Dark Age of Camelot
Developer: Mythic Entertainment/Broadsword | Platform: PC | Release Date: October 9, 2001 | Model: Free2Play | Combat System: Tab-Targeting
What kind of game is this? In DaoC, you must choose one of three realms: Hibernia (Celtic mythology), Albion (Ancient England), or Midgard (Norse mythology). These factions fight each other in large realm-vs-realm battles, which is also the core of the entire MMORPG.
When creating your character, you have a choice of over 15 different races, some of which are tied to a specific faction. Additionally, there are various classes, which can further specialize over the course of the game. The game offers the typical Holy Trinity of tank, healer, and DPS.
What does it do well in PvP? The entire game concept of Dark Age of Camelot revolves around PvP. This also applies to the economy, crafting, and PvE content, which are designed to prepare you for PvP.
The focus is on the frontier lands, a vast area where hundreds of players fight for castles and towers. Each faction can take control of any location.
Moreover, DaoC offers so-called battlegrounds, instanced zones where access is bound to your level. These should also introduce lower-level players to PvP.
What does it do poorly? The MMORPG has aged significantly, and this is noticeable in both graphics and gameplay. The battles are not particularly action-packed, and there is a lot of grinding.
Can I have fun as a PvE player too? Rather not. While there are some PvE tasks at the beginning, they are merely meant to familiarize you with the general feel of the game. There is player housing, which is a nice side activity, but the entire endgame is geared towards PvP.
