Beyond the Realm of Tolkien Ripoffs: Different MMORPGs

No matter how you dress them up, the bulk of today's MMOs offer relatively similar gameplay. Many also have very similar worlds: dwarves, dragons, elves, magic. We take a look at games which offer something that's unique, interesting, or odd. They cover a wide range of playstyles and tastes; "different" isn't a genre, and it's unlikely any reader will find all of them equally appealing. Most are free to play; all are free to try.

By Ian Harac

Jul 6, 2012 12:00 AM
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Darkfall Online

Rated: Jun 13, 2012 2:55 PM

Old-school PKing in the sandbox is what Darkfall is all about.

3.5/5

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Fallen Earth

Rated: Jun 20, 2012 2:28 PM

Fight mutant chickens, explore ruins, and craft weapons in Fallen Earth.

3.5/5

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A Tale in the Desert

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Ryzom

Rated: Jun 15, 2012 12:20 PM

The Ryzom MMPORG offers unique features and a world that isn't Generic Tolkien Ripoff #12.

3.5/5

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Puzzle Pirates

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NEStalgia

NEStalgia is an original MORPG inspired by the glory days of traditional console RPGs. Essentially "Dragon Warrior 3 meets World of Warcraft", NEStalgia is an amalgam of the best generations of RPG gaming. Wage classic turn based battles using a...