TERA

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  1. 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!
  2. 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
  3. elocke
    May 10, 2012
    1
    Game is nice to look at. Combat is fun, but simplistic. The rest of the game....well where is it? PVP? ok...but with such a simplistic combat system, it's not really worth the monthly sub. This game is a one trick pony. This game while nice and polished just doesn't tickle the MMORPG nerve. It's a console game masquerading as an MMO, and not even a good console game at that.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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!
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. TooOldtoGame
    May 9, 2012
    4
    Game is nice looking(except for the kiddie porn part) and combat is different. But at this point, it's pretty much the same old MMO cookie cutter approach to games and I am bored to death of it. So take this into consideration. I couldn't even make it to level 11, but some tell me it gets better after level 20. If you have more patience than me, this might be something to try. But overall,Game is nice looking(except for the kiddie porn part) and combat is different. But at this point, it's pretty much the same old MMO cookie cutter approach to games and I am bored to death of it. So take this into consideration. I couldn't even make it to level 11, but some tell me it gets better after level 20. If you have more patience than me, this might be something to try. But overall, it was very boring asian style grinding.… Expand
  11. GrayGhost79
    May 9, 2012
    0
    The game does try to be a little different in some areas but fails to be much different at all. The combat which should be the highlight is actually more a novelty than anything. It gives the illusion of no tab targeting but fails to actually deliver that type of combat. Between the forgiving nature of the aiming system, having your targets rooted while they try to use abilities, the AoEThe game does try to be a little different in some areas but fails to be much different at all. The combat which should be the highlight is actually more a novelty than anything. It gives the illusion of no tab targeting but fails to actually deliver that type of combat. Between the forgiving nature of the aiming system, having your targets rooted while they try to use abilities, the AoE nature of most attacks, the fact that many abilities still home in on targets, and due to how slow paced the combat is the lack of tab targeting does nothing more than give the illusion of action combat. The reality is that it is traditional MMO combat with a twist. Other than this the game is just bad on many fronts. The questing is atrocious, the mobs are repeated many times through out the game, PvP servers are out of whack because something as minor as a 1 level difference is a huge disadvantage and one hard to overcome with skill. The graphics simply aren't my cup of tea but I can appreciate the fact that they are well done for the style. I wish I had more good things to say about the game but I just don't. I have a level 40 lancer, level 30 archer and a level 20 Warrior. It's the same boring quests, the same rotation spam combat (With a twist though), the same level>Gear>Skill PvP you see in many other MMO's. Plus it has it still relies on the trinity. All in all whats there for the most part simply isn't my cup of tea. Whats good about the game is sadly nothing more than a novelty that wears off rather fast especially if you've gotten the chance to play one of the up and coming games yet to be released.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. JoeCool
    May 9, 2012
    7
    This is an interesting title. The combat is pretty interesting. The graphics style is not really my thing as it seems oriented towards immature teens, but whatever, it's pretty well done, even with the ridiculously big weapons and all the scantily dressed females. Whether the end game is really worth anyone 's time remains to be seen. Levelling seems pretty linear. Not a really great game,This is an interesting title. The combat is pretty interesting. The graphics style is not really my thing as it seems oriented towards immature teens, but whatever, it's pretty well done, even with the ridiculously big weapons and all the scantily dressed females. Whether the end game is really worth anyone 's time remains to be seen. Levelling seems pretty linear. Not a really great game, but at least it's not the same ol', same ol'.… Expand
  14. dewan2000
    May 8, 2012
    6
    Great combat, but everything else in the game falls short...MMOs are suppose to be about more than just their combat. The quests are generic, the story and lore is confusing and uninteresting. I stopped reading quests after 10 minutes and just ran and killed mobs until my quest text updated. The visuals are nice though but you often will only just be running to each quest hub. There reallyGreat combat, but everything else in the game falls short...MMOs are suppose to be about more than just their combat. The quests are generic, the story and lore is confusing and uninteresting. I stopped reading quests after 10 minutes and just ran and killed mobs until my quest text updated. The visuals are nice though but you often will only just be running to each quest hub. There really is no reward for exploring and zones feel claustrophobic. It is a fun combat experience but there are so many other features that make a good MMO. This game feels like an uninspired and lifeless MMO with little soul.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. Lytharus
    May 8, 2012
    4
    FIrst, let me say, the combat is pretty amazing..for an MMO. I have to admit. However, the character races, the quests, and the general feel of the game [outside of the pretty aesthetics] is incredibly dull and repetitive. You have a pedophilia based class of little girls [creepy anyone?], as well as some random idiotic animal furries, and absurd looking humanoids.

    Typical of an Asian    FIrst, let me say, the combat is pretty amazing..for an MMO. I have to admit. However, the character races, the quests, and the general feel of the game [outside of the pretty aesthetics] is incredibly dull and repetitive. You have a pedophilia based class of little girls [creepy anyone?], as well as some random idiotic animal furries, and absurd looking humanoids.

    Typical of an Asian mmo, and maybe it suits some people, but not me.

    All of that aside, the game is fairly shallow, focusing on little more than a slightly enjoyable combat system, that will get old fast. Should have been a single player rpg.    … Expand
  17. Cstahler92
    May 7, 2012
    1
    So much potential and it was wasted. The Good:
    Customization
    Combat System Crafting is interesting The Bad: Combat System gets old Players abuse the Infamy system Endgame is lacking because there is none PvP isn't all that and a bag of potato chips No diversity for leveling Only one starter area Elin are creepy Grind overall isn't worth it because of the lack of Endgame Lacking content    So much potential and it was wasted. The Good:
    Customization
    Combat System
    Crafting is interesting


    The Bad:
    Combat System gets old
    Players abuse the Infamy system
    Endgame is lacking because there is none
    PvP isn't all that and a bag of potato chips No diversity for leveling
    Only one starter area
    Elin are creepy
    Grind overall isn't worth it because of the lack of Endgame
    Lacking content

    Overall:
    The combat system is fun but overall is not going to be the saving grace of a game with no content. and to people who think it is are lying to themselves. I stopped playing my level 560 Slayer 2 days after hitting max and it is because the game is a waste of time. Why? Because it lacks content. This game is going to die for the exact same reason it did in Korea. I honestly don't understand how they couldn't improve upon the one thing that killed the original it makes no sense to me and angers me so much!! I waited for a good while to get this game and it is going to fail because they couldn't learn a lesson. Don't buy this game unless you are blindly contempt with no content and act as if new game mechanics make it an amazing game.    … Expand
  18. 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.
  19. 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 :>
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Swampy
    May 7, 2012
    7
    I'll start with the good stuff, the imagery and the up to now unique combat system are first rate and make for an entertaining experience. However whether both these plus points can stand the test of time is another matter, and if they can't then the future doesn't look that rosey for TERA in my opinion; as aside from these two albeit significant pluses TERA has very little else to offerI'll start with the good stuff, the imagery and the up to now unique combat system are first rate and make for an entertaining experience. However whether both these plus points can stand the test of time is another matter, and if they can't then the future doesn't look that rosey for TERA in my opinion; as aside from these two albeit significant pluses TERA has very little else to offer over and above any other MMO already on the market. While there's nothing particularly bad about the game it's just more of the same generic fantasy 'kill 10 monkeywangers" go back and '"kill 10 infected monkeywangers" etc etc... don't be expecting any deep lore or story telling here, there's a lot less than Rift for example. So far upto level 20, the levelling process has been linear in the extreme, with all classes/races being funnelled through the same zones and quests (with no diversity). The other issue I have with the game is pricing, because as the sub price has been fixed using EURO's which means for a UK player the monthly sub will be variable, and presently is more expensive than it's peers in the MMO market. Now this isn't a moan or whine about not being able to afford it, or as a UK player that we should get special treatment, but an objective view on TERA's price in comparison to other games available on the UK market. It's simply more expensive than any of the big MMO's out there from a UK players perspective, and I have to ask (as will I'm sure many others) is it worth the extra cost over the competition.. my opinion is; not really! I feel that the pricing difference will be a mental barrier (it's over the 'golden' £10) as opposed to a real fiscal barrier, but I think many potential subscribers will simply choose to go elsewhere.. Rift, SWTOR, WoW, LoTRO, and even the about to be released GW2.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. Mothhive
    May 7, 2012
    5
    Very pretty game and the combat is a nice change from traditional MMOs, but the questing is very generic and repetitive. Would've been nice for them to improve this area too, rather than just the combat.
  25. dylanland234
    May 7, 2012
    7
    Tera's beautiful landscape, clever combat system, and addictive game play kept me coming back more often then not. The sheer vastness of this world is breathtaking. This port of the japanese title was a very good decision, and i will be a loyal fan for years to come.
  26. 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
  27. KyleWill713
    May 6, 2012
    9
    I'm definitely enjoying this game. With most MMO's its a rush to get through the early game and get max level and with this MMO, to be honest, I'm enjoying just leveling for once. Yea the quests arn't anything new and innovative: kill this... escort this guy... protect this.... But if you enjoy killing this... and escorting this guy... just to fight something because the combat isI'm definitely enjoying this game. With most MMO's its a rush to get through the early game and get max level and with this MMO, to be honest, I'm enjoying just leveling for once. Yea the quests arn't anything new and innovative: kill this... escort this guy... protect this.... But if you enjoy killing this... and escorting this guy... just to fight something because the combat is enjoyable, then that is a whole a different story. The boss fights are fun and keep you on your toes and the PVP and Guild Vs Guild is also pretty good. I really like the infamy system to prevent gankers (players that kill lower level players get flagged and other people can kill them with no penalty. Depending on the level difference the higher level ganker can be flagged for hours) . People have been complaining about the draw distance and I can kind of see what they mean, but it doesn't seem to be an issue for me.… Expand
  28. Nerdlife
    May 6, 2012
    10
    TERA is a breath of new air in a genre that has been stale for quite some time. The combat system alone is enough for anyone to play this game, it's a major improvement over AoC's combo system and awards the skilled player and not the average dumbed down MMOG player. The visuals on this game are simply stunning. From beautiful landscapes to amazing characters this game will never cease toTERA is a breath of new air in a genre that has been stale for quite some time. The combat system alone is enough for anyone to play this game, it's a major improvement over AoC's combo system and awards the skilled player and not the average dumbed down MMOG player. The visuals on this game are simply stunning. From beautiful landscapes to amazing characters this game will never cease to amaze you with lots of eye candy. And yet due to the powergul Unreal Engine the game isn't as hardware depending as SWTOR or GW2. The quest system is kinda dated with it's pick X or kill Y but it gets the job done. There is close to no grinding and the BAM system is quite awesome. Crafting is expensive but gathering is useful and rewarding. Overall i'd say that TERA is a very good and solid MMOG, one of the best i've played and the best korean game i've seen. Not everything is flowers thou, En Masse had some issues with subscriptions and had to open transfers from full servers but even that can't take away what TERA achieved: a new standard for MMOs.… Expand
  29. Sevorast
    May 6, 2012
    8
    Tera offers a new take on an old formula. The quests are the same thing you would see anywhere else. The pvp is nowhere near balanced right now. But the combat system keeps you coming back for more time after time. The lore is surprisingly well done for the most part, and the main story progresses at a good pace. Nothing is really revolutionary (the combat is close though) but the game hasTera offers a new take on an old formula. The quests are the same thing you would see anywhere else. The pvp is nowhere near balanced right now. But the combat system keeps you coming back for more time after time. The lore is surprisingly well done for the most part, and the main story progresses at a good pace. Nothing is really revolutionary (the combat is close though) but the game has been a breath of fresh air for many gamers waiting for something that steps outside the boundaries established by everquest and world of warcraft so many years ago.… Expand
  30. tab531
    May 5, 2012
    9
    i like this GAME!! it was fun to play. the charachers are very different and it alotd of fun to play with friend sna dwhat have u becauz there a re deuogeons and tall these mofos to kill and what have you
  31. Elesen
    May 5, 2012
    9
    I'm trying to give a fair review here. This game is not 10/10 game of the year material, but if you like the art style and are looking for something different than the standard tab targeting skill bar mashing WoW clone, then I think this is really worth a try.

