I originally wrote --------------> This is an AVERAGE game at best. Trust me, don't believe the hype. I sadly did and regret giving up Ãâ

This game does NOT deserve a score below 6. Thus, I am giving it a 10 in an attempt to balance some of the ridiculous opinions. Anyway, the game is very fun. As others have said, the questing is very generic "Fed-Ex" fetch or kill, but the combat makes it quite enjoyable. It truly is like playing a classic Japanese-style action game with combos. Your attacks "feel" like they are connecting which is a detail that many MMOs outside of WoW often lack. The graphics are beautiful as well as the animations. LOTS of attention to detail. Some people will undoubtedly be put off by the cutesy graphics, but they are some bad ass looking races and mobs. Again, the animations and weapon/armor models are superb. In the very least, TERA is worth the box price. Two--thumps-up.… Expand

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.

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 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

One of the best MMORPG's for now. Tera has the best combat system of any MMORPG. You must use your skills wisely. Theres is no way to use the Fire and Forget system that other Games have.
The World beautiful with stunning graphics. Tons of Quests are available (Solo and Group Quests).

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

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 first time back when starting guild wars and wow. This is a must have for any online mmorpg gamer.… Expand

I have played quite a few MMO's. That being said I have not put in the amount of time most people have. I have played WOW the most out of all and this game to me is at least on par with WOW and in my opinion better. The combat is fantastic. That so far, is the best part. Yes the quests are grind and find most of the time, but aren't most MMO's, espcially WOW? The combat makes the questing much more tolerable. The graphics are beautiful as well. I run it on a laptop with a decent video card and I have not had any of the drawing issues others are complaining about. I have also not had any server issues. The only downfall like 99% of most MMO's but a select few like SWTOR, the story is not great.… Expand

Well I though I would try to provide a more thoughtful, and not emotionally charged review of my first few days in TERA (and honestly how can people give the game a 3 based on bugs and netcode that not everyone experiences) by talking about some pros and cons. First let me say that I have never found any lasting appeal with Korean MMO's. I never like the art direction, and I always thought content was severely lacking (offering "grinding" as a sole activity). A friend recommended I try the open beta, and I was hesitant at first - I hate Korean MMO's right? Well, let me say that while the game isn't going to win any awards for breaking the mold with standard fed-ex quests, etc., the combat in this game is so amazing that I have had a hard time going back to the "old way" of doing things in games like WoW. It is so good in fact that I spent more time playing the head start than I did the GW2 beta weekend. It is just that good. So, if you hated Korean MMO's in the past, give this game a shot. You can thank me later :)… Expand

This is my new favorite MMO. Been playing since the beta weekends and it's superb. The graphics are easily some of the best in the genre; textures are fantastic, colors are gorgeous, and animations are wonderfully done. The combat system is the best out of any MMO, going back to tab targeting is going to be impossible. It's not only fast but you need to be smart as well and time everything perfectly. The combat system makes the dungeons so, so fun and playing a healer is a blast. My favorite aspect though is the world. It's one huge world with vast areas to travel and explore. I definitely recommend this!… Expand

I don't usually play MMOs because of the boring combat. TERA is the first MMORPG a long time. I did play Vindictus, but I don't think that counts. Anyways TERA has combat that is very similar to Vindictus and Monster Hunter, but it has the open world and great PvP that those games were missing. Everybody should at least give this game a try.

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.

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!

Constant action, thoughtful combat, epic graphics and smart systems. Even quests are smartly and conveniently placed. I have nothing negative to say about this game.

I was not expecting this game to be this good, incredible visuals, and more importantly amazing fun gameplay. I have not played an mmo like this where the combat was actually fun , exciting and skill based. The story and lore is lacking however like most mmo's but it is not a big deal. I have been having a blast doing open world pvp alone and have had some really intese fights. It also seems to be one of the most balanced mmo's i have played, i highly reccomend it.… Expand

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

A very solid 9/10, I would give 8/10 but 9/10 is the new 8/10 because rating systems are **** Only a few games have ever been 10's in history and nothing of that quality has been produced this year.… Expand

I wasnt sure what to expect from this game it looked good but i am coming from eve online which is a hard core pvp game. i always wanted something to satisfy my needs for pvp but not flying space ships around. i tried TERA and the pvp is exactly what i have been looking for. this game is amazing. i personally see my self playing this for at least 2 years. im hooked!!

