What’s so different about RF Online considering the myriad of MMORPGs in the market today? Well for starters it has guns, and yes the guns are BIG. It has mechanized robots and its theme is based on science fiction. RF’s claim to fame is an intense 3 way inter racial conflict. Set in the planet Novus, three races vie for the rich mineral resources found there.
The Accretians, the most physically superior race since they traded steel for flesh, has the Launcher as its special weapon. With the Launcher, the Accretians can use various strategies involving its extremely high damage rating but extremely low firing time. The Bellato, though physically weakest among the three races can be the most powerful once they ride their Massive Armor Units – huge mechanized robots which pack the power of a small army. The Cora which uses magic, rely on their summoned monsters in battle, which can heal friendly units and attack hostile ones.
There is a supreme commander called an Archon for each race. He is responsible for how his race does battle with the other races. This makes for controlled politics inside the game. But despite this, you can totally eradicate the in-fighting among those of the same race. This is where the strength of the Archon and the guilds come into play. Unlike other MMORPGs, RF has a defined reason to fight. Seldom do you see a single purpose driven game.
When you happen to get your turn in the item mall be ready to stock on those credits. Be ready to upgrade your weapons to level four or five and even better. The Jade of Abundance also lets your character more experience points as long as you have it in your inventory. The Jade of Abundance effects may stack but only to a maximum level of five.
Coming on top of the game is a matter of who has the best toys in the game. With the battle for the game’s resources at stake each day in the Chip wars. The war could be won by who controls the realms vast resources.
(4.18 out of 5)
Gerald