    The negatives for me are probably that I'd like a little more innovation in quests, but I don't see that they are any worse than    I'm trying to give a fair review here. This game is not 10/10 game of the year material, but if you like the art style and are looking for something different than the standard tab targeting skill bar mashing WoW clone, then I think this is really worth a try.

    The negatives for me are probably that I'd like a little more innovation in quests, but I don't see that they are any worse than 90% of MMOs I've played. There's enough instance quests, and then BAM fights starting at about level 19 to break up the repetition of "go kill x", "go gather x", "go talk to x".

    The positives are the graphics, and environments that keep my jaw dropping with each new area, The bosses and BAM fights actually do require some thinking and strategy rather than just skill bar mashing. Tanking is more than just about keeping aggro since your blocks actually prevent damage to people behind you. The collisions based combat, while not as dynamic as something pure instance based like Vindictus, or some single player games, is a huge accomplishment and most people just don't understand the amount of complexity this adds to the server/net code. They've done a great job, and some minor annoyances like enemy pop up is acceptable to me given that it's only noticeable for me when traveling fast by mount. More important than any of that, and why I'm giving it a good review despite some issues is that I've been playing since CB1, and I'm still having *fun*. In a genre that was nearly dead to me, and generally hasn't kept my interest, this says more to me than any feature or bug.    … Expand
  32. RussOnPC
    May 5, 2012
    10
    This game is wonderful it is fast, intense, fun and just simply amazing. Tera's main aspect and the one that I found the most fun was the great combat it felt skillful and interesting. The PvE is awesome fun and dungeons/boss fights are crazy the most fun I have had in any MMO to date. The quests are the typical go and kill 10 of these or collect 5 of those however the combat is super funThis game is wonderful it is fast, intense, fun and just simply amazing. Tera's main aspect and the one that I found the most fun was the great combat it felt skillful and interesting. The PvE is awesome fun and dungeons/boss fights are crazy the most fun I have had in any MMO to date. The quests are the typical go and kill 10 of these or collect 5 of those however the combat is super fun and you progress quite quickly so it never feels boring and stale it always is fresh and interesting which is a wonderful aspect. The game moves you on reasonably quickly from area to area but it doesn't feel rushed in anyway.

    Also the graphics are stunning in this game and the game is optimised exceptionally. Overall the game feels really nicely polished there are no game breaking bugs or general annoyances which is wonderful. I highly recommend Tera, after playing Tera I will never be able to play any other MMORPG!    … Expand
  33. cowcun7
    May 5, 2012
    8
    Very similar to every other MMO you have ever played with two exceptions; it is fun to play and it looks amazing. TERA is a little thin on content and most of the skills and abilities are rather unimaginative, but it makes up for this with very addictive fresh gameplay combat mechanics and terrific visuals. Not only does TERA utilize the latest graphic shaders it has the art work to backVery similar to every other MMO you have ever played with two exceptions; it is fun to play and it looks amazing. TERA is a little thin on content and most of the skills and abilities are rather unimaginative, but it makes up for this with very addictive fresh gameplay combat mechanics and terrific visuals. Not only does TERA utilize the latest graphic shaders it has the art work to back it up. Environments are rich and detailed, textures are consistent and high quality. The characters models are incredibly imaginative and well modeled. Most of the nonsense from previous MMOs have been removed, however TERA is not without it's own monotony; The starting zone is the same for all races, so rolling multiple classes gets fairly tedious quickly. The questing system is fairly standard and there aren't too many changes to the formula. Perhaps playing this game as a singleplayer game would be a mistake. Where this game shines is in the group mechanics, it is very fun to play with your friends. The Big Ass Monster fights are really fun and it feels like you're constantly fighting a bunch of mini-bosses which are both challenging and satisfying to take down. Bottom line is if you are playing TERA with your friends or with other people, you'll have a good time.… Expand
  34. Amazonqueen
    May 4, 2012
    10
    I have been looking for an mmo for a while and after a few that did not meet my needs or expectations it is finally nice to play something that has completely drawn me in. The gameplay is great, minor flaws included. The story is engaging and the scenery is fantastic. Granting your Pc has the recommended specs or above and a good monitor the game runs smooth even in The most crowded areas.I have been looking for an mmo for a while and after a few that did not meet my needs or expectations it is finally nice to play something that has completely drawn me in. The gameplay is great, minor flaws included. The story is engaging and the scenery is fantastic. Granting your Pc has the recommended specs or above and a good monitor the game runs smooth even in The most crowded areas. Other than a slightly underwhelming character customization, crafting, trading and fighting feel like second nature once you get used to the controls. I paid up for the year and couldn't be happier.… Expand
  35. Smitley86
    May 4, 2012
    0
    Not only will my download for this game no pass the 4% mark but it also says it will take an AMAZING 7DAYS to completely download. My first months free game time is for 29 days not even a full month leaving me with 22days of actual play time before I have to pay to do it all again. I entered my first customer support ticket 9 hours ago and on a 71minute call back time I have not heardNot only will my download for this game no pass the 4% mark but it also says it will take an AMAZING 7DAYS to completely download. My first months free game time is for 29 days not even a full month leaving me with 22days of actual play time before I have to pay to do it all again. I entered my first customer support ticket 9 hours ago and on a 71minute call back time I have not heard anything in those 8hours. 3tickets and 10calls later...im still at step one with these people Get your money back if you can...FAST!!!… Expand
  36. meiun
    May 4, 2012
    10
    Absolutely amazing. If your the type of person that gets bored by auto-attack or auto-targeting, this is the game for you. TERA is a drastic change from your traditional MMO, and in my eyes it is a much needed change. While the game starts off fairly easy, with monsters and combat scenario's that may make you question how legitimate the action combat system really is, that all quicklyAbsolutely amazing. If your the type of person that gets bored by auto-attack or auto-targeting, this is the game for you. TERA is a drastic change from your traditional MMO, and in my eyes it is a much needed change. While the game starts off fairly easy, with monsters and combat scenario's that may make you question how legitimate the action combat system really is, that all quickly changes once you hit level 20 and start fighting your first BAM (big ass monster). Fighting these very closely resembles a boss fight in the popular Monster Hunter series. Monsters rarely stay in one place, and attack in a wide variety of engaging ways, many of which will kill you extremely quickly if you do not dodge and block accordingly. On top of a truly engaging combat system, the games graphics and world design is simply beautiful. I have been playing MMO's since the early days of Everquest 1, and can safely say that this one is the most enjoyable that I have ever played by a landslide.… Expand
  37. Archive82
    May 4, 2012
    9
    The game is just awesome! The main thing in every game is fighting system, and Tera got it perfected down to the detail! Graphics 10/10 Story 7/10 (it could be better) Music and sound effects 9/10 Mechanics 10/10

