Official Free 2 Play Thread

grumpy_new_yorker · September 2012

For the cheapest of the cheap ass gamers. [sorta, most need a halfway decent computer to play]

MMORPG's, FPS etc. If it's free to download and play, post it up in here.

Some good sites to check out if you wanna venture out on your own.
http://mmohut.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/mmohut
http://www.mmobomb.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/freemmogamer

First up one of the best out there, Vindictus.
http://vindictus.nexon.net/

Vindictus is a fast-paced, 3D, fantasy MMORPG brawler. Based on Celtic mythology, Vindictus allows players to fight their way through instanced stages with parties of up to four players. The game has realistic graphics, and features hack and slash style gameplay.

Vindictus is a hack and slash style, MMORPG brawler that mixes instanced stages with persistent towns that act as hubs. Originally titled Mabinogi Heroes, Vindictus is developed by the same studio and is set in the same Celtic themed world. The game was uses the Source engine, which allows players to interact with the environment and also ensures smooth gameplay. Vindictus has high production value, including well translated dialogue, a clean interface, and cinematics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAMnvpNVEB8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icg036FoQbU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggS6Me1dhIo&list=PLD4A715BA29D59AD2&index=5&feature=plcp

grumpy_new_yorker · September 2012

A F2P first person shooter that gives most console FPS a run for their money, Alliance of Valiant Arms [A.V.A.]
http://www.aeriagames.com/playnow/ava/1?utm_source=cpmstarmmohut&utm_campaign=avaus&utm_medium=recommended&age_pubid=recommended

Alliance of Valiant Arms, commonly abbreviated as A.V.A, is a tactical MMOFPS powered by the powerful Unreal 3 engine. The game is set during a fictional war between the European Union and the Neo Russian Federation. The game has without a doubt some of the best graphics out there for any MMO.

Alliance of Valiant Arms is one of those rare F2P MMO gems that has both top-notch graphics and extremely in-depth and varied gameplay. A.V.A can easily hold its own against pay-to-play FPS games like Counter-Strike Source and even Call of Duty 4, both in graphics and gameplay. Those who played other tactical MMOFPS games like Combat Arms, Blackshot or even WolfTeam should be able to quickly familiarize themselves with AVA, as most MMOFPS games tend to be very similar. Alliance of Valiant Arms runs the Unreal 3 engine, so expect great graphics. Perhaps the most notable aspect of AVA is its numerous game modes. They are:

Annihilation - Annihilation mode is basically team deathmatch. The European Union (EU) and New Russia Federation (NRF) duke it out across one of the game’s many levels. Whichever team reaches either 80 or 180 points first wins.

Demolition - Demolition mode is essentially the same ‘plant the bomb’ game mode popularized by Counter-Strike. The EU team must plant a C4 bomb in one of two bomb sites while the NRF must defuse it.

? - The EU team must ‘? ’ a tank that slowly moves through the map while the NRF have to use Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs) to destroy it. If the tank reaches the end of the map before time runs out the EU team wins, otherwise the NRF wins. This is one of the more popular and unique game modes in Alliance of Valiant Arms.

Free for All – As the name implies, players are by themselves and must ? anyone they see. Whichever player has the most kills at the end of the round wins.

? - Basically king of the hill. Opposing teams must capture and hold the command post located in the center of the map for a period of time to win.

Survival - Exactly like Suppression mode, but with one one life per player.

Convoy – The EU team must find and capture a ‘nuclear suitcase’ that is guarded by the NRF on one map before time runs out. Eliminating the opposing team is another way to win a round in Convoy mode.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr_D5XMh9Bw

grumpy_new_yorker · September 2012

One of the best looking MMORPG's and will rival the quality any P2P title, Aion.
http://na.aiononline.com/

Aion is a popular 3D fantasy MMORPG set in the mystical world of Atreia where magic and combat coincides. Choose between two warring factions and soar into the action, literally. As a rising hero complete challenging quests, fight gruesome monsters, raid instances, participate in intense PvP matches, and battle a powerful race of dragons for territorial control. Unlock the secret to the planet’s dark past in order to create a new future, in this now free-to-play adventure.

Although Aion was originally released in 2009 as a subscription only client game, this immensely popular Korean based MMORPG has switched over to a free-to-play model allowing users from across the globe to experience the mystical world of Atreia. Similar to other titles like Champions Online, Star Trek Online, and Age of Conan free player have full access to the game. Join the Asmodians or the Elyos faction in a turf war for the sought-after zone called “The Abyss.” Tackle quests, fight creatures, raid instances, duel other players, or participate in large-scale battles involving PvP along with PvE simultaneously as a race of dragons known as the Balaur storm onto the battlefield. There are four core classes that each branch out into subclasses once a player reaches level 10.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNC3yv4lubc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=011wzrUSenQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6n7heeUU8c

grumpy_new_yorker · September 2012

One of the few Japanese MMORPG's, Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine [fans of the Persona series should enjoy this.]
http://welcome.megaten.atlusonline.com/

Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine, also known as Megaten, is a 3D Sci-Fi MMORPG based in the popular Shin Megami Tensei anime universe. Play as a Demon Buster in the apocalyptic future of Neo Tokyo. MegaTen offers unique skill-based progression, and an expansive pet system in which players summon demons they have subdued.

Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine is a science-fiction MMORPG loosely based on the Megami Tensei universe used in many Japanese console RPGs, the most recent of these being Persona 4. Because of the lengthy title, Imagine goes by several names. Aeria, the North American publisher, uses the title MegaTen. The most notable feature in Megaten is definitely the skill-based progression system with dozens of skills available to all classes. These skills are called ‘expertises’. Play as a Demon Buster whose role it is to subdue demons and put them under your control. Major game events are broken down into Acts, which usually have difficult bosses at the end requiring small groups to defeat. At this time, MegaTen contains no PvP content.