Place 8 – “Another MMORPG”
As this place cannot be imagined, we skip this rank and continue directly with:
Place 7 – The Lord of the Rings Online (LotRO)
Developer: Standing Stone Games | Release: April 24, 2007 | Platforms: PC | The Lord of the Rings Online Website | Votes: 4% (147 votes)
What is The Lord of the Rings Online? The MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online places you in the fantasy world of Middle-earth, where the novel trilogy The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien also takes place. You experience a story that takes place alongside the book.
Classically, you can expect plenty of quests and tactical battles against Orcs, Trolls, and other monsters. The content is designed for groups, but at the beginning, you can also cope well alone. The developers continue the story of the MMORPG even after the War of the Ring, as LotRO still has a loyal fan base, as player numbers published by the publisher show.
What are the special features of the MMORPG? The Lord of the Rings Online is a classic MMORPG that lives off its scenario:
- You actively experience the story of The Lord of the Rings in the game
- The MMORPG tells events that go beyond the novels
- Social features, such as music, are very popular in the community
- You can even play as monsters in special scenarios
This is how the start goes: Depending on the selected race, you experience a different beginning, a small adventure that introduces you to the game world and the systems of the MMORPG. These tutorials are designed excitingly and quickly familiarize newcomers with LotRO. You will also meet a few personalities from the novels, such as the dwarf Gimli.
For whom is it particularly worth starting? Of course, LotRO primarily appeals to fans of the novels. Experiencing Middle-earth itself is something special. In addition, The Lord of the Rings Online is a very classic theme park MMORPG focused on storytelling and quests.
If you enjoy completing quests that tell interesting stories, you are exactly right here. Furthermore, the developers have great plans. The future of the game is thus secured for a while.
