is quite formulaic - mage, tank, heal and dd. But the world is completely seamless, and you can literally fly over it. By the way, the flight time from edge to edge of the map will be 20 minutes.

Another of the main features is the combat system. It is hybrid here, which means that here you can choose what is more convenient for you, use a non-target or target system. It turned out somehow so-so. In an attempt to sit on two chairs, the developers implemented both options rather mediocre. The target system is still the same target, but the non-target is more of an auto-aim. Even so, Revelation is fun to play.

Although the world is seamless, the full-fledged instances that you can play with the team have not gone anywhere, and no one will bother you. However, the game has restrictions on the number of trips in them, and not only the victory over the boss is counted, but also the attempt to kill him, which does not weakly add hardcore. But in general, this is not the Sami, a bad representative of free MMORPGs, on which it is not a shame to spend several evenings until you get tired of flying.

Aion

Another game that Innova has localized for us. And unlike the same Lineage 2, Aion was originally distributed by subscription. But its best days are long over, so now you can play completely free, albeit with some restrictions. We'll start with graphics based on the same Lineage 2, but with bells and whistles. There are more polygons, and the picture is more realistic. Most importantly, the players learned not only to jump, but also to fly. The world in Aion is not open, but the locations are quite extensive and well developed. Unfortunately, you can't fly everywhere, which is very frustrating.

The plot of the game begins with the fact that the ancient god Aion created Atreus - a wonderful world that split into two halves. As a result, the awakening of the Balaur, an aggressive and power-hungry race, and in the two halves of the world, two races were formed - the Elyos and the Asmodians. It is for them that we have to play. The former can be described as supporters of good, since they remained on the bright side of Atreia. They have retained their beauty and attractiveness, and their wings have not lost their whiteness. Asmodians found themselves in the icy lands of Asmodea. They underwent some metamorphosis, acquired claws, and their wings turned black. It is in the massive conflict of the above guys that we are offered to take part, and a plot is built around it, which you quite possibly will also skip.

There are as many as 11 classes in the game, so everyone can find something for themselves. All of them are pretty standard - wizards, shooters, gladiators, the only one that stands out among them is the pilot, who is a huge mech. The combat system in Aion is targeted, but this does not prevent it from being a very good MMORPG.

RF Online

As you can see, Innova has localized quite a few interesting projects, and RF Online is also one of them. And unlike all other TOP games, there is no place for bored fantasy here. A harsh future and a war for resources. There are three races in the game - the Akretian Empire, the Bellato Federation and the Sacred Alliance of Cora. The bottom line is that they are all at war with each other. No global universal evil awakened from the abyss of the universe, only an internecine war for minerals. It would seem trite, but after all that pathos and stereotypes that every second MMO feed us, such a down-to-earthness seems like a breath of fresh air. Finally, we are not the chosen fighters against the universal evil of galactic proportions, and we do not need to pierce the heavens with our tempest. Although the magic is still there.

By the way, RF Online's combat system is old-school targeted, and a little different from everything that the MMO games market can offer us today. Nevertheless, the system of skills is quite interesting, we will have to buy them, and the level of the spells themselves grows from how often you use them.

Of course, the dawn of RF Online is long gone. Two and a half cripples play on the official servers. However, you can always go to unofficial servers and just chat if you've played it before.

Black desert

Again, a fairly fresh game, which was published by an extremely little-known company GameNet. Published pretty lousy, I dare say. However, in this article we will not discuss the problems of localizers. And if you try to describe Black Desert in one word, it will be a grind. You have to grind everywhere, no matter what you undertake. Do you want to become a culinary master or professional player, please ditch a lot of real time.

And character leveling is another story. In ordinary MMOs, there is a maximum level, the so-called cap. Everyone strives for it, and having received it, they proceed to the activities of the leitgame - they dress the character or pump craft skills, pump up their reputation and so on and so forth. In Black Desert, you never reach the cap, it simply doesn't exist. The apotheosis of grind, what can I say.

Most of the experience you will get for killing monsters. But it's worth noting that doing this is damn nice. Excellent non-target combat will not let you get bored. But the number of mobs is extremely small, so skirmishes for spots (mob respawn points) in Black Desert are not rare.

The trading system is a bit complex, and is aimed primarily not at the player's entertainment, but again at the grind. You will have to hire workers, produce goods and sell them. Moreover, if you want to sell at a higher price, the goods will have to be transported far away. In general, you can literally get stuck here if you are a fan of literally living in games. In addition, everything is in order with the graphics and animation.

