Fiesta Online (or just Fiesta for short) is a 3D fantasy MMORPG currently being published by Outspark.  The game has cute, cell-shaded, anime inspired graphics and lively music.  The game’s entire world is vibrant and has an upbeat atmosphere.

Publisher: NCSoft
Playerbase: High
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: PvP Zones
Filesize: 574 MB

Pros: +Beautiful cel-shaded graphics. +Great interface. +Good skill progression system. +Solid Item crafting / resource gathering systems. +Easy to learn.

Cons: -Only one stat point per level. -Dull and repetitive combat. -Only four starting classes.

Grand Fantasia is a brightly themed 3D Fantasy MMORPG with anime-inspired graphics. Also called Dreamy Journey Online in other parts of the world, Grand Fantasia is published by AeriaGames. With a gorgeously designed game world and fluid gameplay, Grand Fantasia is well worth checking out.

Publisher: AeriaGames
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: Arena Battles
Filesize: ~625 MB

Pros: +Unique ‘Sprite’ pet system. +Distinct graphical style. +Many different kinds of mounts (Flying and regular). +Solid character customization options.

Cons: -Generic fantasy theme. -PvP only available at level 31+. -Repetitive musical score.

Lost Saga is a gorgeously animated 3D Fighting MMO published by OGPlanet. Fans of fighting MMOs rejoice – Lost Saga is by far the most unique and ‘varied’ free-to-play fighting MMOs out there.  It has over 100 playable ‘classes’ (only 23 currently available), all of which are distinctly different! With fast-paced gameplay, beautifully designed arenas, and many interesting game modes, Lost Saga is well worth checking out.

Publisher: OGPlanet
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: N/A
Filesize: ~800 MB

Pros: +Many unique classes to keep the game fresh. +Good skill animations. +Fast-paced and fluid gameplay. +Numerous ‘distinctly different’ game modes.

Cons: -Few maps. -Gameplay-wise, very similar to other fighting games.

Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited is a 3D Fantasy MMORPG based on the classic D&D tabletop role playing game. Originally released as a subscription based game, Dungeons & Dragons Online is now free-to-play! Chose your class, race, skills, and feats then head off into the legendary city of Stormreach where adventure awaits!

Publisher: Turbine
Playerbase: High
Graphics: High Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Slow
PvP: Duels / Arenas
Filesize: 2.8 GB standard, 3.8 GB high res.

Pros: +Detailed character creation process. +More or less faithful to the D&D 3.5 ruleset. +Fast paced gameplay. +Dungeons can be run solo or with parties.

Cons: -Some races, classes, & areas require payments to access. -Difficult character progression, especially for those unfamiliar with D&D.

Jade Dynasty is a 3D Asian fantasy MMORPG with a martial arts theme. Much of the geography and mythical monsters in Jade Dynasty are based on Chinese legend which gives the game a unique feel. All players start as initiates but must chose between five factions, each with its own fighting style.

Publisher: Perfect World International
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: High Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: Channel Specifc / Fort Battles
Filesize: 1440 MB

Pros: +Auto-walk feature makes questing easier. +Land based and flying mounts. +Great environment and water effects. +Marriage system, pets, and fort Battles.

Cons: -Limited character customization. -Unbalanced combat. -Limited sense of direction. -Must wait until level 15 to chose class.

Ether Saga Online is a 3D fantasy MMORPG with brightly colored, cartoony graphics. There are three races and six classes, which is impressive for a free game. The ability to catch and raise pets adds another dimension to this simple but enjoyable game.

Publisher: Perfect World International
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: Duels /PvP zones
Filesize: 1763 MB

Pros: +Nice brightly colored graphics. +Lively music. +Simple interface and controls. +In depth pet raising & catching system. +Unique stat system.

Cons: -Generic gameplay. -Limited appearance customization. -Quests involve too much traveling. -Linear skill progression.

Shaiya, another successful MMO released by popular distributors Aeria Games is a game that combines some very interesting innovation with a very stock standard MMORPG styled engine. Slay terrible beasts, wield powerful weapons – just try not to die, as  in some modes of Shaiya, death is permanent.

Publisher: Aeria Games
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: High Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: Duels / Faction based
Filesize: 955MB

Pros: +Good interface. +Easy to learn quest and battle systems. +Unique radar and map.  +Perma-Death system. +Innovative ‘Dueling / Wager’ system.

Cons: -Difficult to progress in the beginning.  -Slow experience gain on some difficulties.  -Limited character customization.

Perfect World is a 3D Fantasy MMORPG set in a gorgeously designed world. The game offers both level and skill-based progression. Perfect World’s most unique feature is its innovative character creation system. The system gives players an almost limitless array of tools to customize their character to their choosing. Perfect World is one of the best looking free MMORPGs out there and is well worth the download.

Publisher: Perfect World Entertainment
Playerbase: High
Graphics: High Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: Open PvP / Realm Wars [Guild Vs Guild]
Filesize: 2400MB

Pros: +Top-notch graphics, +Innovative character creation, +In-game radio, +Flying mounts, +Plenty of GM Events, +Good music

Cons: -Dull combat, -Uninspiring quests, -Slow-paced gameplay, -Only six playable classes

Drawing much of its inspiration from the mammoth MMORPG World of Warcraft, Runes of Magic brings to life the fantasy world of Taborea with beautiful 3D graphics, and with over 600 quests to complete offers players much in the way of content and features. With fully-realized dungeon encounters, unmatched character customization, a unique multi-class system, in-game player housing, and a growing community of over 300,000 – Runes of Magic guarantees something for everyone.

Publisher: Frogster Interactive
Playerbase: High
Graphics: High Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: Open / Duels
Filesize: 3.5GB

Pros: +Fantastic character customization. +Unique multi-class system.  +In-game player housing. +Heaps of different PvP options. +Shares many features with WoW.

Cons: -Many translation errors.  -Much of the game requires payment.  -Sensitive language filter. -Similarities to WoW may deter some players.

Atlantica Online, recently voted the best MMORPG of 2008, utilizes a unique turn-based style of combat to offer players of all ages a tactical and strategic alternative to the MMORPG genre. With amazing high-quality graphics and sound, an engaging storyline, and several end-game PvP options, it’s no wonder Atlantica Online is now being called the best F2P MMORPG of all time.

Publisher: NDoors Interactive
Playerbase: High
Graphics: High Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: High
PvP: Duels / Guild vs Guild/ Arena / Open PvP
Filesize: 2GB

Pros: +Fantastic graphics. +Turn-based combat. +7 starting classes, plenty of subclasses. +Heaps of quests. +PvP and guild systems. +Auto-run.

Cons: -Limited character customization  -Turn-based combat not for everyone.  -Game difficulty is too easy -Monster graphics are re-used frequently