The Nintendo Switch is getting a new free-to-play MMORPG with Skyforge. But who is this game for?
When is Skyforge coming to the Switch? The developers have only mentioned fall as the release period so far. A specific date is still pending.
The MMORPG is designed to be played well in both docked and handheld modes of the Switch, with controls adapted accordingly.
Since it is a free-to-play MMORPG, you can download Skyforge for free on release from the Nintendo eShop.
If you register right away through the website, you will even receive a gift package.
An MMORPG where you become a god
What is Skyforge anyway? In the MMORPG, you are an immortal from the planet Aelion. Its gods have disappeared, and you are to take their place. This is important because the world has become a target for alien powers without divine protection. You must confront these invasions and become the next god of Aelion.
In Skyforge, you are not locked into a class, but switch between them per mission, depending on which is better suited for the quest. Over time, you can actually become a god and use powerful skills. It’s even possible to compete with other gods.
Skyforge offers you many PvE but also PvP content, which, however, runs separately from each other.
Who is the MMORPG for? Skyforge is a somewhat unusual online role-playing game. There is no open world; instead, you travel to the relevant areas based on your quests, where you fight many enemies.
Therefore, Skyforge is a game meant for those who prefer dense adventures full of battles rather than an open world with great freedoms.
Add to that various PvP modes for those who want to compete with other players outside of the story.
You can also develop your character in interesting ways and try out every class. So if you want to see what it’s like to play as a god and don’t want to be tied to a single class, then Skyforge is certainly interesting for you.
Additionally, the scenario is exciting as it mixes fantasy and science fiction.
Who is Skyforge not suitable for? If you expect a classic MMORPG in the style of World of Warcraft or The Elder Scrolls Online, you might want to look for another game.
As mentioned, Skyforge does not offer an open game world and therefore feels a bit constricted. The missions also feel very linear. Often, tasks repeat, which can lead to grinding.
If you’re looking for a game that lets you explore a large world and offers missions that provide more than just battles, then Skyforge might not be the right title for you.
Skyforge is part of the MeinMMO list of “13 good online games on PS4 that you can play without PS Plus“. You can read about the others in the article.