TERA Online

One of those games that decided to move away from the usual foundations in the MMORPG world, making one of the first real non-target battles, quite good, by the way. So much so that I am not even afraid to call TERA a game with one of the best non-target battles on the market in principle. And it is good because it is the most honest, you shoot, hit, shoot a fireball, and whether it hits the enemy depends only on your straight-handedness. There is no cunning auto-targeting or monstrous hitboxes. It was for the non-target that she got into this TOP, strictly speaking. Because of the non-target combat, the gameplay for the bored MMO classes looks new, you have to dodge, move and hit the target at the same time.

The game world in TERA, although large, is, unfortunately, not seamless, and you cannot fly over it. Nevertheless, the set of classes is not bad and, suddenly, due to the same combat system, it is extremely diverse. The knights, swinging their spears, aggregate monsters and cover themselves and their allies with shields, archers and arrows conduct ranged combat behind the knights, and next to them are magicians and healers who support their team by imposing useful buffs. Everything seems to be the same as in any other MMO, but the feeling of combat is completely different.

It is worth noting that the graphics in the game are really beautiful. After all, everything works on the Unreal Engine 3, which is still quite quoted for an MMO. True, here's the problem with the balance. Every time a new class is introduced, for a while (usually until the next major update) it becomes a damn imba. It's horrible how unpleasant, but it keeps the loins of the community in good shape.

Blade and Soul

Another game with a non-target system, but in my opinion Blade and Soul is somewhat inferior to the same TERA. Here the emphasis is more on a combination of hits, and there are not so many skills themselves, while in TERA there are much more skills, and it looks much more like a typical MMORPG. Although there is probably taste, and it will be much more interesting for someone to build a combo.

Blade and Soul boasts nice graphics and an interesting character editor. Although in all modern MMOs, these two points are usually present by default. The main feature of Blade and Soul is, of course, the combat system. She is non-target, she implements interesting systems of combo attacks, so it is not your gear that decides here, but your skill.

There is also a plot in the assortment, but it is completely unnecessary to delve into it, since it is completely saturated with Korean flavor and branded Asian madness.

Pumping deserves a separate mention. Since clothes do not give any bonuses and regularly perform a cosmetic function, you are offered to increase stats with a thing called trigrams. Strictly speaking, it looks like a saucer on which you spread various pieces that increase your stats, and this is difficult to explain. Just know that instead of an armored bra for +10 to dexterity, there is some abstract shnyaga for the same +10 to dexterity. In fact, nothing has changed, only outwardly it is presented differently.

Also speaking about external chips. Here you cannot fly or soar, but you can jump quite high. This is a kind of local version of fast travel, and it is done very, very impressively.

Unfortunately, the game was not translated into Russian for a very long time, and visually it became a little outdated. But relatively recently it was localized, and now everyone can deeply immerse themselves in this, I must say, very pleasant Korean culture.

Icarus Online

You will probably be surprised what this game does in this TOP. And this is not surprising, because Icarus Online is a good game with a bad Russian-speaking publisher, this is how it happens sometimes. They meet, as usual, in terms of clothing and graphics, and although Icarus does not hold out to the same Black Desert, it still boasts the CryEngine 3 engine, which, by the way, does not even lag, which is quite surprising.

Races were not brought into the game either, only people, only hardcore. The classes in the game are standard, as in any self-respecting MMORPG. Medics, tanks, damage dealers, in general, nothing new. The character editor is good, however, now you will hardly surprise anyone with this. And everything would be really very sad and dreary, and we would have escorted the project to the stall to the rest of the pale MMO, if not ... beasts. Tobish, pets are the main feature of the whole game.

If in any other MMO we had to stomp on our own two feet for a long time, then in Icarus Online we quickly change to a mount. At first, just a rideable, and pretty soon on a flying one. Moreover, to start using them, you need to tame them, and this is implemented in the form of a mini-game.

The combat system is hybrid here, and strongly resembles the one that was in Revelation. Fighting, although pleasant, but very, let's say, long, since pumping in the game itself takes a lot of time. And this is primarily due to the simply huge open world, which is completely seamless. Therefore, getting to the tasks sometimes takes a very long time, even using pets. In addition to just moving flying animals, you can use it for battles. Although we are fighting, in fact, we ourselves, just sitting on the back of our horse. But even that's pretty fun.

Icarus Online will leave a pleasant aftertaste behind. Not the fact that it will captivate for a long time, but still for a while, definitely.

