TERA

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  1. TheEndType
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    One of the best MMORPGs I have played in my last 10 years. I enjoyed every moment, every dungeon, but sadly is over.

    Thanks for making this game!
  2. akir555555
    Mar 17, 2021
    10
    An incredibly fabulous game I love everything it offers with good potential to continue growing
  3. Nitaino
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    This game have everything lore questing dungeon quest and the combat mechanic is amazing you have to play it to believe it so I recommend it to every MMO fans out there to give it a change also this game is in console like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One so nobody have excuse to not play it because is free and F2P.
  4. Bbplayer
    Mar 11, 2019
    8
    Good with others. If you are looking for a multiplayer experience that will hold your attention, this is one. Spent hours straight in single play sessions with a couple of friends at one point.
  5. LouleTigerXH
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'am a new player now with 30 H of gameplay and i enjoy this game a lot, try it and make your opinion, it's always a game to play actualy -;)… Expand
  6. KytanaNyx
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    One of the best free MMORPGs out there. Customization of your character is incredible with a variety of different classes and races. The graphics are brilliant!!! If you have a slow computer like mine, all you have to do is turn down the aerial graphics to get it working at a good pace.Some of the quests in the beginning are a little boring but as you go on, the plot becomes prettyOne of the best free MMORPGs out there. Customization of your character is incredible with a variety of different classes and races. The graphics are brilliant!!! If you have a slow computer like mine, all you have to do is turn down the aerial graphics to get it working at a good pace.Some of the quests in the beginning are a little boring but as you go on, the plot becomes pretty interesting. I personally didn't enjoy the PVP much but the BAM (Big As* Monster) fights make up for it. You can actually play the game well without having to buy anything so that's a plus. New introduction of flying mounts is INCREDIBLE!!! Once you reach level 65 you can fly over monster hordes to get where you want to go. I love doing the side achievements where you climb mountains to find walls where you can write stuff. Overall, Tera is fantastic for players new to MMORPGs and veterans.… Expand
  7. TERAmuitoTOP
    Jun 1, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TERA online, Realmente um dos melhores MMO's que já joguei, Jogabilidade muito boa,gráficos excelentes. Joguem vale muito a pena e o melhor é FREE TO PLAY.… Expand
  8. PhoenixShi
    Apr 15, 2017
    9
    Note, this is a review regarding the En Masse release, some releases of the game aren't regarded as well as this one is, which may explain some of the negative reviews.

    . VERY solid game with true action gameplay in an open world MMO. The action isn't as fast, and responsive as say a single player action game, or one of those town hub instanced dungeons online games, but for an open    Note, this is a review regarding the En Masse release, some releases of the game aren't regarded as well as this one is, which may explain some of the negative reviews.

    .

    VERY solid game with true action gameplay in an open world MMO. The action isn't as fast, and responsive as say a single player action game, or one of those town hub instanced dungeons online games, but for an open world game, it's much more of an action game than most any other MMO out there. They keep making adjustments, that actually prove to usually benefit the game, unlike some others where updates just seem to take what was a good game, and make it worse. This doesn't mean I think everything they do is great, but I agree with the changes far more often than I'm against them. The profit model is also very fair, with it mainly revolving around cosmetics, boosts to gains, and extra quality of life befits like easier fast travel.

    Many complain about the quests, but most can be completely ignored if you don't like them, just go bash mobs, and collect the rewards from the repeatable quests for doing so from the UI, rather than a NPC. As you level up mobs will drop shards that will give you some very nice weapons appropriate for your level. The repeatable quests you can get rewards for from the UI also give you tokens you can exchange for armour, and accessories, as well as provide you with crystals for your equipment. Result of this is that gearing up a levelling character is very easy, the equipment grind is just at end-game, and by the time you get there, which doesn't take too long, you'll know if that's a class you want to invest in. That's some examples of the kind of changes they've made to the game for the better.    … Expand
  9. NortonHUN
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    I play this game for some weeks now. Before that i tried PoE and Neverwinter but nothing compares to this.
    Simply amazing combat gameplay.i will recommend this game to anyone
  10. Zarella
    Jan 15, 2017
    10
    Awesome game. Every time I try a new mmorpg I can't continue playing because the combat can't compare to Tera. There is something very special about Tera's combat . There is so much fun to be had romping around in the dungeons with friends.
  11. Yulie
    Jan 15, 2017
    10
    I just started playing this game with my man. I have to say we been playing over a week and having an absolute blast. We have not paid a cent. Let me repeat that, we have not paid a cent. My man and I are into this for the PvE. We have been duoing it up and taking down stuff together. The combat is truly amazing. The world looks beautiful. I am playing the Ninja and my man isI just started playing this game with my man. I have to say we been playing over a week and having an absolute blast. We have not paid a cent. Let me repeat that, we have not paid a cent. My man and I are into this for the PvE. We have been duoing it up and taking down stuff together. The combat is truly amazing. The world looks beautiful. I am playing the Ninja and my man is playing a Brawler. I will most likely get some outfit out of the cash shop because I believe in supporting the developer and to keep the game alive with new content.… Expand
  12. lorandtm
    Dec 14, 2016
    10
    I just love this game! Great combat system nice quest even if there are not a lot of voices for the quest givers is still nice and it has some pretty nice graphics! I fully recommend this game!
  13. Sinnuhe
    Dec 4, 2016
    8
    Good gmae, good idea, good untarget, good class, good history, good content... but in EU bad company... please en-massa pay for TERA europa and you control this game in this region ;)
  14. TrialMacameau
    Jan 14, 2016
    9
    To the PLAYERS who are STUPIDLY BEING UNFAIR about the recent Producer Letter, You suck !
    You are being unfair as a community
    Waiting is the best way because TERA IS NOT A JOB ! TERA IS NOT A JOB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Being impatient is not the best way
  15. Aozz101x
    Jan 8, 2016
    10
    Coping Review of Mine on Steam:
    "TERA is one of the best MMO's out there.

    There very Difference of it being a WoW clone (which isn't One)
    i liked the combat style and how you can Dodge attacks from enemies.
    and really great open world.

    I Have put 100+ hours into the game, i liked the fact that it is something new and not you're typical WoW clone crap. :P "
  16. ThePurpleKnight
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Tera has a great combat system and looks fantastic, however it suffers from many of the other issues other MMOs have.

    To start it lacks PvP, it's entirely PvE, I mean you can challenge people to duels and play like 3 or 4 equalized battlegrounds, however here you have this fantastic PvP combat system focused on landing your abilities and yet it's entirely wasted on PvE where everything    Tera has a great combat system and looks fantastic, however it suffers from many of the other issues other MMOs have.

    To start it lacks PvP, it's entirely PvE, I mean you can challenge people to duels and play like 3 or 4 equalized battlegrounds, however here you have this fantastic PvP combat system focused on landing your abilities and yet it's entirely wasted on PvE where everything is so large and predictable that you have to be defective to miss your abilities more than once a fight,

    Then you have the grinds, leveling is boring, getting worthwhile gear is a massive boring grind, and all that just so you can grind more dungeons, this game is all grinding, in order to get the best PvE gear you gotta beat the hardest PvE dungeon, in which case what do you even need the PvE gear for? Faster clear of that same dungeon?

    Worse of all though, is the class Warrior, the game focuses so much on actually having to put effort into playing your class rather than just pressing tab and then pressing all the buttons and watching them hit, however Warriors undo all of that, with the press of the button they can gap close, stun you and increase their critical damage by like 170ish% the ability cannot miss unless you accidentally use it on the wrong person, or are actually defective enough to use it when the terrain will glitch you. Class takes no real skill and is all timing based ruining the combat system and what little PvP this game has.

    Still with all the complaining I've done about this in this review I still give it a 10/10 because the only game that fixes these issues and requires more skill than Tera with more fun PvP doesn't even exist anymore, (Old Conquer Online, no longer takes skill to play since many updates gave everyone one shot un-aimed abilities.)

    Even if Tera is garbage, when pit up against other garbage I just have to give it a 10, at least it's pretty and can be fun to play in duels if you don't duel any Warriors and their no skill ****    … Expand
  17. Promiskuitiv
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    I'm playing on NA (en masse) so some things may be different for EU (gameforge) and i'm also playing more PvE than PvP.

    Pros: - Truly free to play, spending money isn't necessary to compete if you're not borderline inactive. - The community on TERA is by far the best i've ever met in any MMORPG, that may be related to my specific server but that doesn't make it any less amazing.    I'm playing on NA (en masse) so some things may be different for EU (gameforge) and i'm also playing more PvE than PvP.

    Pros:

    - Truly free to play, spending money isn't necessary to compete if you're not borderline inactive.

    - The community on TERA is by far the best i've ever met in any MMORPG, that may be related to my specific server but that doesn't make it any less amazing. That alone would make me keep playing, but of course there are other reasons too.

    - The combat is really fluid and fun, especially against huge endgame PvE bosses / in PvP fights.

    - TERA's world is really amazing and makes for many beautiful screenshots.

    - With many different races + character customization options including an insane amount of different looking armors / costumes you can make your character look the way you want it to.

    - On TERA NA you can buy items you would usually only get with real money (cosmetic stuff / elite status) with ingame money, so if you play multiple times a week you can easily get both while not ever paying for anything if you so desire.

    Cons:

    - Most areas in the game are more than fine in terms of fps but when you visit a highly populated city your fps are likely to go below 20. Opening some UI as the inventory also makes your fps drop for a split second. Some of the huge end bosses also noticeably lowered fps for me (all graphic options are on max though).

    - If you're looking for complete immersion then TERA probably isn't for you, there are a lot of immersion breaking mounts and costumes.

    - The story isn't really jaw dropping, for me it's more about the interaction with other players and combat but a more compelling story wouldn't have hurt either.

