(Oldies) Ragnarok Online MMORPG Review

Here's another oldies MMORPG that I'm sure most of you will like.

Ragnarok Online MMORPG

Okay let's start with some details. Also known as RO, Ragnarok Online were first launch in 2002 by a South Korean developer called GRAVITY Co. Ltd. While gaining the popularity, it then have it own anime called Ragnarok The Animation. RO then became a huge hit that it spread out to various countries with local translated text and own events even when it still in P2P (Pay 2 Play) stage. This game still exist today and F2P (Free 2 Play) with so many new stories, maps and events patches to keep the server alive. With massive popularity, this game now have the mobile version which is available via Android and iOS, which can be link to the real official server on PC.

Ragnarok Online Trailer

MAPS
This game have tons of maps and dungeons with various of monsters. Most cities represent the root of the main job for example Morroc is a place where Novice can upgrade their job to Thief and Assassin or Rogue.

A new big map added on every new episodes.

Although this game is 2D, the map itself feels like a 3D map where you can spin the map in 360. This is very helpful when you can't see your character behind some building.

LEVELING
In RO, there are two types of level that you need to level up. The Base Level and the Job Level. Some monsters have a really high rate on Base level but low on Job Level and vice versa. This is why most pro RO players will only kill monsters that have higher rate on Job Level so they can change job early.

Example of how the info window look like.

Once you have changed to a new job, you Job Level will be reset back to zero which will be a huge help since it will be fast job level up at early stage.

JOB SYSTEM
This game have massive tons of jobs available for you to choose. The job system start at level 1 which is the Novice. Once you reach level 10, it's time to choose the Second Class job. The Second Class job is the most crucial point when choosing what your character going to be. See the Job Tree picture below.

Basic Job Tree

The latest patch include latest Third Job which is Rune Knight, Warlock, Ranger, Arc Bishop, Guillotine Cross, Mechanic, Shadow Chaser, Wanderer, Ministrel, Shura, Royal Guard, Genetic and Sorcerer. These jobs were created just for people who don't want to reborn their character which they will have to play from level 1 again. So once you have change to Third Job, you just need to continue level the character till level 150.

More new third jobs to make you feel special.

SKILLS
whats's interesting with RO job skills is you must reach a certain point on some lower skill to get the higher skill. For example if you want to have skill B, you need to have at least level 5 of skill A. Some higher skill require you have multiple skills at certain level to be unlock.

Acolyte to Priest skill tree.

As shown in the picture above, when you become a Priest, to activate B.S Sacramenti skill you need to have Aqua Benedicta at level 1, Imposito Manus at level 3 and Aspersio at level 5.

QUEST
There are huge amount of quests available for you to do. Unlike most new MMORPG today, this game doesn't help you much on doing the quest. You need to figure out the hints from the dialogue or at worst search guide on the net. Some quest are pretty okay but most of it just hint, hint, and more hint. You have to be diligent on gathering information about the quest you are doing.

Doing side quest for the headgear.

The best thing about RO quest is the side quest. From making an Apple or Banana Juice for your pet, till making a unique accessories for your character to wear. You also will find the quest story either fun, funny, sad or useless. Either way, there are always things to do in RO.

CONCLUSION
There are pros and cons regarding this game. Besides, it's all depending on your taste for a games. As old as it can be, Ragnarok Online is one of the All Time Best MMORPG.