Since yesterday, the reboot of The Secret World is available on Steam. Secret World Legends is the re-release of the horror MMORPG by Funcom and seems to be receiving better feedback with its new model than the original title.
The Secret World was – or rather is, as it can still be played – an exceptional MMO.
It was the first MMORPG with such a dark, almost nihilistic atmosphere, and also the first MMORPG that completely embraced Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos as its foundation. With the re-release, which has been available on Steam as “Secret World Legends” since July 31, new players are now to be attracted.
The reviews in this short time are clear: very positive. At the time of writing this article, there are 3,306 positive and 790 negative ratings.
But what exactly do people find especially good or especially bad?
In most positive reviews, it was praised that:
- the game has become easier. The old combat and skill system was too confusing, the new system is significantly easier to understand, and there is better guidance.
- Story and content are very well designed. In particular, the eerie horror setting, the incorporation of secret societies, and the proximity to reality, such as references to current series or the use of Google, are appreciated.
- the quests have been innovatively designed. Especially the investigations that require research in the real world excite many players.
Particularly frequently mentioned in negative reviews was that:
- the free-to-play model is poor. Many people who do not recommend the game do so because progress in the higher levels requires money or an extreme amount of time.
- Freedoms have been sacrificed for simplicity. Some players wish for the system that gave players freedom over their character and no restrictions to ease the entry.
- there have been no or hardly any innovations.
How heavily the individual points weigh is a matter of personal attitude, which is why some of the mentioned positive or negative points can also be found in the respective other category.
What are your experiences with the game and the reviews? Maybe a specific review even encouraged you to try the game or exactly the opposite? Write it in the comments!
You can find a detailed preview of Secret World Legends here!
