10 Best Online RPG Games To Play in 2015: Page 4 of 10

10 Best Online RPG Games in 2015


4. Guild Wars 2 

It take courage to go against the grain, especially in the gaming business when there is so much to lose. But every now and again, a game comes out that reinvents the wheel, and does so with great artistry, purpose, and ingenuity. Guild Wars 2 accomplishes this with its creative questing systems, level management, and storytelling.  

Guild Wars 2 takes place in the land of Tyria, 250 years after the events of Guild Wars: Eye of the North expansion. Five terrible elder dragons have ravaged the land of Tyria, forcing many of its inhabitants to leave their homeland in search of a safe place to call home. You play a hero destined to re-establish a group called Destiny’s Edge, a group of adventurers from different races who fought against the dragons in previous struggles. Through this unification of the different peoples of Tyria, the fight can now be taken to the dragons, specifically Zhaitan, the undead elder dragon.  

Separating Guild Wars 2 from many other MMOs, is its ability to make exploration and cooperation the centerpiece of the gameplay. Exploration is fun and exhilarating as random world events can occur at any moment. These world events are based on the level of the player, and also on the size of the group exploring. The bigger the group, the bigger the baddie, and also the reward. This allows for some great cooperative play, as everyone is fighting for the same cause. 

As a bonus to this mechanic, players engaged in such battles will be given their own experience and loot, so there is no need for loot hoarding or worrying about not gaining enough experience. 

These world events are only one of the many exciting encounters you will discover on your travels. There are side quests and interesting NPCs to keep you entertained along the way, giving each destination a sense of uniqueness while simultaneously making the whole experience memorable. For example, you may find yourself in a forest minding your own business when suddenly you discover an unbeaten path. Before you know it, your platforming your way through some portal in the sky which takes you an entirely different area ready to be explored and enjoyed. 

Guild Wars 2 also handles leveling in a different way than most other MMORPGs. Say you are a higher level than most of the adventurers in your party and a baddie spawns and is ready to fight. The game will level you down to a lower average level so that the fight may still be interesting, but the loot will still be suitable for your higher level. This is also true in the PvP arenas where everyone is given max level, making victory a matter of skill more so than your hours invested into leveling.  

Guild Wars 2 is a game that pulls you in with its beautifully crafted worlds and entices you to push on by constantly giving you rewards. There is even an experience bonus to be gained once an area has been completely explored, further encouraging you to keep at it. Along the way, you will most definitely make some friends, and with those friends you can enjoy the many quests, PvP modes, and side quests together. Although Guild Wars 2 comes with an initial price tag, there is no monthly subscription, which is a nice touch. All in all, Guild Wars 2 is a game for anyone interested in great gameplay, great graphics, and great fun.



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