Even at a site like Massively OP, we still run across MMOs we’ve never, ever heard of, obscure little gems (or trainwrecks, depending) that just never got the attention or acclaim they deserved. In the hopes of hearing about more today, I’m hopping aboard /r/MMORPG for our Daily Grind. Redditor Cicero asked fellow MMO fans,
What is your favorite obscure MMORPG? And by obscure MMORPG, I mean one that isn’t often talked about, or just isn’t that popular anymore.
Glitch would probably top my list. Though it’s closed now, and though it received a flurry of positive press early on thanks to the credentials of its studio, it somehow managed to wallow in obscurity, such that every time we mention it, our readers pipe up to say they’ve never heard of it. Runner-up for me goes to Zentia, an adorable and bizarre little import that probably turned off most MMO players because of its aesthetic but was actually the cleverest MMO I’ve seen to date out of China (it also was initially hardcore PvP) (and you could play a baby) (I told you it was weird).
How about you? What’s your favorite obscure MMORPG?
Every morning, the Massively Overpowered writers team up with mascot Mo to ask MMORPG players pointed questions about the massively multiplayer online roleplaying genre. Grab a mug of your preferred beverage and take a stab at answering the question posed in today’s Daily Grind!
