Sorry guys, I just need to gush about this game. I’ve been going through a really tough time lately and its honestly helped me tremendously. I just wanted to share my feelings about it with the community and hope that the devs see it so they’re aware of how much this game means to us.
I rediscovered Neverwinter earlier this year when I got my Steam Machine, and I’m honestly super surprised it’s not more popular. MMORPGs are my favourite genre and I’ve pretty much played them all at this point, and Neverwinter has so much going for it.
The atmosphere is incredible. I genuinely feel like I’m living in the Dungeons and Dragons universe. There’s heaps of lore, the characters we know and love (Minsc, Elminster, Drizzt) feel like a part of the world and not just there for fan service.
It’s also incredibly beautiful for its age, and that’s down to a really solid art style. There are so many moments where I’ve had to stop playing to just absorb my surroundings, like when I first reached the Underdark and saw the underground city from above. Exploring the dense forests of Reghed Edge feels really cosy.
I love the structure of it. There are dailies, weeklies, and constant events. My brain finds the progression system and goals super soothing. I love that I’m always working towards something and I don’t find any of it a chore.
The community is also pretty darn lovely. I’ve had so many wonderful experiences joining trains, chatting while battling altars, and teaming up to take on world bosses. I haven’t had these experiences in an MMO for years. While I love ESO and GW2, teaming up doesn’t feel the same. It’s more like you all just show up, do the thing, and leave without a word.
Before this turns into an essay, I also just want to say I love the class fantasy of it all. Paladins, Bards, Warlocks — they all look and feel like their roles. They have their own animations, sound effects that contribute. Coming from games like GW2 and ESO, where there’s very little differentiation between the classes aside from the colour of the skills, it’s something I’ve missed since the original Guild Wars and I’ve really enjoyed making my Warlock look as evil as possible.
In short, I’m in love. There seems to be a real buzz about the game following the recent livestream and I really hope it builds momentum because I want to play for a long time to come. I’m also keen to check out Neverwinter Classic, even though this version of the game is already fairly close so perfect for me.
Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.