Anthem vs Lord of the Rings Online
Anthem
Anthem is an upcoming, team-based (up to 4 players) action-RPG where you play as a futuristic pioneer called Freelancers, the courageous few who dared to venture out into a gorgeous open world to explore uncharted areas and take on any danger, be it dangerous alien beasts or merciless marauders, they encounter stoically. Wearing the multi-functional and incredibly useful Javelin exosuit, you'll not only get access to the suit's many weapons and abilities, you can even fly, leap, and climb. The world is very dynamic as well, featuring world-changing phenomena like Shaper Storms or other decision-driven world events that spice up the gameplay by a fair bit. There are tons of hidden secrets for you to discover as well.Anthem is slated to be released during fall of 2018. The game will be available on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
Lord of the Rings Online
Lord of the Rings Online is an exceptional MMORPG that's steeped in the lore of an epic classic fantasy, the Lord of the Rings. Venture forth into Middle-Earth and experience Tolkien’s universe and lore first-hand by joining your favorite and well-known characters such as Aragorn, The Hobbits, Legolas and Gandalf in their journey to Mount Doom while trying to stop the army of Angmar from laying waste to the land. Aside from its lore-focused questing system that's filled with amazing cinematic cut-scenes, there are tons of other features as well, including professions, character's traits system, epic movie-quality soundtracks and even having your own virtual home, in addition to the usual PvE and PvP events. Best yet, the game offers a gorgeous game world for players to immerse themselves and enjoy role-playing in!It may not be a "World of Warcraft"-type game, but the Lord of the Ring Online is certainly a MMORPG that is determined to be different from every other MMORPG... and it is successful to some extent. Fans of Lord of the Rings, even the not-so-hardcore ones, would definitely love this game!