Combat is amazingly fun in pve, and twice as much in pvp - it could alone carry the whole game. Luckily it isnt the only bright spot Tera offers - the world (except the newbie zone) is humongous, epic and without loading screens. The crafting is complicated (i.e compared to wow) and rewarding. The instance finder works great, and instance boss fights are exhilarating.
All in all, most fun i've had in a mmo for a long while.… Expand

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.

Great game with lots of replay-ability. I have played this game off an on since its beta release and it has always been my fall back game when I am bored with the current MMO of moment. This game is continuously updated and has a great community and developer. Steam Roxxors the big111

I am really enjoying the game. The graphics are amazing and the world feels like it fits. The character creation is better than I've seen in any MMO I've played over the years, and the characters look nice. Perhaps, sometimes, a little overtly sexy, but you won't hear me complain. The questing is fun, the classes are fun to play -- personally speaking. The prologue before you start leveling lets you try any class before you commit to playing it for 60 levels. The crafting is challenging and costly, but rewards you very well later on. The enchanting system is fun, and the extraction system is useful.

The Bad? I can't really think of anything that warrants reducing the rating -- I don't play on PVP servers but I hear that the camping is pretty ridiculous. If you're a fan of MMORPGs, especially WoW, Lineage II, and even more PVP based MMORPGs I think you'll find that Tera is very fun and rewarding.… Expand

Tera is fantastic, the combat is a fresh take on MMOs and as you level up you learn more and more combos. The graphics are beautiful and I haven't experienced any texture popping or bad draw distance (I play on a crappy laptop) The PvP and dungeons are really fun with the combat and relies on skill much more than "Hit hotkey and wait for cooldown" The only downside to the game is the same ol fetch quest that have plagued MMOs for years (which isn't so bad since combat is addicting and fun) and they need to add more servers BUT the game uses a channel system similar to Maplestory which is fantastic when servers are over populated so you never feel overwhelmed by the amount of people on a server. I highly recommend this game for anyone who wants fun combat and amazing graphics that set a high bar for future MMOs.… Expand

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.

I have quite literally played every single MMO for a period of time, long or short. Generally, I have noticed a few things that are pretty consistent. 1. New MMO's will always be compared to old MMO's regardless of the success of either. 2. New MMO's will have problem areas and those that complain about the problems. 3. New MMO's will have new features, as well as some old features from other games. Setting aside the 3 rules of New MMO's, you have to decide for yourself what will make you stay or leave. For me, TERA hits on almost every single note I could want from an MMO. True-Action combat that gives the feel of Mortal Kombat / Killer Instinct meets World of Warcraft; Graphics like nobodies business; Character creation is very diverse and unique, with a huge variety to choose from. I can keep going on and on about all the aspects of this game that I love. I think the best way to describe it would be Vanilla WoW or Vanilla EQ, or FFXI, these games all had very unique methods of game play, as soon as I started playing TERA I knew I was going to enjoy it. LvL 60 now and it's just amazing, I can't see myself getting bored of this game any time soon. Compare this game to SWTOR release, that game had a lot of story and game play, and most would argue that the 1-50 was pretty great! After that things went downhill because the game play just wasn't good enough to Sustain. TERA on the other hand, their Game play is SOOO good, they just lack in the quest, but the combat more than makes up for that. Look at WoW -- great game play and pvp, but poor questing system overall. This game is already great! It's going to get even better very soon, and to top it off, they didn't make 1892750189275098 servers, so that means each server has a GREAT population and GREAT community, makes questing and running instances and grouping for BAM's so easy.… Expand

Tera is the best MMORPG of it's kind. The gameplay of TERA is like a fusion between WoW kind games and Lineage 2 kind, (when it was in the First chronicle: Harbingers of War). At first seem like WoW with outstanding graphics and Lineage 2 kind of artistic detail. But the gameplay is more Lineage 2 like with a fine tune target system like shooters have, not so precise of course. Combat balance, classes , skills , functionality on each one from the party, and pvp mechanics are similar of the old school Lineage 2, but better and faster. Political system too from Lineage 2 is much more better here for a not so open world game. In this game instances are a bubble where players can farm their gear or whatever, but in lineage 2 the fact of not having any instances and totally openworld pve and pvp, lead players to declare wars , take zones, protect them, exploit some mobs that drop unique items and controlling that resources for themselves , they controlled everything in a whole server... that FREE world of lineage 2 was balanced but savage in old times... time ruined the game. TERA revives the best gameplay, but more balanced, unique and with some things from others MMOS like world of warcraft. A "perfect" balance.… Expand

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

If your tired of the usual tab target system in MMOs give this a try. I've been thoroughly,enjoying it. Beautiful game with awesome combat system. As far as draw distances concerned I have not had that problem. I see enemies clear across the battlefield. People giving 0-4 are just trolls, and they ruin the validity of customer reviews.

