[rehab.is.for.retards]

Myth War really delivered for me 6 months ago. After a frenzied search of the “top games” sites, I walked away with a link to the client download for Mythwar by IGG (Internet Gaming Gate http://www.igg.com/ ).

I gave them many long nights and Saturday afternoons, until my schedule demanded that I give it a break. After a hard drive melt-down, a new laptop and a change in my free-time, I decided to give them another try.

Getting back into the game is tough, since like most role playing games the beginning can be slow. However, I already see how I was drawn into the game so deeply the first time: the parallel quests and quick party formation functions keep you wanting to play, even if you are a weaker character.

The graphics are not exactly WOW – this game uses an isometric third person view, but they still manage to dazzle from the game splash screen to the meandering and sometimes dark levels.

I still don’t know what the higher level play is like, and I want to see if later in the game is affected by items which are purchasable with real money, since I want a completely free experience.

If you are in the market, time-wise, for a new MMO and don’t want to pay anything, check out Myth War.

http://mw.igg.com/modules/download/index.php