Battlefield Heroes is a 3D third-person shooter with stylish cartoon graphics.  Players join either the National Army (the Germans), or the Royal Army (the Brits) in this casual World War 2 era shooter.  Each faction has the same three class choices – Commando, Soldier, and Gunner.

Publisher: EA Digital Illusions CE
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: N/A
Filesize: ~380 MB

Pros: +Stylish graphics. +Casual, humorous atmosphere. +Simple controls, optional tutorial. +Vehicles including tanks & airplanes. +Achievement system.

Cons: -Only three class choices. -Must launch from website. -No lobby. -Can’t switch roles or sides during battle as you could in previous Battlefield titles.

Blitz 1941 is a 2D, historical, tank-strategy MMO set in 1941 during the German Invasion of the Soviet Union, where players take command of tanks and battle it out across several historical battlegrounds. Fight for one of the game’s two factions – the Third German Empire or the Soviet Union. Blitz 1941 is published by the fairly small MMO publisher TwoWar, who also publishes the popular sea battle game Navy Field. Tank enthusiasts and Navy Field fans should find some substance in Blitz 1941, but few others will find themselves playing the game for more than a few days.

Publisher: TwoWar
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: N/A
Filesize: 168mb

Pros: +Unique gameplay and theme. +WASD Controls as well as point and click. +Historically accurate tanks and battlefields.

Cons: -Controls very difficult to master. -Few maps. -Limited tank customization options. -Only one game mode.

K.O.S. Secret Operations, or K.O.S. for short, is a 3D tactical MMO shooter published by DontBlynk. With its unique character options and top notch interface, K.O.S manages to set itself apart in a crowded genre. Although the game doesn’t revolutionize the MMOFPS genre, it’s still one of the most polished and enjoyable MMOFPS games out there.

Publisher: DontBlynk
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: High Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: N/A
Filesize: 600mb

Pros: +Great interface. +Detailed maps. +Option to add AI bots to a game. +Each playable character has unique attribute bonuses. +Many weapons. +Unique ‘wagering’ system.

Cons: -Cheesy voice commands. -Few game modes. -Core gameplay identical to other MMOFPS games.

Mercenary Wars is a tactical MMOFPS published by Uforia. The game is set in a dystopian future filled with chaos and perpetual war. Unlike traditional MMOFPS titles, Mercenary Wars has a strong emphasis on individual character customization through the game’s unique ’stat’ system, where players can control the growth of their character like an RPG. Pick a faction, swear your allegiance and fight for control of world. The graphics are quite old and the gameplay is not nearly as fluid as it should be.

Publisher: Uforia
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: N/A
Filesize: ~1,200 MB Installed

Pros: +Unique ’stat’ growth system. +Detailed player ranking system with over fifty ranks.

Cons: -Few game modes. -Very similar to other MMOFPS games. -Gameplay feels awkward. -Many, many bugs. -Few unique weapons in the store.

Alliance of Valiant Arms, commonly abbreviated as A.V.A, is a tactical MMOFPS powered by the powerful Unreal 3 engine and published by ijji. The game is set during a fictional war between the European Union and the Neo Russian Federation. The game has without a doubt some of the best graphics out there for any MMO.

Publisher: IJJI
Playerbase: High
Graphics: High Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: N/A
Filesize: ~1,600 MB Installed

Pros: +Excellent weapon customization options. +Unique switchable class system. +Very polished and balanced gameplay.+Unique achievement system (Medals / Badges). +Great interface.

Cons: -Yet another ‘modern’ themed tactical MMOFPS. -Few game modes and maps.

America’s Army is a 3D tactical shooter developed by the U.S Army. Part recruitment tool and part PR ploy, America’s Army is a popular game now enjoyed by players around the world. With a greater emphasis towards realistic combat and teamwork, AA stands out amongst the crowd of MMOFPS games.

Publisher: U.S. Army
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: High
PvP: Team Based
Filesize: 4209 MB

Pros: +Varied game modes. +Four roles to chose from. +Training designed by U.S Army. +Realistic weapons & gameplay.

Cons: -Requires punkbuster to play online. -Only five maps available. -Must unlock new gear by completing training missions.

Sudden Attack is a tactical shooter MMOFPS that closely resembles the classic FPS Counter-Strike. The game was originally released in South Korea in 2004, and only recently made its way to North America.  Even though the game is a bit aged, Sudden Attack still fares well against newer MMOFPS’s. It’s also fair to say that Sudden Attack is incredibly original, as it basically pioneered the free-to-play MMOFPS genre.

Publisher: GameHi
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: N/A
Filesize: ~1150 MB installed.

Pros: +Fast-paced, smooth gameplay. +Plenty of maps. +Numerous game modes. +First game of its kind. +Not too demanding on the PC.

Cons: -Zero character customization. -Very few weapons / items in the store. -Lots of hackers. -Dated interface.

Navy Field is a unique 2D MMO where players take control of World War II era ships and battle it out with up to 128 players at a time. With eleven game modes and eight ship types, Navy Field has plenty of content for players to enjoy.

Publisher: SD Enternet
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: High
PvP: Full PvP
Filesize: 427 MB

Pros: +Unique gameplay & setting. +Epic battles. +Multiple game modes. +Plenty of ship types ranging from submarines to aircraft carriers. +Good music.

Cons: -Unimpressive graphics. -New players must use weak ships. -Confusing tutorial. -Steep learning curve. – Non-paying players receive less exp.

Quake Live is a 3D first person shooter that’s played entirely from your browser. Quake Live is a classic frag-fest rather than a tactical shooter – this means players will be jumping around lobbing rockets at each other rather than using realistic weapons like in other free shooters.

Publisher: id Software
Playerbase: High
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: N/A
PvP: N/A
Filesize: 4 MB + browser download

Pros: +5 game modes and over 40 maps. +Track all your stats; kill/death ratio, accuracy, win/loss, etc. +Match making pits you against those near your skill level.

Cons: -Dated graphics. -Must launch from official website. -10 minute tutorial. -Unbalanced guns.

Manga Fighter is a third person shooter with 3D animated graphics. Often referred to as ‘Counter-Strike for kids’, Manga Fighter has 6 playable classes, 4 game modes, and 8 maps to battle it out on. Collect achievement medals/titles while you gain ranks, earn money and purchase new accessories and weapons.

Publisher: GamesCampus
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: n/a
Filesize: 190 MB

Pros: +Bright, vibrant colors. +Short informative tutorial. +6 characters players can switch between. +Unique skill card system. +Original theme and level designs.

Cons: -Childish atmosphere that may deter players. -Limited number of maps. -Hard to find people to play with.