So what is the least popular MMORPG genre? I’m not talking about type of game, but rather a game’s setting. Obviously the most popular setting is a fantasy themed one, as there are countless free to play and pay to play fantasy MMORPGs. The most popular one is obvious, but what about all the unpopular ones?
There are only a handful of sci-fi MMORPGs out there and even less steampunk MMORPGs. There are even fewer MMOs set during modern times. Well, there are a boat load of MMOFPS games like War Rock and Operation 7, but I don’t count those, as they’re all the same. I don’t think there are ANY actual MMORPGs set during modern times. Everything is fantasy themed. There are a fair amount of Sci-fi themed MMORPGs from RF Online to the more popule Eve Online. Plus there are a bunch of obscure ones like Face of Mankind and Galaxy Online. On the other hand, there are VERY few steampunk themed MMORPGs. The only two I can actually think of is Neo Steam and Allods Online. Both are pseudo steampunk as well, as they play largely like fantasy themed games.
Sword of the New World by GamersFirst has a unique theme. The game is set during the baroque era, so the game’s architecture and art style is really interesting. Just looking at character models and clothing is fun too, as its genuinely different than other games. Obviously a game’s setting isn’t THAT important, but it’s worth mentioning that 99% of games are fantasy themed. I guess Korean and Chinese MMORPG developers prefer to develop fantasy themed games. I Can understand Chinese developers, as many of their games are based on the romance of the three kingdoms novel, but Koreans should be doing more hyper awesome futuristic stuff.
Just my thoughts though. Any other underutilized genre out there that I didn’t mention? If so, let me know in the comments.
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