Diablo 2 Style MMORPGs

One thing I’ve noticed in the free to play space is the growing
number of MMORPGs that
try to mimick Diablo 2’s incredible gameplay. Just yesterday, Perfect
World Entertainment released Battle of the
Immortals, which both looks and plays like an improved version of
the hit classic. Before Battle of the Immortals, there were numerous
other free to play MMORPGs that were similar to Diablo 2. Mu Online for
example is a fairly old game, but generally plays a lot like Diablo 2.

TQ Digital also has a few games that play a bit like Diablo 2. Conquer
Online and EuDemons Online for
example have the same general isometric Diablo 2 look and action
oriented gameplay, but the visuals are lacking. I find it fascinating
that even though Diablo 2 has been around for 8+ years, modern games are
still typing to copy its success. As a gamer, I actually like seeing
Diablo 2 style games, as I feel there aren’t enough action
MMORPGs out there. Come to  think of it, the only really good
action MMORPGs I can think of off the top of my head are Dragonica Online
and GhostX.

What do you guys think of Battle of the Immortals? I’m quite excited
about it. I logged on the other day and I made a level 20 Magus
character in a matter of a few hours. The experience rate is quite fast
and the maximum level is 90+. One thing, I don’t like about Battle of
the Immortals is its in game ‘bot’ system. The bot system works like
the bot system in Magic World Online
and Godswar – in that the game plays itself. Luckily, players are only
given the chance to use the bot only 30 minutes or so each day.