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MMORPGs or
Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games
are the biggest phenomenon today in the world of
PC, console, and eventually mobile gaming. A
MMORPG provides a persistent world for hundreds to
thousands of gamers at once. Updates for each
game, in the form of new content and bug fixes,
occur on somewhat of a regular basis. In return
for this ongoing service, these games usually
charge $10 to $15 per month on top of any price
that was paid online or at a retail store for the
actual game.
Free
MMORPGs
See which MMORPGs do not charge a subscription
fee.
MMORPGs
in Beta
Massively multiplayer games that have not been
launched commercially yet. Some of these games are
still accepting beta testers, while others are
performing closed testing.
MMORPG
Trials
Find out which MMORPGs allow you to try before you
buy.
List of
MMORPGs
A
Tale In The Desert
Instead of combat, you have to make an impact in
this online world by managing workshops and
factories. Players should note this game will end
when the story does.
Aces
High
Engage in an intense air combat MMOG that allows
you to form your own squadron, create your own
missions, and even compete in championship
shootouts for cash.
Anarchy
Online - Review
Tired of fantasy MMORPGs? Then check out the best
3D science fiction persistent world.
Artifact -
Interview
Build empires using Ancient Artifacts in this
real-time strategy MMORPG.
Ashen
Empires
Massively multiplayer game formerly known as
Dransik.
Asheron's
Call
One of the first major MMORPGs. Continues to run
despite a failed sequel.
Astonia
3
Fantasy-based MMORPG that focuses exclusively
(player-character wise) on warriors and mages.
City
of Heroes - Game
Lair
Did you like Freedom Force? If you did, then you
should love this Super Hero MMORPG. Definitely one
of the better online games not in the usual
fantasy setting.
City
of Villians -
Sequel/expansion to City of Heroes that allows heroes
to battle villains in PvP
mode.
Dark
Age of Camelot - Review
One of the most popular massive online games.
Three realms battle each other in the days after
King Arthur.
Dark
Ages
Be a warrior, priest, wizard, rogue, or monk in a
cartoon graphics multiplayer game that is based on
Celtic mythology.
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Dark
and Light
Bills itself as "The Largest Massively
Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game (MMORPG)
you've ever seen!". To reinforce this claim,
the game offers transportation throughout the game
world by such unconventional means as flying
dragons, cable cars, and even air balloons.
Dark
Space
MMOG that features plenty of space combat.
Dogs
of the Seas
Pirate multiplayer
RPG where you start as a
poor pirate and then plunder your way to glory.
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Dragon
Raja
You are placed in the conflict between warring
nations. Clans play a very strong part in this
game.
Dreamlords
Combines RPG, RTS, and tactical strategy elements
all into one game.
Dungeon
and Dragons Online
A dream game for any old school RPGer.
EVE
Online - 2007
Online Game Award Winner
You are a spaceship captain where you fight,
trade, and communicate with other players.
EverQuest
- Game
Lair
One of the top franchises in MMO gaming.
EverQuest
II
- Game
Lair
Look for this long awaited sequel to be one of the
top 3 MMORPGs for years to come.
Everquest
Online Adventures
EverQuest tries to extend its dominance to the
console arena with this MMORPG for the PlayStation
2.
Face
of Mankind
MMORPG set in the 24th century where players are
allowed to make the missions.
Factions
Do not expect EQ2 or even EQ graphics here (not in
3D), but this game is a free download and it has
no fees.
Fairyland
Cartoon-style MMOG that caters to younger
audiences.
Final
Fantasy XI -
Game
Lair
One of the best MMORPGs to be released in the last
couple of years.
First
Star Online 2
A small MMORPG with standout features such as
being available on the PC and Mac, casinos,
painting, player map creation, and deep game play.
The
4th Coming
Interesting model here since different individual
operators acquire licenses for this game. Thus,
the pricing on the different servers depends on
the individual operators.
Goonzu
Online
Korean game with strong political and economic
aspects.
Helbreath
Massive online game from Korea where two fantasy
cities are at war. Recently moved to a pay-to-play
model.