Neverwinter online

Seeing the title, you probably thought that we have an online sequel to the masterpiece Neverwinter Nights from Bioware and Obsidian, but no. The universe, of course, is the same, and when you enter the game you will see painfully familiar races - tieflings, halflings and many others, but of course, Neverwinter Online does not reach its older brothers. The RPGs have been cut down a lot, but it's a damn cool MMO.

Before us is a non-target combat, good, but rendered impossible. It is not necessary to aim directly at the enemy, it is enough that the sight was at least near the adversary. Even so, fighting is a lot of fun. You have to dodge, use skills, which, by the way, do not require mana. So everything can be used immediately after the cooldown.

The world is not seamless and is divided into many territories and instances. A controversial decision, after all, people prefer the open world and the raid of bosses, for which they have to arrange PvP. But Neverwinter doesn't have all of that. On the other hand, the game's instance system is pretty well implemented. Completing the story quest, you can be transferred from location to location for cooperation with other gamers. There is also a workshop in the game, in which players can create their own tasks, and the most interesting are awarded with a reward. Quite an interesting feature, although it didn't really work for me.

Neverwinter Online came out in 2013 and still feels pretty good. Isn't this an indicator of quality?

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Massively multiplayer online games or simply MMORPGs - this combination is known to almost everyone, and every day the army of fans of this genre is growing. In turn, the developers are in a hurry to pamper this army of fans with more and more new MMORPGs. Unfortunately, however, most of them boil down to simple cloning of existing projects.

But today I will introduce you to ten games that are truly worth playing. It may surprise you that neither the famous Lineage 2 nor the even more famous World of Warcraft got into this TOP. The point here is that these games are pretty outdated and no longer meet the requirements of today. Many people still play them just because they simply do not know about others - much more modern games, in which the graphics are much cooler and the gameplay is much richer. These are really worthwhile projects that will be discussed in our TOP.

10. Blade and Soul

8. The Elder Scrolls Online

Next on the list, but not least, is another great game in the lineup. Elder Scrolls... The events in the game unfold a thousand years before the events in Skyrmia. The action takes place in the fictional world of Tamriel

As usual, we will have an abundance of choice of races and classes. The game has a huge and amazing combat system, which has been changed so that the use of all skills looks like in other MMORPGs.

There are also pets, horse riding, pumping profs, soul stones and three factions, represented by different animals. Here you can find vampires, werewolves, and much more. However, there will be no opportunity to get infected and become a vampire. Apparently, it turned out to be too difficult to implement this in an MMORPG, and the idea was abandoned.

7. Arche Age

The developers provide the player with so many options that the head is spinning. Firstly, it is worth noting that you can build, and build houses for yourself, create farms. Moreover, you will be able to independently build entire fortresses and seize territory. Moreover, in the occupied territory, you will be able to receive tribute from all the players who will also build houses on your territory.

In addition, the game has a very original PvP system - there is no confrontation between races or classes. The entire confrontation is built between the players. Someone, let's say, attacked your fortress and destroyed it. Understandably, you set out with your clan on a campaign to take revenge on the scoundrels. This is exactly what PvP and the whole history of the game are tied to. You can build not only houses and fortresses, but also ships - fight on these ships, take enemies on board and so on. In addition, there is a kind of fantasy semblance of tanks.

You can mine resources and rob other players. Also, of course, there is a huge number of dungeons, bosses and all sorts of mobs, from which you can knock out many different goodies. There are, of course, disadvantages in the game, one of which is that mail.ru is responsible for the Russian localization of the game, which, as you understand, knows how to spoil a good game with an abundance of donation.

6. Parograd

This game is the only browser-based MMORPG on our list. Of course, in terms of graphics, it is inferior to the giants, but otherwise it amazes with its capabilities, which are in no way inferior to the top games in their genre.

The main advantage of the Parograd game is that you don't need to download anything for it. You just register on the site and immediately start playing right in your browser. At the same time, the game is completely three-dimensional. You can also travel in it the big world, there is a skill panel. In short, everything is like in a normal normal MMORPG.

5. Aion

Quite a strange game in the sense that despite the kind of paid subscription, it allows itself such impudence as game stores for real money.

Of course, it's very easy to hate the Korean crafting system and the luscious social pitch right up to weddings. But if this is played, then the game has the right to exist.

The game is distinguished by beautiful graphics and a truly free open world. You can fly on your own wings, climbing the highest mountains and gaze over the colossal world of Aion.

Read more about the game in the Aion review.

