Ultima Online vs Wakfu
Ultima Online
Ultima Online is one of the most legendary MMORPGs of all time. In fact, if you were to trace the entire MMORPG genre back to a single game, then you’d probably end up at Ultima Online. Being one of the longest running MMOs has its fair share of perks - a ton of updates to keep the gameplay fresh as well as a solid and loyal player base, and of course, downsides... there is only so much of the game they can update and graphics is, unfortunately, not one of them. That's actually great in some way since the game still retains its classic looks and charm.Ultima Online is a massive game and as you might expect, you can spend years in the game and still be pleasantly surprised to discover new parts of the game that you may not have known before. Aside from exploring the land, you can even set sail on your very own ship and make your mark at the seas as well. Character building is equally as impressive here mainly because you are free to mix and match over 50 different skills to come up with a build you feel comfortable with. However, if you're looking for a casual PvP experience, you won't find it here since your stuff can be looted by your opponent if you were defeated in combat.
As amazing as it is, Ultima Online is not a free-to-play game. That said, the game does offer a 14-day trial for players who would like to try the game out and who knows? You might just end up paying for the game for the sake of being able to fully experience the "founder" of modern-day MMOs.
Wakfu
Wakfu takes you to the World of 12 where the once beautiful land is sundered into archipelagos and you and your allies are trying to find the evil Ogre that destroyed your world. With 16 truly unique class archetypes and a brilliant turn based style this is a fun MMO to be playing in.As a player you get to rule an area as its governor, either benign or as a dictator you decide its fate for a short period of time. There is an ecosystem where if you kill a beast, it is a good idea to replace it, or those animals may be entirely removed from the game. With a huge world to explore and lots of new ideas to discover there is so much to do. Throw in their own sense of humor and suddenly you have a winning combination that makes for a really engaging and brilliant universe to play in.
Can you master everything, become a governor and ultimately take revenge for your broken world? Take a peek into Wakfu today and see for yourself.