Combat Arms vs Planetside 2
Combat Arms
Combat Arms is an incredibly unique MMOFPS game by Nexon, mainly because the word "variety" is definitely its middle name! Combat Arms astounds its players with more than 10 types of game modes, over 53 different maps, a massive arsenal of both conventional and some not-so-conventional weapons, and even tons of missions to complete. It's also great to note that weapons in this game is permanently owned when purchased and that each weapon can be further customized to boost its stats.That said, spenders in this game will have access to a list of premium weapons that might be a bit on the overpowered side. Though, to be honest, a good combination of skills and luck will always triumph gear.
Planetside 2
Planetside 2 is a sci-fi-themed MMOFPS game that's the explosive sequel to its predecessor, Planetside, which was released back in 2003. In a way, the game is more inclined towards the extravagant and yet is still rather down-to-earth mainly because it features massive battlefields where hundreds to even thousands of players can battle it out for their faction. In fact, the game has an exciting gameplay which may bring to mind the games in the Battlefield franchise albeit the futuristic sort.Not to mention, Planetside 2 has an actual war playing out on the map where players who won a certain battlefield will essentially "claim" the land for their faction. The tug-of-war-like power struggle between factions help to bond the players in a way that resembles the deep rift between the Alliance and the Horde in World of Warcraft. The game is also developed by Daybreak Games which is in pretty good company along the likes of EverQuest 2, DC Universe Online and Lord of the Rings Online.
So, if you're looking for an epic MMOFPS game to fully immerse yourself in, then Planetside 2 is your best bet. If not, there are plenty of other casual shooters out there, but you can definitely expect that none of them can measure up to the faction-vs-faction tension, which usually erupts into another battle, offered in this game.