    Oh, and btw, i saw some comments that this is a grindfest mmo?!? WTF??? It simply has nothing to do with grinding, as the matter of fact, many ppl are complaining that it`s    The game is just awesome! The main thing in every game is fighting system, and Tera got it perfected down to the detail! Graphics 10/10 Story 7/10 (it could be better) Music and sound effects 9/10 Mechanics 10/10

    Oh, and btw, i saw some comments that this is a grindfest mmo?!? WTF??? It simply has nothing to do with grinding, as the matter of fact, many ppl are complaining that it`s quite easy to level up, and it`s far from a grindfest type of mmo (there`s no pointless mob killing, just following the story quest and some side quests to gain more XP)... It`s worth every cent, so i recommend it with all my heart :) Enjoy!    … Expand
  38. viccard
    May 4, 2012
    10
    Tera is a game that grows on you. At first I was not too impressed by confusing combat, weird controls.
    But then I really got into the main quest which is very well done with cutscenes and I think goes through the entire game.
    Loot upgrades even from trash mobs are meaningful and look pretty. Environments are well done and make you want to explore. The box says 80 zones and 1700    Tera is a game that grows on you. At first I was not too impressed by confusing combat, weird controls.
    But then I really got into the main quest which is very well done with cutscenes and I think goes through the entire game.
    Loot upgrades even from trash mobs are meaningful and look pretty.
    Environments are well done and make you want to explore.
    The box says 80 zones and 1700 quests... I hope to exlopre and enjoy this this game over the next few months.    … Expand
  39. Uberwolfe
    May 4, 2012
    6
    Once the shine wears off, you will find a fairly ordinary MMORPG framework lying beneath. Prepare to hit level cap in 2-3 weeks and be left with no content.. what big disappointment this game is.
    WHAT IS GOOD: Graphics, action combat, monsters and bosses.WHAT IS BAD: Botting, bugs, exploits and third party software, lack of content, player kill (PK) system, poor character creation system,    Once the shine wears off, you will find a fairly ordinary MMORPG framework lying beneath. Prepare to hit level cap in 2-3 weeks and be left with no content.. what big disappointment this game is.
    WHAT IS GOOD: Graphics, action combat, monsters and bosses.WHAT IS BAD: Botting, bugs, exploits and third party software, lack of content, player kill (PK) system, poor character creation system, oh and did I mention GRINDFEST. Sorry but not worth the monthly subscription.    … Expand
  40. Shperax
    May 3, 2012
    10
    One of the best MMO they have made to date. This is the MMO everyone with good taste and sense will be playing for years to come. After playing Tera every other game you play feels sub par. Nothing will top the quality of this game for a long time
  41. makken104
    May 3, 2012
    10
    Game changer. Tera pulls out that old, boring stationary 'tab' based combat and replaces it with an awesome action game. The questing may be old fair but with Tera's beautiful world and dynamic combat, it's more challenging and engaging than ever before. Play Tera for 15 minutes and not only will you be hooked but you'll never be able to go back to old style MMO's again.
  42. StoneyRivers
    May 3, 2012
    10
    This game has amazing graphical quality, a great metagame through GvG and political system, and despite the somewhat generic quest system, it is carried by its combat, which is head and shoulders above anything else offered in the genre. The world is beautiful, interesting, and seamless, with the added functionality of channels that allow styles of play not regulated by other players - ie,This game has amazing graphical quality, a great metagame through GvG and political system, and despite the somewhat generic quest system, it is carried by its combat, which is head and shoulders above anything else offered in the genre. The world is beautiful, interesting, and seamless, with the added functionality of channels that allow styles of play not regulated by other players - ie, forced to camp spawns or compete for items. Which, as another thing, the gathering can be done by the entire group, which obviously relieves tension and improves group relationships, even with complete strangers. Any MMO fan owes it to themself to play this game. People say the P2P MMO is dying, but this is a great example of an extremely high quality P2P MMO that will redefine the genre.… Expand
  43. Adagio
    May 3, 2012
    10
    Revitalized my interest in PvE in MMOs, amazing PvP, breathtaking scenery. Definitely worth picking up if you are in the market for a new MMO this year.
  44. Kryx
    May 3, 2012
    10
    Really fun game. The quests are fairly boring, but the action format of the combat is really enthralling. Also the rest of the game seems mostly polished out.
  45. lysdxc
    May 3, 2012
    10
    AMAZING GAME!! Loved every minute of it. I have been playing since the closed betas, and no other MMO even close to compares. The combat is awesome and it is gorgeous.
  46. Tormax
    May 3, 2012
    10
    Fantastic gameplay/combat. Lots of complaints about the generic quest engine but honestly that means almost nothing because you'll be having far to much fun killing without having to target anything. Hit boxes are accurate and graphics are, simply put, stunning.I highly recommend this game. Even with diablo 3 releasing soon this is a must to add to the collection. Every class is unique inFantastic gameplay/combat. Lots of complaints about the generic quest engine but honestly that means almost nothing because you'll be having far to much fun killing without having to target anything. Hit boxes are accurate and graphics are, simply put, stunning.I highly recommend this game. Even with diablo 3 releasing soon this is a must to add to the collection. Every class is unique in its play styles and for the console gamers, you can play this with an xbox or ps3 controller without losing any of the mmo experience.… Expand
  47. Bomgui
    May 3, 2012
    10
    The game is incredibly addicting. Aside from having a great story, amazing cutscenes, and beautiful graphics, the game play is so much fun. As a DPS I actually had to think about positioning myself in the best possible spots to attack mobs while actively dodging or blocking their attacks. As a tank, I had to have quick reflexes to block a monsters attacks and look for key signs that anThe game is incredibly addicting. Aside from having a great story, amazing cutscenes, and beautiful graphics, the game play is so much fun. As a DPS I actually had to think about positioning myself in the best possible spots to attack mobs while actively dodging or blocking their attacks. As a tank, I had to have quick reflexes to block a monsters attacks and look for key signs that an attack was coming. If my own skill as a player increases, I can make my character fight monsters much higher lvl simply because I can manage my attacks/blocks/positioning well - its no longer truly dependent on my stats or lvl. Fighting any boss, even an easy "tank and spank" boss, is never boring and requires my full concentration unlike previous mmos I have played. Tera is a game well worth trying, even for a weekend - you wont be disappointed… Expand
  48. Ryusaikou
    May 3, 2012
    9
    Id give tera a 9/10 purely because a 10 would be the end all greatest game of all time. Tera Is beautiful to play, I find combat to be my main selling point in a game to begin with so Tera has that down easy. second would be the story, Id give the story more of a 7/10. its not bad, Its just not SW;TOR good, I Say this game was 100% worth it, I read several of the bad reviews this game hasId give tera a 9/10 purely because a 10 would be the end all greatest game of all time. Tera Is beautiful to play, I find combat to be my main selling point in a game to begin with so Tera has that down easy. second would be the story, Id give the story more of a 7/10. its not bad, Its just not SW;TOR good, I Say this game was 100% worth it, I read several of the bad reviews this game has received, they seem to be from people who didn't even make it past the beginner island or had really bad computers. The questing is more focused on Grind and find I must admit though, But If you are playing a fun class you actually look forward to killing most creeps only passing up the ones you know are weak. And yes it is skill based to have to target even a BAM, If you try this and don't think so... try soloing it, big fun right there.… Expand
  49. CerusVI
    May 3, 2012
    10
    First impressions of this title were mixed, I appreciated the art style and incredible visual detail but wasn't sure if I'd just end up finding the same boring grind that I've experienced in other Korean MMOG's. I couldn't have been more off target. This game is a must play for anyone who likes Action RPG combat, I never thought I'd be playing an MMOG that had more fluid, satisfyingFirst impressions of this title were mixed, I appreciated the art style and incredible visual detail but wasn't sure if I'd just end up finding the same boring grind that I've experienced in other Korean MMOG's. I couldn't have been more off target. This game is a must play for anyone who likes Action RPG combat, I never thought I'd be playing an MMOG that had more fluid, satisfying action combat than comparable single-player ARPG's, and surprisingly little grind (not that I'd even mind, fighting is joy). If you like stylized high-fantasy with the most impressive combat system I've ever seen in this genre, you need to play this.

    I could only find a single fault, and that's in the shallow story and highly genre-bound quests (Kill/Find/Gather X of Y in this area, move to the next area, rinse & repeat.), but the world itself is quite charming despite the lack of story.    … Expand
  50. Zephyrcape
    May 3, 2012
    10
    Combat system makes every other MMO feel outdated. Even Guild Wars 2 beta felt "Old School" after playing Tera. The BAM's are exciting and the hit detection and dodging is very good, combat feels fair and exciting. Reminds me of monster hunter and in lots of ways Dark Souls (Not nearly as difficult but a similar combat feel).
  51. Mimic
    May 3, 2012
    10
    TERA is one of the most fantastic games I have ever played. I have had an awful time finding an MMO to love over the past few years but I fell in love with TERA almost instantly. Visually this game is beautiful from the characters themselves to the amazing environments you get to travel through. Combat is very engaging and fun, allowing you to actually dodge attacks and aim skills.TERA is one of the most fantastic games I have ever played. I have had an awful time finding an MMO to love over the past few years but I fell in love with TERA almost instantly. Visually this game is beautiful from the characters themselves to the amazing environments you get to travel through. Combat is very engaging and fun, allowing you to actually dodge attacks and aim skills. Instance finding works amazing and the bosses and BAMs are so fun to take down. There aren't many things more rewarding than grouping up with some people to clear out a dungeon and take down a monster five times the size of your character. I think there's something to love for everyone.… Expand
  52. Streblo
    May 3, 2012
    10
    I am officially hooked. I've tried almost every MMO that has come out since WoW and none hooked me the way TERA did immediately. The action-style combat has ruined me for traditional tab-target MMOs. The races and classes are extremely varied and all fun to play. Only two slight complaints: First, a little more variety in the character customization would be welcome. Second, the questingI am officially hooked. I've tried almost every MMO that has come out since WoW and none hooked me the way TERA did immediately. The action-style combat has ruined me for traditional tab-target MMOs. The races and classes are extremely varied and all fun to play. Only two slight complaints: First, a little more variety in the character customization would be welcome. Second, the questing system is fine, but nothing special. There are plenty of quests, though, so leveling up is easy. Overall, it's an awesome game, and a breath of fresh air for an MMO fan like me who hasn't had anything grab his attention in a long while. I would give it a 9 out of 10 but I'm bumping it up to offset the ridiculous zero scores from people who seemingly haven't read about the game, much less actually played it (hint: there is no play2win cash shop). Everyone I know who has tried it has loved it.… Expand
  53. Oekss
    May 3, 2012
    3
    Many people will tell you the combat is revolutionary, but it's not. We've seen this before in games like Invictus. And the truth of the matter is that invictus does it better. In Tera you're locked into your combat animations, which is incredibly lame.

