11/17/2013 (2 of 2 found this helpful)

Let's Get this Party Started

It has been a long time since I have given in to playing an MMORPG - in fact, not since Everquest first hit the scene have I been tempted to jump back in. But thanks to the enthusiasm from fellow MeltedJoystick member, Matt, I was unable to turn this down. Granted it was "Free-to-Play", which is really just code for "Free-to-Play.... until you want better stuff" - there is no such thing as a free lunch, just as there is no such thing as "Free-to-Play" - but Dragon Nest doesn't completely make things difficult in the money department - you could get by (not as easily) without dropping a dime, though providing just a meager $20 with make life much easier.

Presentation: Dragon Nest takes a more laid-back approach compared to, say, World of Warcraft. Obviously inspired by anime - the game ...

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4/5 

11/15/2013 (2 of 2 found this helpful)

Why is This an MMO?

“Dragon Nest” (“DN”) is a free-to-play-with-microtransactions MMORPG by the Korean developer, Eyedentity. The Korean and North American servers for the game are operated by a company called Nexon, while other localizations are run by different publishers. I’ve never really been a fan of MMORPGs thanks to the ‘O,’ due to my perpetual horrible Internet situation and chronic aversion to subscription fees. I would never have given “DN” a second look had erstwhile guest blogger and MeltedJoystick videographer, Matt, not chosen it as our staff co-op game. Now, 500 hours and 6 months later, I have found that it is actually possible for an MMORPG to be fun… so long as it is as unlike an MMORPG as possible.

Presentation
“DN” is a fully polygonal game with polygo...

Rating of
4/5