Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach

1. houjo2000

   Mar 31, 2012

   10

   Since it's gone f2p this is the best f2p out there without a doubt- whenever I'm not playing a p2p or a console game, this is my fallback. TheSince it's gone f2p this is the best f2p out there without a doubt- whenever I'm not playing a p2p or a console game, this is my fallback. The sheer variety of quests and goals in this game will blow you away- this isn't a 'grind 50 goretusks' game, every quest has its own story, enemies, bosses, traps and unique feel. This is one mmo that truly doesn't feel like any other.… Expand

   • 4 of 8 users found this helpful
2. fredexxdemon

   Mar 4, 2019

   10

   Really good representation of a well done dungeon and dragon game in an online MMO form, this game has been thou a lot of change over theReally good representation of a well done dungeon and dragon game in an online MMO form, this game has been thou a lot of change over the years and i keep coming back for more, and this is after all a really good sign.
   The game offers really great customization options whether it comes to ones own character or ones guild.
   All in all my favorite MMO, it has only grown better over the dozen of it has existed, 10/10 from me !… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
4. Pneuma001

   Apr 24, 2014

   9

   This game has the closest interpretation of the Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 tabletop rules of any game. This leads to one of the greatest thingsThis game has the closest interpretation of the Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 tabletop rules of any game. This leads to one of the greatest things about the game: it isn't balanced. You could build your character to be a badass, or you could build your character to suck. Its not going to stop you from doing either one. Using the system you can design your character to be quite unique and specialized. You could make a rogue is really strong, or really dexterous, or one that is really smart and has a mountain of high level skills to be able to handle any task. Its really up to you. The downside of this is for some people is that to really be good at this game you need to learn the rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Also, you really should have a good idea what you're going to do with your character before you create it, and that could be frustrating for some people who are new to the game.
   
   Like most of the Free-to-play MMOs out there, you can play this game completely for free, but it is a million times better if you're a subscriber. The free-to-play setup they use disables selling items on the auction house, the shared bank, and the majority of playable content over level 4 (there are 28 levels) and limited character slots. It also disallows free-to-play players from playing through content on a higher difficulty the first time through and there is a cap on the amount of money you can hold.
   
   With an active subscription you can sell items on the auction house and use your shared bank, collect mountains of gold and access all of the content. While this may sound like a lot of restrictions on free-to-play players, one should keep in mind that there are ways that it isn't as restrictive as certain other games where they don't let free-to-play players even whisper or hand an item to another player. This means that if you log in for free then you can give the game a good try before you decide to spend any money.
   
   As another reviewer mentioned, you could spend $1500+ on this game and still have things left over to buy. On the other hand, for $15/month you get the majority of that unlocked for you, which is a much better deal.
   
   I got to level 9 with a few characters, so I can't say much about the end game. I can say that this game is a lot better when you have a friend or guild to play with.… Expand

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
5. Hdiz

   Nov 14, 2013

   7

   I've been playing DDO off and on for about 5 years. I've played alot of MMO's but this is the game I always come back to. The content andI've been playing DDO off and on for about 5 years. I've played alot of MMO's but this is the game I always come back to. The content and game play is the best. The developers do a good job at making each dungeon unique or adding little secrets and puzzles that adds challege to the dungeons. This isn't a game you race to reach the max level and stand around so people can gawk at your gear. This is a game where you want to take your time leveling, were you like building up your charcter and learnign more about stories.
   
   DDO is not the MMO for everyone. No one will compare DDO to WoW or EQ2. DDO has it's own MMO style.… Expand

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
6. RichD.

   Apr 20, 2006

   6

   Simply put, this game is just not deep enough. This is especially true for people who came from a game like FFXI where a good party was a Simply put, this game is just not deep enough. This is especially true for people who came from a game like FFXI where a good party was a choreographed dance: pull, buff, aggro-control, debuff, healing, skill chains, magic bursts - in every single battle. In Stormreach, combat is way to simple (hack-hack-hack) and way too fast (average 10 seconds per fight). With no crafting element either, this game just doesn't stand up to the competition. The world is far too small for a MMORPG. It's ridiculous to see nearly the entire world in the 1st week of play. This game is not for the hard-core gamer - we'll hit the exp cap in no time at all. Nice storyline, fun nostalgia for ex-PnP players, but just not enough there to keep paying the monthly fee.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
7. Type4101

   Sep 16, 2013

   4

   Years after launch, DDO remains one of the deepest MMO experiences out there, and can boast about one of the best adaptations of the D&D rulesYears after launch, DDO remains one of the deepest MMO experiences out there, and can boast about one of the best adaptations of the D&D rules ever seen in a video game. Tons of content, classes, items, dungeons, races, and stuff to do. The problem is the price. This "free to play" game may be the most expensive game ever made. To access the whole game-or at least experience all of the classes, races, and dungeons--you would have to spend well over $1500. And there would still be many things left to purchase. The option to grind for in-game money is a sick joke, and would take tens of thousands of hours to unlock even a fraction of the game. It is hard to recommend this game, even though I really want to.… Expand

   • 0 of 2 users found this helpful
8. WalBanger

   Jun 7, 2006

   0

   Game is poorly made, it is as if game developers havent played any online games since 1950's.... Interface is unuserer friendly and thereGame is poorly made, it is as if game developers havent played any online games since 1950's.... Interface is unuserer friendly and there is nothing fun about this game......
   
   And when i went to cancel my account they *****STOLE***** from me, I got confirmation it was cancelled 2 WEEKS before deadline, but they still charged me. When i sent them an email 6hrs after i got there email saying i had been charged again, they said it was 6hrs after the dead line and it was tough...........
   
   PLEASE note this wasnt the creators of D&D but codemasters who charge you.… Expand

   • 0 of 1 users found this helpful

See all 38 User Reviews