Neverwinter: Ravenloft Review

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In this article, we'll be diving into the world of Neverwinter's latest campaign expansion - Ravenloford. As an avid fan of the classic MMORPG genre, I was both excited and apprehensive about jumping back into the world of Forgotten Realms.

For those who may not be familiar with the series, Neverwinter is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set within the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) universe. It's developed by Cryptic Studios under license from Wizards of the The Coast and published by Perfect World Entertainment.

Campaign Overview

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Upon entering Ravenloford, you'll find yourself in an eerie atmosphere that evokes a sense of foreboding and dread. As with most campaign expansions for MMORPGs, there is a story to follow - albeit one that's rather thin on the ground compared to some other games I've played.

The campaign takes place within Ravenloford itself, which has been twisted into an unsettling realm by dark forces known as The Dark Powers. These enigmatic entities have somehow managed to warp reality and create this pocket dimension called 'the Land of Mists', a land filled with diverse kingdoms each hiding their own foul secrets and mysteries waiting to be uncovered.

Gameplay Mechanics

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In terms of gameplay mechanics, Ravenloford doesn't stray too far from the norm for an MMORPG. You'll spend most of your time levelling up your character by completing quests, killing monsters and participating in various endgame activities such as raids or PvPvP (Player versus Player vs. Player) battles.

One thing worth mentioning is that early on in the campaign - specifically during the first few levels - progression can be rather slow going due to several factors:

* Bullets are extremely precious resources and must be used sparingly, especially against tougher enemies.

* Damage output from your character's attacks will likely be relatively low until you've had a chance to gear up properly.

However, all of this changes after completing the 'Heist' quest. Once completed, things start moving along at a much faster pace as better equipment becomes available and new areas are unlocked for exploration.

In my playthrough of Ravenloford, I opted for the classic Sniper class - an excellent choice if you're looking to deal massive amounts of damage from afar without having to worry too much about getting up close and personal with your enemies. With its high crit chance stat combined with access to powerful ranged abilities such as Meteor Shower or Ice Nova, this build proved almost unbeatable in even the most challenging encounters.

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Overall, while Ravenloford may not be perfect - especially when compared to some other MMORPG campaigns I've had the pleasure of playing through recently (I'm looking at you, SWT: Shadow's Edge!) - it still manages to deliver plenty of fun and excitement for fans of the genre. With its Gothic Horror theme, Dark Fantasy atmosphere, and fast-paced action-packed gameplay makes this expansion well worth checking out if you haven't already done so.

Rating

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Overall Rating (out of 10): 7/10

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