2. Black Desert Online
What is Black Desert Online? The sandbox MMO offers you plenty of freedom. Essentially, you can do whatever you want. Whether you’re a craftsman making armor, launching into massive PvP battles, or exploring the wilderness and fighting monsters, you will definitely find something interesting to do.
What is it about? In the fantasy world, war is raging, and you must decide whether to get involved or carve your own path. You fight against monsters or other players, gather resources, improve your hero, and take part in massive wars. You have complete freedom concerning what exactly you want to do in the MMORPG.
Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4
Release: 03.03.2016 PC, 04.03.2019 Xbox One, 22.08.2019 PS4
Publisher: Daum
Business Model: Buy2Play
What makes Black Desert Online special?
Strengths:
- An active combat system
- No direct level cap
- No traditional player roles
- Small parkour content – your hero can jump and climb
- There is also a main quest with a story
Weaknesses:
- A lot of grinding
- The higher the level, the longer it takes to achieve progress
- The in-game shop is considered pay-to-win
Black Desert Online is ideal for…
…all players who enjoy a lot of freedom in an MMORPG without feeling constrained by a too rigid character system or linear story. If you like grinding, Black Desert Online is also the right place for you. And of course, the game targets anyone who wants to enjoy fantastic graphics in an online game.
