What Is The Most Popular Fantasy Title For 2011
While cyberspace is filled with popular online fantasy games, it-s hard not to single out “RuneScape’ with over 156 million accounts worldwide as the most popular Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) for 2011. At the very least, it can be proclaimed the most popular free online RPG. No less an authority than the Guinness Book of World Records has recognized RuneScape as such.
The action in RuneScape takes place in the medieval fantasy world of Geilinor, which is comprised of various towns, regions, and kingdoms. Each area contains challenges and quests the player can undertake. Traveling through the sprawling realm is accomplished by teleportation, ships, machines, and on foot. Game play is open-ended, meaning there is no linear storyline as such. Players are free to set their own goals and agendas; in effect, they make their story up as they go along.
Throughout the game, players can refine 25 skills that allow the accomplishment of various tasks. Real-time combat is important in the game since it allows players to retrieve dropped gold, gain experience and complete quests. While you can play the game for free as a non-member, full (paid) membership offers the player significant upgrades in options and game play. Visit their website to find out more.You thought this was good? Brace yourself: RuneScape “well placed” to expand onto consoles, says Jagex CEO