Especially in Asia, MMORPGs are still very popular. That’s why today we present to you ten MMORPGs from Asia that are among the best in the genre.
Western MMORPGs are hardly being released anymore, and if they are, it’s mostly in the indie sector, like Legends of Aria or the announced Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen. But in Asia, the situation is different. The genre is still very much in demand there, and studios continue to bring new titles to the market. Some of these are or will even be playable here.
We are now introducing ten MMORPGs selected by us, which originate from Asia. The order was created based on the popularity among our readers, on platforms like Steam and subjective feelings.
9. Ragnarok Online
What is Ragnarok Online? Ragnarok Online is now considered a cult MMORPG. You create a hero and set off in an isometric perspective to explore the land and fight against the enemies that threaten the inhabitants of Rune-Midgard. PvE is at the forefront, with PvP being possible, among other things, in the “War of Emperium”.
Currently, a classic version under the name Ragnarok Online Revo-Classic is playable here.
What is it about? The story of the MMORPG revolves around mysterious demons that appear in the world and disrupt a long-standing peace. You embark on a journey with your friends to fight these demons. Quests play a minor role in Ragnarok Online. Instead, you fight many enemies and improve your hero over time.
Platform: PC
Release: 31.08.2002
Publisher: 4game
Business Model: Free2Play
What makes Ragnarok Online special?
Strengths:
- Ragnarok Online offers many options to develop your character
- The battles flow smoothly
- You can also play Ragnarok Online well in between
- The hardware requirements are very low
Weaknesses:
- Quests are hardly worth mentioning
- The focus is on extreme grinding
- The graphics are anything but modern now
Ragnarok Online is ideal for…
… MMORPG players who want a lot of grinding but can generally do without interesting quests. If you don’t need a profound story in an MMORPG and also don’t want to see high-end graphics, you will surely feel at home with your friends in the colorful world of Ragnarok Online.
