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Tera

2011Bluehole StudioPlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

Tera is an epic fantasy mmorpg experience. Master the action-packed combat system and prove yourself in solo and multiplayer adventures - all in the stunningly beautiful world of Arborea!

What it feels like

Action-packed, colorful anime-inspired fantasy setting conveys high-energy delight and vibrancy.

Exuberant40%

What it's about

An epic fantasy world with magic and adventure in a secondary world setting, as described in the summary. Solo and multiplayer adventures involve questing and adventuring in a fantasy world, supporting heroic themes.

High Fantasy80%
Heroic Quest50%

How it plays

Action-packed combat system emphasizes close-quarters fighting as a core interaction, evident from the 'Hack and Slash' tag. Fast melee combat against multiple enemies with flashy chained attacks, supported by Steam tags explicitly labeling this. Randomized item drops and loot rewards drive progression and engagement in combat encounters.

Melee Combat75%
Hack-and-Slash70%
Loot & Drops65%
Character Builds60%
Class System60%
Gear Upgrades60%
Party Management50%

How it looks and sounds

The camera follows the player character from behind or over the shoulder, a standard MMO perspective. Anime-style visual design and character aesthetics are evident from Steam tags and design sensibilities.

Third-Person75%
Anime Style45%

How it's structured

A massively multiplayer online game where hundreds of players inhabit a persistent shared world is the core definition of Tera's experience. The world of Arborea continues to exist and evolve with other players present, a fundamental MMO characteristic. MMO design expects dozens to hundreds of hours of ongoing play and character progression.

MMO95%
Persistent World85%
Long-Haul Scope70%
Open World70%
Competitive PvP55%
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MMO95%Persistent World85%High Fantasy85%Third-Person85%
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Both lean into MMO, Persistent World, Hack-and-Slash, Third-Person.

MMO95%Persistent World65%Hack-and-Slash70%Third-Person65%
Lost Ark73% match

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Both lean into MMO, Hack-and-Slash, Melee Combat, High Fantasy.

MMO85%Hack-and-Slash90%Melee Combat85%High Fantasy65%

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