4. Royal Quest

The only Russian MMORPG in this TOP. Of course, it was no coincidence that she got into this list. Indeed, in all its characteristics, it corresponds to any top online games. This is both excellent graphics and a huge bright world with a lot of virtual characters and real players.

The game is also distinguished by a unique style, which includes elements of fantasy and steampunk. The game begins as an ordinary fairy-tale fantasy, but as the location progresses, it becomes more and more gloomy, amazing mechanisms begin to appear, and then completely signs of a modern world with electricity, etc.

3. Neverwinter Online

One of those games that millions of gamers have been waiting for without exaggeration. Neverwinter online features great graphics, truly beautiful locations, a non-target combat system that embodies a realistic physical model of battles and even the ability to create your own quests

The game is distinguished by linearity, that is, you have to travel mainly along a path defined for this, which made it possible to hone all the quests to the maximum.

By virtue of all this, it is really interesting to play the game.

2. Black Gold Online

Another MMORPG in the style of steampunk and fantasy.

One of the key features of the project is the ability to complete some missions inside the robot - mechs. Moreover, you can play both from the third and from the first person, as in classic shooters, which for an MMORPG for some reason is something truly unique. Although the opportunity to play in the first person, it would seem, has been in the air for a long time, carrying amazing gameplay capabilities.

The game was developed in China, but the developers were rather inspired by the movie Avatar, because the main theme that is revealed in the game is the confrontation between the world of nature and technology. Each player can choose one side or the other and join an irreconcilable war.

1. Tera Online

The game provides a huge beautiful world, which is a pleasure to explore. A huge number of skills that you can enhance. By the way, it is worth noting that the combat system is very, very attractive.

The game is good in every category that you can measure. There are, of course, their own chips here. For example, the non-target system - that is, in order to strike the enemy, you must aim at him, otherwise you will simply miss. It looks much cooler than it sounds, believe me, the action here is very realistic. This is especially true for shooters. At first it is difficult to get used to such a system, but after an hour of playing, you get used to it and you start to bend over. The peculiarity of non-target is that the player can take out the enemy, even if he is higher in level - and all only because he accurately and competently uses the mouse. This is how she is Tera Online.

Naturally, there is craft, there is a professional that can be pumped and a lot of what is characteristic of any self-respecting MMORPG. Finally, another important advantage of the game is its Russian localization, and of course it is free.

Why are some games consigned to oblivion, while others are visible from afar after decades? Most likely, everyone will have their own answer. Some will argue about the quality of the product, the second will say about the lack of advertising or its execution, but the third will just once again grumble that the games have long been "rolled down". But, despite the general failure of many new ones, there are many games on the market that remain in demand to this day.

1. World of Warcraft

Unrivaled in popularity, the great and terrible World of Warcraft still sits at the top of any MMORPG game genre to this day. Neither outdated graphics, nor a full-fledged subscription system, nor constant restructuring of the game balance do not interfere with this.

2: The Elder Scrolls Online

It was only a matter of time before the "Scrolls" appeared as an online game. And relatively recently, the long-awaited phenomenon did happen. This allowed fans of the famous universe to jointly trample the favorite paths of Skyrim and Morrowind, eating sweet rolls. The Elder Scrolls Online may not have become the most popular MMORPG in the world, but it is safe to say that this game is currently the second most popular among the classic representatives of the genre.

In short, the game itself is a hybrid of Skyrim and World of Warcraft. There is a full-fledged epic story of the level of the main series, as well as many activities for cooperative play. "Dungeons", world bosses, for the capital of the empire and much more.

But the game is valuable not only for all this and the quality of its performance. Especially valuable is the fact that many locations from the Elder Scrolls universe first appear here (not counting Daggerfall). And they do it, sparkling with all the beauties of modern graphics. The Elder Scrolls Online is not officially released, but thanks to amateur translation, many can plunge into this world in their native language.

3. Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2 is one of the most successful attempts to claim the throne of World of Warcraft. And although the throne remained in its place, this "western" type MMORPG has gained considerable popularity. The developers from ArenaNet managed to dilute the usual with fresh ideas, which allows the game to be successful for a long time.

For example, most of the quests in the game do not even need to start with the usual NPCs. Instead, the players, exploring, simply help each other, seamlessly connecting to the tasks already started. is also an interesting hybrid Target and, and skills depend not only on the class, but also on the weapon. Overall, Guild Wars 2 is a very solid project, which can only be overshadowed by the lack of localization. Moreover, both in fact and in plans.

