Let me preface this review with the fact that this is the first MMORPG that I have played and therefore I will not be comparing it to any other online game platform, but it will be more of a firsthand account of entering the world of MMORPGs. Neverwinter has been a blast to play. There are numerous features that make the game very playable to someone new to using a keyboard rather than a game controller. A couple of the major key features that I feel are worth noting are listed below.
Quest Tracking:
The quest tracking in Neverwinter is extremely user friendly and helpful at the onset of the game. Whether following an optional quest, main storyline quest, or a player generated quest you can have the option of having a ‘quest trail’ guide your way to the next part of the quest. This is really helpful at the beginning of the storyline when you are still learning your way around. I have found no problem in having upwards of 5 quests going at once and quickly switching among them in the quest tracker in order to save time.
Player Generated Quests:
So it is sometimes difficult to find people willing to spend the 4-5 hours to really get a good game of D and D going, well the player generated quests that are available in Neverwinter are not quite as good, but can be extremely in depth and challenging. I have enjoyed playing them not so much for the experience points or the treasures earned, but rather for their unique storylines. While some are better than others, you have the ability to provide the creators and other players with a review of the quest.
So it all comes down to the question, is it worth spending the space and time to download Neverwinter? I believe it is, if you enjoy RPGs and have been hesitant about MMORPGs this game is perfect. I find myself completing quests most of the time, but there are plenty of players that are looking to go on dungeon delves, or fight in skirmishes. I would say that while the beta remains free, the more people playing the game, and providing quality feedback the game will only grow into a very strong game that I look forward to playing for years to come.
