Lost Ark

"So long as you&s;re willing to play by its rules, Lost Ark it is an absolute blast thanks to its perfect blend of visceral ARPG combat and steady MMO progression."

"Despite its brilliance, Lost Ark&s;s ARPG nature won&s;t be for everyone. However, if you&s;ve been yearning for a new free-to-play experience to explore, you won&s;t get much better than this. The combat is exciting, the progression is quick and accessible, …"

"Lost Ark tries to be an MMO however and features a shared world (with multiple “channels”, similar to WoW&s;s controversial “shards”). But with a limited amount of NPCs and resources at any given time this is probably for the best. …"

"Lost Ark&s;s biggest fault is that it&s;s trying to be everything at the same time. This means that instead of a "good system", there are "many systems that are average or above average"."

"As with any MMO, Lost Ark is tricky to review on release. The most I can say is I enjoyed the mindless questing, beautiful locales, and great game feel. I can&s;t speak on the endgame, but the fact that I&s;m …"

"With some small setbacks like pay-to-win features and awkward movements, Lost Ark manages to stand out with its overall style, story, and game mechanics. Free-to-play is going to push this game to the top now that it&s;s in the West."

"Lost Ark is the gold standard of Modern MMOs. Smilegate and Tripod deliver an incredibly polished experience that gives players dozens of dishes to choose from, all equally delicious. It hits on all those classic MMO beats, while injecting a …"

"A well-crafted and highly polished ARPG that is certain to fare better than Amazon&s;s previous outings. If you want plenty of lore, a deep narrative tale, and combat that gets straight to the point then Lost Ark is worth your …"

"Lost Ark is light on the MMO, and heavy on the action- RPG, taking all the elements from MMOs that make them great, and a few that make them a bit dull to fans of the genre. It&s;s easy to …"

"Action-packed dungeons make Lost Ark&s;s early stages a real romp, but without a convincing hook beyond the combat, things get a little stale."

"With an outstanding variety of places to visit and a strong combat system, Lost Ark is an extremely generous free-to-play action-RPG-MMO that draws a lot from Diablo – including its well-worn story about humans and Heaven teaming up against demons."

"Lost Ark is a fantastic, free-to-play MMORPG that features exciting combat, attractive visuals, and a seemingly endless endgame."

"Lost Ark is a title that lives on ups and downs, but that manages to entertain the player thanks to a frenetic and rewarding combat system that is in fact the beating heart of this MMORPG."

"Overall, Lost Ark feels like a reward after so many hashed-out and rocky launches of new games. You know what you’re getting with Lost Ark, it’s an experience that has already been through the tests and tribulations of its first …"

"With so many studios trying to hit the coveted MMO market, one thing is clear if you want to succeed - your game has to be unique. You can make up for tonnes of mistakes if you can just carve …"

"Lost Ark, at the end of the day, is a very good ARPG with MMO mechanics. The way the game funnels you through the initial content is like an amusement park ride with side quests. After that ride, though, you …"

"Amazon Game’s second run at the MMO market is very impressive. The years of content already created for Lost Ark provide an enticing package filled to the brim with fun activities and exciting locals to explore. Each class is wonderfully …"

"Lost Ark is a Korean MMO action RPG, in the vein of Diablo or Path of Exile. It features a beautiful world and engaging gameplay, but it&s;s held back by clunky animations, mediocre voice acting and an unoriginal story."

"Anyone discouraged from those popular concerns of free-to-play MMOs will find that Lost Ark is gentle in its pay-to-win leanings. There are predictably seductive premium purchases to be had, but most of them revolve around time-savers and special mounts/skins, and …"

"If you want an MMORPG that respects the time of casual players, while also giving hardcore players plenty of content to keep them busy, then Lost Ark is worth considering. It&s;s combat is wonderfully fun. The story is entertaining and …"

"Dragged down by a dated and boring campaign, Lost Ark is saved by an engaging and visually attractive combat system. Although it has payed elements, it&s;s a good choice for an MMO with tons of content."

"Lost Ark feels more solid. I had a lot of fun and look forward to returning to the game to explore the many different environments, and to dive into some challenging dungeon content. The sole impediment to me playing further …"

"Lost Ark is a polished, solid, substantial, and engaging free-to-play MMORPG that is very solo-friendly and offers a vast amount of well-made content for just about everyone. The combat is exciting and fun, the classes are appealing and varied, and …"

"Lost Ark is fantastic, but like all MMOARPGs, it demands a massive time investment and a ton of extra reading to get the most from it."

"A massive time sink which needs an entire rainforest of sticks to shake at. Just grab it and jump in."

"While it’s clear that Lost Ark isn’t necessarily an ARPG, but rather a traditional Korean MMORPG with an isometric view, Smilegate is very clearly looking to cater to a specific audience. Lost Ark finds itself focused on a never-ending gear …"

"Lost Ark is a good game that gets better over time. There should be enough content for everyone, but it all comes down to how Amazon will manage this game in the future. I’m sure that Lost Ark will be …"

"Excellent combat and an engaging endgame are undercut by Lost Ark&s;s archaic MMO quest design and emphasis on microtransactions."

"Excellent combat and a stunning sense of scale help steer Lost Ark through its more tired MMO conventions."

"A fun - if unoriginal - fantasy hack&s;n slash game both good for a single player experience and a multiplayer adventure- The free to play elements feel fair and the end game content is hard enough to pose as an …"

"Lost Ark is a great MMO for those willing to put up with a bit of grind. As long as you have friends at your side you should be fine."

"A superb dungeon crawler that&s;s held back from perfection by some crude monetisation practises and half-baked dialogue."

"Lost Ark is a wonderfully fun MMOARPG with a compelling story and unique gameplay. If you can wrap your head around it all, that is. The game itself is a breath of fresh air with its 2.5D style and fast-paced …"

"Lost Ark might be one of the most banal games you’ll ever come across if you’re just looking at it from a narrative point of view, but it’s a prime example of how good gameplay and combat can carry the …"