    All in all i would've rated this game an 8, but since i haven't found any other online RPG which hooked me like TERA did this deserves an extra point from me.    … Expand
  18. VladusX
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    В целом игра ничего, сюжет однообразный, но первое время можно просто расслабится и поиграть.
  19. sleekpretender
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    This game is just simply amazing! It just gives you the feeling that you are the one who is on that virtual world fighting big jerks. From gameplay to mechanics, just wow. Compared to other MMO's, TERA stands out the most for me. Its fast paced gameplay with the graphics included cannot be compared to other MMO's out there on the gaming market. Aside from it's graphics and gameplay oneThis game is just simply amazing! It just gives you the feeling that you are the one who is on that virtual world fighting big jerks. From gameplay to mechanics, just wow. Compared to other MMO's, TERA stands out the most for me. Its fast paced gameplay with the graphics included cannot be compared to other MMO's out there on the gaming market. Aside from it's graphics and gameplay one that is very lovable about this game is that you get high end items without having to spend money. So for me, it's a 10/10!… Expand
  20. AnimeKing
    Aug 12, 2015
    8
    The game is an alright game and since its free to play its worth a look at.
    Graphics, the graphics are ok but there still like the graphics you got back on the ps3 when it first came out.
    Sound, it's ok but nothing stands out. Gameplay, so we all heard about the battle sytem ecpetaily with the Lancer(The Tank). My character was a Lancer on a PvP server. it was difficult at first but I    The game is an alright game and since its free to play its worth a look at.
    Graphics, the graphics are ok but there still like the graphics you got back on the ps3 when it first came out.
    Sound, it's ok but nothing stands out.
    Gameplay, so we all heard about the battle sytem ecpetaily with the Lancer(The Tank). My character was a Lancer on a PvP server. it was difficult at first but I began to work with it.
    PvP, pvp is both in the world wondering around and in the arena, fyi there are campers waiting for you to come out of town, not alot but its there. Arena was kinda a joke it seemed one sided as a tank I cant hold my sheild for long so I'll loss eventually and as for like a DD class the archer will own.
    Dungeons, So this is one reason why I stayed on the PvP server. If I queue up for a dungeon i will most likely get it within a 5-10min wait time while a DD would be waiting 1-2hrs.
    Overall, It's not bad as people say, it does get boring around the lvl40 area but that was me without freinds, plus that happens to any mmo you play it will get boring. It's deffinently worth a look at. if its not your cup of tea then at least you can say you tryed it and it just wasnt for you, dont just take it from me or any other reviewer check it out yourself.    … Expand
  21. dawnbringer
    Jul 28, 2015
    9
    After having played MMORPGS for almost 20 years (since Ultima Online Beta) and most recently WoW for a long time I found this game to be very refreshing. Even though FF14 and GW2 are very solid titles, I prefer TERA because it feels more free and skill-based. Highly recommended. I had no trouble running this on laptop either, graphics are highly customizable. I play on EU server.
  22. FreakazoidRobot
    Jul 26, 2015
    8
    PROS
    -True action combat -- almost nothing hits automatically and no auto-targeting
    -Positioning and related tactics really matter -Different classes have a very different gameplay feel -Attractive character and environmental design -F2P model is generally less onerous than other MMOs. You even get a decent mount for free early on. CONS -Terrible default controls (although there    PROS
    -True action combat -- almost nothing hits automatically and no auto-targeting
    -Positioning and related tactics really matter
    -Different classes have a very different gameplay feel
    -Attractive character and environmental design
    -F2P model is generally less onerous than other MMOs. You even get a decent mount for free early on.

    CONS
    -Terrible default controls (although there are robust customization options)
    -Annoying mini-map.
    -Forgettable story/plot. I enjoyed the game more after I started skipping all the dialogue.
    -You can't cancel an attack once started, making combat less fluid than it could be. (For example, you can't decide to dodge while you're in the middle of an attack).

    PRO or CON (depends on your taste)
    -Strong Asian sensibilities, although not an anime art style.
    -Both male and female costumes/armors are designed to be more sexy than functional.
    -There are all kinds of zany mounts and costumes, which can be immersion breaking but fun. This game isn't really about immersion anyway.

    OVERVIEW
    For those interested in an action MMO, I highly recommend trying this game out. It's the only true action combat experience I've found so far, and it costs nothing to try. The introductory area gives you a good idea what your experience will be like playing the rest of game. If you particularly care about story, it's probably not for you, but if you enjoy the combat, there's a lot of entertainment to be had.    … Expand
  23. Sunfire
    Jan 6, 2015
    9
    Of all MMOs i tried besides WoW,i can say TERA is the most original for me.
    It has a lot of grinding,can be really repetetive,but the combat is a breath of fresh air between all these games.The combat system is a mix of static WoW-like skill usage,with Hack'n'slash elements and combos.
    The Variety of PvP modes,and PvE modes are really nice,though the endgame PvE content can be really    Of all MMOs i tried besides WoW,i can say TERA is the most original for me.
    It has a lot of grinding,can be really repetetive,but the combat is a breath of fresh air between all these games.The combat system is a mix of static WoW-like skill usage,with Hack'n'slash elements and combos.
    The Variety of PvP modes,and PvE modes are really nice,though the endgame PvE content can be really unforgiving.(not recommended for casual players)
    And the Unreal engine strikes again,and the game looks awesome,animations are very well made and is well-optimized.They really created a deeply detailed world,just look at the armors :O(female chars FTW)

    And the game is completely free,only armors look and things like dat require money.(ofc it can be bought from players by gold).

    For(hardcore) MMO and H'n'S fans,i can only recommend it,one of the best free MMO out there.    … Expand
  24. PoisonousAura
    Dec 14, 2014
    8
    Okay so ive played a few mmorpgs in my time and by far this is one of the best ive come across. Im not going to talk about the good things because you should just download it and you'll understand. So here are the negatives. The quests are straight foward and pretty much a few classes dominate the Pvp realm. There is a lot of grinding involved and if you like playing solo ( like me ) its aOkay so ive played a few mmorpgs in my time and by far this is one of the best ive come across. Im not going to talk about the good things because you should just download it and you'll understand. So here are the negatives. The quests are straight foward and pretty much a few classes dominate the Pvp realm. There is a lot of grinding involved and if you like playing solo ( like me ) its a lot harder to fight against BAM's and grind them. If you get stuck in an area full of mobs then just aggro on you and keep going. This is okay if you are a higher level with health potions, but if you just entered the area your in a world of hurt. The game gets really interesting lvl 20 or 30 and above. Dont let the negatives change your choice on this game because its the best ive played in a while.… Expand
  25. Orhunkk
    Sep 27, 2014
    8
    Tera online's action is so smooth, so immediate, and so enjoyable that it's likely to keep you invested in Tera.Awesome combat that connects you to the onscreen action.Exciting fights against big monsters(bam).Great dungeons,great pvp,the environment is a little different because it was first released in south korea, so the environment, characters, and monsters may seen kind of weird forTera online's action is so smooth, so immediate, and so enjoyable that it's likely to keep you invested in Tera.Awesome combat that connects you to the onscreen action.Exciting fights against big monsters(bam).Great dungeons,great pvp,the environment is a little different because it was first released in south korea, so the environment, characters, and monsters may seen kind of weird for the eu players it's not like west mmo's and the graphics...ohh that graphics are the best! You should try this game.… Expand
  26. astakos
    Aug 13, 2014
    9
    I play this game for some weeks now. Before that i tried PoE and Neverwinter but nothing compares to this.
    Simply amazing combat gameplay. The only thing i miss is the customization of the characters skills.
  27. SkiminoHarmon
    Apr 29, 2014
    9
    Yes the questing is generic. But so is the questing in most MMOs I've played. The difference here is the world they have created is absolutely jaw dropping. Gorgeous visuals with action combat and cool looking architecture and mobs and I do not mind roaming around killing mobs and turning in quests. This has become my go to MMO. It's F2P.. give it a shot.
  28. Demonware_Corp
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    Great graphics, F2P (REAL F2P!), easy-to-learn combat mode, multiple classes and races with a great customization possibilities. Another MMORPG, yes, but better than others.
  29. Ohcam
    Feb 26, 2014
    9
    Pros: FTP, Very Nice Graphics, World Map, Character Movement, PVP, Combat System, Skills, Group Oriented Grinding, Mount, Flying Transport, PVE, BAM (Big Ass Monster).

    Cons: Storyline, Same old type of leveling, Can't move during skill's casting time.
  30. N0rthWind
    Jan 10, 2014
    8
    I can not help giving this an 8, although I will probably drop by later this year and change it into a 7.
    What is TERA? Combat. Enough said.
    The combat feels fantastic- the animations convey perfectly the sheer weight of a ludicrously large axe or the swiftness of the twin blades. Also, its graphics are so good that, in combination with its combat, every other MMO I see seems subpar.    I can not help giving this an 8, although I will probably drop by later this year and change it into a 7.
    What is TERA? Combat. Enough said.
    The combat feels fantastic- the animations convey perfectly the sheer weight of a ludicrously large axe or the swiftness of the twin blades.
    Also, its graphics are so good that, in combination with its combat, every other MMO I see seems subpar.

    This game has, however, FOUR MAJOR FLAWS:
    1) Generic questing. Tera has amazing combat and it's gonna make you GRIND THE HELL OUT OF IT. It doesn't grow too tedious though, since, with the implementation of the PvP Battlegrounds, you can level up significantly faster. The combat is also hard to master so the grinding helps with that too-- but it's still grindy.

    2) Lack of additional activities, save for crafting. In WoW (i'm not a fanboy, in fact i've only played the free trial) you can roleplay, play minigames and heck, go in a pub and get wasted. In Tera RPing is completely up to the players (there are some nice emotes though) and the only thing you can do with your character, however alive he/she may feel, is fight stuffs.

    3) Lack of endgame. The journey to lvl 60 is one of the best, and i'd recommend going through it for the sake of the story alone. However once you get to lvl 60, you will do dailies, and grind dungeons to get better gear to (drumroll) grind the same dungeons more easily. Playing on a PvP server can add a feeling of purpose since you can just go around PKing (the action combat ensures it never gets boring) but similarly, other lvl60s are gonna make your life hell until you get leveled and geared up.

    4) The company seems to be unraveling. A new class is in the making, which is great. But it's gonna wear leather armor (already 3 classes competing for it in dungeons) and it's the first class that's gonna have a race restriction. "Coincidentally" the lucky race is the one composed of underage-girl-lookalike-ancient-sprites known as Elins (same as the Lyns in Blade and Soul but only females). Given that Elins were always receiving special treatment, this is against the initial promise we were given: "any sex of any race can become any class".

    5) Priests are unkillable.
    ...alright I'm kidding :P

    I recommend this for the combat, graphics and story.
    But as you're approaching lvl 60, hug a pillow and say your goodbyes, cause that's all this game has to offer.
    Still, the other MMOs are REALLY gonna feel bad: I gave up on Tera during fall, after having played for ~2 years, and since then I can't find another game to get me to love it so much.
    They either look ugly or cartoonish, or the combat is dull as hell. :<
    I wish we see Tera's successor soon :D    … Expand
  31. Henry38roc
    Nov 28, 2013
    9
    I will put the game as simple as it is if you are hesitating, and sorry for the long text but you will understand all there is to understand (and please dont read the negative coments, they are incorrect in SOME aspects):
    Im writing this review as a not so fan of mmorpgs that found this one quite nice, btw i dont know that mutch about mmorpgs, im the kind of guy that gets to lvl 20 or 30    I will put the game as simple as it is if you are hesitating, and sorry for the long text but you will understand all there is to understand (and please dont read the negative coments, they are incorrect in SOME aspects):
    Im writing this review as a not so fan of mmorpgs that found this one quite nice, btw i dont know that mutch about mmorpgs, im the kind of guy that gets to lvl 20 or 30 and gives up xp

    GOOD STUFF:

    - The fighting style is really cool, you wont have that kind of mmorpg where you click on the mouse and eat popcorn while your char kills....POINT 1 for exceptionality xp

    - Sure you get to kill stupid creatures like trees that look like ents from the LoTR or pigs and hogs and stuff like that but you get to kill badass-looking monsters that seem like dungeon boss WAY more often than in any other mmorpg...POINT 2 xp

    - The graphics are godlike, no joke, its the main reason for me to be still playing this, you get such details that seem just like a ps3 game, part of the game is to enjoy the view xD and the cutscenes are equaly good...HERES another point to separate this game from the other free games in the genre.

