Runescape

Yep… Runescape… Although it might seem silly that I write about this because of the unpopularity of Runescape among people over twelve, I think Runescape is one of the best MMORPG’s ever made. Although that isn’t that hard to be taking into account the stale game ideas the other MMORPG’s try to push onto everyone. It’s a shame people didn’t try to improve upon Runescape instead of following their dream MMORPG plan consisting of cookie cutter classes and cliché storylines.

What Runescape brings to the table is the lack of barriers, to a degree of course, because they have to make their money somehow. People aren’t stuck into doing lame quests one at a time, and having to do it over and over again, just for slightly upgraded equipment that is completely worthless to everyone else. They can use different materials to create different things in their ever expanding universe, and although you do have to grind, it does pay off in your epic quest for gold and glory. Unlike other games of the genre, where you are restricted from doing any trading to other players, you can trade freely and without concern for paying any fees to the game company for doing so.

I really enjoy their skills system, which lets you freely train any skill that you want, regardless of your play style, and there are so many quests, even for FTP players. There are countless hours of fun you could have without paying a cent for extra services, unlike the cookie cutter games where you pay for your advantages.