Instead of something as comprehensive as a Top 10+ list of games that you’ll never get around to playing, I’m going to offer you my favorite five games in various gaming genres. If there’s a game that I didn’t list and you feel hurt or even outraged that I didn’t mention it, then please leave us all a comment about it so we can check it out as well. That said, let’s begin the list.
In this genre (since it is such an overused genre) there are several games that I’ve played that leave me asking myself ‘what the deuce were these guys thinking?’. I’ve tried to navigate around all this crap to present you with the most unique and overall fun games out there so that, hopefully, you will take an interest and check out one of the games I talk about yourself.
#5 Dream of Mirror Online
As strange as the name may sound, this game has a lot to offer. The storyline is summed up on the website as:
“Based on ancient Chinese mythology, Dream of Mirror Online is a world that features sacred artifacts. Central to the story is the sacred artifact “the Kunlun Mirror. According to the legends, the Kunlun Mirror not only created the world, but also has the power to destroy it.
The Kunlun Mirror was originally created to record everything. The Kunlun Mirror reflects the real world and saves a copy of everything over to the Kunlun Mirror world. Time does not exist in the Kunlun Mirror world, only in memories. The managers of the Kunlun Mirror world, the Twelve Mirror Kings, are responsible for the care and operation of the Kunlun Mirror world.”
The gameplay is strongly based in how you form relationships with other players in the game.
Dream of Mirror Online relies on a very comprehensive human relationship system. The characters created by players should develop close relationships with other players and have community interactions.
In Dream of Mirror Online, the player characters are able to develop three types of close human relationships: Master and Disciple, Friends, and Lovers. These combine with three different types of Destined Relationships. Different relationships interact differently. Therefore, building personal relationships with other players is the cornerstone for DOMO players!
Check Out Dream of Mirror Here: http://domo.aeriagames.com/
#4 Fly For Fun
I played this game about a year ago and was amazed at the beautiful graphics and huge community this game offered for free. One of the unique features of this game is the eventual ability to freely fly around the land on brooms and flying boards (as well as fight airborne enemies). There is a lot of grinding in this game, but if you’re playing with a friend then it is definitely worth your time.
Check Out FlyFF Here: http://flyff.gpotato.com/
#3 RuneScape
I first started playing RuneScape back in middle school and I still log into it every now and then to see what has been changed. RuneScape offers a perfect blend of grinding and community that most ‘prettier’ online games completely miss. Jagex, the developers of RuneScape, constantly update it. Although they mainly add members-only content ($5 a month), they haven’t forgotten about the free members that makes the community the fun and open place it is.
Check Out RuneScape Here: http://runescape.com
#2 Archlord
What stuck out to me the most in Archlord was the incredible amount of detail that was present in every facet of the game’s expansive world. This game was once pay-to-play, but has since become completely free. What sets it apart is the ability for a player to become the Archlord for his or her server. The Archlord has two weeks of fame, access to a castle, a dragon mount, and control of the weather.
Check Out Archlord Here: http://www.archlordgame.com/
#1 Perfect World
Perfect World is a game I stumbled upon recently. I was impressed by both the amazing graphics and the relatively small amount of grinding required to progress in the game. Emphasis is instead placed on quests and developing your character. The game boasts territorial battles, pets that can be trained as mounts, and customizable clothing. There are also some pretty interesting and unique classes including Wing Elf and Beast. Overall, this game looks very promising if you have some time to sink.
Check Out Perfect World Here: http://www.perfectworld.com.my/
