With Mad World, a new MMORPG is released, focusing on a creepy story full of choices, bizarre graphics, and hardcore gameplay. The release will take place on April 26, and owners of Founders Packs will even get to play this week.
What exactly is Mad World? The Free2Play MMORPG takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where humans try to survive against demons. In particular, the crazy graphic style and the 2D look stand out, reminiscent of H.P. Lovecraft’s dark settings.
On Steam, the developers describe their game as a “Hardcore MMORPG full of despair with an open world.”
- There are no classes; instead, the six different weapons determine your playstyle. Each weapon has a very large and complex talent tree with many choices.
- You control your character either with mouse clicks or WASD.
- Fights are action-packed. You must actively dodge, and for boss opponents, you will need to develop special strategies.
- In PvE, you can expect dungeons, raids, and boss fights requiring a minimum of 24 players.
- PvP takes place in special areas.
- You can organize into tribes and wage wars against other tribes.
Mad World will be available on Steam, in a standalone client, and as a browser game. It targets PC gamers, but it could theoretically also be played on mobile devices. However, there will be no support for the Steam Deck at launch.
When exactly will Mad World be released? The official release will take place on April 26 at 3:00 PM German time. There are also pre-order packages with early access. Depending on the package, you can start as early as April 23 or even April 21, each at 3:00 PM.
Here you can watch gameplay for the PvE endgame:
Story full of moral choices and betrayal
What are the highlights of Mad World? A core element of the game is the story. It is not only extremely dark but also forces you to make decisions constantly – but with consequences.
For example, you could be thrown out of a safe refuge if you do not fulfill every wish of the local mayor. You can execute traitors or show mercy. Moreover, it often happens that you are betrayed by supposed friends.
In beta tests, the story received much praise, although it was criticized that some translations are a bit clumsy. Mad World is developed by Jandisoft, a new Korean studio, some developers of which previously worked on the MMORPG classic Metin 2.
The second feature is the very tight and complex gameplay. According to the developers, you will fail at bosses and must first learn their abilities and routines before you have any chance.
Additionally, there are complex talent trees, an example of which you can see in the gallery above. These offer 758 different perks.
How is the game financed? Mad World is basically free but offers pre-order packages ranging from $10 to $100. These include early access to the game, currency for the real-money shop, and special titles and skins.
The real-money shop offers level boosters, costumes, and additional inventory space. In addition, there will be a battle pass with both free and paid versions.
Who is it interesting for? Mad World is aimed at players looking for a complex MMORPG in the style of Path of Exile, but with a unique graphic style and guild battles in the endgame. However, it will likely fill more of a niche and is not for the general audience.
What do you think about Mad World? Does this MMORPG appeal to you?
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