    After that, the game is nothing more than your run of the mill WoW clone MMO. Incredibly linear questing, fedex quests galore, kill 10    Many people will tell you the combat is revolutionary, but it's not. We've seen this before in games like Invictus. And the truth of the matter is that invictus does it better. In Tera you're locked into your combat animations, which is incredibly lame.

    After that, the game is nothing more than your run of the mill WoW clone MMO. Incredibly linear questing, fedex quests galore, kill 10 rats and so forth. All that polished off with a strong pedophile vibe.

    I guess some people like looking at overly sexualized 10 year old girls though. Not the kind of people I like being around though.    … Expand
  54. Navski
    May 3, 2012
    10
    Best MMO I have ever played. I played world of warcraft for 4 years and bought tera on whim. Since now have canceled my wow sub and bought a year sub on tera.
  55. Windoze
    May 3, 2012
    10
    This is the only game i've taken the time to actually write a review about. I even created an account for this. I frequent this site to check game scores very often. TERA is a great game. The combat is refreshing and it becomes pretty addictive. When you first start the game there is an intro which allows you to "test drive" the class you choose as if you were already at lvl 20, which isThis is the only game i've taken the time to actually write a review about. I even created an account for this. I frequent this site to check game scores very often. TERA is a great game. The combat is refreshing and it becomes pretty addictive. When you first start the game there is an intro which allows you to "test drive" the class you choose as if you were already at lvl 20, which is fun and also introduces you to the combat system. The does progress an epic storyline, which isn't to deep or full of intrigue but it gripped me enough so that i actually watch all the cutscenes. The community in the game seems to be pretty happy with the product so far, and i have a feeling tera is here to stay. You'll have no problem finding people to party up with or a guild to join. So, i strongly suggest anyone to give this game a go.… Expand
  56. rodgerdb
    May 3, 2012
    10
    The combat mechanics of the game is extremely fun, gives you total control of attacks and dodge maneuvers. The world is beautiful, the characters well designed, an overall fun experience to explore the world.

    The questing system is pretty typical and they haven't broken any real new ground in that respect but if your looking for deep storyline I can't really think of any MMOs that compare    The combat mechanics of the game is extremely fun, gives you total control of attacks and dodge maneuvers. The world is beautiful, the characters well designed, an overall fun experience to explore the world.

    The questing system is pretty typical and they haven't broken any real new ground in that respect but if your looking for deep storyline I can't really think of any MMOs that compare to single player games in this respect so you would need to ask yourself what your looking for in the game.

    En Masse seems like a very responsive company, they listen to their player base and often go the extra mile to help out or give their players what they want.

    The players on Darkfall seem like a decent bunch, haven't had any problems.    … Expand
  57. BemaJinn
    May 3, 2012
    10
    After seeing the mass of absolutely stupid reviews about this game, such as "OMG WOW CLONE LOLZ" etc, i thought i would put in my 2 cents to balance out the score, as those people have clearly never played the game (or are not the sort of people who SHOULD be playing the game)

    I've read good things about this game, so i thought i had to give it a try. With no trial, and i couldn't find    After seeing the mass of absolutely stupid reviews about this game, such as "OMG WOW CLONE LOLZ" etc, i thought i would put in my 2 cents to balance out the score, as those people have clearly never played the game (or are not the sort of people who SHOULD be playing the game)

    I've read good things about this game, so i thought i had to give it a try. With no trial, and i couldn't find any buddy codes i decided to just jump in and buy the game, and pray that i don't get burned like in the past (DCUO, one of the most recent notable examples).

    As i live in UK, i was torn between which version to buy, En Masse (North American), or Frogster (Europe). I decided to go with En Masse due to hearing good things about the community and polite staff and also because it would be a more English speaking community. however i believe having 2 different publishers with slightly different versions of the game could REALLY hurt the sales of the game, due to confusing new players

    It took me a full day to actually download the game, due to the rediculous game size (18Gb), and then i had a few logging in problems.

    Then i logged in, and after being utterly confused as to why i was starting at lvl 20, and searching forums/websites to see if it was a bug, or something, i persevered and found it was just a prologue. Good idea, badly executed.

    Then i got onto Noob Island. and this is where i really started to fall in love with the game. It looks amazing. it plays amazing. sure, the quests are really repetitive, but a few times i have actually found myself killing too many of "x" mob just because i got carried away with the slaughter - the combat is just THAT fun!

    I'm still on Noob Island, so i can't really comment on anything after the island, but i hear the game just gets better from then onwards. And the political system sounds like an interesting end-game, i'm not one for raiding so it's refreshing to see a new take on an MMO-end game that could just keep me interested!    … Expand
  58. Manix93
    May 3, 2012
    10
    Amazing game! Propably best MMORPG. I think that is it game of the year. Combat system is ASOME! If you didnt play you must. WoW was killed. The King is dead, long live the King! 10/10
  59. FancyPantsu
    May 3, 2012
    10
    I came to this game after having played for through WoW for a little over a year. What drew me to this game was the combat. It is amazing. The skill shots, the character placement, the animations, and the particles are all top notch! The graphics are superb, character creation is fantastic, even the early level grindy quests are fun because you look so good doing them, and with theI came to this game after having played for through WoW for a little over a year. What drew me to this game was the combat. It is amazing. The skill shots, the character placement, the animations, and the particles are all top notch! The graphics are superb, character creation is fantastic, even the early level grindy quests are fun because you look so good doing them, and with the combat system you can approach every fight differently. The instances are fraking awesome, and the instance bosses are enormous and terrifying! The BAMs and world bosses break any kind of monotony you might find in a regular quest chain. People who give this game a bad review are the jaded gamer type, don't let them steer you away from what could possibly be the best game of the year, and certainly the best MMO. My only gripe is that the instance matchmaking system needs some smoothing out, long queue times can be a turn off to people sitting there not doing something to fill their time.… Expand
  60. Zombiemold
    May 3, 2012
    10
    Tera's combat is the most refreshing thing I have played in all my MMO experience, hand down.

    Anyone who dislikes this game, was simply filtered by Tera's lack of "spoon feeding" that lazy gamers have gotten spoiled with, especially within the first 20 levels.

    The game opens up to the one of the best MMO experiences that you could ever take part in.
  61. Hubro
    May 3, 2012
    9
    Pros:
    - The fighting, instant mounts and smoothe moves.
    - The visuals are just stunning.
    - Vanarch system seems like an awesome addition (Though, I have yet to see the system in action)

    Cons:
    - Questing system brings little new to the table, however ,with the combat system being what it is, it will not feel like a chore.
  62. orimdoom
    May 3, 2012
    9
    This game is really really fun and enjoyable. You have a very active combat system requiring a ton of timing and expertise to combo the correct moves in the right order. Melee classes have a lot of challenges avoiding enemies' AOE damage etc.
    Grouping is really well done, but the lack of tanks is noticeable. Pick up this game if you enjoyed WoW, but wanted combat closer to Dragon Age 2 or Skyrim.
  63. gezodiac
    May 3, 2012
    9
    9/10 for me, I have been having disconnect issues but that is TO BE EXPECTED. I'd like to clear up some of these NEGATIVE false comments. NO pay2win cash shop in this game, servers have been closed to creation because guess what, servers had 3 hour ques and THAT is more of a problem than johnny not being able to play with his buddy billy ELONGATING the ques, ENMasse has opened up FREE9/10 for me, I have been having disconnect issues but that is TO BE EXPECTED. I'd like to clear up some of these NEGATIVE false comments. NO pay2win cash shop in this game, servers have been closed to creation because guess what, servers had 3 hour ques and THAT is more of a problem than johnny not being able to play with his buddy billy ELONGATING the ques, ENMasse has opened up FREE transfers for EVERYONE to level the server populations. About the ONLY thing true is comments about DRAW distance, which we can hope for improvements.… Expand
  64. Swanshot
    May 2, 2012
    10
    This game is amazing! The community is wonderful, the gameplay and visuals are incredible as well. En Masse is a new company but they are already doing a great job on this game.
  65. Sollith
    May 2, 2012
    10
    TERA is an extremely beautiful game, the combat is amazing fun and a welcome change. After playing TERA for a few hours you won't be able to go back to a traditional click/tab targeting game with much enthusiasm and will most likely be coming back for more. The giant boss fights are a ton of fun, requiring one to be very mindful of enemy telegraphing and their own positioning. The questsTERA is an extremely beautiful game, the combat is amazing fun and a welcome change. After playing TERA for a few hours you won't be able to go back to a traditional click/tab targeting game with much enthusiasm and will most likely be coming back for more. The giant boss fights are a ton of fun, requiring one to be very mindful of enemy telegraphing and their own positioning. The quests and crafting are pretty average, but there isn't anything wrong with them either. There are a few little hang ups with Guild vs Guild and player killers "safe zone hugging," but the core combat of player vs player is extremely entertaining and involving.

