Dragon Nest vs Ultima Online
Dragon Nest
Dragon Nest is an anime-themed MMORPG that features adorable "chibi" characters who pack a punch when it comes to combat. Unlike other Korean-made titles, Dragon Nest is among the first of its kind to turn its questing areas into instanced zones that can be entered solo or in a group, while keeping cities and quest hubs multiplayer. Of course, that's not including the game's amazing action-based combat that is integral to its gameplay. Featuring flashy and insanely-cool animations and sound effects, Dragon Nest made itself camera-ready for streamers, YouTubers and normal players alike.Character progression in this game is quite different as well. After choosing 1 out of 7 classes, players will be able to later specialize into 1 of 2 sub-classes. Each class has their own unique set of abilities and skills too, allowing for players to obtain a fresh perspective on the gameplay simply by playing another class. Of course, Dragon Nest also has among the most beautiful and memorable soundtracks available.
Surprisingly though, there isn't a lot of MMORPGs that follow in the footsteps that this amazing game has set, but in some way, this is probably a good thing - Dragon Nest's unique approach to being an MMO is, until this very day, a main reason why this game stands out.
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.