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A free price tag might be hard to beat, but free-to-play MMORPGs and even other games tend to have their own caveats to compensate for the lack of straightforward payment. Often, the definitive game experience is hidden behind the in-game microtransaction store. That’s why some players still prefer subscription-based MMORPGs.<\/p>\n

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After all, everyone is equal in those kinds of games because everyone pays. As such, subscription-based MMORPGs tend to be more polished than the rest. The catch is that players have to pay every month or so. When it comes to spending money on games, it’s only wise to consider forking them out for the best of the best; in the MMORPG category, these are the heavyweights.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>World Of Warcraft<\/h2>\n
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At this point, no game can probably dethrone\u00a0World of Warcraft\u00a0<\/em>as the king of MMORPGs. It has reigned supreme for nearly 17 years and continues to do so with each new expansion, consistently iterating and\u00a0building upon the story that the original\u00a0Warcraft\u00a0<\/em>games presented.<\/p>\n

Currently, the game is enjoying its ninth expansion pack,\u00a0Shadowlands.\u00a0<\/em>It\u00a0has made some big changes to the leveling system as well as introducing some familiar faces into the game. That very well means getting into\u00a0World of Warcraft\u00a0<\/em>for the first time or revisiting it again is advisable.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>Final Fantasy XIV<\/h2>\n
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One of the most polished MMORPG experiences around,\u00a0Final Fantasy XIV\u00a0<\/em>has been nothing but a quality game world for its paying players. The game can also be played with a controller, making it one of the rare few MMORPGs that won’t hurt your wrists while playing.<\/p>\n

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That also means PC players can play with console players, making the game more accessible for a wider population of gamers. The downside is that the combat is a bit slower than most control-heavy MMORPGs. Still, everything else in the game makes up for the slow or sluggish combat system.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>EVE Online<\/h2>\n
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Speaking of slow combat,\u00a0EVE\u00a0<\/em>Online\u00a0<\/em>offers a strategic and methodical face of warfare that requires more thinking and planning than reflexes and reaction times. It’s a space sci-fi epic<\/a> MMORPG where players can literally build their own space empires and duke it out with thousands of others in a spectacular clash of space armadas.<\/p>\n

Much like\u00a0World of Warcraft<\/em>,\u00a0EVE Online\u00a0<\/em>has also enjoyed a top spot in its own sub-genre of MMORPGs. It was even generous enough to offer a free-to-play model<\/a> for anyone wanting to try out the game. However, the best way to play it remains subscription-based.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Second Life<\/h2>\n
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Second Life\u00a0<\/em>might not offer the typically grindy and combat-centric as most MMORPGs<\/a> do, but it’s still straightforward enough with its intentions. It’s an MMORPG that allows people to become someone else in more ways than just statistics or combat abilities.<\/p>\n

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One can even consider\u00a0Second Life\u00a0<\/em>as an elaborate form of social media where players can show the best versions of themselves in a digital space. The core gameplay here is about social interactions instead of grinding for armor or questing. Hence, players tell their own stories here with others via drama.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Dragon Quest X<\/h2>\n
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Hailing from the sister publishing company of\u00a0Final Fantasy XIV<\/em>,\u00a0Dragon Quest X\u00a0<\/em>is another Japanese MMORPG that has been going strong for quite a while. It’s more unique than the rest since it showcases cel-shaded graphics similar to\u00a0Borderlands\u00a0<\/em>or\u00a0Genshin Impact<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The art style is also similar enough for any\u00a0Dragon Ball\u00a0<\/em>fans out there. Playing this one outside of Japan requires a bit more work with a VPN as it wasn’t localized outside of that country.\u00a0But it provides\u00a0a great reason for players to try out the other\u00a0Dragon Quest\u00a0<\/em>games.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>RuneScape<\/h2>\n
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Be it\u00a0Old School RuneScape\u00a0<\/em>or the new one, both are subscription-based MMORPGs that have withstood the test of time. Considering their visuals look outdated, that makes it all the more impressive. The newest\u00a0RuneScape\u00a0<\/em>is often referred to unofficially as the 3rd game.<\/p>\n

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RuneScape\u00a0<\/em>is about as traditional as RPGs get. The general consensus for the community is that the gear upgrading aspect of the game is where most of the fun is to be had. Combat is very gear-reliant and not too skill-based.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>Star Wars: The Old Republic<\/h2>\n
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Of course, there had to be a\u00a0Star Wars\u00a0<\/em>title in here, and when it comes to being one of the most celebrated\u00a0Star Wars\u00a0<\/em>games in the franchise’s chaotic history,\u00a0The Old Republic\u00a0<\/em>holds the MMORPG banner<\/a> up high. The game started out as an exclusive subscription-based MMORPG but eventually offered a free-to-play option.<\/p>\n

As usual, the best way to play it is with a monthly subscription. Players start out with a class and race of their choice where they can choose to be a Jedi and help thousands of years of\u00a0Star Wars\u00a0<\/em>lore unfold \u2014 some of which is even considered movie canon at this point.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Ultima Online<\/h2>\n
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One of the oldest MMORPGs around,\u00a0Ultima Online\u00a0<\/em>has been active since 1997. The graphics are heavily outdated at this point, but that doesn’t hinder the game’s fun factor and player enjoyment one bit.\u00a0Ultima Online\u00a0<\/em>is still active enough these days.<\/p>\n

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The thing that keeps\u00a0Ultima Online\u00a0<\/em>going is its elaborate PvP system along with the true sandbox mode where players are free to create their own stories, craft their own gear, build their own houses,\u00a0or just kill someone else if they find them vexing enough.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>EverQuest<\/h2>\n
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EverQuest\u00a0<\/em>follows<\/a> a similar format to\u00a0Ultima Online\u00a0<\/em>in that\u00a0it’s a sandbox MMORPG that served as a framework for many existing MMORPGs today.\u00a0EverQuest\u00a0<\/em>is also an old title with the first game releasing back in 1999. It eventually beat\u00a0Ultima Online,\u00a0<\/em>which is one of its biggest competitors.<\/p>\n

Due to its success,\u00a0EverQuest 2\u00a0<\/em>gradually\u00a0replaced it in 2004 with shinier new graphics and more options for players to toy with in the race and classes department. Sadly, it was quickly overshadowed by\u00a0World of Warcraft<\/em>‘s popularity \u2014 but it remains an active MMORPG<\/a> today.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Tibia<\/h2>\n
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Don’t be fooled by the basic visuals and the text-based gameplay,\u00a0Tibia\u00a0<\/em>online was one of the strongest MMORPG contenders back in 1997 when things were starting out and transitioning from 2D to 3D. Back then, Tibia was exceptional.<\/p>\n

Today, it still holds a special place in some players’ hearts as it can manage to have 15,000 players active during peak hours. Like\u00a0Ultima Online<\/em>,\u00a0Tibia\u00a0<\/em>also has a focus on PvP, being a sandbox and open-ended MMORPG. If you’re looking for something more hardcore than anything you’ve ever tried, including\u00a0WoW Classic<\/em>, then give this one a try.<\/p>\n

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