4. Blade & Soul

5. Black Desert

Black Desert has become the boiling point of the expectation of revival. After that, it was this game that earned the title of the genre's last hope. In our area, people updated computers and snapped up early access kits, just to see with their own eyes everything promised by the developers. Of course, the game came out not as perfect as expected.

All over the world, Black Desert occupies a deplorable position, but in the CIS it is the flagship of the latest MMORPGs. Such popularity of the game is helped by the breathtaking picture for the genre, the long-awaited free PvP and the open world. Cherry on the cake is one of the best Non-Target combat systems that even singles can envy. All this makes Black Desert one of the most ideal options for those who are not familiar with this genre, but would like to get to know it. The main thing is to be sure that the PC is capable of this.

6. Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn

Talking about the popularity of Final Fantasy is like talking about what Nokia or Mercedes are. And even though most of the players from the CIS scratch their heads, not understanding why the whole world is so crazy about each "Final", this does not interfere with the world itself. Therefore, Final Fantasy 14: A Realm, which is an MMORPG, deservedly bathes in the glory. But she did not succeed in achieving success immediately.

Initially released, Final Fantasy 14 proved to be of a quality that fell far short of the eminent series. As a result, the authors of the game relaunched it, attributing the subtitle A Realm Reborn to the name. And the existence of the old world ended in a rather epic way, having dropped a meteorite on it. Now the game pleases players with a unique colorful world, a class system that does not force the production of characters, and the atmosphere of an Asian fairy tale.

7. Aion

8. Neverwinter

Whatever the quality turned out to be, it was simply destined to become popular. And the point here is not only in the huge financial injections from the Chinese from Perfect World, but also in the fact that this MMORPG is dedicated to the D&D universe. Fortunately, fans of the setting did not have to force themselves to play through tears, because the game turned out to be quite high quality. This is confirmed by the interest of gamers, which continues to this day.

In addition to the famous world, Neverwinter offers a high-quality and dynamic combat system Non-Target. The level of her performance also did not disappoint, and therefore it is surprisingly pleasant to beat with swords and shoot with fireballs. Core gameplay not built on research open world, but on the passage of session quests. Often they are accompanied by interesting plot background, which is a pleasure to observe with friends.

9. RuneScape

The name RuneScape says little to the majority of domestic players. However, in the world, this hybrid MMORPG, which works both in a browser and as a client, is quite popular. This fact is confirmed by the fact that this creation of the Jagex studio was lucky to visit the Guinness Book of Records twice. Agree, not every game is capable of boasting something like that.

It is very difficult to describe any differences between RuneScape and modern games. And all because at the time of the release of the first versions, the authors had to be almost pioneers in the MMORPG genre. Therefore, in fact, the game is a standard set of pumping, crafts, and PvP. However, this does not prevent this world from existing to this day, delighting the players.

10. Tera

Tera Online was another Korean game that was predicted to rehabilitate the MMORPG genre. And even though not all expectations were met, the high quality of execution makes this project quite popular to this day. Well, in our realities, this is facilitated by full Russian-language localization.

And although Tera was one of the first MMORPGs with a Non-Target combat system, today it is not valuable for that. People come here for truly fierce PvP, working according to the rules and foundations in the spirit of the old. Guild wars, sieges and showdowns for pitching places. Only the crazy Asian style of the game world and the content bias towards female characters can prevent you from enjoying all this.

11. Revelation Online

Following the Koreans, the Chinese do not stop trying to seize the records for MMORPG releases. And if most of these games remain popular in their homeland, then Revelation Online has reached our edges, remaining warmly received by domestic gamers.

Typical Asian cuddiness with wings, riding kittens and whales intersects here with many cruel things. The most significant difference between the game and others is the siege, in which up to 5000 people can take part. The picture of popularity is complemented by modern graphics, blotches and interesting classes, among which there is even a fighter with a firearm.

12. The Division

Few purebred MMORPGs deviate from the classic fantasy setting. Perhaps both this and that The division made at the AAA level, contributes to its popularity. The world of the game is presented in the form of a closed quarantine due to the global spread of the lethal.

The selected time and genre framework naturally predisposes to the use of "firearms" of various calibers. A variety of fugitive criminals and other crazy personalities will get on the ears from the agents of the special squad. You will have to shoot in the usual MMORPG activities like missions, randomly generated "dungeons" in the subway and, of course, the PvP-oriented "Dark Zone", famous for its advertising trailers.