First, don't believe a word the trolls in this user review section - the graphics are amazing and draw distance is not an issue if you aren't playing on a netbook. Tera is the most fun MMO I have ever played, it's fun for MMO gamers, but it's also fun for guys like my brother who prefer to play action games on consoles. The classes are really cool, playing an archer is like playing a third person shooter melee classes feel like Fable or Zelda. I couldn't STOP playing. The action combat is the real deal - after playing Tera you won't be able to play another MMO with tab targeting - it's that good. I also really enjoy the depth of the game, leveling my character, upgrading my gear, the awesome dungeons, and just getting better at my class - the lancer. Since Tera actually requires skill, it motivates me to be good at my class so when I play in groups I can be an awesome tank. I really can't say enough good things about the game - I hope anyone who reads this gives it a try, you won't be disappointed.… Expand

Very pretty game and enjoyable combat Lvling is fast and fun but i tink the game starts from lvl 20 i just love the dungeons and bosses :)

(funny how ppl can hate on stuff that is fixt a long time back you all do know you where playing the BETA all the time dont you ?) also no 1 can talk about endgame no max lvl in the beta. also no its not the same as the korean version.

That crap about the draw distance is ***** If you compare it to WoW/rift or GW2 its good.… Expand

Love this game:) if you think about buying this game don't read any of the crap reviews here most, not all are just gw2 fan boys who are just trying to take this game down like StanleyWoosMom who gifs the game a 10 and talks about pay2win cash shop system and gear-based PvP.....the game is noting like wow just google tera pvp. wait for real reviews.

all i can say i just love the game!

I completely agree with elcritico. This is my 7th mmo spending a good 3-6 years on each and this by far takes the cake as the best mmo ever made, and my favorate video game of all time.

Tera is the best MMO I've played since WoW vanilla, and the only one since my first (Asheron's Call) to get me truly addicted. Since other reviewers mentioned the excellent combat, I'll address some of the inaccuracies and common misconceptions in the negative reviews.

1) Tera is not a "typical Korea grinder" MMO. Leveling is about the pace of WoW vanilla (probably faster) and there are more quests than needed to level to cap.

2) The combat is skill-based. Don't believe the trolls saying it's a gimmick, everything about the system emphasizes player skill and rewards you for being attentive to what's happening on the screen (rather than staring at your skill CDs). BAMs have a variety of unique attacks all with specific "tells" which allow the observant/experienced player to do what is needed to avoid the attack. It might be easy to hit the BAMs, but you are rewarded for back shots and unlike other MMOs, are a much smaller region on the mob (~45 deg rather than 180 deg). Besides, aiming your attacks is most certainly not "the entire point of the action combat" it's just one small facet of it.

3) The engine and net-code are superb, the reviewer who said otherwise is either a troll or a shill. The game runs amazingly well for how good it looks, and unlike most MMOs, can actually handle large crowds of players without becoming a slideshow.

and finally, the criticism I've heard most often, mostly from fanboys of other games who are jumping on a talking point to criticize Tera:

"Animation lock makes the combat slow and unexciting."

Anyone who has actually played the game for more than an hour or two knows how wrong this is. First off, "animation lock" is describing how many skills root your character's movement until the animation is finished. It certainly exists in the game, but it is essential to making combat strategic and does nothing to take away from the action. Even with the lock on some skills, all classes are still incredibly mobile in combat for two reasons:

1) As you level up, many of your most important skills lose the animation lock entirely. You also get skills that can break animations mid-way.

2) Every class has a plethora of skills that allow you to dodge, run, strafe, or charge WHILE dishing out damage.

WIthout the animation rooting on some skills, the game would devolve into Quake with swords and sorcery. Having certain attacks restrict your movement gives various skills differing amounts of risk v. reward. Every fight requires a delicate balance of damaging your opponent while still avoiding its attacks. It is also huge in balancing melee vs. ranged in PvP and making positioning and tactics matter more than raw twitch skill. "Animation lock" is critical to preserving strategy and preventing the combat from devolving into a spaz-fest. It's a feature, not a flaw.