    - Good comunity, i get help almost every time i ask for it, and its good to have that in a game where there are alot of huge creatures to kill in the game....once again im not refering to dungeons ..this part isnt that exceptional but its allways good to know :)

    -The game has a game inside it, basically its a mix of League of Legends with raid with strategy with mmo, kinda confusing, didnt see it well yet, but seems really promising and the prizes are nice, this way TERA players can switch games without switching the games...hope you understood xp

    -The game is relatively recent, and that means it will only get better, with new stuff, for example the game i refered top and the pet sistem that they implemented....not sure now when it was :(

    -Unless you do teleports or pass through portals, you wont have any loading screens...to travel through the HUGE world of TERA you get a ride from a pegasus or a dragon and while it flies you can enjoy the view of the surroundings or check inventory or etc...the game never stops xD

    BAD STUFF

    -Poor story and Quests kinda standard, you wont find a huge diversity, its the standard "kill that"..."grab those"..."give this message to these guys that are 1 inch away from me"...(good part is the monsters u kill sometimes are really nice-looking ones, and in this boring part enters the very amusing fighting sistem)

    -The character customization is kinda bad, you dont have many diferent items or weapons, you cant be a berserker and NOT have an axe, you start with a class and thats the class you get....you cant be very creative in the approach you give to the char, no skill points, a lancer will allways be a hard tank, an archer will be a dps.... stuff like that

    - Lack of a good or even nice pet sistem, and that is something bad, if they where to implement a pet sistem like for example rappelz or even WoW that combined with the super graphics would be AWESOME xp

    Possibly i didnt focus all the aspects, goods or bads, but with this you get a good idea of the game     … Expand
  32. The_Ommadawn
    Sep 18, 2013
    8
    I enjoyed Tera for the combat. The problem with it is it's a mass of constant mobs. It gets dull quickly (which is a shame). If the game was as much fun as the combat, I'd still be playing it. I do wish Tera well but there are some big guns to beat if it wants to stay in the running.
  33. onRAWR
    Mar 28, 2013
    10
    The first MMORPG to get me addicted since Ragnarok Online (pre trans class) and WoW vanilla! And it is even free to play NO pay to win here! now! No reason not to try it!
  34. hotfix666
    Mar 5, 2013
    10
    Its so fun go out and fight in this great game. But what some do so I really like this game is all the nice bOObs ;D I hope that comes more games like this
  35. Lordeldar
    Feb 20, 2013
    9
    I got Tera (European Version) after hearing it had gone Free To Play. And I am immediately met with a problem. The download of the game itself. It took 24 hours just to download the game. After a horrible wait for that download I felt like I was owed. I start playing and am having great fun, then I have to go out for a bit. I come back early just to play more of the game. However, thereI got Tera (European Version) after hearing it had gone Free To Play. And I am immediately met with a problem. The download of the game itself. It took 24 hours just to download the game. After a horrible wait for that download I felt like I was owed. I start playing and am having great fun, then I have to go out for a bit. I come back early just to play more of the game. However, there are now server queues, after an hour of waiting, I give up and hope they are fixed soon. But that doesn't happen. I then decided it would be better to ditch my character (It was only Level 9 anyway) and start fresh. This seriously annoyed me. GameForge have provided horrible support, which is sad because this game was amazing. But I am reviewing the game, not the service. The game is amazing fun to play. A lot of complaints have been about the quests, but I actually find the quests quite fun to do. The action is incredible. I haven't even seen all the game has to offer yet, but am really looking forward to it. Tera may have it's problems. But if you are willing to endure those issues, you're in for an amazing experience… Expand
  36. Vortal
    Feb 18, 2013
    8
    I never gave Tera the time when it was released on subscription (played about 4 hours) but recently went back now it is F2P to see what had changed and have been impressed.
    Playing on the EU servers with a Warrior (aka rogue!) and I am enjoying the combat. In the starter island there is a good amount of running around but once you hit the mainline you get a horse and things improve.    I never gave Tera the time when it was released on subscription (played about 4 hours) but recently went back now it is F2P to see what had changed and have been impressed.
    Playing on the EU servers with a Warrior (aka rogue!) and I am enjoying the combat. In the starter island there is a good amount of running around but once you hit the mainline you get a horse and things improve.
    Still need to understand all the ins and outs of the game but combat and graphics have never been so good in an MMO.

    One thing, the server/client lag in the cities can be bad at times (and even in the world areas) which is the biggest downside of the game so far.

    Definitely worth a try.    … Expand
  37. Setsudo
    Feb 7, 2013
    8
    I ve played many MMO and Tera is the one to propose a gameplay that dynamic. It still be a Kr game with a bash system which can be boring in the end.