13. ArcheAge

The long-awaited, longed-for and unsurpassed ArcheAge. A game of this magnitude has become popular, but what has this Korean MMORPG earned so much attention? To begin with, this is a picture that at the time of its release amazed the imagination. The 3.0 engine did an excellent job with both bodies of water and lush forests with animals running through them.

The second point is the variety and versatility of the gameplay. The authors of ArcheAge seem to have remembered everything that should be in an MMORPG, and tried to bring it into their game. Here you can find farming, animal husbandry, guild wars, world bosses, sea battles and much more. Therefore, the above, together with the famous system of "Free" classes, are quite weighty reasons for the continued popularity of the game.

14. Rage Online

Domestic Allods Online was clearly created with an eye on World of Warcraft, which did not prevent them from becoming quite popular in our area. This MMORPG has been pleasing players both stylistically and gameplay for many years. The world of the game combines fantasy, ancient Russian myths, cliches about and much more. All this diversity is strongly remembered and, while maintaining a precarious balance, creates a unique picture.

The gameplay is not far from its progenitor. There are also two factions "Red" and "Blue", and pumping by quests, and the ubiquitous "Battlegrounds". But there is also a difference in this project, which is "Astral". In the game world, guilds move on their own, which even participate in clashes with each other. All this makes "Allods" quite an interesting alternative to World of Warcraft, spiced with a native spirit and recognizable things.

15. Albion Online

Closing our selection is a game like which we have been waiting for a very long time. Albion Online offers much of what the genre today lacks. Therefore, the developed guild system and the lack of marks on everything that moves and that needs to be moved are only the tip of the iceberg.

Completing the canvas of hardcore is a player-controlled economy. Within its framework, all resources and items are mined and created by the users themselves, without generating them from stores. The popularity of the game is added by the class system, within which the skills used are tied to armor and weapons, and not to the choice of the path of development.

All this, coupled with the developed guild PvP for loot zones, the construction of fortifications and fierce battles, makes Albion Onlne quite famous in player circles. This MMORPG allows you to experience everything that is now shown by only a few developers.

Special: Destiny 2

Destiny 2 has been removed from the main list of popular MMORPGs. This happened because, even unlike The Division, the shooter part prevails here more strongly. And yet, in this list, there is a place for it and it is well deserved. A project of this level is naturally doomed to become noticeable and attractive for many gamers. Whether it will stand the test of time, we will find out, but so far the game shines brightly and noticeably.

Destiny 2, like the first game, is a mixture of a shooter and an MMORPG. There are raids, classes, and even an epic plot that continues the development of the early history that began. In addition, in comparison with its predecessor, both combat and role-playing systems have become deeper and more interesting. And the shooting turned out to be almost masterpiece. Overall, the game confirms the reputation of both Bungie and the famous series finally making its way to PC.

Of course, the list is not complete, because there are still a lot of MMORPGs on the market. Offhand, you can recall: Lineage 2, EVE Online, Runes of Magic, etc, etc. But the trick is that these are all well-known games rather than popular ones. While our list is pretty relevant today. You can be sure that in these games you will not get bored of being alone.

In 2016-2017, a huge number of new online games of various genres were released. Some of them are completely browser-based, some boast excellent graphics in the client. Here we have collected the TOP 12 best online games 2016 - 2017. Which projects to play is up to you. So here we go.

TOP 12 Most Popular MMORPGs

12th place. League of Angels 2

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League of Angels 2 is a new browser game set in a fantasy setting, in which the player will have to go on exciting adventures in the heavens, look for new angels and go through an interesting storyline. The world of the game is large enough that its exploration would drag you in for a long time. As you explore, you will encounter many cities, characters, quests, and plot twists.

11th place. Blood and soul

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More recently, another high-quality project from Asian developers appeared on the Russian online games market - Blood and Soul. In a sense, the game is similar to Perfect World, but this time it is seasoned with castle sieges, hardcore gameplay and non-standard character leveling.

10th place. My lands

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My Lands is a browser-based online game, very much like the well-known heroes, but this time it is an online game, that is, you have to fight with real players. As in other economic games, the player builds and fortifies a city, hires an army, makes alliances with players, everything is as usual. But the game has the main highlight - it is a resource of black pearls. It is difficult to mine, but its peculiarity is that it can be exchanged for real money. When you have enough of this resource, you just need to indicate your e-wallet and surplus pearls will turn into a certain amount of money.