    I would definitely say that the game is worth a try for anyone that gets the chance, for both MMO veterans and people new to the genre as well.    … Expand
  66. M3flow
    May 2, 2012
    9
    Brings a fresh and enjoyable combat system to the MMO market. The graphics in this game are gorgeous and the engine runs very smoothly. Both character design and armor design are beautiful, as well as picturesque landscape with large fields of depth. Zone and dungeon design are well made and visually stunning. Tera features great guild support and also guild vs guild battles. The gameBrings a fresh and enjoyable combat system to the MMO market. The graphics in this game are gorgeous and the engine runs very smoothly. Both character design and armor design are beautiful, as well as picturesque landscape with large fields of depth. Zone and dungeon design are well made and visually stunning. Tera features great guild support and also guild vs guild battles. The game has a lot of open world pvp and a FFA faction-less system. Could be better with battlegrounds but those will be implemented by the end of summer.… Expand
  67. EmmaInk
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Some of the negative reviews I have read are entirely facetious! That said, I have played many MMOs and had quit after growing tired of them. This one sucked me back in...therefore I'd say it is successful. It looks great, has plenty of new places to explore, and PvP is very fun.
  68. tallanx
    May 2, 2012
    5
    Hmm, how do I put this, first the good points, TERA combat is very fun. Well that's that done with, now on to the other points, crafting is standard, nothing particularly bad or good, but the items you create are worthless. Technically you can create items that are on par with what you find elsewhere, but it is so expensive there is no way you can afford to do it unless you are playing onHmm, how do I put this, first the good points, TERA combat is very fun. Well that's that done with, now on to the other points, crafting is standard, nothing particularly bad or good, but the items you create are worthless. Technically you can create items that are on par with what you find elsewhere, but it is so expensive there is no way you can afford to do it unless you are playing on an alt and have a rich main. In other words, it's pretty much the exact same thing that you find in most other MMOs. The world feels dead to me, aka just like most other MMOs. Questing is horrible, quite possibly even worse than other MMOs. Graphics are good, but the hyper-sexualised aesthetics are not appealing to me, some people will like it though. What else did I miss? Political system? Sounds interesting on paper, but I didn't experience it and since the world feels dead to me, not sure I care enough to try to experience it. Overall combat is probably a 9/10, everything else is 4 or below. For some people,combat alone is enough to carry the game, and for me personally in some cases that is true as well, I love Mount and Blade Warband and that game doesn't really have much beyond combat. But for an MMO, a subscription MMO especially I want to play in a world that I care about, I want to enjoy things other than combat. And TERA doesn't have that, so I will not be playing this game, there are other games out there already out or coming out soon that offer much much more value for money.… Expand
  69. Dalzk
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Finally, a freaking MMO with good gameplay.

    I think people forget the reason we play games is for the gameplay -> Screw graphics, story, grinding etc. - I want good gameplay, and this game offers it! Even after playing in the GW2 beta I can say this game has way better gameplay (and I'm a GW2 fan!). Of course GW2 is better in other areas, but gameplay wise Tera wins! As a bonus, the    Finally, a freaking MMO with good gameplay.

    I think people forget the reason we play games is for the gameplay -> Screw graphics, story, grinding etc. - I want good gameplay, and this game offers it! Even after playing in the GW2 beta I can say this game has way better gameplay (and I'm a GW2 fan!). Of course GW2 is better in other areas, but gameplay wise Tera wins!

    As a bonus, the game has the best graphics I've ever seen for a MMO by a longshot as well (yes, it completely beats GW2 graphics wise too)    … Expand
  70. Lefteye
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Tera has suprised me with highly impressive visuals and extremely fun combat. The game has raised the bar for the MMO genre. The Big Ass Monster battles are chaotic and a ton of fun. The world is absolutely huge and highly detailed. There are so many peices to talk about but the bottom line is that I will be playing this game for a very long time.
  71. crazyeddie
    May 2, 2012
    8
    The combat mechanics are engaging and very fun, the visuals and artwork are beautiful, the enchanting is somewhat unique among mainstream MMOs and En Masse has done a wonderful job supporting the community so far. My MMO background consists of 1 year of FFXI, 1 year of FFXIV, 6 years of WoW, 6 months of SWTOR and less than 6 months of LOTRO, Rift, AION and Vindictus. This is the firstThe combat mechanics are engaging and very fun, the visuals and artwork are beautiful, the enchanting is somewhat unique among mainstream MMOs and En Masse has done a wonderful job supporting the community so far. My MMO background consists of 1 year of FFXI, 1 year of FFXIV, 6 years of WoW, 6 months of SWTOR and less than 6 months of LOTRO, Rift, AION and Vindictus. This is the first game since WoW to hook me, although I enjoyed playing all the others. The game is very un-like wow though so don't expect to move easily from one to the other.… Expand
  72. Hatsuki
    May 2, 2012
    9
    The game honestly is really fun. The graphics are great, the service is great, even the community seems great. Don't listen to what anyone else is saying and try the game for yourself. You can't go wrong with finding your own opinion,
  73. Xuderis
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Beautiful and fantastic. The combat is truly exciting, and the game is tons of fun to play both by myself and with other people. I urge people to try the game before writing it off; having someone describe it to you saying "the combat is fun" and such just doesn't do the system justice. Aiming your spells? Timing your strikes? Blocking enemy hits? This is truly an action game in MMOBeautiful and fantastic. The combat is truly exciting, and the game is tons of fun to play both by myself and with other people. I urge people to try the game before writing it off; having someone describe it to you saying "the combat is fun" and such just doesn't do the system justice. Aiming your spells? Timing your strikes? Blocking enemy hits? This is truly an action game in MMO form.

    While the game has been recently released, there are relatively few bugs, and the gaming experience is generally smooth. When issues do rise up, the support team is also among the nicest that I have encountered, and quick to reply. En Masse is also very vocal on twitter, so players always know what is going on when an in game event occurs, or there are login troubles. There is a lot of potential in TERA, and I expect great things to come.    … Expand
  74. midora
    May 2, 2012
    8
    After playing all the CBTs and having an early start in OBT and playing to the current cap of level 32 (and now to 43 after going live) I've got to say that this is quite easily the best MMORPG I've played.

    Now, that is based on my previous experience in MMORPGs and my initial favour towards eastern art direction and architecture so your mileage might vary on that opinion. And that is    After playing all the CBTs and having an early start in OBT and playing to the current cap of level 32 (and now to 43 after going live) I've got to say that this is quite easily the best MMORPG I've played.

    Now, that is based on my previous experience in MMORPGs and my initial favour towards eastern art direction and architecture so your mileage might vary on that opinion. And that is what initially drew me to this game to begin with, but what has kept me is the combat and gameplay as well as the community.

    The problem I have with this game, is levels 1 - 20 are a bit of a chore. While the combat is ace, your early skills aren't indicative of how varied the combat can be in later levels, so it feels very much like your usual stale MMORPG with collection quests. En Masse valiantly have tried to counter this with adding extra moves to bosses and monsters, trying to make it more of a challenge, as well as the prologue intro, but it's essentially going to remain quite stale.

    This is where I think a lot of players falter, and certainly where I faltered in a number of my concerns to begin with. I did wonder if the quests would change, if there'd be actual variation, if the combat was going to stay as clicking the mouse button and dodging blindly because of how easy it was.

    I will mention the need for a solid community base to fully enjoy this game. It promotes parties, it promotes politics and it promotes guilds. If you endeavour to solo it, your enjoyment is going to be less than what it could be if you had a group of friends. They have tried to counter this with cross-server LFG tools, and it actually fairs extremely well. But this is just for instanced dungeons, not the open world (for obvious reasons). While there is a single-server LFG tool for open world, not many people utilise it because they are already with their guild parties.

    Back to the combat. It's great. If you make it past the earlier levels (and let's be honest, it doesn't take long in this game) then you're in for a treat. The quests are by and large, the same. However, this isn't a problem. Why? Because the combat is so **** sweet. You have a quest to kill 20 monsters, that sounds tedious, right? Wrong! They are usually quite condensed so you can run around and agro as many as you like and give yourself a real challenge.

    As a slayer, I'm close quarters, high evasion, damage through combinations. I will pick around four monsters, gather them up and play it almost literally like I was playing God of War (with limitations of it being an MMORPG, of course). And it is intensely satisfying. The combat is fluid, it *feels* strong, the sound effects make it sound like my attacks are connecting and that they are really doing damage. My varied options of evading, stunning, knocking down, slashing everything in my range - it's so satisfying. The one single downside to this is that I can never go back to a traditional combat styled MMORPG. It's that satisfyingly good.

    The community, originally it was god-awful. People in open chat made it comparable to Barrens chat, it was bad. However, people seem to have settled in or the players testing the waters have dropped off and people who really care about the game have stayed. The open world chat is still full of drama, but that's a good thing. It's open world PvP with a high emphasis on Guild vs Guild PvP in the open world - so of course you're going to have people beating their chests for everyone to see.