    Graphisms are wonderfull, caracters too. If you re looking a cool MMO today to past few hours in true action so get this game. And today it's free to play
  38. vahn
    Feb 6, 2013
    9
    Recently this game went free to play, but I couldn't try it earlier due to the fact that I can't really put more money for more than one subscription (still playing WoW with friends). I've been playing it for a month, playing with the unlimited trial, but eventually the game made me buy a copy before the free-to-play release in order to get some bonuses, and it was worth it! The game isn'tRecently this game went free to play, but I couldn't try it earlier due to the fact that I can't really put more money for more than one subscription (still playing WoW with friends). I've been playing it for a month, playing with the unlimited trial, but eventually the game made me buy a copy before the free-to-play release in order to get some bonuses, and it was worth it! The game isn't perfect of course but, in all honesty, it deserved much more than it ddoes: the system works, it's pretty fun and, like I said, very different than usual. The classes are pretty varied and only downside is that their restricted to one weapon, but I personally found that to be a good detail actually (it limits steals within a dungeon team, since weapons are class restricted). Also, the races have no limitations in classes and I found that to be a BIG positive remark, since it gives you a lot of combinations and there's no real con or pro: every class-race combination works greatly and gives you a huge variation for your characters. The graphics are very good...on the characters and monsters, while the areas and some places seems lacking details and have bland textures (although some cities and areas ARE gorgeous). On the other hand, the characters, the npcs, the monsters are greatly animated, greatly detailed and I was amazed how the graphics were. Of course, some characters (the females) may have some..."particular" detailing on them...and I'm personally not bothered that much; I do like when games attempt to be brave by having some revealing female characters, without mentioning that the males too are exagerated in both their body mass and their armors (some are revealing, some are massively big). For the rest, I do have some complains: firstly, I hated that there's NO vendor outside the villages or main cities, and if you're filled with trash to sell, you're basically forced to go back (either on foot, horse, or using a scroll if you're lucky) and sell your stuff. At least you can teleport to the nearest post. The enemies aren't hard to defeat...but if you aggro some by going nearby, 2 are the possibilities: 1) you get hit and you'll be in combat stance, with your weapons out, and your movement will be slower until you defeat your enemies or run away (hard to do). 2) you run away for a good amount of time..only to find them right behind you and forcing you to beat them go out of combat stance. This is SO annoying on so many levels because the enemies will almost never let you go and they can follow you almost for more than 1 minute (I even had fun running around with a mob following me around a fireplace...for five minutes straight! And he wouldn't leave!). At leas the enemies are slow, but sure are persistent. And for last...the quests. I read a lot of reviews mentioning that among their complains, was the the questing due to the lack of originality and boredom. I have one thing to say: it is true...but why only TERA gets the blame? I haven't played tons of mmorpgs, but in more than one I've had boring quests, yet nobody mentions that little factoid, and I'm talking of games like World of Warcraft, Guild Wars 2, Aion, The Secret World, and many other small games with the same kind of quests. Also in TERA the questing can be boring, but personally for the wrong reasons: my feeling was that most of these quests weren't that "great" and could have used more "challenges" too. Infact, the best quests were the group ones, because those big monsters were fun to fight and killing one takes a little more time than usual. Yet again, not the best quests ever, but I don't see much reasons of blaming the game while we have many other titles with the same issues that nobody ever mentions, and I'm the type of player who enjoys questing, so I may have a word about it!. And for last, the Free-to-Play limitations. I have bought the veteran status weeks before the free-to-play launch and with that purchase I got more bonuses (no char limit, more bank slot) so I can't judge the limitations properly. But here's what I think: the 2 character limitation IS a big flaw because of the variety of classes and races...but it was expected. However, the price for an additional slot is just too high at the moment and I wouldn't be surprised if people are annoyed by the price (about 30 euros for ONE slot). You have one bank slot as a f2p player...but the slot alone (about 72 spaces) is very big and I'm still using one (and I'm level 40). Also here however the price is high and not sure if worth it. Other limitations aren't very big so far (less "auction house" actions, a limited amount of gold sent, and few others), and that's surprising considering the game is actually big and, except for some other details, the game doesn't limit much else (unlike SWTOR). All in all, it's a good game and now that's a f2p with not too many limits, everyone can give it a shot and enjoy it, because I personally think the game deserved some more praise than it did.… Expand
  39. 77Progamer
    Feb 2, 2013
    10
    Tera has beautiful Graphics and a great Combat System It´s much better then Guild Wars 2 !
    And in February it will be "Free to Play" with a Cash Shop but it will not be "Pay to Win"
  40. Skals
    Jan 6, 2013
    8
    I played TERA since the beta, I pre-ordered it, was very excited for it. It did not let me down. I stopped playing it after having two characters over level 50 (Maximum was 60), and I enjoyed the experience quite a lot. There were some flaws with it, like the fact that the leveling was quite repetitive. You'd kill a few monsters for a quest, and then you'd do the same thing again withI played TERA since the beta, I pre-ordered it, was very excited for it. It did not let me down. I stopped playing it after having two characters over level 50 (Maximum was 60), and I enjoyed the experience quite a lot. There were some flaws with it, like the fact that the leveling was quite repetitive. You'd kill a few monsters for a quest, and then you'd do the same thing again with different monsters, all the way to level 60. The customer support was bad, and not a lot of people played it, which was a problem.
    What made the game amazing however, was the combat system, and the BAM (Big ass monster) battles. Every once in a while you'd come across a 5 man quest or dungeon, and that's where the game really began. The boss battles were very well designed, the combat was fun as a mage or warrior, and I loved the graphical style of the game. But eventually I stopped playing it since the community died out.    … Expand
  41. obliterate
    Dec 9, 2012
    10
    TERA is a game that is definitely worth a try if you are interested in exciting combat and exploring a brilliantly crafted world. There are hundreds of regions and cities all with a different art style, and the combat is more similar to a game like skyrim than the dull usual in MMO's of tabbing and pressing one button every few seconds. The only complaint about it I have is that the normalTERA is a game that is definitely worth a try if you are interested in exciting combat and exploring a brilliantly crafted world. There are hundreds of regions and cities all with a different art style, and the combat is more similar to a game like skyrim than the dull usual in MMO's of tabbing and pressing one button every few seconds. The only complaint about it I have is that the normal quests don't have a particularly compelling storyline, but the game compensates for that in the government system and party/battleground/guild systems.… Expand
  42. Soujirop
    Nov 30, 2012
    8
    As a game, TERA is no doubt the best MMO out there. It's action based gameplay makes it unmatched in terms of fun (if you are skilled enough, of course) and the political system makes guilds very active. Character creation and art direction are brilliant. Story is OK, but what really is the weak point of TERA is the management company. Europe's Gameforge are making the game sink lower andAs a game, TERA is no doubt the best MMO out there. It's action based gameplay makes it unmatched in terms of fun (if you are skilled enough, of course) and the political system makes guilds very active. Character creation and art direction are brilliant. Story is OK, but what really is the weak point of TERA is the management company. Europe's Gameforge are making the game sink lower and lower, while NA Enmasse are doing a little better. Sad!… Expand
  43. gamecheese
    Sep 10, 2012
    10
    Tera Online, is one game that might just get overlooked. Most of the game titles of 2012, have been over looked due to bad reviews. Mostly, if its not a highly anticipated sage. or first person action shooter, or even console game, for your playstation or xbox game system, it doesn't get much thought. Most of 2012 have been fails, with the occasional gem. Tera Online, the exception to thatTera Online, is one game that might just get overlooked. Most of the game titles of 2012, have been over looked due to bad reviews. Mostly, if its not a highly anticipated sage. or first person action shooter, or even console game, for your playstation or xbox game system, it doesn't get much thought. Most of 2012 have been fails, with the occasional gem. Tera Online, the exception to that rule. Its simply the best out there right now for MMORPG's. The game is both beautiful and addictive. One thing I have learn over the years, is that you have you will always have fan boys for every game franchise. Having played Guild Wars2, Star Wars: TOR, and every mmo of 2012, this game is far superior.… Expand
  44. Redunity
    Sep 4, 2012
    9
    Great game, somewhat boring mmo quests. It's really all about the graphics and fighting in fps if you cast of are a archer. Hack and slash for melee, but now we all get to have fun. One big thing I didn't like was the lack of a recount dps and heals. They seems to take a strong stance again "UI clutter" I wouldn't mind it being like really small, I just wanna see the stats of a fight as itGreat game, somewhat boring mmo quests. It's really all about the graphics and fighting in fps if you cast of are a archer. Hack and slash for melee, but now we all get to have fun. One big thing I didn't like was the lack of a recount dps and heals. They seems to take a strong stance again "UI clutter" I wouldn't mind it being like really small, I just wanna see the stats of a fight as it helps me improve as a player generally. Other than that I really love this game. I am planning on buying a year worth in September.… Expand
  45. goliva
    Aug 28, 2012
    9
    Awesome graphics and the best controls and play style I've ever seen in a MMORPG which makes, as they promised, a true combat game where you have to aim to hit your enemies and also aim your friends to heal them! There are some skills that lets you skip been hit by enemies and can be played with a game pad and an awesome combo system. The only reason why I don't rate this as a 10 isAwesome graphics and the best controls and play style I've ever seen in a MMORPG which makes, as they promised, a true combat game where you have to aim to hit your enemies and also aim your friends to heal them! There are some skills that lets you skip been hit by enemies and can be played with a game pad and an awesome combo system. The only reason why I don't rate this as a 10 is because the game is too lineal, you don't have too many different maps to play at each level range.… Expand
  46. thegrave
    Jul 31, 2012
    8
    Let me start off by saying that I never intended on playing this game. Being a veteran of many past and current MMO's, I tried this game because of the available 7 day 23 level limit trial. Well, to my surprise I couldn't get over how fun the combat system is. I created a priest and was shocked at how awesome he is. Playing the classic Korean androgynous high elf I can thrash myLet me start off by saying that I never intended on playing this game. Being a veteran of many past and current MMO's, I tried this game because of the available 7 day 23 level limit trial. Well, to my surprise I couldn't get over how fun the combat system is. I created a priest and was shocked at how awesome he is. Playing the classic Korean androgynous high elf I can thrash my enemies with awesome combs and without having to repeat the normal rotations I am so used to in other MMO's. That is one of the large reasons why I prefer to play this game over many of my other MMO's. When I play Tera is fullfills my needs not only for an MMO, but for an action game in where my character placement and skill are actually important. I gave this game an 8 overall just because while the combat is great I feel that the quests could be a little more stimulating.
    One point that I must highlight about this game as well is the graphics. If you were, or are a fan of Lineage 2 and Korean games you will absolutely love this game. the character models are absolutely gorgeous, so make sure not to solicit your party members while in an important dungeon.
    In a very harsh MMO market, I believe that Tera will stay alive and well. The community seems good and the game brings to the market elements that no others contain. I for one see myself playing Tera for many more years to come and have faith that the additional endgame will fulfill its patrons. As the current dungeons are a very fun and unique experience.    … Expand
  47. LilD
    Jul 24, 2012
    8
    The only downside I have noticed is that the questing system was obviously made by a 4 year old. It is as awful as everyone says it is. There is only one starter island, which kinda blows too especially when it is very boring. Other than that, the combat is amazingly fun (I like it way better with the PS3 controller), the graphics are solid (although I've found the environments to be justThe only downside I have noticed is that the questing system was obviously made by a 4 year old. It is as awful as everyone says it is. There is only one starter island, which kinda blows too especially when it is very boring. Other than that, the combat is amazingly fun (I like it way better with the PS3 controller), the graphics are solid (although I've found the environments to be just ok), and playing with people is a lot of fun. I thought it was neat that the different classes have varying difficulties from 2-5 stars, so once you are more familiar with the game, you can go on ahead and make a new character with the more difficult to master class.

    Overall it feels fluid and the only huge downside is questing.    … Expand
  48. kyubix
    Jul 20, 2012
    10
    Tera is the best MMORPG of it's kind. The gameplay of TERA is like a fusion between WoW kind games and Lineage 2 kind, (when it was in the First chronicle: Harbingers of War). At first seem like WoW with outstanding graphics and Lineage 2 kind of artistic detail. But the gameplay is more Lineage 2 like with a fine tune target system like shooters have, not so precise of course. CombatTera is the best MMORPG of it's kind. The gameplay of TERA is like a fusion between WoW kind games and Lineage 2 kind, (when it was in the First chronicle: Harbingers of War). At first seem like WoW with outstanding graphics and Lineage 2 kind of artistic detail. But the gameplay is more Lineage 2 like with a fine tune target system like shooters have, not so precise of course. Combat balance, classes , skills , functionality on each one from the party, and pvp mechanics are similar of the old school Lineage 2, but better and faster. Political system too from Lineage 2 is much more better here for a not so open world game. In this game instances are a bubble where players can farm their gear or whatever, but in lineage 2 the fact of not having any instances and totally openworld pve and pvp, lead players to declare wars , take zones, protect them, exploit some mobs that drop unique items and controlling that resources for themselves , they controlled everything in a whole server... that FREE world of lineage 2 was balanced but savage in old times... time ruined the game. TERA revives the best gameplay, but more balanced, unique and with some things from others MMOS like world of warcraft. A "perfect" balance.… Expand
  49. Jh71590
    Jul 3, 2012
    9
    This game has the best graphics for a mmo. it has very promising gameplay with many attributes and weapons and armor and classes. while i get some frame drops and some repetitive gameplay i will recommend this game to anyone and defiantly to rpg fans.
  50. MonkofMajere
    Jun 12, 2012
    8
    Tera is one of the few MMO's that have captivated my attention in the last few years. There are several outstanding features that Tera offers to the MMO world, the best of which would be it's exciting, unique combat system. Especially in a day where so many MMO's are nothing more then WoW clones, Tera manages to bring something unique to the table. The addition of a political system addsTera is one of the few MMO's that have captivated my attention in the last few years. There are several outstanding features that Tera offers to the MMO world, the best of which would be it's exciting, unique combat system. Especially in a day where so many MMO's are nothing more then WoW clones, Tera manages to bring something unique to the table. The addition of a political system adds yet another layer of interest. While it does follow the general kill so many of this, gather so many of that, quest structure, the combat mechanics keep one interested enough to forgive what would normally be a monotonous questing experience. Tera has a lot of potential, potential that the developer will hopefully continue to build on as time passes.… Expand
  51. thekidd
    Jun 10, 2012
    10
    I'm really enjoying this game. Good combat. Same old MMO quest line. Asian Storyline is good though. The game is simply amazing. It's terrific. Don't let a bunch of internet trolls troll you. I played in the closed beta, and all the problems in the beta are fixed.
  52. et100
    Jun 3, 2012
    10
    High quality graphics, probably the best graphic ever for the current generation MMO. Combat is crazy fun and can't stop killing stuff! There's not much things to praise about the quest system, but at least texts are not too boring to read them through, and by playing with friends, it adds more fun to it which is what MMO is all about.
  53. Coeco
    May 28, 2012
    9
    The main reason people are even criticizing this game seems to be that It's an Korean MMORPG. Sure, it has It's balance flaws like the potion system WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY CHANGING and the main story line scripts aren't too favorable with a lot of people on the same realm but hey, It's better than wow in many ways.

    Graphics are cutting-edge with acceptable performance on max settings,    The main reason people are even criticizing this game seems to be that It's an Korean MMORPG. Sure, it has It's balance flaws like the potion system WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY CHANGING and the main story line scripts aren't too favorable with a lot of people on the same realm but hey, It's better than wow in many ways.

    Graphics are cutting-edge with acceptable performance on max settings, all kinds of combat is skill-based be it PVP or PvE. (which I have to say is a true first for any MMORPG I've played in my 6+ years of gaming) No but seriously, you can pick any class and go solo bosses. Sure, it will take some time and effort but you will be fully rewarded once you manage to kill it. This says a lot compared to Blizzard's HURPADERP HULK SMASH 200K AOE 100% HITCHANCE boss logic from boss humanoids that are often smaller than you. Fantasy or not, It gives a mush and bland aftertaste in your mouth along with the restriction of having at least 25 organized people to have a shot at killing said bosses and if you fail, people leave. And when people leave, more people leave. Random match-up you say? Why yes! More failing and more loot-ninjas for everybody! Granted, wow was a good game for It's time but now It's a sinking wood-rotten vessel that has more holes than a Swiss cheese. Obviously you can find this in Tera as well if you have the ingenious idea of running head first into an end-game dungeon as level 1 but Blizzard actually allows players to get one-hitted at their own level for "Challenge". Yeah, we sure see how that concept worked out in Diablo 3, didn't we, Jay?