9th place. Black desert

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Black Desert is the first online client RPG on our list. The game is notable for the fact that its developers are the people who made the famous MMORPG - Perfect World. This time, the game is more focused on the PvP component, that is, on battles between players and guilds. The best fighters will receive the title of God, that is, the most powerful fighter in the game. Only 10 players in the game world can become God. So that the battles do not proceed too boring, the game has various ancient tombs, unexplored territories and interesting quests. You will definitely not get bored.

8th place. Panzar: Forged by Chaos

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This is a tactical action game set in a world of fierce wars for the right to rule in the worlds of the game. At the very beginning, we choose a hero, choose a class, the side on which we will fight and go in search of adventure. The most interesting feature of this online game is that it can be played even from the weakest computers, which makes Panzar: Forged by Chaos very popular and accessible game... If you like comfortable gameplay, beautiful locations and old-school gameplay, then you should play this game.

7th place. Stronghold kingdoms

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Stronghold Kingdoms is one of the best economic online strategies for 2017. The game takes place throughout the famous world of the English Middle Ages. The game begins with the fact that the main character becomes the owner of a small state and begins to improve the infrastructure, army and economy. Half after you gain strength, you have to carry out sieges of the enemy's castles, organize the defense of your castle, engage in trade and everything that is usually done by the English king.

6th place. Karos Online

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In sixth place we have a client game with very beautiful graphics in the Lineage style - Karos Online. There are only four races in the game - humans, seroins, shadows and Vansi, but each of these races can choose any of seven classes. The game has excellent style and well-designed PvP battles. Players can unite in guilds to defend their possessions and conquer enemy territories. If you like games similar in spirit to Perfect World and Lineage 2, then this game will not leave you indifferent, especially since it is free.

5th place. Neverwinter online

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Neverwinter Online is the best MMORPG with a client from our top. If you've played World of Warcraft or Perfect World, you'll have no problem getting around the game because Neverwinter Online brings together the very best of the two. There are three classes this time - a warrior, a mage and a hunter (several more classes were added in the UPD updates), each of the characters of these classes can choose their specialization and skills and become a completely unique fighter. The game is depicting graphics, beautiful visualization of battles and it has no analogues among other free MMORPGs.

4th place. Archeage

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Archeage is a fresh MMORPG and one of the main MMOs on the Russian market in 2016-2017. Many players expected her and she fully met their expectations. Great graphics and great PVE and PVP components.

3rd place. War thunder

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War Thunder is the best flight simulator of 2017. If you have played World of Tanks, then you will definitely like this game too. As in tanks, we have a hangar where you can buy and upgrade aircraft and then fly them into battle. From the very beginning of the game, all countries that fought on airplanes in World War II are already available. The game also has a very pleasant game balance. With good luck and competent tactics on a Tier 1 aircraft, you can shoot down an enemy in a Tier 20 fighter. The game is completely free, for money you can only speed up the pumping of experience, so all your victories depend entirely on you.

2nd place. Vikings: War of Clans

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Vikings: War of Clans is mobile the application is an online game. In it, the player develops a Viking settlement, is engaged in the creation of the infrastructure of the settlement. He is engaged in the craft of weapons, armor and the army.

1st place. Tera Online

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Tera Online is rightfully the best online project of 2017. This is an RPG game, the mechanics of which resemble World game of Warcraft. Tera has a very strong emphasis on the PvP component, in order to fight other players in duels and on the battlefields, there are 7 races and 8 classes to choose from. Beautiful graphics and exciting quests are waiting for you.

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This subsection was made for the best and most famous MMORPG games, if in your opinion there should be some more of the games, then feel free to write in the comments. There can also be paid online games (with a subscription).

World of warcraft

The game was released in 2004 and immediately caused a huge rustle among the players. Even now, she looks great and fresh, let alone 2004, when she, in fact, had no competitors (except for LineAge 2). Pirate servers opened one after another, and the additions were so exciting that 25 people sat all night at the computer in the raid on Illidan. 2006 and 2008 saw the release of two of the best expansion packs, Buring Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King, about the fate of Illidan and Prince Arthas. Wrath of the Lich King is considered the best add-on ever for an online game.

Games from past seasons

Light of Darkness is a popular online RPG game from Russian developers. The main feature of the game is an ornate plot in which the main character will have to visit the times of Robin Hood, Julius Caesar and the Chinese emperors. The main goal is to stop the war and to establish the course of history. The game has excellent graphics, undemanding to computer resources, as well as a well-developed social component. For example, there is a group passage of dungeons and a variety of PvP with titles and awards.