Since I don't want this review to look like a marketing pamphlet, I'll outline some of the most glaring flaws. They aren't near enough to detract from all the awesomeness in the game, but they're worth pointing out nonetheless:

1) Doesn't pick up till the 20s. This is why you have negative reviews that make no sense whatsoever to Tera players. It's very easy to get a skewed perception of the game by only playing a few hours. The big draw for most people is the combat, and it doesn't really get a chance to shine until you start fighting BAMs in your 20s. However, leveling is so quick it should only take you a day at most to get to this point.

2) Overly sexualized characters: Yes, Tera has its fair share of pandering to horny males. It also has a short, nubile race with provocative outfits. While they're not exactly sexualized children (since their proportions are completely unrealistic) like some might have you believe, it is a little weird. I choose to ignore it since the rest of the game is so good. Tera also has armor skins so you can have your character wear a less revealing armor set while still keeping the stats of the armor that bothered you.

3) Quests are fairly bland. They're not worse than vanilla WoW, but people expect more now. Luckily, the fun combat and beautiful environments make me not even notice this for the most part. Combat is what you're doing 95% of the time in an MMO, so making that activity FUN matters more than anything else. It doesn't matter how revolutionary your quest system is if the combat is the same ol' boring tab-target combat.

As I'm approaching 5000 characters, I'll stop :). Hope this review was helpful for those not sure what to believe.… Expand

Great combat, lots of wizards, really fun to play. I'm interested to see how the political system plays out. It has all of the standard MMO features, but feels more like a console game. TERA could probably use 10% more wizards, but that's my only complaint.

I am really enjoying the combat in TERA. It's a nice change of pace from what I'm used to. The questing isn't revolutionary but I find myself really enjoying killing stuff. The boss fights are epic!

Combat is definitely amazing, enough to where I won't be able to play another standard mmo. The questing is a bit lacking, very typical and nothing revolutionary. For a day 0 launch the game is incredibly polished and the action combat is very smooth. BAM's are INCREDIBLE, so much fun, so interactive, keeps you on your toes. I have high hopes for the game and can't wait to see end game.

All I want to do is PvP so I bought Tera just for that. The combat is fantastic, and although BG's arent in the game yet, the world pvp and guild vs guild pvp is amazing. If you like PvP you should check it out.

I have to admit I am pleasantly surprised by Tera. The graphics are pretty awesome and the gameplay is fun. The characters are unique and some of them have some cool qualities. Overall, a really fun and enjoyable game.

Honest review ... Played since closed beta 3. North America -Tera is as a modified Korean-Tera. The graphics are outstanding and mesmerizing. Character creation is detailed and fluid. The game holds a prologue that starts your character at lvl 20 in a pre story line state lasting about 15 minutes of game play as this toon. Once you complete it you are then returned to lvl 1 and the main game begins. This is outstanding for getting a look at some armors, skill animations/abilities and over all game-play of that toon. The combat is not stcky tab target, mash some buttons and get bored in 5 minutes, nor is it a "Korean grinder". En Masse, the publisher has taken steps to add quests and balance gameplay to a more comfortable NA style of game-play. Yes the interface and combat style is totally different from previous mmos. Combat, tanking and even healing are engaging. The "in the works" portions of the game I think is where the negative press comes in. The pvp battle grounds are not in game yet and open world pvp is based on guild vs guild and politics. PVP servers exist and are rather chaotic at the moment, sadly not my stronger game-play exp.

I personally love the fresh and new innovations Blue Hole has designed and added to Tera. The whole things runs really well with decent settings on a lower PC but above minimal requirements. My personal view, after playing mmos since UO in 1997, is that this is a diamond in the rough, that is being over looked due to much bigger names and franchises releasing near same time. New ppl logging in are amazed at the community and the over all experience within minutes. I hope this helps!… Expand

I love this game. The questing is familiar but the innovations that it brings are truly positive. I don't see anything controversial about vastly improving combat mechanics over previous mmo's.

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

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

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 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

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 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

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.

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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 is an amazing game and has a lot of potential for the future.… Expand

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 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

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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).

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, 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

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 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

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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 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

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 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

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. 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

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 :>

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 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

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 tell a lot of talent and heart went into making this game. Has a nice mix of silliness and seriousness.… Expand

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.

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 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

You just don't know how pretty the environments in this game are until you get to the second continent...Allemantheia, Ethereal forest, Heartwood, Faerie forest, Fountain of Shara, it's all breathtaking.

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.

