The games featured at this year’s substitute for E3 have been rather lackluster so far. However, some rather hidden titles have caught the attention of MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus. Among them is one that has the potential to consume a lot of time.
I am a passionate WoW player. Sure, survival games are my expertise and take up a large part of my time. But I got to MeinMMO because of World of Warcraft and to this day, this MMORPG is the only one I play long-term.
It simply costs too much time to commit to an MMORPG. Many games are tested, but eventually, I always return to WoW – thanks to the guild, friends, and the bond with the characters that have accompanied me for up to 16 years.
Such experiences are certainly familiar to all of you. Unfortunately, now a new MMORPG has been announced that pulls just the right strings for me. Starkeepers shows in the trailer everything I would want to see in my dream MMO.
In a fantasy world, I get to play a beast character that obviously behaves like a Viking. Vikings are exactly my thing and I also get to build my own city with others? Perfect!
Additionally, the combat system looks really excellent. An action RPG with many skills and apparently different playstyles. Even the somewhat playful, less detailed graphics bother me little. Games have shown many times before that gameplay is more important than aesthetics. See for yourself, it only takes 30 seconds:
If Tribes of Midgard were an MMO…
What kind of game is this? Not much is known about Starkeepers yet. The world is based on mythological models and collaboration is a big focus. We are supposed to build cities and write our own epic.
Furthermore, we make decisions alone and collectively that can change the world for everyone. Because Starkeepers wants to be a real MMO-ARPG with PvP and co-op elements. Many problems are supposed to be solvable with force.
Regarding familiar elements like classes, there is only the statement that we learn combat abilities from relics and can “transform into different ancient warriors.” Attributes, equipment, and occult weapons that we can craft ourselves serve for customization.
All in all, the game feels a bit like the new Steam hit V Rising or Tribes of Midgard, which unfortunately flies too much under the radar. Hopefully, Starkeepers will attract a bit more interest.
When will Starkeepers be released? A release is planned for 2023 for PC on Steam. When exactly Starkeepers will be released is still not known. However, I am really looking forward to seeing more about the game.
I have a weakness for rather inconspicuous titles and indie games anyway. I believe they often do many things better than large AAA titles. Probably that’s why I was particularly drawn to independent titles at the events this year.
The upcoming Nightingale looks incredibly interesting, for example. It seems like what New World doesn’t dare to be and wraps many fantastic elements in a PvE game with survival aspects and co-op. Here’s a bit of gameplay:
Lastly, I was also surprised by Lord of the Rings with a new survival game. Together with other dwarves in the mines of Moria, mining and just letting the Balrog sleep? That is exactly what I need for a pleasant round with friends.
And all of this – Nightingale, Return to Moria, and now Stormkeepers – is a good balance to what else was seen at the Summer Game Fest. Because for some reason, many developers currently think that gamers enjoy being scared and watching bloody massacre scenes…
The Summer Game Fest 2022 was pure horror – What it means for the gaming year
