![]() ![]() In the negative reviews, the most common complaint is that players cannot access the game due to the servers being overwhelmed. Another states "It's a game where your first few skills look cooler and have more substance than every skill in other isometric ARPGs combined." "The most enjoyable combat system in any ARPG I've ever played" says one example. The positive reviews praise elements like the combat, class design, and the variety of activities to do. There are currently around 76,000 Steam reviews, 67% of which are positive. (Image credit: Amazon Games) What are Steam reviewers saying about Lost Ark?Īt the time of writing, Lost Ark's Steam reviews are mixed, although this aggregated rating paints a slightly misleading picture. Hence, Lost Ark is landing at an opportune time to fill that gap in the market, hoovering up all those fans who have exhausted Diablo III and want a change from Path of Exile. Diablo III is ten years old this year, and while there have been a few good ARPGs released since, such as Path of Exile and Grim Dawn, the last decade hasn't exactly been a bumper period for the genre. On the subject of scratching the ARPG itch, perhaps the main reason behind Lost Ark's success is that it caters to an audience that hasn't been especially well served in recent years. But you're only ever a few minutes away from an instanced zone or dungeon, which do a much better job of scratching that ARPG itch. For example, the constantly respawning mobs in open zones, which only provide a tiny amount of XP, make combat feel somewhat redundant in these areas. ![]() If you're more of an ARPG fan, you get all the cool powers and character building of an ARPG, but with a massive world to explore. If you come to it as an MMO fan, then you're getting all the stuff you normally see in an MMO, but with much more exciting combat. ![]() The two sides of the game's personality also complement each other in many ways, catering to both fanbases without either side of the game feeling too compromised. There's a lot to keep you coming back, and if you're the kind of player who likes to focus on one, all-encompassing game, Lost Ark does a good job of providing that. While the game's story isn't amazingly told, as an adventure it's constantly taking you to new and exciting places, which can vary significantly in theme and tone.īut there's also the persistent online side of the game that more MMO oriented players will enjoy, from participating in raids, completing daily challenges and grouping together to battle powerful zone bosses, to gathering resources in the world and using them to build out your home fortress, which is unique to every player. In my review, I highlighted the things that struck me about the game, the spectacular combat, the creative character powers, the varied and exciting dungeons, and the wild swings the game's central adventure takes. The answer is going to be subjective from player-to-player. The character creation’s status might take longer to change, depending on the server.(Image credit: Amazon Games) What makes Lost Ark appealing to western players? On the other hand, a server might present a message right beside its status saying whether it is open for new characters or not. Fewer people means less chance of facing queues, but it also means fewer people doing certain content, like killing world bosses or PvP. Which scenario is better depends on you what you are looking to do. Servers that are usually “Good” will present a lower population compared to servers that are “Busy”. You can check the status of a server at the Lost Ark’s official website. These are related to the current situation of that specific server, which means it will change status during the day, depending on if it is a more crowded period or not. In the selection screen, servers might present four different statuses: good, busy, full, or maintenance. When looking for a server to create your character, pay attention to how populated it is. Here are all servers in Lost Ark so far: West North America For example, in South America, there is a server where Portuguese speakers can be found more easily than in others. It may benefit to try and find out the predominant language of the server you are considering joining. ![]() Also, consider where your friends are playing since there is no option for partying with players on different servers even if they are in the same region. It’s important to note, characters can't be transferred from one server to another in Lost Ark. Once you find the region that best suits your ping needs, there are some small details you might want to check before creating your character. Lost Ark has a ton of servers for you to choose from. ![]()
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