    People seem to love to play their roles well because of how satisfying it is to play them well. I have never once been in a bad instanced party, it's either good, or great, or awesome, never bad.


    Enchanting weapons is interesting, you take an item from the merchant, your weapon and another weapon of that tier and try to enchant it. The rarity of the sacrificial weapon increases the chance, but are also valuable weapons themselves so that is the result of risk of loss which makes it a bit interesting, but not soul destroying if you fail an enchant.

    Gathering is awesome, you can mine, dig plants, take essence and the incentive to stop killing monsters and gather things is that you actually get beneficial buffs to your character which aids in killing more monsters. I haven't tried making any armour or weapons or anything like that, that stuff doesn't interest me. But I do like gathering.

    Also, if there is a queue on the server, after 10 minutes of waiting you get an XP bonus for every minute longer you wait. A nice addition for having to wait in queue.

    Of course there are still things I don't like about the game, and maybe this is still the honeymoon period, but I can't see myself lessening my enjoyment if this is how much fun I'm having only at level 32 with just two instances to play. Bring on retail!

    If you can get past the eastern graphics and the hilariously awful race that is the Elin, you may well enjoy this game also.    … Expand
  75. Ramagogi
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Been falling out of mmos lately, couldnt find one I really enjoyed. Tried tera during the open beta and instantly fell in love. Played a sorcerer to lvl 32 and had a blast doing GvG and pvp. Probably the funnest mmo I've ever played.
  76. thuli
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Tera is an amazing game, while it does take a while to show it's beauty this game is far from any wow clone. There is amazing character and quest depth, While the game does present you with traditional go kill x monsters and report back, the mechanics and fighting style of the game allow for some intense boss fights with tanks getting one shot when they are not prepared. all in all this isTera is an amazing game, while it does take a while to show it's beauty this game is far from any wow clone. There is amazing character and quest depth, While the game does present you with traditional go kill x monsters and report back, the mechanics and fighting style of the game allow for some intense boss fights with tanks getting one shot when they are not prepared. all in all this is an amazing game and has a lot of potential for the future.… Expand
  77. merrytuck
    May 2, 2012
    10
    FAN. TASTIC.

    This game blows current generation MMOs out of the water with their gameplay mechanics. Since Bluehole Studios do not have a large franchise behind them like Starwars, Guildwars, or Diablo, they needed to innovate and make a fantastic game. Otherwise, no one would play it! Well, they've done it here. True action combat (think: street fighter) combined with a revolutionary    FAN. TASTIC.

    This game blows current generation MMOs out of the water with their gameplay mechanics. Since Bluehole Studios do not have a large franchise behind them like Starwars, Guildwars, or Diablo, they needed to innovate and make a fantastic game. Otherwise, no one would play it! Well, they've done it here. True action combat (think: street fighter) combined with a revolutionary political system where your guild can take over and rule a province (complete with guild house and taxes), they have been able to make an engaging game that is a blast to play. Not to mention the stellar graphics in the game.

    All in all, Tera is a polished MMO that is a start of a new franchise that you won't want to miss!    … Expand
  78. Refridgerator
    May 2, 2012
    9
    Overall, the game is quite solid.

    Bluehole (the original developer) definitely innovated a good deal on the MMO genre, and mixed it with some of the old. Don't be misguided, the game still follows the standard "Quest + Instance" format that most post-WoW MMOs do. However, the combat really shines. After you reach level 20+ and have a good deal of abilities in your arsenal, it's downright    Overall, the game is quite solid.

    Bluehole (the original developer) definitely innovated a good deal on the MMO genre, and mixed it with some of the old. Don't be misguided, the game still follows the standard "Quest + Instance" format that most post-WoW MMOs do. However, the combat really shines. After you reach level 20+ and have a good deal of abilities in your arsenal, it's downright exciting.

    Instances become very complex, starting at around level 45 they take a good deal of skill to complete. Bosses often have 5-6 special mechanics that require handling, and punish failure severely.

    I can't comment much on PvP, although I've heard good things.    … Expand
  79. kingslayer81
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Pretty simple. Once you play TERA it is near impossible to play other MMO's. Combat is unique, pacing is good and the graphics are awesome. Plus they have an awesome open world PvP system
  80. Vilelich
    May 2, 2012
    5
    The game's combat system is fun, but I can't get past the generic questing system. And from what I have seen so far it has a fairly generic end game (the political system is cool if you get into it I bet) but the instance grind and get gear end game is just so over played in MMOs nowadays. The guild wars system is nice but sometimes the open world PvP can be very abuseable by griefers whoThe game's combat system is fun, but I can't get past the generic questing system. And from what I have seen so far it has a fairly generic end game (the political system is cool if you get into it I bet) but the instance grind and get gear end game is just so over played in MMOs nowadays. The guild wars system is nice but sometimes the open world PvP can be very abuseable by griefers who have nothing better to do then camp level 10's. Let me stress the combat system is very nice but the rest of the game is very generic in every way. The graphics are very nice but graphics doesn't make the game. Also the anime art style might not appeal to some people, it appealed to me but again the game feels generic beyond the combat system.… Expand
  81. smit90
    May 2, 2012
    9
    TERA is a unique combat system wrapped around typical MMO quests. The political system will be quite emmersive, but the first election has yet to start. Combat is unique to TERA, and highly enjoy. It makes doing the tried and tired quests quite fun. Sometimes, you forget what quest you were doing because you allow yourself to fully enjoy the act of killing. PvP is unlike any other MMOTERA is a unique combat system wrapped around typical MMO quests. The political system will be quite emmersive, but the first election has yet to start. Combat is unique to TERA, and highly enjoy. It makes doing the tried and tired quests quite fun. Sometimes, you forget what quest you were doing because you allow yourself to fully enjoy the act of killing. PvP is unlike any other MMO currently on the market. Instead of focusing on the fastest and Min/maxed rotation, you focus on dodging. PvP consists of trying to get your attacks to hit while not letting yourself get hit. A truly skilled player can avoid taking ANY damage on a boss monster or vs a player, but a poorly skilled on may get one or two shotted.

    Overall, the game is very fun. Will I be playing it in a year? We'll see, but I know its worth at least the starting $50.    … Expand
  82. Sharuko
    May 2, 2012
    10
    There are a couple of MMOs I have been looking forward to - GW2 and Tera. After this weekend and after playing both, I can easily say Tera comes out on top. Tera has the best combat system in any MMO. Questing and leveling is on par with games like WoW but dungeons, world bosses and combat are out of this world.
  83. cheezitak
    May 2, 2012
    8
    TERA is a fantastic game for what it is. An action oriented MMORPG. If you want heavy lore or amazing questlines, then TERA is not the game you're looking for. If you want tons of action and fun gameplay, then give it a try. TERA is still in the infant stages of the North American release so they are still working to implement some features to the game, such as expanding on the PVP, sinceTERA is a fantastic game for what it is. An action oriented MMORPG. If you want heavy lore or amazing questlines, then TERA is not the game you're looking for. If you want tons of action and fun gameplay, then give it a try. TERA is still in the infant stages of the North American release so they are still working to implement some features to the game, such as expanding on the PVP, since the Korean version doesn't have PVP servers.

    Overall, I LOVE the combat and PVP in this game and managed to lure 5 friends to try it. All of them have loved it just as much, even a couple to my surprise. If you enjoy action combat RPG's, then definitely give TERA a chance. The website gives a ton of helpful game info for anyone whom is not familiar with the game yet.

    It's not a 10, and very very very few games deserve to be. I give it a solid 8.5 (wru half scales?) because the questing and storylines are somewhat weak, however the combat makes up for those shortcomings.    … Expand
  84. Kasyx
    May 2, 2012
    10
    The first thing you'll notice is that the game is simply stunning. No visual corner was left untouched by the dev team. Character creation is fun and the classes all feel unique. Quests consist of your gather/kill types with story quests peppered for good measure. Every two levels you get new skills and the leveling treadmill feels quick enough to feel rewarding and slow enough to give youThe first thing you'll notice is that the game is simply stunning. No visual corner was left untouched by the dev team. Character creation is fun and the classes all feel unique. Quests consist of your gather/kill types with story quests peppered for good measure. Every two levels you get new skills and the leveling treadmill feels quick enough to feel rewarding and slow enough to give you time to get used to them. Overall the game has an incredibly polished feeling to it and the dev team has very strong ties to the community.… Expand
  85. Yoshihito
    May 2, 2012
    9
    I'm a longtime MMO player with, I would like to think, vast experience on this subject. I do need to say that the opinions expressed here are solely my own and in no way represent or give favoritsm to the company that makes this game. That being said, I hope you all enjoy my review of TERA and I look forward to playing with all of you at the Head Start.

    I would like to start off by saying    I'm a longtime MMO player with, I would like to think, vast experience on this subject. I do need to say that the opinions expressed here are solely my own and in no way represent or give favoritsm to the company that makes this game. That being said, I hope you all enjoy my review of TERA and I look forward to playing with all of you at the Head Start.

    I would like to start off by saying that the visuals in this game are quite impressive. More often than not I found myself in awe of some of the beautifully animated locales strewn throughout the game. That's not to say it was perfect though. The Open Beta was marred with tearing, blinding white spots and minor annoyances that will hopefully be patched out by the time the game launches or soon thereafter. Also, while the dungeons bosses were impressive, the lack of detail and overuse of duplicate scenery in them were not. It's not really a big problem as I enjoyed them nonetheless, but something that I thought I would note.