    TLDR: Tera is everything Wow tries to be but on a new, fresh engine/graphics platform.    … Expand
  54. coustoe
    May 26, 2012
    8
    Fun game with a interesting twist on gameplay, there is a attempt at innovation. the graphics look amazing and run well even on medium level machines, the bad part is the story line is horrible.

    I would say this is better than rifts and in the pvp realm better than wow, the gameplay mechanics make it enjoyable to play and level and the graphics are amazing. I think this game could've    Fun game with a interesting twist on gameplay, there is a attempt at innovation. the graphics look amazing and run well even on medium level machines, the bad part is the story line is horrible.

    I would say this is better than rifts and in the pvp realm better than wow, the gameplay mechanics make it enjoyable to play and level and the graphics are amazing. I think this game could've gotten a much higher score if it would've included a decent storyline.    … Expand
  55. Nitz
    May 26, 2012
    8
    Tera is genuinely a unique MMO in the modern MMO market. With truly unique combat, graphics, gameplay, art design. It really is a cut above anything else today. While the questing is fairly average to even below average. On par with something from World of Warcraft. It is not hard to gain levels in Tera, and the combat offsets the monotony of grab X kill Y quests. Where Tera truly lacks isTera is genuinely a unique MMO in the modern MMO market. With truly unique combat, graphics, gameplay, art design. It really is a cut above anything else today. While the questing is fairly average to even below average. On par with something from World of Warcraft. It is not hard to gain levels in Tera, and the combat offsets the monotony of grab X kill Y quests. Where Tera truly lacks is the diversity of it's endgame. While functional and challenging. Tera's endgame is often hard and difficult to progress through. Making it closed to casual players. It's reputation and daily system are worth the time spent doing them, as they are a great source of money. But getting the reputation rewards often takes a lot of time. It is not clear what is in the future for Tera at 60. But with games like GW2 coming out, Tera offers a way for players to play for free, using Chronoscrolls (similar to PLEX) and not have to spend all of their money to look good. As unlike other games, who might make you spend way more than $15 a month, to acquire good looking items. Things like remodeling equipment, dying, hats are all available in game for gold. Just as Chronoscrolls are purchasable by acquiring gold. By factoring that both Tera and GW2 are free to play when the system becomes available. I will have to tip my hat towards Tera for offering such cosmetic and vanity systems available in game through quests, achievements, and reputation. Rather than having to buy exp gain, armor skins and dungeoons from the store, like GW2.… Expand
  56. Jimbob2k666
    May 24, 2012
    8
    This is definately an MMO you don't want to play if you are very solo orientated, or anti-guild (which I never really did get people like that in an MMO). The reason for this being that in my opinion, TERA is a social MMO more than anything else. The combat is refreshing and works well, but as others have pointed out, the quests are quite generic and you will rarely find yourself doingThis is definately an MMO you don't want to play if you are very solo orientated, or anti-guild (which I never really did get people like that in an MMO). The reason for this being that in my opinion, TERA is a social MMO more than anything else. The combat is refreshing and works well, but as others have pointed out, the quests are quite generic and you will rarely find yourself doing quests other than go here and there and kill X amount of monsters and go back. This is fine by me, and there are some very challenging quests of this nature mixed in with some nicely made dungeons that don't require masses of wiping and strategy making to get through them. Saying that, the later dungeons are not easy tank 'n' spank affairs which will challenge even the hardiest MMOer................(c'mon metacritic let us use paragraphs)...............Where the game shines is in it's social and political areas. It can be very easy to join up in small groups to get quests done if you find yourself struggling against some of the harder quest mobs, and so far most people in the game seem to be quite friendly, which usually means come the inevitable 30 day exodus that most new MMO's initially suffer from, TERA might make it through that to be even more friendly amongst its player base. However, a well thought out political feature of the game where players can vote for people to be a "mayor-like" character for their entire server will likely add some shenanigans and back stabbing amongst the power crazy.........................Graphically the game is fairly astounding. I run on a fairly old machine with DDR2 memory(!) and a now ageing but well served Q6600 at 2.8ghz alongside an AMD 6850 card. I can run the game not far from the maximum settings and achieve a steady 60 frames a second. I do however have to use D3DOverrider (google it) as the vsync, even though forced via the AMD CCC application - does not do its job..............If you are an MMO fan looking for a group-centric, social but sometimes challenging MMO then you probably owe it to yourself to give it a try.… Expand
  57. Bugamis
    May 24, 2012
    8
    REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

    There is a lot of potential in this game and when that is combined with it's current shape as a newly released MMO it accounts for the main reason for scoring it a 8. Rather then pointing out bugs and what not i keep in mind that the game is in it's VANILLA version at this moment. Other major MMOs certainly took many years to get to where they are at right now.    REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

    There is a lot of potential in this game and when that is combined with it's current shape as a newly released MMO it accounts for the main reason for scoring it a 8.

    Rather then pointing out bugs and what not i keep in mind that the game is in it's VANILLA version at this moment. Other major MMOs certainly took many years to get to where they are at right now. Even with the technological advances, expecting TERA to be released and to dominate right off the bat is overall unrealistic and delusional. Though again, the potential is there. Like a good wine, a good MMO needs time, effort and care to properly mature.

    In my case the noticing of eventual bugs and things that could be fixed and added in the future just enhances that unique experience of being in a vanilla version of a very promising MMO.


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  58. Phosphia
    May 23, 2012
    10
    TERA is a great game created by Bluehole Studio in South Korea. This year it has been published by En Masse in NA and Frogster in EU. When buying the game, you must keep in mind that there WILL be a difference between the two publishers. To put things short; Frogster does not do as good as En Masse does. Even though Frogster in EU doesn't deliver the game best possible, the game itselfTERA is a great game created by Bluehole Studio in South Korea. This year it has been published by En Masse in NA and Frogster in EU. When buying the game, you must keep in mind that there WILL be a difference between the two publishers. To put things short; Frogster does not do as good as En Masse does. Even though Frogster in EU doesn't deliver the game best possible, the game itself still is very good and worth all the while.… Expand
  59. Azuri
    May 22, 2012
    9
    Terrific combat nice change of pace. Graphics are eye candy and the game is well optimized. I'd recommend the game to anyone who likes this genre. The game didn't get over hyped so in flying in under the radar.
  60. Whookares
    May 22, 2012
    10
    Great game with lots of replay-ability. I have played this game off an on since its beta release and it has always been my fall back game when I am bored with the current MMO of moment. This game is continuously updated and has a great community and developer. Steam Roxxors the big111
  61. LMW
    May 19, 2012
    9
    I've been playing MMORPG for 5-6 years - started with vanilla WoW (when Temple of Ahn'Qiraj was still 40 ppl instance and required SOME skill at least). Later I've tried Age of Conan and Warhammer Online, but both were disappointing. During last 2 year I've been trying to return to WoW, but didn't succeed - it was so casual and fast-pacing. And so I gave a try to TERA. I should say I neverI've been playing MMORPG for 5-6 years - started with vanilla WoW (when Temple of Ahn'Qiraj was still 40 ppl instance and required SOME skill at least). Later I've tried Age of Conan and Warhammer Online, but both were disappointing. During last 2 year I've been trying to return to WoW, but didn't succeed - it was so casual and fast-pacing. And so I gave a try to TERA. I should say I never played Korean MMORPG before and I was always afraid of constant grinding. However, I was surprised by quests in TERA. I felt like I returned to original WoW - sometimes quests are even challenging (solo fighting BAMs, for example). Some people complain about generic quests, but what else can you expect from MMORPG (korean, particularly)? In games like that, you always work as a delivery man, who, however, most of his time cleaning locations from evil monsters. Nothing special here. Next, I'd like to mention graphics and locations design. In 3 words, they are great! Very juicy colors, huge detailed environments, modern-looking characters models and, in general, relatively good engine optimization (I don't have top-notch PC, by the way).
    What I really enjoy is combat system. Yes, I've never played korean games before, but I did play american and european MMORPG. Combat system in TERA feels so much different from what I've seen before. Maybe it is not perfect, I agree, but it is so much more dynamic and fresh after years in WoW that I am still under positive influence. For example, when you are fighting monster in WoW, he / she always faces you (unless he / she is under stun effect). No matter how fast you run around him, he'll always will be facing you. In TERA, after monster land his attack or use his spell, it will take time for him to recharge and turn back to you. While he's recharging, you can perform any tactical moves, run around and score a combo or two! That is why it feels so amazingly different than regular MMORPG.
    So far, so good. What about bad point? I don't really like UI. To me, it feels a little sluggish and non-intuitive. Moreover, sometimes it just fails to do what you expect. It is not really a big deal, but sometimes it hard to understand certain features. All in all, I like this game so far. Though it was a very squeezed review, I mentioned points I really enjoyed and felt good about. Hope to see you in Tera!    … Expand
  62. Cerveau
    May 19, 2012
    9
    I'm having a really good time with this game so far. Its a huge open world that doesn't seem limited by the hills and forests you see in the background. Combat is awesome. I played DCUO for a year and a half and couldn't go back to the right click- auto attack format. I play as a Mystic and I find that leveling is quick. There is a grind and you'll notice it if you mostly solo. Guild warsI'm having a really good time with this game so far. Its a huge open world that doesn't seem limited by the hills and forests you see in the background. Combat is awesome. I played DCUO for a year and a half and couldn't go back to the right click- auto attack format. I play as a Mystic and I find that leveling is quick. There is a grind and you'll notice it if you mostly solo. Guild wars are bad ass. Factionless PvP can get annoying but its easily avoidable and who doesn't like ganking noobs? The lore is interesting and its clear there's still a lot in store for the game. The release went well and there were server transfers offered at release. There was lag in major cities and I'm finding that with an AMD/ATI based system it can get jittery at times but once everything is loaded it runs at a smooth 40-60fps. I definitely recommend it.… Expand
  63. Pivotelite
    May 17, 2012
    10
    You just don't know how pretty the environments in this game are until you get to the second continent...Allemantheia, Ethereal forest, Heartwood, Faerie forest, Fountain of Shara, it's all breathtaking.
  64. Speeral
    May 17, 2012
    10
    This game so far is great. I'm really enjoying the battle mechanics and the wondrous environments. The controls are spot on and for a newly launched MMO this has been the most stable MMO launch I've ever seen. Kudos to BH and En Masse for a job well done. The quests do sucks but its not something that would personally affect my rating or perception of the game. This is a must to check out,This game so far is great. I'm really enjoying the battle mechanics and the wondrous environments. The controls are spot on and for a newly launched MMO this has been the most stable MMO launch I've ever seen. Kudos to BH and En Masse for a job well done. The quests do sucks but its not something that would personally affect my rating or perception of the game. This is a must to check out, worth 50$ even if you don't sub after your 30 day free trial.… Expand
  65. lavenderberri
    May 17, 2012
    10
    I have to admit I am pleasantly surprised by Tera. The graphics are pretty awesome and the gameplay is fun. The characters are unique and some of them have some cool qualities. Overall, a really fun and enjoyable game.
  66. hamiltonia
    May 17, 2012
    8
    Amazing graphics (best looking MMO I've ever seen). Game play is just so, so. A little grindy but the combat system is unique and novel so it makes up for it.
  67. Myster2
    May 17, 2012
    8
    I've played Tera for quite awhile now as a purely casual gamer. I think my main is in the low to mid 30's. I have to say that after every game i've played Tera is that game i keep coming back to. I'm in other betas for new mmos and I have enough money i could buy any game on any system but for some reason tera keeps drawing me back. The questing is repetative, however the environment isI've played Tera for quite awhile now as a purely casual gamer. I think my main is in the low to mid 30's. I have to say that after every game i've played Tera is that game i keep coming back to. I'm in other betas for new mmos and I have enough money i could buy any game on any system but for some reason tera keeps drawing me back. The questing is repetative, however the environment is great and as a casual gamer i don't feel the need to spend days a whole day playing tera. I log in for a couple of hours, knock out a lvl (leveling is pretty fast), log out and then after a day or so i feel like i want to play it again. Once you play tera for awhile normal mmos (and most games) will drive you nuts. Even the new ones. It was so difficult for me playing an upcoming MMO beta when i saw a boss charge up for a super attack and i couldn't block, dodge or teleport away from it. I just had to stand there and be killed. Tera will seem to lack customization at first and it will seem to lack content, however that gets introduced starting at lvl 20. It also seems kind of cookie cutter at times, but once you start to pvp you'll realize there really is no formula for success, just like in a basic fighting game, using the same moves over and over will get you killed.… Expand
  68. nero_the_hero
    May 16, 2012
    9
    An awesome game, that has slight draw distance problems, but that is easily over looked with the awesome combat, great graphics and the player ran political system.
  69. HexSCTV
    May 16, 2012
    10
    Great game. I've been playing non-stop since beta and I am surprised that I am not bored yet. The combat system is really great. I love being able to solo something that SHOULD kill me in one hit... if it catches me! Never played an MMORPG where I get to consider that.

