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Riders of Icarus Review – Taming the Skies

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Riders of Icarus Review – Taming the Skies

Riders of Icarus

Riders of Icarus
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Score

 6.0/10

Pros

  • Innovative aerial combat system.
  • Comprehensive pet and taming mechanics.
  • Expansive and detailed world.

Cons

  • The game's economy can feel unbalanced.

Riders of Icarus is an action-combat MMORPG, featuring a unique, comprehensive pet system and dynamic battles on flying mounts.

  • Developer: WeMade Entertainment
    Publisher: Nexon Corporation
    Release Date: 2016
    Platforms: PC
    Official website: https://icarus-na.valofe.com/
    Genre: Action-combat MMORPG

Gameplay

The highlight of Riders of Icarus is its taming system. Players can capture, train, and ride a vast array of creatures, both terrestrial and aerial. This is not just a side feature but central to the game, affecting combat, exploration, and progression. While traditional MMORPG elements like questing, crafting, and dungeon crawling are present, it’s the aerial combat and taming that set it apart. However, some might feel that the standard questing system is somewhat generic.

Set in the world of Hakanas, players are thrust into the role of a hero set to thwart an ancient evil. While the overarching narrative provides context for the player’s journey, it often treads familiar ground for MMORPGs. The main allure remains the game’s unique mechanics rather than its storytelling.

The character creation tool is fairly robust, allowing players a good degree of freedom in designing their avatars. As players progress, the gear they equip and the creatures they tame further individualize their appearance and style.

The game encourages teaming up for dungeons, taming challenges, and PvP, fostering player interaction. The community, at its peak, was active and generally helpful. However, like many MMORPGs, its vibrancy has fluctuated over time.

Riders of Icarus adopts a free-to-play model with a cash shop. The shop offers a variety of items, from cosmetics to convenience items. Some players have raised concerns about certain shop items offering advantages, hinting at “pay-to-win” elements, though much of the game remains accessible without spending.

Riders of Icarus boasts a visual display with a rich fantasy style, embracing both Western and Eastern artistic influences. Landscapes, from tranquil forests to soaring skies, are detailed and immersive, inviting players to explore. The game particularly shines in the design of its myriad creatures, capturing the imagination of players.

Conclusion

Riders of Icarus delivers a unique experience in the crowded MMORPG space with its captivating taming system and aerial combat. While it might not redefine storytelling in MMOs, the joy of soaring the skies on a tamed dragon or diving into battle atop a mythical beast offers players a fresh and exhilarating experience. For those yearning to tame the wild creatures of a fantasy world and take to the skies, Riders of Icarus is a journey worth embarking on.

Riders of Icarus System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 260 (1GB)
  • CPU: Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.3GHz
  • File Size: 30 GB
  • OS: Windows Vista

Recommended Requirements

  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 460 (1GB)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.3GHz
  • File Size: 30 GB
  • OS: Windows 7