







Brand | EA |
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Model | 014633197020 |
Name | Secret World |
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ESRB Rating | M - Mature |
Genre | MMORPG |
Features | Dark days are coming. All the myths, legends and conspiracies of the world are true. Three secret societies - the Illumunati, the Templar and the Dragon - are recruiting thousands of civilians from all over the world, civilians with extraordinary powers embedded in their DNA, to aid them in the war against darkness... and each other. The Secret World is a next-generation massively multiplayer online (MMO) role-playing game developed by Funcom and co-published by Electronic Arts. FEATURES Conspiracies, Myths and Legends - Everything is true. A real-world, modern-day MMO reaching into legends and myths that unravels as the player progresses. Explore locations across the globe from London to New England, New York to Egypt, and from Seoul to Transylvania. No Classes, no levels - Be who you want to be, and play how you want to play. Hundreds of abilities and powers are available as you evolve your character without traditional level or class restraints. Join a Secret Society and fight in the Secret War with thousands of other players. As a member of the Illuminati, the Dragon or the Templars - fight together against the rising tide of darkness or battle against other players in massive PvP warzones. Epic storyline and missions. Unravel mysteries and conspiracies in one of the most engrossing stories ever told in an MMO, told through groundbreaking mission gameplay and overarching storyline. Incredible graphics. Enjoy ground-breaking graphics as The Secret World sets new standards for MMO visuals. |
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Date First Available | February 15, 2012 |
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Pros: The quests in this game are amazing. If you don't like to cheat, the quests can be downright puzzling and give you genuine feelings of conquest and success when solving the mysteries within. In fact, these feel more like investigations into a super-natural and mysterious world than a "quest". The atmosphere is always haunting, the world itself always alive, and every scrap of information feels important and relevant. The game is memorable, and enviable for its display of smart design...
Cons: ... Unless the design deals with its combat. While I must say the game is freer than some, it still relies heavily on the derivative trinity. I do have a lot of fun building my own decks, but that doesn't forgive the fact I'm still forced to be DPS, Tank, or Healer with little in between. The skill wheel does offer a lot of flexibility in those three roles, but right now it seems like a facade to say there are no levels and no classes. Additionally, the cash grab shop is insulting on premise alone.
Overall Review: I love the game. The combat is just different enough to make it not feel super tedious, and the "main" story group areas have minimal trash mobs separating the players from the action and the story. Investigations and atmosphere are where this game shine, and make up for the shortcomings in the combat design while offering truly unique avenues for online gaming. Nothing is cooler than solving an immensely difficult puzzle with your friend.