    Blocking... is amazing fun. Gotta parry those arrow and smash those little archers!
  70. ComicBookGuy
    May 16, 2012
    10
    The best MMO currently on the market, with that said it is still an MMO. Because of this TERA suffers from MMO problems. The combat is fantastic as with the gameplay, endgame dungeons are not to be taken lightly as mechanics in BT such as your screen slowly going black if you don't burn or kill the targets correctly, these are good mechanics that add challenge on the already existing gameThe best MMO currently on the market, with that said it is still an MMO. Because of this TERA suffers from MMO problems. The combat is fantastic as with the gameplay, endgame dungeons are not to be taken lightly as mechanics in BT such as your screen slowly going black if you don't burn or kill the targets correctly, these are good mechanics that add challenge on the already existing game style an should be commended for it. The flaws in the game come from the MMO style of 'get game, get gear, patch, more gear' which is, personally, a deeply annoying trend. The story quests are great, as with the many cut scenes. You don't get better questing until later levels (50-60) which is a shame as the most common complaint, the quests 1-10 should really be designed to 'hook' your audience, but the combat somewhat makes up for that.

    A very solid 9/10, I would give 8/10 but 9/10 is the new 8/10 because rating systems are **** Only a few games have ever been 10's in history and nothing of that quality has been produced this year.    … Expand
  71. Bledwings
    May 15, 2012
    8
    Great game it really deserves a 10 although due to the censoring of the Elin i have to give it a 9, as the saying goes don't fix what isn't broken... but hey there's still hope right? maybe they will give in the the fans and return Tera to its pure formal glory!
  72. silentmmo
    May 15, 2012
    9
    Fun breath of fresh air - combat mechanics that get better as you master the game .

    Taken a priest to 58 so far and still enjoying it immensely - healing is not a boring stand back and touch health bar affair you have to put yourself in harm's way to do your job and is incredibly engaging compared to any other mmo which is click to target. Using a Lock-on traditional heal causes lots of    Fun breath of fresh air - combat mechanics that get better as you master the game .

    Taken a priest to 58 so far and still enjoying it immensely - healing is not a boring stand back and touch health bar affair you have to put yourself in harm's way to do your job and is incredibly engaging compared to any other mmo which is click to target. Using a Lock-on traditional heal causes lots of threat so you have to use ground targetted heals or risk threat making you not just blindly spam heals which do not put you in immediate danger like other game.

    Priest in this game is best played with others and there is no grouping penalty - quest objectives, gathering nodes can be looted by many people at once and questing in a group is really productive unlike other games which seem to emphasize solo leveling for maximum xp/hr.    … Expand
  73. biogen
    May 15, 2012
    9
    The good: stunning graphics, innovative and engaging combat system (at least, for MMOs), guild vs guild world pvp, multiple "channels"/instances of the open world prevent excessive griefing on pvp servers.

    The bad: repetitive questing (kill x mobs, gather x resources - although they aren't all like this), no pvp reward/ranking system for the performance of an individual (Guild vs Guild    The good: stunning graphics, innovative and engaging combat system (at least, for MMOs), guild vs guild world pvp, multiple "channels"/instances of the open world prevent excessive griefing on pvp servers.

    The bad: repetitive questing (kill x mobs, gather x resources - although they aren't all like this), no pvp reward/ranking system for the performance of an individual (Guild vs Guild performance doesn't accurately represent a single person's pvp skill).

    For some MMOers, combat comprises of a large part of your playtime and Tera's engaging combat system really makes that time enjoyable. Give this game a shot!    … Expand
  74. shyrofox
    May 15, 2012
    10
    I've played a lot of WoW, but never felt very immersed in the plot or combat--I ended up giving up because it felt like everything was simply grinding. While grinding can be fun, I want more to a game than that. TERA provides in spades. For one, it doesn't have the rather annoying faction mechanism prevalent in games like WoW [and Rift]. When starting all players are in the same zone, soI've played a lot of WoW, but never felt very immersed in the plot or combat--I ended up giving up because it felt like everything was simply grinding. While grinding can be fun, I want more to a game than that. TERA provides in spades. For one, it doesn't have the rather annoying faction mechanism prevalent in games like WoW [and Rift]. When starting all players are in the same zone, so playing different races with friends is easier. The combat system really makes your attacks and strategy matter even when dealing with a simple grind. And I actually find the NPC dialogue to be interesting and logical in explaining why you have to go perform the quests. If you like games like Dragon Age II and Mass Effect 2 you'll likely enjoy the way TERA approaches crafting an MMO.… Expand
  75. Iridionprime
    May 15, 2012
    8
    The game is exceptionally well-made. However, I had a pretty damn annoying experience w/ the launcher. No matter, support walked me through it and now everything is fine. The game has stunning visuals, smooth gameplay (no jerky movements, flawless animation), active combat, and I want to stress that last part- when you hit a monster u actually see them react and u feel like ur delivering aThe game is exceptionally well-made. However, I had a pretty damn annoying experience w/ the launcher. No matter, support walked me through it and now everything is fine. The game has stunning visuals, smooth gameplay (no jerky movements, flawless animation), active combat, and I want to stress that last part- when you hit a monster u actually see them react and u feel like ur delivering a powerful blow. However, the quests are the same old generic mmorpg quests. That's to be expected from most mmos anyhow. Another small gripe I had was the fact that there was no option to sword n' board and generally the melee classes only get to choose 1 weapon whereas in most other mmos you have several options. Regardless, the game was well-made, cool looking characters (hot looking women :D), amazing environment, the works...… Expand
  76. ArcherSterling
    May 15, 2012
    10
    Just bought a yearly subscription for this game after being disappointed over Diablo 3. Truly a next-gen MMO, it may not have much going for it in the questing department but it's FUN. it's actually FUN. I want to play this game just to play it, not because I want to increase my gear score. I have never experienced that in an MMO before.
  77. Kuroko
    May 14, 2012
    9
    Easily the best MMO I've ever played, and I've played a lot, even the GW2 beta.

    Nothing comes close to this game in terms of visuals, art style, and combat. The first levels are a bit slow, and the questing is generic fetching, yes, but is it such a big deal? That is just metagame, and at the end of the day, it doesn't affect how the game feels one bit. What matters in the end is    Easily the best MMO I've ever played, and I've played a lot, even the GW2 beta.

    Nothing comes close to this game in terms of visuals, art style, and combat. The first levels are a bit slow, and the questing is generic fetching, yes, but is it such a big deal? That is just metagame, and at the end of the day, it doesn't affect how the game feels one bit.

    What matters in the end is that you are going to be playing a game with a very meaty and powerful combat system, in both PvP, and against big monsters, in which player skill is extremely important.

