Guild Wars vs Ragnarok Online
Guild Wars
Guild Wars is an MMORPG that brings a fantasy world to your screens full of quests to complete, skills to master and enemies to defeat. The game features a variety of different professions to choose your character from. Characters can then be upgraded in their skills and weaponry with experience points. An epic campaign mode offers an exciting PvE gameplay where players can interact with a dynamic environment. Moreover, multiplayer game modes include guilds, arena battles, co-op missions along with dungeon battles. A strategic use of skills is required in the combat system and players have the freedom to switch between FPS and TPS gameplay.Looking for a fun yet older MMORPG? Try out Guild Wars and delve into a fantasy-based setting full of challenging campaigns and nail-biting multiplayer contests.
Ragnarok Online
Ragnarok Online is a timeless classic and is among one of the very first anime-themed MMORPG that's based on a popular Korean comic series of the same name (which is still pretty popular now). The game is different from any other MMOs at that time mainly due to its unique graphical approach - using 2D sprites set in a 3D game environment. The game also infuses the "kawaii" and "chibi" concepts into its characters, giving rise to the famously cute Porings in the game.Gameplay-wise, Ragnarok Online has many features that may be relatively unheard of such as giving players the ability to set up their own vendors, in addition to having an auction house, to sell off items that have farmed or crafted. The job-based character progression system in this game is also incredibly in-depth, allowing for a wider variety of character builds. There are even collectible cards that players can not only collect from every single mob type in the game, but also equip these cards to enhance their equipment and stats.
It's not at all surprising to see that even 15 years after its initial release and having to put up with competition from its fully 3D sequel, Ragnarok Online 2, this game is still going pretty strong. If you consider yourself a hardcore MMO gamer, Ragnarok Online is a game you should try the first chance you get!