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Would you play a 2D MMORPG In 2019?

45074507 Member UncommonPosts: 351
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Assuming it had innovative and deep gameplay with a non-P2W business model, could you get over such a game having 2D graphics, either isometric or Gauntlet-style topdown? 
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  • Asm0deusAsm0deus Member EpicPosts: 4,618
    No.
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  • MyrdynnMyrdynn Member RarePosts: 2,483
    if Diablo 3 and POE, Grim Dawn are considered 2D then absolutely

  • acidbloodacidblood Member RarePosts: 878
    Sure, as long as the art style is clean, the UI is user friendly and 'deep' isn't just a pseudonym for 'needlessly complicated'.
    Sovrath
  • 45074507 Member UncommonPosts: 351
    Myrdynn said:
    if Diablo 3 and POE, Grim Dawn are considered 2D then absolutely

    Of those I've only played POE but based on screenshots I just looked up of the other two it seems that they're all just 3D with a fixed camera. 2D would be more like the original Ultima Online (1997) or Gauntlet (1985).
  • blamo2000blamo2000 Member RarePosts: 1,130
    Yes.  I don't care about dimensions or graphics.  I care about gameplay and systems.  As long as it was a solid actual mmorpg and didn't try to evolve into some hipster crap for kids I don't care if a game is 2d.  
    Gutlard
  • CryomatrixCryomatrix Member EpicPosts: 3,223
    Unlikely for me to play a 2D MMO-game. 

    I do play 2D games like PoE and SC 2 but otherwise, 3D all the way, PoE would be secks if it was in 3D. 
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  • SovrathSovrath Member LegendaryPosts: 32,936
    4507 said:
    Assuming it had innovative and deep gameplay with a non-P2W business model, could you get over such a game having 2D graphics, either isometric or Gauntlet-style topdown? 
    yes of course.

    It doesn't matter if it is 2019 or 2099, a style is a style and art design is art design.

    A movie from the 30's is still great, it just presents itself in a different way.

    Music from the 15th century is still great, it just follows different rules/conventions (which then evolved closer to what we have today)

    They just advertised this game and I will be there day one:





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  • TokkenTokken Member EpicPosts: 3,649
    no

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  • ChildoftheShadowsChildoftheShadows Member EpicPosts: 2,193
    FYI POE is not 2d...

    No I don't think I could.
  • learis1learis1 Member UncommonPosts: 169
    Not only would I, but I'd probably prefer it in many ways over 3d if done to my liking.

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  • iixviiiixiixviiiix Member RarePosts: 2,256
    edited May 2019
    I wish there are more good 2D MMORPG come out , get tired of shitty buggy 3D graphic .

    3D MMORPG that have good graphic is bad for my 7 years old PC while shitty 3D graphic make me want to vomit with car sick animation .
  • GameolioDanGameolioDan Member UncommonPosts: 50
    If it was fun to play, I'd definitely look into it at the very least. Like @Sovrath, I'm also interested in Mad World.
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  • sunandshadowsunandshadow Member RarePosts: 1,985
    edited May 2019
    I've played MapleStory, Dofus, Gaia Online/zOMG, and half a dozen 2D virtual pet sites.  I would easily play more, but I specifically dislike top-down graphics, since one of my requirements in an MMO is an appealing clothing system.
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  • PhryPhry Member LegendaryPosts: 11,004
    Although there are a few really good games like Stardew Valley that do work well with 2d, i can't help but feel that the game would have gained a lot more if the developer had gone more 'My time in Portia' by using a 3d game world, honestly if they remastered Stardew Valley in 3d i would buy it again without any hesitation, i have already bought it twice, once on PC and also on the Kindle Fire :)
  • lahnmirlahnmir Member LegendaryPosts: 5,053
    I love 2D and sprite art work, so yes. Also, Madworld, Dofus, Tree of Savior. In the right hands it can look stunning and sometimes I even prefer it to 3D (looking at you Blazblue).

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  • AmarantharAmaranthar Member EpicPosts: 5,852
    If it were the game I want, and it was a great game, I'd play isometric.
    I don't like top down.
    I still want good graphics, though. I don't care what type it is, I don't like uninspiring graphics.
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  • anemoanemo Member RarePosts: 1,903
    Yes.   And currently playing a MUD, which could be considered less than 2D when it comes to presentation/tech/investment/whatever. 

    Practice doesn't make perfect, practice makes permanent.

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  • Gobstopper3DGobstopper3D Member RarePosts: 970
    No

    I'm not an IT Specialist, Game Developer, or Clairvoyant in real life, but like others on here, I play one on the internet.

  • rojoArcueidrojoArcueid Member EpicPosts: 10,722
    I love 2D games. My problem with 2D mmos is that most of them are point and click. I love Myth War 2 but i got tired of clicking around so i quit.

    If the 2D game is good and has WASD i want to know about it.
    Ayin




  • AlBQuirkyAlBQuirky Member EpicPosts: 7,432
    No.

    I missed out on Ultima Online back in 1999 because of it's 2D isometric graphics. I went to EQ instead with its 3D graphics.
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  • Cuppett5Cuppett5 Member UncommonPosts: 156
    Yes, play Albion Online. Great game and free to play~! 
  • NephethNepheth Member RarePosts: 473
    I already play Dofus for years now and I'm waiting for the Mad World a 2d mmorpg. If I had a decent official server I would still be playing Ragnarok Online today. I don't care about the graphics as long as the game is good and has a fluent gameplay. 
  • bcbullybcbully Member EpicPosts: 11,843
    No
  • MargraveMargrave Member RarePosts: 1,371
    Nope
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