Era of Arcania vs Lord of the Rings Online
Era of Arcania
Era of Arcania is most certainly not your standard casual action-RPG that you can play on your mobile. Unlike many other common RPGs, the gameplay in this game feels a lot like one of those massive standalone MMORPGs on PC. Even the semi-action-based combat system feels a lot more intuitive and visceral despite still having an auto-combat option which players can use from time to time. The game features multiple archetype classes as well, along with a unique, female-only, support/DPS class called the Dancer. There are also plenty of events for you to participate in and activities for you to do. Granted that the game still needs a bit of tweaking prior to its official release, Era of Arcania is one of those rare MMOs that will make your jaw drop because of the unique game experience it can provide.Although the game is simply a rebranded version of Sword and Magic, I’ve been completely blown away by the immersion and the fun this game is able to provide. Once it’s officially released and you’ve got a chance to try Era of Arcania out, I’m sure you will be too!
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!