Ragnarok Online 2 vs Shop Heroes
Ragnarok Online 2
Ragnarok Online 2 is a 3D anime-themed MMORPG that is the incredibly well-received sequel to the popular game of the millenium, Ragnarok Online, which was released 10 years after the launch of the original game. In actuality, many players would argue that Ragnarok Online 2 is not a sequel but rather a revamped version of the original game since the game is essentially the same except with massive overhauls in terms of its gameplay mainly to accomodate the new 3D graphics but also to incorporate popular new game mechanics. There are also changes done to the game's previous card system that now allows players to equip the cards to their character rather than attaching them to the gear they use.Ragnarok Online 2 may not be drastically different from its predecessor when it comes to its contents, but the shiny new 3D look does breathe new life into the Ragnarok franchise, attracting a new generation of players who likely grew up only knowing and playing 3D games. In some ways, this game is a great alternative to Ragnarok Online if you can't stand the 2D look.
Shop Heroes
Shop Heroes is an incredibly fun and addictive, medieval/fantasy shop simulation that has some RPG elements. In this game, you play as a shopkeeper with a newly established shop that provides various types of RPG adventurers with their weapons, armor, and accessories. As opposed to only selling them, you will also need to hire crafters to craft the said items, and each crafter has their own sets of skills while each item will require certain sets of skills to craft. Thankfully, you can hire more than one crafter (eventually) and hence, you will be able to produce more than a few selected categories of items later down the road.These items can then be sold to the RPG adventurers who approach you at your shop. Selling to them, however, usually means that you'll be selling at market price, though you are given the option to lower your prices to earn Hearts or use Hearts to inflate your prices. Since most adventurers would want a very specific item to buy, which you may not have available, you can also use Hearts to change their minds. Naturally, trying to suggest a closer alternative to buy would cost you fewer Hearts.
The game also has RPG elements where you can recruit and send adventurers into various dungeons to earn special crafting materials that these dungeons only provide. There's PvP as well, where you can assemble a team of 5 to battle a randomly selected player's team of your bracket. Not to mention, you can even group up with other shopkeepers via guilds and work together on weekly challenges to win freebies, in addition to cooperatively building up the guild facilities so as to obtain a better guild-wide buff.
Shop Heroes is a game that is one of its kind because it not only managed to flawlessly merge both shop simulation and RPG into a fun and exciting package, but also to provide its game completely free. You can advance, albeit at a slower pace, in this game without spending a single cent if you like, but of course, if you enjoyed playing the game, you might want to spend some cash just to show your support.