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Reign of Darkness

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

The Black Plague, of 1348 A.D. was not what it appeared to be. Mankind unleashed a darkness upon the land and therefore themselves. Those in power far from the front-line, refuse to acknowledge the darkness of this plague as nothing more than a disease that could be contained and resolved, to maintain order and control of their kingdom,...

What works
  • Highly customizable class and skill system
  • Old-school mmo feel with exploration and no handholding
  • Active and friendly community
  • Dark fantasy atmosphere and immersive world
  • Developer actively updates and communicates
Things to keep in mind
  • Small player base limits social and pvp opportunities
  • Content limited in early access with grind-heavy progression
  • Some bugs and technical issues present
  • Lack of detailed quest guidance and story immersion
  • Pay-to-win concerns due to cash shop content

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Wizards

  • Journey to the West

  • The Escapists 2

  • Saleblazers

  • Shard Squad

  • Orake Classic

  • Orcs Must Die! 2

  • Spiral Knights

  • Across the Obelisk
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Wizards

  • Shard Squad

  • Space Prison
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Reign of Darkness: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competition.

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