They say that first impressions are everything and by that logic the opening of free-to-play MMORPG Neverwinter sets the stage for an action-packed, accessible jaunt full of beautiful environments and epic battles. Further play, however, reveals that the bravura opening is a very early highpoint that soon falls into the traditional grind of fantasy RPGs – fetch this, kill that, rinse and repeat. Neverwinter’s position as free-to-play amidst the dwindling subscription MMO genre certainly gives it an appeal – the question remains whether it’s compelling enough to devote hours of time.
Cryptic Studios announced with a press release that more of its veteran developers have returned to the studio following tenures elsewhere.
The MMO studio says it’s “unifying legacy expertise with fresh perspectives”
"Cryptic Studios and Gearbox Publishing are today very happy and excited to announce that "Neverwinter: Menzoberranzan" (Neverwinter’s 25th module) is now available for PC (via Steam), Xbox (via the Microsoft, and Playstation via digital stores (as announced at Wizards of the Coast’s Dungeons & Dragons Direct 2023 showcase)." - Jonas Ek, TGG.
It's for that online game, correct? I always wanted to see the drows home from Drizzt's books, I've read those years ago, but I never could fully imagine it from text alone. Looks a bit bright compared to what I remember how it was described, but I'm guessing that's for gameplay reasons.
