The past couple of years have seen a huge increase in the number of free-to-play MMOs. Skyforge is just the latest in a long line to hit home consoles, but does it stand out from the crowd? With so many titles on the market, any new game will need to make sure it stands out with distinctive gameplay or a unique hook.
History
In Skyforge, you play as a divine being entrusted with the task of protecting the world from a series of invaders. It turns out that most of the great gods who cared for people have disappeared, leaving only a few less powerful deities in their place. Given this turn of events, your character finds himself resurrected as an immortal to help fight the dark forces that took advantage of the situation.
Game
The main game mechanic proposed by Skyforge is the ability to switch between classes on the fly. While you have yet to create your character, which cannot be changed once it is set up, there is no traditional class system. In total there are 15 different options available, although many of these will not be available until you have made a lot of progress on the main mission.
What this class-changing ability gives you is the ability to change your play style. You are not rigidly blocked in any way to play and as long as you are not in combat, you can simply choose another class by pressing a button. It is a very interesting idea that makes it very tactical. If you’re going to take on hordes of smaller enemies, a tank class might be useful. On the other hand, boss battles may require you to choose something more agile, giving you the ability to dodge powerful attacks or stay at a safe distance during combat.
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