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: Medium
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.

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.

Dragon Oath is a 3D isometric martial arts themed MMORPG set in the Song dynasty of ancient China.  It features nine classes inspired by the various ancient disciplines of kung-fu, daily events, and an extensive pet training and breeding system.  Released in mainland China in 2007, it enjoys over 800,000 active players and nearly 30 million subscribers. Much of Dragon Oath’s story revolves around the mythology of the eight races of non-human deities mentioned in Buddhist cosmology, but like most MMORPGs story plays a small role in the actual gameplay.

Publisher: ChangYou
Playerbase: High
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: PvP Arena / Duels / Guild Fights
Filesize: ~2GB

Pros: +Classic isometric view. +Multiple gameplay avenues. +Nine unique classes. +Over 200 unique pets. +Many trade skills. +Good path finding feature.  +Daily events.

Cons: – Extremely slow to start. – Poor camera control.  – Poor user-interface. -Mediocre translation.

Dragonica Online is an innovative side scrolling 3D Fantasy MMORPG currently being published by THQ. Unlike other traditional side-scrollers Dragonica Online is actually 3D, meaning players have a bit more freedom in moving their character. With numerous quests, an excellent dungeon system, and fun, fast-paced gameplay, Dragonica Online offers a unique gaming experience well worth exploring.

Publisher: THQ
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: PvP Arena
Filesize: ~2GB

Pros: +Innovative 3D side-scrolling gameplay. +Numerous PvP options. +3 Job advancements. +Great instanced dungeon system. +Excellent interface.

Cons: -Only four starting classes. -Button mashing combat can get repetitive. -Combat may feel too easy at times. -May take a while to master control scheme.

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.

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.

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.