{"id":202171,"date":"2021-02-25T18:30:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T18:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/story-heavy-mmos-like-final-fantasy-14\/"},"modified":"2021-02-25T18:30:06","modified_gmt":"2021-02-25T18:30:06","slug":"10-story-heavy-mmos-to-play-if-you-love-final-fantasy-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/02\/25\/10-story-heavy-mmos-to-play-if-you-love-final-fantasy-14\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Story-Heavy MMOs To Play If You Love Final Fantasy 14"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Final Fantasy XIV<\/em> <\/a>is a seminal MMO for a variety of reasons. It boasts gorgeous visuals, satisfying combat mechanics, and it’s easy for first-timers to pick up<\/a>. It’s a game that stands on its own two feet separate from other entries in the\u00a0Final Fantasy<\/em> series, in large part because of its wholly unique storyline and inclusion of well-rounded, meaningful characters.<\/p>\n

After a while, though, players might get the itch to try something different \u2013 playing the same game for a long time takes its toll, especially in an MMO setting. Fortunately, there are many other MMOs with intriguing story hooks that keep players engaged. If other MMOs don’t\u00a0end up satisfying that need, the break can still help players appreciate\u00a0Final Fantasy XIV<\/em> when they return.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>Guild Wars 2 (And Guild Wars 1)<\/h2>\n
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Guild Wars 2<\/em><\/a> was one of the highest-rated MMOs of all time upon release and served as a fully-improved version of the original game. While Guild Wars 1<\/em> is still playable and some say has an even better sequel than its follow-up, Guild Wars 2\u00a0<\/em>simply has a larger, more dedicated player base.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Guild Wars 2: 10 Mistakes New Players Make (& How To Avoid Them)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The story of Guild Wars 2\u00a0is unique in that it is based on the choices the player makes when creating a character. Unique objectives and story details unfold around the player, making\u00a0for an incredibly immersive experience.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>The Elder Scrolls Online<\/h2>\n
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The Elder Scrolls Online<\/em><\/a> is a sleeper hit of the MMO genre. Panned on its initial release for being buggy and underdeveloped, the game now has multiple expansions and updates under its belt that\u00a0improved the game so much that it is one of the most-played MMOs in the world.<\/p>\n

This MMO allows the player to explore the narrative at their own pace, with the world of Tamriel scaled to their level. Players can choose to level in just about any zone in the game, even from the start, and the tomes of lore in the\u00a0Elder Scrolls<\/em> franchise lend themselves to deep, beautiful<\/a> storylines.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>World of Warcraft<\/h2>\n
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An absolute titan of the MMO genre,\u00a0World of Warcraft<\/em><\/a> is the longest-running and most-played MMO of all time. The recent expansion\u00a0Shadowlands<\/em> allows players to go back to any expansion in the last 17 years and experience the storylines and worlds as self-contained experiences.<\/p>\n

While some say the game has fallen in quality in recent years the lore of the\u00a0Warcraft<\/em>\u00a0universe is, in a word, epic. Even for dedicated players, it takes years to experience every narrative<\/a> arc the game has to offer.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Secret World Legends<\/h2>\n
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Secret World Legends<\/em> is unique among MMOs for a variety of reasons, number one being the setting.\u00a0Secret Worlds Legends<\/em>\u00a0takes place in the modern world, with real-life locations represented in-game.<\/p>\n

It pits the player against armies of darkness and tasks the player with uncovering the secrets of the supernatural in a story-driven setting. The combat and visuals are great, but this game really shines on its narrative.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Dungeons and Dragons Online<\/h2>\n
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When there’s no tabletop to play on<\/a>, there’s always\u00a0Dungeons and Dragons Online<\/a>.<\/em> While the graphics of this MMO are outdated, to say the least, it draws upon decades of\u00a0Dungeons and Dragons<\/em> lore in a seamless and satisfying experience.<\/p>\n

Iconic\u00a0Dungeons and Dragons<\/em> enemies such as Beholders make their appearance, as well as iconic locations such as Khorvaire (the primary continent the Eberron campaign takes place in.) But if the visual style is too outdated, there is a spiritual successor that also takes place in the\u00a0Dungeons and Dragons<\/em> universe.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Neverwinter<\/h2>\n
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Neverwinter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>was released far more recently than\u00a0Dungeons and Dragons Online<\/em> but is based in the same universe. The story revolves around the initial invasion of the Lich Queen Valindra on the city of Neverwinter, and over the years has\u00a0added a number of deep plotlines any\u00a0Dungeons and Dragons<\/em> fan should experience.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Neverwinter Is Working On A Major Content Overhaul<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Neverwinter<\/em> has a large, dedicated fanbase and is easy for first-timers to pick up \u2013 plus, like\u00a0Dungeons and Dragons Online<\/em>, it’s nearly completely free.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>Lord of the Rings Online<\/h2>\n
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The\u00a0Lord of the Rings<\/em><\/a> franchise is legendary among fantasy epics \u2013 it’s no wonder that a\u00a0game eventually came out\u00a0<\/a>using this lore as the basis for an MMO. Made by the same developer as\u00a0Dungeons and Dragons Online<\/em>, the graphics are somewhat outdated, but the representation of Middle-Earth makes up for this in spades.<\/p>\n

The highlight of\u00a0Lord Of The Rings Online<\/em>\u00a0is the\u00a0accurate-to-the-books representation of characters and areas of Middle-Earth. Plus, players can experience\u00a0being one of Sauron’s servants, as there is an option to play as an evil race.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Star Wars: The Old Republic<\/h2>\n
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Star Wars: The Old Republic<\/em><\/a> is another MMO that relies heavily upon the player’s choices to tell the story. The fact that it was developed by Bioware, the legendary company behind the Mass Effect series, should indicate the role the player has in the game’s overall narrative.<\/p>\n

RELATED: The Best (& Worst) Class Stories in Star Wars: The Old Republic<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Playing as a Jedi-in-training, a smuggler, or even a Wookie never felt more immersive \u2013 and in the last few years, the game went to a free-to-play model.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>Star Trek Online<\/h2>\n
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For fans of the\u00a0Star Trek\u00a0<\/em>franchise,\u00a0Star Trek Online<\/em><\/a> gives players the opportunity to join Star Fleet and command their very own vessel. This game is unique for its 3D space combat\u00a0and its mission-by-mission storytelling<\/a> \u2013 like the episodic nature\u00a0of the show.<\/p>\n

Star Trek Online<\/em> is\u00a0fun for newcomers but even better for Trekkies who recognize iconic characters from the TV series and movies, who they can then quest alongside.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Runescape<\/h2>\n
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Ah yes,\u00a0Runescape<\/a>,<\/em> the classic middle-school point-and-click RPG that made waves upon its initial release. The game has gone through significant changes in recent years, and re-released old school servers for players to experience the grind all over again<\/a> in the original 2007 setting.<\/p>\n

Runescape<\/em>‘s storyline is uncovered through quests and throughout the world. When the player isn’t farming cows for leather\u00a0outside Lumbridge, they might be solving a murder mystery or saving a town from a cave yeti.\u00a0It doesn’t take itself too seriously, though, and plenty of quests and narratives are purely there for laughs.<\/p>\n

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