    For a Korean game that surpasses Aion in visuals, I was expecting a more varied Character Creation. Don't get me wrong, the character models are absolutely stunning and worthy of praise. I was just expecting more options in the way of customizing your character, much akin to Aion. I mean, come on, who doesn't want to change their female Sorcerer's bust size? But all jokes aside, it wasn't too bad and in my honest opinion is done much better than the Character Creation of a game like World of Warcraft. However, people really need to get off the whole 'Elin are a pedophiles dream' train. The creature design in this game is amazing. Some of the monsters were really well done and awe-inspiring. Props to them in this department.

    In just about every game I've played I always favor melee type characters, especially those who use a Great Axe. So yes, I did play Berserker. Though I also tried Sorcerer, Archer and Slayer. The majority of my experience was on the Berserker. The combat for me was fluid, fun and took more skill than a game like Aion or World of Warcraft. The first 20 levels were easy and I never died, however it was a great way to learn the game and get used to the combat for the content to come. As soon as I was able to do BAM's I was in love. The fights were exciting and required precise timing as well as the use of all my skills to not only stay alive, but do damage to the beasts. This was honestly where the game shined and I couldn't have been having any more fun. Dungeon bosses were even more intense and decidedly more impressive than your run of the mill BAM. The combat might have been over-hyped but I think it is one of the best features in this game. And the cool thing is that there is still more room for improvement, it can only get better people!

    One of the weakest points to this game would be the story. I read all the quest text, paid attention to the cutscenes and gathered as much information as I could. But for some reason it just didn't strike the 'completely awesome' chord for me. That's not to say that the story isn't great, I just think it could be better and who knows, it might after 32.

    Really, the only thing I didn't participate in was PvP. Sorry guys, but I truly hate PvP and you almost never see me do it. So if you want an opinion on that, you'll have to go elsewhere. I might end up trying it out sometime, but it's not a priority of mine.

    Aside from some minor tweaks and improvements that will hopefully be fixed by the time it launches, this game is well on it's way to becoming a force to be reckoned with. If you want fast paced, skill based combat with stunning visuals and a detailed world look no further than this game. Like I said before, it can only get better and it's my hope that it will.

    For a pre-launch review based on the first 32 levels of content I give this game an 9 out of 10. It's definitely one of the smoother betas I've participated in and has lots of room to improve. I hope you enjoyed reading my review and I will definitely see you all at Head Start!    … Expand
  86. Zionelle
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Absolutely amazing.... I played the first night of the beta, and honestly, I was rather unsure of the game to start with. Had I submitted this review then, it would have gotten an 8 based on the graphical beauty (awesome landscape!) and music alone. On a whim (and with nothing else to play) I tried it again with a friend...and boy did I begin to see this game's potential. I bought it theAbsolutely amazing.... I played the first night of the beta, and honestly, I was rather unsure of the game to start with. Had I submitted this review then, it would have gotten an 8 based on the graphical beauty (awesome landscape!) and music alone. On a whim (and with nothing else to play) I tried it again with a friend...and boy did I begin to see this game's potential. I bought it the next day (sorry Diablo 3, maybe I'll have your money by the 15th). That night, I realized that all the problems I had with the game were MY FAULT. As I got better, the game got more and more fun. This game has gotten me in trouble with my wife more than any game I have ever played.

    ------------> Anyone who doesn't enjoy this game's absolutely innovative (in the mmo market) combat either haven't given it enough time to learn, or they simply do not have the hand eye coordination to play Tera. I am not being mean or trolling, I am simply being honest. Theory crafting will do you no good whatsoever if you can't hit anything with your mathematically superior glyph builds.    … Expand
  87. Armok
    May 2, 2012
    8
    After playing a ton of different MMOs and being generally bored of WoW I had pretty much given up on MMOs for a while. A friend was really excited about it and I finally gave in and tried it at their house during the open beta weekend - that was all it took. The combat is so much fun that the games other flaws (which it does have) don't seem that bad. The fighting system is extremelyAfter playing a ton of different MMOs and being generally bored of WoW I had pretty much given up on MMOs for a while. A friend was really excited about it and I finally gave in and tried it at their house during the open beta weekend - that was all it took. The combat is so much fun that the games other flaws (which it does have) don't seem that bad. The fighting system is extremely fluid, people moving everywhere all the time while dodging, etc. Melee really shine in this game but casters, especially healers, are still a lot of fun.

    The bad is the quests. The writing in them really sucks. If the quest isn't a story (red) quest then chances are that it isn't worth reading. I also don't really care for the crafting system. It isn't very intuitive as far as components, runes, and stuff go. The voice acting and cutscenes are nice after the intro levels - I admit that those are pretty bad.

    This game has a TON of potential and is definitely worth a try. Also, anyone who says this is a WoW clone has never played it or they've never played WoW. Quests are crap much like WoW but combat wise it couldn't be more different.    … Expand
  88. Zandler
    May 2, 2012
    9
    This game is awesome. The graphics are stellar, the combat system is fluid and fun, and it actually takes SKILL to play it. I also really like the character and class design, every race has their own (cosmetically) different armor for each class. The races also look awesome, whether you want to be a regular looking human, a dragon-like beast, an elf, or anything else. TERA will haveThis game is awesome. The graphics are stellar, the combat system is fluid and fun, and it actually takes SKILL to play it. I also really like the character and class design, every race has their own (cosmetically) different armor for each class. The races also look awesome, whether you want to be a regular looking human, a dragon-like beast, an elf, or anything else. TERA will have something to suit you. The only issues I have with the game are that it runs slow sometimes on my aging laptop (although it still runs smooth 90% of the time, provided I keep the graphics at three or lower) but that's my fault, and that the quests do get a tad repetitive at first, but that quickly gets sorted out by the time you hit level 10 or so. I am not sure why this game is getting so much hate, perhaps WoW fanboys are just that desperate to build their game, that they will tear down any other game that challenges it. Definitely worth a try, and very worth the $60 I spent on it. 9/10… Expand
  89. Bubamoose
    May 2, 2012
    9
    Don't listen to the haters. While it's true that the questing in TERA is sub par, the fast-paced combat easily makes up for any shortcomings in that department.It's MMO combat that'S actually FUN. The PvP is even better, but seriously, try this game out. It doesn't need you; you need it. The only real downside is the crafting system, which can easily be fixed.
  90. Vorch
    May 2, 2012
    4
    I'd like to preface this by saying that TERA has alot of potential. However, the biggest threat to TERA's success isn't coming from any current or upcoming MMO; it's coming from TERA. Mainly, the 1-19 leveling experience. It takes a 6-8 hours to start having fun in the game. That means if you have one of each of the 8 classes (like myself), you will wind up spending 48-64 hours doing theI'd like to preface this by saying that TERA has alot of potential. However, the biggest threat to TERA's success isn't coming from any current or upcoming MMO; it's coming from TERA. Mainly, the 1-19 leveling experience. It takes a 6-8 hours to start having fun in the game. That means if you have one of each of the 8 classes (like myself), you will wind up spending 48-64 hours doing the most unimaginative and mundane quests in MMOs in the last 5 years. It is the single stupidest thing that a generally smart dev team has done for this game. THIS needs to be changed before I can give TERA a good score (-2 points). And no, the 20 min prologue did not help...it only serves to confuse new players.

    Character Design
    There is enough variance to make most people happy, but you will be playing someone with an overly sexualized body, or a baraka/amani. I was very happy with my Archer

    Combat
    Combat is stupid easy for the first 1-19 levels. The monsters in general are either small and don't take much damage or big enough that there really isn't that much of a challenge in aiming. Level 20, you fight your first BAM, which is quite a jarring and fun experience. However, it only serves to highlight the absolute idiocy of having the first 6-8 hours be so lame. EME has FUN stuff in the game!! WHY don't they show it to you outside of the 20min prologue?

    Questing
    Not going to even talk about it. It's nothing special.


    Final Opinion
    I feel that TERA is a waste of HUGE potential. It's an MMO that forgot the RPG. Is it a good MMO? Yes. Is it good enough to warrant the $50-80 box cost + 10-15 bucks a month or chronoscroll cash grind? I don't think so.    … Expand
  91. Dizeaz
    May 2, 2012
    10
    This has to be the most enthralling and exciting game i have ever played, Sure it has the kill quests, but COMBAT IS FUN!! i cannot stress how much fun it is to swing a bigass axe or aim a fiery ball of death, with such good animations. And as a bonus, the graphics are beautiful, the characters are graceful, and It runs insanely well on almost any computer with UNREAL engine 3! Overall,This has to be the most enthralling and exciting game i have ever played, Sure it has the kill quests, but COMBAT IS FUN!! i cannot stress how much fun it is to swing a bigass axe or aim a fiery ball of death, with such good animations. And as a bonus, the graphics are beautiful, the characters are graceful, and It runs insanely well on almost any computer with UNREAL engine 3! Overall, the best game i have ever played. GG wow.… Expand
  92. Jjajan
    May 2, 2012
    10
    The quest system is nothing new, but Honestly, it doesnt matter. The combat is so much fun, I want more grindy quests, just so I have a reason to go fight things
  93. Emmortal
    May 2, 2012
    10
    This game has renewed my interest in the MMO genre which I had just about given up on. There are elements that are standard fare such as the questing system, what sets this game apart is the combat system. The combat in all the characters I've played is just downright FUN. Even healing and tanking has been made fun and interesting, a rare thing in MMO's these days.
  94. epiphany
    May 2, 2012
    8
    Experience: WoW, FFXI, FFXIV, EVE, SWToR, EQ, EQ2, Korean Tera Cons:
    - Not much variety in questing, pretty much your kill/gather/deliver quest variety throughout the game.
    - Path for leveling is also very much straight forward on rails type deal. At certain levels you will need to hit certain zones to get/complete quest of your level. This only really becomes a problem when you start    Experience: WoW, FFXI, FFXIV, EVE, SWToR, EQ, EQ2, Korean Tera Cons:
    - Not much variety in questing, pretty much your kill/gather/deliver quest variety throughout the game.
    - Path for leveling is also very much straight forward on rails type deal. At certain levels you will need to hit certain zones to get/complete quest of your level. This only really becomes a problem when you start leveling your third or second character.
    - Lower levels are very easy, i would say they may even be to lowly tuned, because of the action combat system and your ability to dodge attacks many people may find the game somewhat boring through the stages of 1-30 ish as there is no feeling of real danger of death or real challenge in your questing.
    - Party size can sometimes be an issue when you have a large group of friends playing the game