    Then there is the monthly fee "problem", it sucks to pay, it really does, but at the end of the day, is not that expensive if I pay 10    … Expand
  78. lliam
    May 14, 2012
    8
    Nothing new really if you play Korean MMO's like I do. If yo have not played any Korean MMO's you will enjoy it espcially the BAMs. Fighting a mob of that size gives you a real sense of achievement. PvP is new to Tera so they are listening to lots of feedback unlike many other games. I have been playing the Beta since it was released in Korea. The game looks different in USA/Euro andNothing new really if you play Korean MMO's like I do. If yo have not played any Korean MMO's you will enjoy it espcially the BAMs. Fighting a mob of that size gives you a real sense of achievement. PvP is new to Tera so they are listening to lots of feedback unlike many other games. I have been playing the Beta since it was released in Korea. The game looks different in USA/Euro and Korean servers due to the stage of finish and content restrictions but thats the fault of countries not Devs. Customer response will also vary as in the US it will be Frogster, Euro EnMasse. Frogster does not have a great rep with customers. Niether did EnMasse although they do with this title.… Expand
  79. MysticSham
    May 14, 2012
    9
    Pros:

    - Great PvP - Innovative Combat - Interesting Dungeons/Instances - Fun BAMs Cons: - Bit too easy to level (if that is a con) - Quests are unimaginative - Exploration is limited So far played a ranged and melee character and have definitely had more fun as melee, but the game is easier as ranged. Overall I've been through about 2/3 of the content and enjoyed it. Will I continue to    Pros:

    - Great PvP
    - Innovative Combat
    - Interesting Dungeons/Instances
    - Fun BAMs

    Cons:
    - Bit too easy to level (if that is a con)
    - Quests are unimaginative
    - Exploration is limited

    So far played a ranged and melee character and have definitely had more fun as melee, but the game is easier as ranged. Overall I've been through about 2/3 of the content and enjoyed it. Will I continue to subscribe yes and hopefully some of the cons will be addressed.    … Expand
  80. Quickmix
    May 13, 2012
    10
    One of the best MMORPG's for now. Tera has the best combat system of any MMORPG. You must use your skills wisely. Theres is no way to use the Fire and Forget system that other Games have.
    The World beautiful with stunning graphics. Tons of Quests are available (Solo and Group Quests).
  81. Luminata
    May 12, 2012
    10
    What a refreshing change! Loving this game so far. The visuals are stunning, and each new zone draws me in farther. The combat feels much more active and fluid while retaining the intricacies and variety of skills. I have played MMO's for over seven years, and this is the best one so far. So happy to have found this.
  82. jpainterpc
    May 11, 2012
    10
    I have quite literally played every single MMO for a period of time, long or short. Generally, I have noticed a few things that are pretty consistent. 1. New MMO's will always be compared to old MMO's regardless of the success of either. 2. New MMO's will have problem areas and those that complain about the problems. 3. New MMO's will have new features, as well as some old featuresI have quite literally played every single MMO for a period of time, long or short. Generally, I have noticed a few things that are pretty consistent. 1. New MMO's will always be compared to old MMO's regardless of the success of either. 2. New MMO's will have problem areas and those that complain about the problems. 3. New MMO's will have new features, as well as some old features from other games. Setting aside the 3 rules of New MMO's, you have to decide for yourself what will make you stay or leave. For me, TERA hits on almost every single note I could want from an MMO. True-Action combat that gives the feel of Mortal Kombat / Killer Instinct meets World of Warcraft; Graphics like nobodies business; Character creation is very diverse and unique, with a huge variety to choose from. I can keep going on and on about all the aspects of this game that I love. I think the best way to describe it would be Vanilla WoW or Vanilla EQ, or FFXI, these games all had very unique methods of game play, as soon as I started playing TERA I knew I was going to enjoy it. LvL 60 now and it's just amazing, I can't see myself getting bored of this game any time soon. Compare this game to SWTOR release, that game had a lot of story and game play, and most would argue that the 1-50 was pretty great! After that things went downhill because the game play just wasn't good enough to Sustain. TERA on the other hand, their Game play is SOOO good, they just lack in the quest, but the combat more than makes up for that. Look at WoW -- great game play and pvp, but poor questing system overall. This game is already great! It's going to get even better very soon, and to top it off, they didn't make 1892750189275098 servers, so that means each server has a GREAT population and GREAT community, makes questing and running instances and grouping for BAM's so easy.… Expand
  83. Rawberrie
    May 11, 2012
    10
    Well after a couples I must say I'm impressed for a game that wasn't all that really hyped up to be the next WoW Killer. Let's get that out of the way right now it isn't and as multiple people have said on the internet the only thing that will kill WoW is Blizzard itself. I like the combat in this game it just feels smoother than WoW or SW:TOR where you just target your target and unloadWell after a couples I must say I'm impressed for a game that wasn't all that really hyped up to be the next WoW Killer. Let's get that out of the way right now it isn't and as multiple people have said on the internet the only thing that will kill WoW is Blizzard itself. I like the combat in this game it just feels smoother than WoW or SW:TOR where you just target your target and unload this game makes you move and aim at your target constantly to hit so fights just feel fluid. I was a little disappointed when I learned that PVP isn't included at launch but I'm not a die hard PVPer and they have said it will come "Shortly." Story wise I really don't care for. After reading threw a couple quests I just gave up spending my time and just went to the grind that is MMORPG's to hit the max level. I love the graphics and sound in this game. It's no Crysis look a like but it does look really good for a MMORPG. I'm hoping a modding community develops as the current interface works but could look a lot more pretty once modders work their magic. Right now I'm not 100% if it is worth my 15$ a month to continue playing I need to really explore it more before making that decision but right now I'm impressed it's a fun game to play.… Expand
  84. sgb
    May 11, 2012
    8
    I'm not a MMO veteran, though I have played a few of them before. So here's a point of view from someone looking to try out the genre again after a long absence. The graphics look nice, if a bit over the top. Some of the female 'armours' do look pretty whorish, but you can avoid those races if you think it's too much (Human females for example aren't nearly as bad as Elves). It runsI'm not a MMO veteran, though I have played a few of them before. So here's a point of view from someone looking to try out the genre again after a long absence. The graphics look nice, if a bit over the top. Some of the female 'armours' do look pretty whorish, but you can avoid those races if you think it's too much (Human females for example aren't nearly as bad as Elves). It runs fine on my 5-year old system (granted it's a good 5-year old system) with everything turned up pretty high, with major lag only coming from the capital city. Music is alright, though the voicework is forgettable. My only other major fantasy MMORPGs being WoW and WAR, I'll just compare the gameplay to those; combat is excellent and a lot more fun than WoW was. I played a squishy healer, and had no trouble soloing since I can actually avoid getting hit. What a novel concept. In groups I'm constantly running around repositioning myself to avoid boss attacks, while having to aim my spells instead of standing in one spot pushing heal whenever the tank gets low. I tried out a berserker as well (melee DPS) and was impressed that I had to think about combos, blocking, and dodging attacks instead of running a macro and taking a nap. Definitely the highlight of the game. Some people try to point out that most skills require you to stop moving for a moment, but if such wasn't the case ranged DPS would utterly dominate melee in PvP; besides are definitely a number of skills that you can fire off on the move. Quests are poorly done. Like WAR, the game at least doesn't waste your time and puts monsters and objectives right on your map for you. However quests were always your generic, 'kill X boars', 'gather Y plants' and repeated over and over. There were occasions were you got interesting 'hold the line for 10 minutes against hordes of enemies' type quests, but far, far too few. Quest XP is generally decent though. I didn't have to start doing extra grind beyond quests until the high 30s, and was even turning down quests before that as there were actually too many. Grind in general has been far less than I experienced in WoW and WAR. I generally only have time to play 2, maybe 3 hours a day and was at level 30 in a week, while that took me about 3 weeks back when I played WoW. One of game's big questing points are the BAMs, which are basically mini-bosses in the main questing areas. They are major fights that are hard to solo. You can skip them entirely, but if you want to see all the content you're going to have to get over it and group up once in a while. There are several instances, usually a new one every 10 levels or so. They start off very easy (did the first with 3 party members, that didn't even have a proper tank), but eventually you'll have to start being smart and taking your time through them if you don't want to wipe. Getting groups for them wasn't too bad, though there's definitely a tank shortage among players. PvP is very limited right now, but battlegrounds have been promised in the next major content patch. I didn't roll PvP server, so I can't fairly review the Guild vs Guild combat in this review. Finally, the races and class options were generally okay. Races are mainly cosmetic, with the racial advantages being fairly moot past the beginner areas. Classes had a variety of melee and ranged DPS, two healers/support classes and one tank. The one tank is the main problem with grouping right now, but there are plans to make the Warrior into a more viable (it's pretty flaky right now) evasion tank to ease the problems with getting a tank for instances and BAMs. There were no bugs or crashes I experienced, and no major lag outside of the capital city. All in all, I'm enjoying Tera so far. Will I play it for years to come? Unlikely, but some people seem to think MMOs need to last as long as WoW did; but if I get my fun out of it for a few months and move on that's fine with me. I'm getting my money's worth for now.… Expand
  85. Pipes
    May 10, 2012
    9
    This mmo will blow you away by level 10, combat and graphics are unprecedented in this genre, the questing is what is is.....but I found my self killing more mobs than quests required just cause the combat is that good! The unreal 3 engine pulls this all off perfectly , smooth fluid movement and reaction times. Beats WOW in my book and put SWTOR to shame!
  86. Htimez2
    May 10, 2012
    10
    This game is amazing. I bought the game out of the blue and was so surprised at. How much I have fallen in love with it. From the races to the classes I am very pleased with the variety and newness of it all while maintaining a comfortable similarity with the games we've grown to love. From the intro to now I am having more fun then I have had since first discovering mmorpgs for the firstThis game is amazing. I bought the game out of the blue and was so surprised at. How much I have fallen in love with it. From the races to the classes I am very pleased with the variety and newness of it all while maintaining a comfortable similarity with the games we've grown to love. From the intro to now I am having more fun then I have had since first discovering mmorpgs for the first time back when starting guild wars and wow. This is a must have for any online mmorpg gamer.… Expand
  87. witch
    May 10, 2012
    10
    I love this new concept of MMO game. Aiming, dodging, and attacking are all very exciting! Plus, I like the fantastic graphic of race, armor, background. Character creation is also interesting to personalize.
  88. Zeth
    May 10, 2012
    9
    What you will find here is a very good looking and polished MMO. It has amazing graphics, and an even more amazing combat system. No more tab targeting and spamming a couple of keys. No more watch some Youtube videos while you tank and spank some raidboss. While the average mob isn't that dangerous till higher levels, the BAMs and bosses are a lot of fun. They move around, randomly changeWhat you will find here is a very good looking and polished MMO. It has amazing graphics, and an even more amazing combat system. No more tab targeting and spamming a couple of keys. No more watch some Youtube videos while you tank and spank some raidboss. While the average mob isn't that dangerous till higher levels, the BAMs and bosses are a lot of fun. They move around, randomly change directions, have multiple move sets, can easily wipe your party if you make a mistake. All this makes the game very rewarding. Yes the quests are very generic, they haven't really changed from what MMOs have been doing for the past 10 years. It is essentially the same as what every other game does, WoW, Everquest, etc. SWTOR is pretty much the only game with a better quest system.

