Top 10 Best Fantasy MMORPGs / MMOs
Like all other sub genres of the ‘Free MMO’ / ‘Free MMORPG’ industry, Fantasy MMORPG games have grown considerably over the last few years. Without a doubt, Fantasy MMORPGs, are the most common games in the MMORPG market, so picking out just 10 of them from many good ones is going to be difficult. The top 10 Best Fantasy MMORPG Games list below was compiled using review data from across the internet and from our own reviews here on MMOHut. If you’re looking for the best fantasy MMORPG to play, you’ve arrived at the right place.
Top 10 Best Fantasy MMORPGs / MMOs
It really shouldn’t be too surprising to see that Atlantica Online made it to the #1 spot on this list, considering Atlantica Online was also the #1 Best 3D MMORPG. For those unfamiliar with the game, Atlantica Online is a fabulous 3D Fantasy MMORPG with unique turned based combat, similar to traditional console RPGs. The game has gorgeous graphics and top notch gameplay and is considered by many as the one of the best MMORPGs on the market. Don’t forget to check out the MMOHut review for Atlantica.
Once Again it shouldn’t be too surprising to see Sword of the New World, also called Granada Espada, on this list as the game earned the #2 spot on the Best 3D MMORPGs list. Honestly, if you haven’t played Sword of the New World yet, you’re missing out. It’s one of the best MMORPGs on the market and has some incredibly unique gameplay and some of the best music I’ve heard in any MMORPG.
#3 MapleStory
This choice may come as a surprise to some gamers, as a lot of people have a ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’ relationship with MapleStory, but the fact is, it’s one of the most popular MMORPGs in the entire industry. The game boasts well over 50 million accounts worldwide! Even if you’re not a fan of this 2D Side Scrolling fantasy MMORPG, you have to admit, it has a lot of content. The game has numerous varied classes, plenty of quests and an enormous game world.
I bet some of you gamers expected this title to rank a bit higher, but even though the game is stellar, it’s not exactly too original. Runes of Magic both looks and plays very much like Blizzard’s World of Warcraft, but as the game’s review says, that’s not exactly a bad thing. If you’ve never given this 3D Fantasy MMORPG a try, you’re missing out. It’s one of the most polished free to play titles on the market and quite fun.
#5 GunBound
This list has a bit too many MMORPGs, and it’s only fair to add a solid fantasy MMO to the list. Gunbound is a fantasy turn based tactical shooter MMO by IJJI. It plays a lot like the classical ‘Worms’ Games, but with MMO elements. With multiple game modes, over 8 characters and numerous maps Gunbound is one of my personal favorite MMOs and a game well respected by the MMO gaming community.
Perfect World is an extremely polished 3D Fantasy MMORPG with gorgeous graphics and a ridiculously in-depth character creation system. Although the game is fairly generic (3D Fantasy game), it’s still worth checking out. The game’s PvP options and countless quests make Perfect World a near perfect gaming experience.
Ragnarok Online was really one of the first few mega-popular Korean MMORPGs to help jump-start the MMORPG Industry. The game actually just recently went free to play as well. With numerous classes, great background music and a healthy player base Ragnarok Online is a fantasy MMORPG well worth checking out.
#8 Lunia
With all the fantasy MMORPGs on the market, you’d imagine that some of them would have good story telling, but unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Lunia is actually one of the only MMORPGs I can think of that actually has a story. Perhaps one of the reasons Lunia received favorable reviews around the net and here on MMOHut is because the game is unique. It plays a bit like Gauntlet Legends, where players have to work cooperatively to complete the game’s stages. It’s hard to explain the game here, so if you’d like to learn more just check out the Lunia Review.
#9 Mabinogi
Like a few other MMORPGs on this list, Mabinogi is either a hit or miss with gamers. Some love it, others hate it. Personally, I appreciate the game’s unique anime art style and unique gameplay elements. The game is currently published by Nexon and well worth checking out.
#10 Silkroad Online
No matter which way you look at this game, it’s easy to conclude that the game is enormously popular. Even though many gaming websites have criticized the game’s repetitive gameplay, Silkroad Online stands as one of the most popular free to play fantasy MMORPGs on the market. The game has nearly 40 servers in North America, and every single one of them is full during peak hours. If you’re looking for a fantasy MMORPG with a boat load of players, look no further than Silkroad.
By, Jake Bismarck
Keep in mind, this top 10 Best Fantasy MMORPGs / MMOs list was compiled in 2009. If a new game comes out tomorrow, it won’t be included in this list. MMOHut will release an updated list later in 2010 if many new games are released.
