7. AION
What is AION? The MMORPG takes you to a fantasy world plagued by conflicts. You are called Daeva, angel-like warriors trying to save the world. Along the way, you complete many quests and fight plenty of enemies. Team play is key, but PvP is also possible.
What is it about? On the fantasy world Aterios, you join one of the two playable factions, Elyos and Asmodians. You are tasked with completing missions for your faction and progressing continuously. Eventually, you gain wings, as flying is an essential part of the MMORPG. This allows you to access areas of the game world that are otherwise unreachable. The MMORPG receives constant updates, including the recent version 7.0.
Platform: PC
Release: 25.11.2008
Publisher: Gameforge
Business Model: Free2Play
What makes AION special?
Strengths:
- You can fly starting at level 10
- The world is beautifully designed
- You can complete many quests
- Aerial PvP is interesting
Weaknesses:
- There are many pay-to-win accusations
- Leveling is too fast
- There is a lot of grinding
AION is ideal for…
…those who want to spend a lot of time in an MMORPG and don’t mind grinding. If you view flying as an interesting mode of transportation and want to experience this feature in a meaningful way, you should check out AION. You get fairly classic MMORPG fare with a special twist.
