Dwarf Fortress vs Runescape
Dwarf Fortress
Dwarf Fortress is one of the most unique and massive fantasy game ever made using only ASCII characters and colors. The game is completely open world in the sense that you are given the freedom to play as an adventurer and set off alone or with other adventurers on an exciting journey above or below ground (or both) to seek glory, fame and riches, or to settle down and help develop your very own dwarven outpost where you can then build a fortress, establish a barony, and in general, order your dwarven subjects around. Aside from the obviously different "art style" used, the freedom of choice, and the amazing amount of details in its gameplay, the game is also unique in its world building. The virtual world created is not only randomly generated with distinct civilizations with detailed histories, hundred of points of interests like towns and caves, as well as a flourishing nature, which includes both flora and fauna.With so many amazing features packaged into a simple-looking game, it is no wonder why Dwarf Fortress is a game that has inspired a wide variety of other modern games, both indie and big triple-A ones, until today. Due to its size, you might feel daunted to dive into a game like this, but once you've learned the basics, you will find yourself fully immersed in this completely open world of symbols and colors.
Runescape
Runescape is actually the third version of the original free-to-play MMORPG. Featuring brillant new 3D graphics that is aimed towards the younger audience, the game also provides players with a whole lot new content to enjoy, a vast world to explore and ton of fun things to do in general, ranging from crafting to trading. The game has the same classless character system which allows you to literally build your character the way you like as well.Runescape has come quite a distance since its humble beginnings back in 2001 at the very start of the internet boom, and although it may not be as popular now as it may have been before, the game still manages to offer an epic adventure and a fun time for its players.