Well after a couples I must say I'm impressed for a game that wasn't all that really hyped up to be the next WoW Killer. Let's get that out of the way right now it isn't and as multiple people have said on the internet the only thing that will kill WoW is Blizzard itself. I like the combat in this game it just feels smoother than WoW or SW:TOR where you just target your target and unload this game makes you move and aim at your target constantly to hit so fights just feel fluid. I was a little disappointed when I learned that PVP isn't included at launch but I'm not a die hard PVPer and they have said it will come "Shortly." Story wise I really don't care for. After reading threw a couple quests I just gave up spending my time and just went to the grind that is MMORPG's to hit the max level. I love the graphics and sound in this game. It's no Crysis look a like but it does look really good for a MMORPG. I'm hoping a modding community develops as the current interface works but could look a lot more pretty once modders work their magic. Right now I'm not 100% if it is worth my 15$ a month to continue playing I need to really explore it more before making that decision but right now I'm impressed it's a fun game to play.… Expand

What a refreshing change! Loving this game so far. The visuals are stunning, and each new zone draws me in farther. The combat feels much more active and fluid while retaining the intricacies and variety of skills. I have played MMO's for over seven years, and this is the best one so far. So happy to have found this.

Just bought a yearly subscription for this game after being disappointed over Diablo 3. Truly a next-gen MMO, it may not have much going for it in the questing department but it's FUN. it's actually FUN. I want to play this game just to play it, not because I want to increase my gear score. I have never experienced that in an MMO before.

I've played a lot of WoW, but never felt very immersed in the plot or combat--I ended up giving up because it felt like everything was simply grinding. While grinding can be fun, I want more to a game than that. TERA provides in spades. For one, it doesn't have the rather annoying faction mechanism prevalent in games like WoW [and Rift]. When starting all players are in the same zone, so playing different races with friends is easier. The combat system really makes your attacks and strategy matter even when dealing with a simple grind. And I actually find the NPC dialogue to be interesting and logical in explaining why you have to go perform the quests. If you like games like Dragon Age II and Mass Effect 2 you'll likely enjoy the way TERA approaches crafting an MMO.… Expand

Great game. I've been playing non-stop since beta and I am surprised that I am not bored yet. The combat system is really great. I love being able to solo something that SHOULD kill me in one hit... if it catches me! Never played an MMORPG where I get to consider that.

Blocking... is amazing fun. Gotta parry those arrow and smash those little archers!

This game so far is great. I'm really enjoying the battle mechanics and the wondrous environments. The controls are spot on and for a newly launched MMO this has been the most stable MMO launch I've ever seen. Kudos to BH and En Masse for a job well done. The quests do sucks but its not something that would personally affect my rating or perception of the game. This is a must to check out, worth 50$ even if you don't sub after your 30 day free trial.… Expand

TERA is a great game created by Bluehole Studio in South Korea. This year it has been published by En Masse in NA and Frogster in EU. When buying the game, you must keep in mind that there WILL be a difference between the two publishers. To put things short; Frogster does not do as good as En Masse does. Even though Frogster in EU doesn't deliver the game best possible, the game itself still is very good and worth all the while.… Expand

High quality graphics, probably the best graphic ever for the current generation MMO. Combat is crazy fun and can't stop killing stuff! There's not much things to praise about the quest system, but at least texts are not too boring to read them through, and by playing with friends, it adds more fun to it which is what MMO is all about.

I'm really enjoying this game. Good combat. Same old MMO quest line. Asian Storyline is good though. The game is simply amazing. It's terrific. Don't let a bunch of internet trolls troll you. I played in the closed beta, and all the problems in the beta are fixed.

Tera Online, is one game that might just get overlooked. Most of the game titles of 2012, have been over looked due to bad reviews. Mostly, if its not a highly anticipated sage. or first person action shooter, or even console game, for your playstation or xbox game system, it doesn't get much thought. Most of 2012 have been fails, with the occasional gem. Tera Online, the exception to that rule. Its simply the best out there right now for MMORPG's. The game is both beautiful and addictive. One thing I have learn over the years, is that you have you will always have fan boys for every game franchise. Having played Guild Wars2, Star Wars: TOR, and every mmo of 2012, this game is far superior.… Expand

The first MMORPG to get me addicted since Ragnarok Online (pre trans class) and WoW vanilla! And it is even free to play NO pay to win here! now! No reason not to try it!

Very round up graphics, huge maps and an easy-in first set of quests. I personally love the character customization options and the fine details they've put in.
Just, please, remove the Prologue all along. It almost ruined my first experience and impression of the game.