( World of Warcraft came out in 2004, whereas RuneScape launched in January 2001.) That’s a long time to still be going strong. RuneScape is actually the oldest game on this list, even beating out World of Warcraft in seniority. For good or for bad, no other MMORPG is this “real.” 7. There are stories of players getting the power shut off for other players (in real life!) just to win key battles over resources in space. That said, it’s one of the most rewarding MMORPG experiences. It’s intense and requires more than casual commitment-not to mention the steep learning curve. It’s more than just hunting enemies and completing quests there’s an entire universe with a player-driven economy, shifting control of various stations throughout space, and lots of cutthroat politics between corporations ( EVE’s version of guilds).
Unlike the other games on this list, EVE Online is part MMO, part space sim, part I’m-not-even-sure. I’m also sure that others are outraged that the game is here at all! Because EVE Online isn’t “just” an MMORPG.
I’m sure there are some fans of EVE Online who are outraged that it took five other games in this article before this game saw its due.
