I think I tried and failed to disambiguate PvE and PvM earlier this year – the terms are just too synonymous for modern gamers. But in my book, there’s still a world of difference between player-versus-monster and player-versus-environment. Oh, sure, in both, the devs are still trying to find novel ways to kill you, but the environment is so much broader and entertaining than just mobs! The quests try to kill you. The landscape tries to kill you. The NPCs you’re escorting are definitely trying to kill you. The trapped chests in that dungeon are hungry to kill you. That achievement you’re obsessed with? Trying to kill you!
Talk to me about the overall PvE experience in your MMORPG, specifically as contrasted with “just” combat or PvP. This is the whole shebang for the PvE players, be you a themeparker or sandboxer. Which MMORPG offered the best overall PvE experience in 2024? Which MMOs are making a concerted effort to keep the PvE experience at the forefront of the game?
At the turn of every calendar year, the MassivelyOP team assembles a traditional feast of annual content for your table. We recap the year, issue awards, highlight our favorite (and least favorite) stories, and gather your opinions together to send off the last year and welcome the new one. Grab a plate and take a bite out of this year-end Daily Grind!