    If you want to play a MMO which rewards skill based play, doesn't involve tab targeting and forces you to actually aim and time your moves, then this is the game for you. Th combat makes this game and the graphics are a nice addition too. There really is no reason to not play this unless you are not a fan of the subscription model.    … Expand
  89. Happytrails
    May 10, 2012
    9
    If you've only seen or heard about Tera you're probably thinking its just another Korean grind with pretty graphics. Its not until you actually play the game that you realize just how different this MMO is. Combat is what sets it apart, and in my opinion its a breath of fresh air and this stye of gameplay is long overdue. I wont ramble on, but I highly recommend that anyone on the fenceIf you've only seen or heard about Tera you're probably thinking its just another Korean grind with pretty graphics. Its not until you actually play the game that you realize just how different this MMO is. Combat is what sets it apart, and in my opinion its a breath of fresh air and this stye of gameplay is long overdue. I wont ramble on, but I highly recommend that anyone on the fence give it a go. You wont regret it… Expand
  90. Kairotic
    May 9, 2012
    10
    By far the best MMO I have ever played. Honestly, it's one of the best GAMES I have ever played. The combat, visuals, art style, classes, and races are incredible. Ignore the GW2 fan-trolls. You owe it to yourself to pick this game up!
  91. sirix
    May 9, 2012
    10
    Very enjoyable Western action-MMORPG. Brings the best of Vindictus, Cabal, and other action Asian MMORPG's and combines it with the stylings of Guild Wars 2 and the basic mechanics of staples like World of Warcraft. It is a very traditional game at its heart, questing, grinding, and the basic structure of any normal MMO is there, however the combat and beautiful visuals will really pullVery enjoyable Western action-MMORPG. Brings the best of Vindictus, Cabal, and other action Asian MMORPG's and combines it with the stylings of Guild Wars 2 and the basic mechanics of staples like World of Warcraft. It is a very traditional game at its heart, questing, grinding, and the basic structure of any normal MMO is there, however the combat and beautiful visuals will really pull you in and make you a part of the world. For the traditionalist that is looking for something a little new and exciting, mainly visceral combat.… Expand
  92. Potatownz
    May 9, 2012
    10
    Extremely engaging combat system along with the beautiful graphics and customizable UI make Tera a must buy for anyone looking to scratch that MMO itch.
  93. holdenhamlet
    May 9, 2012
    10
    Action combat makes all the difference. Absolutely fantastic MMO! Fairly standard questing system, but it's much more fun when you have to aim and dodge and block etc. Visually stunning and runs well on most systems. The Unreal Engine is basically Unreal, especially compared to whatever engine SWTOR was using. All the things you'd expect with a typical PVE MMO plus more. You can tellAction combat makes all the difference. Absolutely fantastic MMO! Fairly standard questing system, but it's much more fun when you have to aim and dodge and block etc. Visually stunning and runs well on most systems. The Unreal Engine is basically Unreal, especially compared to whatever engine SWTOR was using. All the things you'd expect with a typical PVE MMO plus more. You can tell a lot of talent and heart went into making this game. Has a nice mix of silliness and seriousness.… Expand
  94. Machine2music
    May 8, 2012
    10
    This was the first time a MMO actually got my attention. Mainly due to the style and what i heard about the combat system. I truly love this game and feel that it's worth the subscription fee which I never thought I'd be saying. Lots of helpful players online right now and of course the angry ones too. I'm basing my opinion off of PVE only. This being my first MMO I wanted to get a feel ofThis was the first time a MMO actually got my attention. Mainly due to the style and what i heard about the combat system. I truly love this game and feel that it's worth the subscription fee which I never thought I'd be saying. Lots of helpful players online right now and of course the angry ones too. I'm basing my opinion off of PVE only. This being my first MMO I wanted to get a feel of the controls and game style before trying any PVP. There is grinding but what MMO/RPG isn't like that? Controls are flawless, graphics are amazing, and after a while playing only had it freeze on me once. Highly recommend this.… Expand
  95. PearlJam20
    May 7, 2012
    10
    Love this MMO. Great high fantasy fun with an incredibly well done dynamic combat system. It's such a nice change of pace to play such an action oriented MMO. The visuals run on UE3 and look great. Very bright, colorful, nice looking textures. Quests so far are pretty standard but the overall package is excellently done. Really polished game as well.
  96. faint0fhearts
    May 7, 2012
    10
    Very cute, fun, and just plain enjoyable MMO. What I love most about it is the massive open world. Too many MMO games these days have small areas covered with loading screen after loading screen but Tera has two massive continents to explore just like WoW had. I especially like the color customization but wish the make up didn't come in bundles and you can customize lipstick, etc. seperately :>
  97. DaMo
    May 7, 2012
    9
    After SWTOR it makes a change to see a game released that's polished offers everything I want from an MMO. Im probably 80 hrs in and I haven't experienced any real bugs yet mentioned in other reviews. The game world is HUGE and although it isn't everything the graphics are also impressive for an MMO. The combat is refreshing and the open world PVP on PVP servers means your always aware ofAfter SWTOR it makes a change to see a game released that's polished offers everything I want from an MMO. Im probably 80 hrs in and I haven't experienced any real bugs yet mentioned in other reviews. The game world is HUGE and although it isn't everything the graphics are also impressive for an MMO. The combat is refreshing and the open world PVP on PVP servers means your always aware of whats going on around you. Even on the PVP servers there's plenty of channels if you want to avoid being taken out while fighting mobs. If you've been waiting for Guild Wars II then this should be a great surprise and who knows if Guild Wars 2 doesn't live up to the hype you might just end up staying. It may not offer massive changes to the MMORPG formula but is that really what everyone wants?… Expand
  98. rat55555
    May 7, 2012
    8
    Great game! If you are looking for some fresh MMO this is worth picking up, just remember though..it is still an MMO. You will still quest and grind no matter what MMO you are in. Combat is engaging and challenging, it reminds me of vanilla wow when bosses used to hurt, healing was challenging, tanking took attention. I currently am level 34 priest and im loving it. UnfortunatelyGreat game! If you are looking for some fresh MMO this is worth picking up, just remember though..it is still an MMO. You will still quest and grind no matter what MMO you are in. Combat is engaging and challenging, it reminds me of vanilla wow when bosses used to hurt, healing was challenging, tanking took attention. I currently am level 34 priest and im loving it. Unfortunately questing is linear so no matter how many alts i make there is only one way to go. Im sure there are quest hubs i missed/skipped however the main story will be repeated on any alts i make which is a small disappointment. Is it a wow killer? questionable...given time wow will kill itself however i think this game is definitely worth a pick up.… Expand
  99. Yield11
    May 7, 2012
    10
    So I decided to take some time and make an account to give my 2 cents on this game =) I really, really enjoy the beautiful graphics and what I think is the most fun combat system in an MMO. It's become my new addiction. The combat system is fast, fun, and has a lot of depth. It's not your traditional MMO combat. You pull off combos, block, dodge, etc. and what a difference it makes. SureSo I decided to take some time and make an account to give my 2 cents on this game =) I really, really enjoy the beautiful graphics and what I think is the most fun combat system in an MMO. It's become my new addiction. The combat system is fast, fun, and has a lot of depth. It's not your traditional MMO combat. You pull off combos, block, dodge, etc. and what a difference it makes. Sure the quests so far have been the standard kill and fetch quests but it's actually fun to do now with an engaging system that doesn't allow me to watch the tv next to me while playing like other MMO's =P I really recommend it!… Expand
  100. Sephious
    May 6, 2012
    10
    Let me start off by saying this is a subjective review. I don't believe in objective reviews for the sole fact that you introduce what I like to consider the "godlike" element, in that you expect way too much from the game, and that most people who would like to think they're objective are anything but. I'm not going to fool myself and I'm going to look at everything in respect to otherLet me start off by saying this is a subjective review. I don't believe in objective reviews for the sole fact that you introduce what I like to consider the "godlike" element, in that you expect way too much from the game, and that most people who would like to think they're objective are anything but. I'm not going to fool myself and I'm going to look at everything in respect to other MMO's on the market.

    Gameplay:

    Looking at everything from the big picture, this is your standard MMO experience. Your goal is to get to the endgame, and you do this by killing things and questing.

    Questing and Story:

    The questing in this game is one of its shortcomings. It's all pretty much the generic, "fetch this" or "kill this" kind of thing. If you're expecting the quests themselves to be new or exciting, for the most part you're going to be disappointed.

    If you actually play the game for its lore and take that into consideration, the quests do become somewhat more engrossing because the lore is high quality and coherent. They make you feel like you're actually making an impact to the world, even if you are doing essentially the same thing over and over. The lore helps break the monotony if you pay attention to it.

    Interface:

    The interface is quite different from your standard MMO due to the fact that the combat is action-based. Simply put, there are two interface modes. In your standard combat and running around mode, the mouse moves your field of vision and affects where you aim your abilities. In the second mode, you have an onscreen cursor to do things such as open menus and move inventory items around.

    There is somewhat of a learning curve to the interface, but it's fairly intuitive once you get used to it. Switching between the two interface modes is quite simple; all you have to do is hit "Alt" or "Esc". In fact, they made the transition even more user-friendly as certain queues or actions will automatically enable one of the two interface modes. For instance, if you move in any direction, the combat-mode will be enabled, while talking to a quest giver will enable the interface-interaction mode.

    Combat:

    This is where the game absolutely shines. Other MMO's have your standard tab-targeting system where you stand still and cast abilities with no real consequence for not moving at all. In TERA, the combat is far more action-oriented. While I hesitate to say it's revolutionary, it's a significant improvement over the standard MMO system.

    Each class has abilities that either mitigate damage or allow you to avoid it completely when you use them at the right time during combat. If you're really keen, you can even dodge a lot of things by running to the side or backwards at the perfect time. The game rewards you for doing this, by allowing you to pretty much eliminate any downtime if you're skilled enough with your dodging or mitigation.

    Another aspect of the action-oriented combat where this game improves upon other MMO's is its combo system. Your abilities have the potential to chain together and create awesome effects, as well as lower their channeling times. The system is very fluid and natural once you get used to it, and is a lot more engaging than simply hitting your skills based on a cooldown-only system.

    An unfortunate aspect of the combat is that the animations are locked, meaning once you start casting an ability you can't do anything else until the animation is finished. A non-locked system would be quite easy to exploit though, so it's not all bad in this regard.

    Sound & Music:

    The sound and music in this game are very solid and what you would expect from a Fantasy MMO. I haven't come across any music yet that has made me say "holy crap this is EPIC!", but the music is definitely engaging and helps you immerse yourself in the world.

    Visuals:

    This game looks amazing. There's not a whole lot else to say about it. The world was designed well, and is visually striking. It is probably the best looking MMO to date.

    Overall:

    This has been the most enjoyable MMO experience I have had in a very long time, and TERA comes highly recommended from me. A must play for any MMO buff!    … Expand
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#77 Best PC Game of 2012
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#25 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
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#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. DarkZero
    Aug 23, 2012
    70
    Tera sure makes promise on the "true action combat" that it so advertises, but that change alone to the MMORPG formula isn't enough to flip the genre on its head, especially when you've forgotten about other aspects of it.
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  2. GameCritics
    Aug 22, 2012
    75
    That being said, Tera is in surprisingly good shape for a game so early in its life cycle. The journey to level cap is mostly entertaining, endgame content is available, and the core gameplay elements are solid.
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  3. Gamers' Temple
    Aug 13, 2012
    68
    Action-oriented combat and interesting graphics aren't enough to overcome what is overall a rather bland experience.
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