Skyforge is an MMORPG, a massively multiplayer online game that is free to play. The game has a blend of science fiction and fantasy. It revolves around an immortal who needs to protect a planet from invaders. Like all RPGs, it involves creating a character and upgrading the character’s abilities through upgrades as the game progresses. The game set in an alien world involves multiple missions, as well as player vs. player battles. Skyforge was released in 2015 for the Windows platform and available on My.com. The game has been developed by Allods Team along with Obsidian Entertainment.
Allods Team had experience in the MMO domain, having developed the game via Allods Online. They announced the project in 2010, and it was released for Windows in 2015, and for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms in 2017. The multiplayer game has come out with content updates New Horizons and Ignition, that has enhanced the game with new elements. The game has been highly appreciated by critics, who called it one of the best ever MMOs. It has won the MMORPG of the year award in 2015 at MMOs.com awards. The game is free to play but offers in-game content, including premium content, on a paid basis.
Story and Plot
The game is set in a fictional world called Aelion. This world was protected by a God Aeli. In the game, their God has disappeared, and their planet is now under attack. There are immortals and lesser Gods who now have to defend Aelion against enemy invaders. The Reaper of Death has launched a devastating attack, and the immortals have been brought back to counter the enemy. In this game, the player takes on the role of an immortal who needs to fight to defend Aelion against enemies. The Goddess Herida is the advisor to the immortals, who helps and guides them in all their missions.
Initially, you need to create your character to start the game. The game uses a prestige system, where you advance through the game based on your game stats and progress in the game. This is different compared to the traditional leveling system. Another innovative feature is that you are not forced to choose one class of warrior but are free to change into any of the available 17 warrior classes. There are missions to complete, and as you progress, you gain prestige that helps you unlock content and advance in the game. You can travel to different locations in the game and play against other players.
Gameplay
The gameplay features an observatory hub where all the upgrades and changes happen. You can decide whether to play alone or in a group at the hub. You are teamed up with other players at the hub, and you proceed ahead from thereon. There are multiple quests in the game, and the best part is that it is all intuitive. You will be pushed after new quests as soon as they become available. This makes the game more engaging. There is a God mode available to the game that most players love playing. You can destroy all your enemies in one go if you gain access to this mode of play.
The game allows the concept of followers, just like in social media accounts. If you play impressively, then you can gain followers, which means your play is being recognized. The background and the artwork are well executed, making you enjoy the gameplay. The main aspect of gameplay is the combats, and they are great and enjoyable. The only downside is the menus that keep popping up, which can be a bit disconcerting. Overall, this is a great game that you will enjoy playing.