    Pros:
    - Group Quest. I don't think this is talked about enough about this game, group quest occur in almost every zone you level in but are not needed to be completed to progress through the zone. What this does is it gives players an option to do these group quest which requires a little setup but offers greater item/exp rewards than your normal quest. Or to pass them if they do not want to go through the trouble. This allows players to interact socially when questing, make friends, meet people, etc, but does not punish them if they happen to be playing at off hours when they cannot create a group. While this setup is nothing new to mmo's it is worth mentioning that it's in the game.
    - Party Grinding. I started playing mmos in EQ and FFXI which is why I like that this is in this game, but most bam (Big ass monster) quest when completed will give you a repeatable kill quest, which than allows people to form parties to grind on these bans for the exp they give, which is usually plentiful, and the exp/item reward gains from the quest itself. This is sometimes a welcome reprieve from soloing.
    - The Action combat system is also very fun, but as mentioned above in the cons can sometimes make the game feel too easy.
    - PVP, I find the over world PVP in this game to be well done, along with the guild battle system which allows players to declare war on a guild for some awesome over world pvp goodness. Currently no battlegrounds in the game however if you are a battleground enthusiast - Pretty game is pretty. Overall Tera is a very good game, but it's not one that I can suggest to everyone. The cons that i mentioned will affect certain people more than others. because of the way the questing system is currently setup, which is basically going from hub to hub doing kill/gather/deliver quest for some people It may feel like a very large grind. While the combat system does take the edge off a little, as mentioned when you get the hang of your class, and the best way to handle certain mobs it also makes the game sometimes feel like it's to easy and to repetitive. Add on to that what feels to be a very linear progression model, it does make the game feel like somewhat of a grind, this is even more prevalent on your 2nd or 3rd 60. However their are ways to change it up, they do have dungeons and a dungeon finder system, they also have ways via repeatable quest to grind bams in a party setting so you can focus on your job mechanics, ie if your a priest you can actually be healing a party instead of grinding quest, or if your a tank you can practice your tanking. These are welcome reprieves and are quite fun.    … Expand
  95. Bobzitto
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Absolutely marvelous game, that delivers a lot. It got its downs, such as the same old fetch quests, but doing them is very enjoyable thanks to the combat system. Soloing BAMs is a fun and rewarding experience, and can be a headache if you don't know what you're heading into. The instances later on are very hard, one mistake means you're dead...which is a good change from the late drop ofAbsolutely marvelous game, that delivers a lot. It got its downs, such as the same old fetch quests, but doing them is very enjoyable thanks to the combat system. Soloing BAMs is a fun and rewarding experience, and can be a headache if you don't know what you're heading into. The instances later on are very hard, one mistake means you're dead...which is a good change from the late drop of difficulty in MMOs(Im looking at you SWTOR and WoW). All in all, amazing graphics, playability is fluid and consistent, classes are mostly balanced, and sexy females in always a good point in my book!… Expand
  96. Niccoli
    May 2, 2012
    9
    Overall a decent MMO. Already developed for over a year in Korea, this port has been really well done. It brings new combat to the table, it's strongest feature. No more tab, target, face roll. You need to move, use attacks that are appropriate, watch the mob for signals that it's attacks are coming and move out of the way or block. VERY action oriented and very refreshing.

    The    Overall a decent MMO. Already developed for over a year in Korea, this port has been really well done. It brings new combat to the table, it's strongest feature. No more tab, target, face roll. You need to move, use attacks that are appropriate, watch the mob for signals that it's attacks are coming and move out of the way or block. VERY action oriented and very refreshing.

    The artwork is amazing, character and creature models are great. Each new creature I run into, I amazed at the little details that make it interesting. The world is beautiful.

    A new political system that I haven't seen done in games before, though it hasn't come into play yet, it will be interesting to see how it works.

    Everything else is standard MMO, quest, kill mobs, level up. Overall I rate it pretty high because I really enjoy running around in the world and the combat.    … Expand
  97. Lans
    May 2, 2012
    9
    Let's face it, 90% of an MMO is killing things and Tera nails that. Overall pretty solid. The main draw is the combat. Fast paced and action based which is what sets it apart from other MMO's. It's less about optimizing your character on a spreadsheet and more about playing an actual game. Compared to a game like WoW every role from dps to tanking to healing is far more active. IELet's face it, 90% of an MMO is killing things and Tera nails that. Overall pretty solid. The main draw is the combat. Fast paced and action based which is what sets it apart from other MMO's. It's less about optimizing your character on a spreadsheet and more about playing an actual game. Compared to a game like WoW every role from dps to tanking to healing is far more active. IE DPS are constantly chasing targets, dodging attacks, all while pumping out the damage. You don't stand in one spot for 8 minutes while performing a rotation.

    There are some weaknesses in things like crafting, class balance and role distribution, and the questing follows the basic MMO model of "Kill 10 of x". Those are mostly tertiary problems which while annoying are over shadowed by the engaging combat.    … Expand
  98. logobola
    May 2, 2012
    10
    It is a nice refreshing change to the combat systems of all other MMOs out there. The having to dodge which requires you paying attention to the enemy animation (there is no cast bar) along with the lock on and aiming systems works very fluid. Graphically it is a eye pleasure, even more as you get out of the starting areas. It is a Korea based MMO and therefore unlike most Western MMOs itIt is a nice refreshing change to the combat systems of all other MMOs out there. The having to dodge which requires you paying attention to the enemy animation (there is no cast bar) along with the lock on and aiming systems works very fluid. Graphically it is a eye pleasure, even more as you get out of the starting areas. It is a Korea based MMO and therefore unlike most Western MMOs it is a bit more grindy that some maybe use to. Though this is offset a bit by the combat system which keeps you engaged a bit more than just standing there pressing attacks while downing a drink like other MMOs. If you are into healing this is a completely new experience than you will find in any game out currently. There are no healing bars that you click on, heals must be aimed at players or AoEs placed. Healers also provide support to the dps, have to be on constant movement around the field and on some fights are responsible for dps other targets. Can be a bit nerve racking at first, though quickly becomes a completely immersive experience. Again no standing there watching a healing grid waiting to play whack a mole. The crafting, enchanting etc system is a bit more tedious to really skill up. Crafting you will have access to every possible one (armor, cloth, leather, alch, focus etc) along with every gathering skill (mining, herb, essences). You could realistically level each one though it quickly becomes a money sink or gathering sink for certain reagents which only drop off larger mobs or instance quests. But to me this makes it much more satisfying to actually complete. Enchanting is the same way with a RNG to it if the reagents used (powders and a sacrificed item of gear) increase it. This generally means you probably will not be really enchanting the gear which is done through stages (+2-+12) till higher end tier items.

    There is also no pay2win model here as some who have spewed here with not playing nor any attention to the actual discussions of the Western Tera. If you are looking for a chance in a MMO, do not mind a more grindy though generally rewarding experience with full attention and fluid situational awareness from all group members; then get Tera.    … Expand
  99. freyavp
    May 2, 2012
    10
    how do users like stanleywoosmom get away with false reviews that do nothing but bash the game? what kind of idiot accuses this game of pedophilia? seriously. dont put false reviews if you've never even played a game morons.

    this game is amazing, fluid combat, beautiful visuals, amazing boss fights. its easily PC game of 2012. it takes your traditional MMO and gives it a better combat    how do users like stanleywoosmom get away with false reviews that do nothing but bash the game? what kind of idiot accuses this game of pedophilia? seriously. dont put false reviews if you've never even played a game morons.

    this game is amazing, fluid combat, beautiful visuals, amazing boss fights. its easily PC game of 2012.
    it takes your traditional MMO and gives it a better combat system, which is a much needed breath of fresh air. this easily beats the other releases this month, and the soon to come gay wars 2.    … Expand
  100. Aeith
    May 2, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I created an account just to review this game and try to combat some of the misinformation people are spewing on her to down-rate this game.

    The game's Action Combat is very refreshing to see in an MMO where the last decade all you had to do was tab-target and push a few numbers on your keyboard. While I admit this would not work on some hard mode fights in WoW and other games on dungeons you could usually just stand around and hop out of fire if it landed under you. With Tera you have to constantly be aiming at the boss (or teammates if you're a healer) planning your abilities and avoiding damage. The mobs in Tera have really cool animations as well. I just finished healing a Cultists Refuge group last night on my 40 Mystic and that was the most fun I've had healing in a very long time.

    Try this game out you won't be disappointed!    … Expand
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#77 Best 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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