Horizons:
Empire of Istaria
Horizons looks absolutely breathtaking and allows
gamers to play as dragons in addition to the usual
playable fantasy races like elves and dwarves.
Irth
Online
Fantasy MMOG with a free-form based
storyline.
Jumpgate
A combination of role-playing and space
simulation.
Kingdom
of Drakkar
Despite the outdated graphics, it should
definitely be noted that KoD does allow free
access for its lowest membership plan.
Legend
of Mir
Fantasy MMORPG with an Oriental twist.
Legend
of Mir 3
Continues the series with a substantially larger
world.
Lineage
At one time, this was the world's most popular
MMORPG. Lineage and its sequel dominates Asia (largely
Korea), which has a substantially larger user base
of MMORPGs than the U.S.
Lineage
II
Lineage sequel with beautiful graphics. Unlike the
original, Lineage 2 is available in the U.S. from
its very beginning.
Lord
of The Rings Online -
2007
Online Game Award Winner
The only official MMO based on The Hobbit and Lord
of the Rings books.
The
Matrix Online
Jack into one of the premier movie
franchises.
Meridian
59
One of the very first MMORPGs ever, but it never
really caught on the way that Ultima Online and
then EverQuest did.
The
Myth of Soma
Your character actually grows up while acquiring
various skills.
Neocron
2
Sequel to one of the first truly controversial
MMOs.
The
Realm Online - Resources
Another Cartoon-style MMORPG. Operated first by Sierra and
then Codemasters, The Realm is now under
the control of Norseman Games. The Realm is one
of the cheaper MMORPGs.
RF
Online
Massive RPG with a mixture of fantasy and
sci-fi.
Roma
Victor
A non-fantasy MMORPG based in the Roman Empire.
R.O.S.E.
Online
Short for "Rush On Seven
Episodes".
Runescape -
Game
Lair
Fantasy MMORPG that caters to gamers with low-end
PCs and small budget for gaming.
RYL
(Risk Your Life): Path of the Emperor
You can control villages and areas by conquering
them. In other words, you will become the
"feudal lord" over whatever you
conquer.
The
Saga of Ryzom
Player-driven MMORPG with lush graphics.
Savage
Eden
Action oriented MMO with such 3D
graphics.
Shattered
Galaxy
Real time strategy meets MMORPGs in a
Science-Fiction world.
Sims
Online - Resources
Experience the best-selling PC franchise in a persistent
world.
Sphere
Attempt to be the King of the Sphere.
Star
Wars Galaxies - Game
Lair
Explore the vaunted Star Wars universe in a
persistent world.
Storm
Riders Online
Martial arts MMO that is based on a Chinese comic
book series.
Tabula
Rasa - 2007
Online Game Award Winner
Intergalactic adventure that uses some elements of
both first person shooters (FPS) and RPGs.
ToonTown
Online
Disney MMORPG that allows for a much younger
audience (7 and up). Instead of swords and axes,
this weapons of choice in this game include cream
pies, seltzer water, and flower pots.
Ultima
Online
One the oldest and deepest MMORPGs on the
Internet. While Meridian 59 stumbled out of
the gates, UO was able to capitalize on its fan
base from the vaunted Ultima franchise.
Uru
MMORPG that allows gamers to play
Myst in a persistent world. This game was once
cancelled, but was brought back.
Vanguard:
Saga of Heroes
Looks to shake up the MMO genre with stellar
graphics and gameplay, while solving some of the
genre's biggest issues like player camping and
server downtime.
Vendetta
Online
Sci-Fi MMORPG where you play a space pilot who can
take on NPCs or other players in real-time
combat.
World
of Pirates
Get your swashbuckling on in this massively
multiplayer pirate game set in the 17th
century.
World
of WarCraft - Game
Lair - 2007
Online Game Award Winner
The current 800-pound gorilla of the MMORPG genre.
World
of Warcraft: Burning Crusade - 2007
Online Game Award Winner
Most anticipated expansion pack for a MMORPG yet.
Expands World of
Warcraft by raising the level cap, adding 2 new races,
adding new lands and dungeons to explore, and much
more.
Wurm
Online
Community-focused MMORPG developed in Java.
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