Sparta. War of empires

Have you finished Diablo 2 and Diablo 3? Are you crazy about these games? Then Sparta. War of Empires will be a great addition to your game collection! The game is completely browser-based and free, so you don't need to download the game client. Game developer Bigpoint studio, known for its other games, but in Sparta. War of Empires, they gave their best, creating a magnificent world with colorful graphics, battlefields, various tasks and a unique atmosphere. You can start the game immediately after creating account... Sparta. War of Empires is a real brazzer MMORPG with good graphics.

Royal quest

Royal Qust is an RPG in the MMORPG genre from domestic developers, authors of the Royal Quest series of games. The game has now moved online with some improvements. Now, in addition to the usual duels between players and the passage of dungeons, battles in the castle territories have become available. The plot of the game was also worked out with high quality, its author was the famous science fiction writer A. Zorich. To see everything yourself and understand everything, be sure to play the new game Royal Quest.

The most successful projects boast six- and seven-digit subscriber numbers, some of which have already entered the Guinness Book of Records. Who are these moneybags, and which of them is the leader?

As with any industry, the massive online gaming industry has its champions and its losers. The latter, according to the laws of the genre, are many times more than the former. The criteria for success may be different, but since you and I live in the world of terry capitalism, success is determined by the amount of money, which is directly proportional to the number of gamers. In general, the online games with the largest online always win in this race.

Most Successful Massive Online Games

A couple of years ago, when the grass was greener, and our requests were simpler, all the developers were guided and drooling over one single project -. In 2008, after the release of the Wrath of the Lich King add-on, the number of active subscribers to this exceeded 12 million. It was the team's finest hour, as the audience for the game has slowly but inevitably been dwindling since then. Nevertheless, even today quite a lot of people are playing (about 8 million) so that this game continues to hold the title of the most popular.

In 2010, the number of WoW subscribers exceeded 12 million players! Nowadays, the game is rapidly gaining ground, currently having an audience of 7 million people.

By the way, it was in 2008 that a white fluffy animal, the Arctic fox, began to creep up to Blizzard's creation, and it was originally from China. By that time, US residents were spending about $ 3.8 billion a year on popular online games, mostly on subscription games such as WoW, or. For comparison, people in Germany spent only 250 million, and the UK - 270 million. And only China was able to surpass American housewives with its 5 billion dollars. Interestingly, most of this astronomical amount went to microtransactions, that is, even then the Chinese preferred to play massive online games using the system.

So, the Arctic fox, which managed to surpass WoW, was called. Released in 2008, this MMORPG quickly took the title of the most massive online game, hitting the bar of 30 million active users. Such a wild number of gamers can be explained very simply: about 3 times more people live in China than in the States and Europe combined. In addition, it was very successfully localized in the West and even in Russia, and thus was able to take away part of the pie from the “local”.

Another record holder is the new MMORPG Blade & Soul. This brainchild of a well-known company deservedly received the title of "the most successful launch in the history of MMO". The popularity of Blade & Soul is already going through the roof, and this despite the fact that now the game is only available in the Asian region. A few months after the start of the OBT, more than 18 million gamers managed to play Blade & Soul, and the number of servers exceeded the space figure of 180! Even the famous Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov (the owner of the Russian version) can envy such a scale.

The largest online in the Guinness Book of Records

In January 2013, the famous book of records was replenished with another inhabitant - a free shooter. The project got into the book for one simple reason: the largest online was registered on the Alpha server - 145 thousand people. In honor of this event, all users participating in the event received gifts: unique weapons and 500 crowns. By the way, by that time more than 6.5 million people were registered in the game - an indicator for a shooter is more than impressive.

However, Warface's record did not last long. Already in March 2013, the palm passed to. On one server, the developers managed to accommodate more than 190 thousand gamers, which was marked by the corresponding certificate of the Book.

True, both of these achievements are not entirely honest. Speaking about these numbers, it should be remembered that we are not talking about the simultaneous presence of players in one location. Try placing 190,000 gamers on a multi-square kilometer map for two teams of 15 players, and you get the picture that can be seen in the main square of North Korea during the massive celebrations in honor of the birthday of the leader of Kim Il Sung.

Who is the “honest” winner in this category? This is, of course, EVE Online. On May 5, 2013, the maximum number of players on the Tranquility server was registered - 65303 people, and here we are talking about the presence of players in the same world.

Race winners

Who now carries the palm? Who are the online games with the most players? Now we can name only two projects that have noticeably broken away from the bulk. This is a well-known and World of Tanks simulator. The first game boasts 32 million subscribers, and the owners of the second counted more than 50 million tankers around the world.