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
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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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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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