World of Warcraft

Why recommended

• Features a massive, seamless open world filled with diverse biomes, ancient ruins, and bustling cities, encouraging exploration and discovery similar to World of Warcraft's expansive zones.
• Criteria — Offers a compelling Strong Story through numerous questlines, named characters with arcs, and explicit narrative beats that delve into the rich lore of Tamriel.
• Criteria — Deep RPG Elements with extensive character customization, skill lines, gear progression, and a robust class system that allows for diverse playstyles and builds.

Why recommended

• Presents a vast and vibrant fantasy world with diverse regions, dungeons, and raids, providing ample opportunities for exploration and adventure similar to World of Warcraft.
• Criteria — Features an exceptionally Strong Story, often considered one of the best narratives in an MMORPG, with well-developed characters, emotional arcs, and a compelling overarching plot.
• Criteria — Offers deep RPG Elements through its unique 'Armoury System,' allowing players to switch between all combat and crafting jobs on a single character, alongside extensive gear progression and skill customization.

Why recommended

• Dynamic event system and personal story quests provide a narrative experience that feels impactful and directly tied to your character's journey, much like the epic campaigns in WoW.
• Criteria — Strong Story is central, with a personalized narrative that adapts to player choices and a living world that evolves through regular updates and major expansions.
• Criteria — Robust RPG Elements including a flexible 'build' system, extensive trait lines, and a wide array of weapons and skills that allow for deep character customization without a traditional 'holy trinity' class structure.

Why recommended

• Offers a sprawling world map with distinct continents, hidden islands, and numerous dungeons, encouraging extensive exploration and discovery.
• Criteria — Delivers a Strong Story through cinematic cutscenes, voice-acted quests, and a clear narrative progression that guides players through the world of Arkesia.
• Criteria — Features deep RPG Elements with a complex character progression system, skill trees, gear sets, and a wide variety of classes, each with unique combat styles and customization options.