You've seen before, sure, but have you seen This soft relaunch of Game Studio's flagging 2021 MMORPG is what the company is calling a 'spiritual sequel' to the original. In layman's terms, that means next-gen console support, new story campaign cinematics, and a refined controller-friendly combat system that doubles down on the game's action RPG setup. This is, spoiler alert, mostly the same game as before - but already had a solid foundation and the inclusion of console players could potentially breathe fresh life into this game.
Some of the have been years in the making and Amazon's stubborn dedication to improving its first big MMORPG title is commendable. With a vast game world and diverse array of player versus player (PvP) and player versus environment (PvE) content, there's certainly a lot that offers - especially for a fresh player. Getting it right the second time is in some ways an MMO that’s stronger than the sum of its parts.
It is, in a nutshell, an extremely competent and refined effort that skates close to excellence in so many areas yet doesn’t always stand out. It’s a rework that’s a culmination of three years of tweaks and painfully learned lessons from Amazon. It isn’t, however, a radical departure from what was offered before - you’ve got the same weapons, the same art style, and the same world - with a few exceptions like new cutscenes.
In some ways, it’s a little awkward reviewing this title as a new player in 2024. So, if doesn’t stand o.
