Throne & Liberty is that f2p game where you end spending more money than in a subscription based model mmo but i can also be completely f2p if you sink many hours and you're born with a lucky perk.

Why do you need luck? Because getting a specific drop multiple times is a requirement and to give you a good example i completed a dungeon 50 times without getting the drop i needed.

But let start with simplier things like graphics,..if you have a decent computer few mmos can provide this level of quality,i was impressed with the open world and no loading times between fast travels. Speaking of visuals if you like taking screenshots this game can provide a lot of opportunities in the game world or cutscenes.

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The questing and leveling process from 1 to 50 is just great, the main quest is decent and for this genre the codex and sidequests hidden in exploration are worth to do. Of course beside the quality content you can find the standard grind kill x and gather y ..

I remember playing a lot of similar mmo in the past ,with time i'm surprised how good this f2p games have become..only if i had this game 10 years ago. Every time i think of Thrones i remember bits of my past experience with Silkroad Online where the grind was also insane,to be fair i can't put them at the same level. I remember i couldn't reach the max level in that game ,thats how slow it was.

The world is pretty large and the world design is well done,with quest hubs and monster zones. Each zone has events and mini bosses with larger events starting at a specific time interval.

During the day the peace reigns and the events are safe but once the night comes the PVP starts and for a solo player there is little you can do but watch how the best guilds and groups from the server control zones and areas where boss spawns or events take place. Nothing can stop your own guild to challenge them but here is where the fun ends because the pay to win aspect of the game becomes the difference between success and failure. But things will get better ...or worse ,only time will tell! The pvp is not mandatory and you can avoid the conflict zones but you'll be missing a lot so i recommend joining a pvp guild and try it before focusing only on pve. The Arena is also a great place where you can hone your skills and earn rewards.

I'm still learning about the game and i'm confused about many things but from my experience i recommend playing this for the main questline and the great
graphics. The combat is also smooth and with a few tweaks in the menu you can improve the targeting system a lot.
I like the morph system ,it helps travelling and exploring a lot both by sea or air ,however i need mounts on land ,i miss riding a horse or something!

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In terms of content and endgame there is enough to keep you busy until they release more .. personally i really like co-op dungeons world bosses and events unfortunately i don't feel like i do enough progress and i'm stuck trying to get a drop with no alternatives other than keep trying. Thats a grind and as a f2p player you should get used with this feeling.

THRONE AND LIBERTY offers a lot but it demands too, it really depends on what you expect from a game or what you're trying to achieve in it. Spending money is a shortcut on getting what others can't in a certain amount of time and to be honest i have nothing against that but i have problems with those who exploit the game with the use of bots.
If i count and draw a line there are more positives than inconveniences so i'll keep playing and see how this goes.


If i could rank this i would place below ESO or any other popular sub based mmo,but this being F2P friendly (or just trying) i think it deserves a good rating and a positive review on Steam.

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In conclusion if you search for a new mmo and a time sink as a f2p or another way to spend your money being p2w .. you're in luck because here you can choose and do both.

My scores
Graphics 9
Gameplay 8
Story 8
Sound 9
Overall 8.5

EDIT: To make a user happy from the comments section..

When i think of Borderlands the first things that comes in my mind are the distinctive look and cartoonish art style, the funny robot and the looter shooter genre which you either love or hate..

The remastered version of the original Borderlands offers visual and gameplay improvements but the best quality of life enhancement is the addition of mini map. But in general it's not so different of the original Borderlands.

The sense of humor is present in witty one liners but also sarcasm and absurd situations, the quirky narrative and the setting of Pandora is great. If you like comic books you'll love this.

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The randomization of loot and the co-op multiplayer encourage multiple playthroughs, the different classes and their skill trees made experiment with different strategies and playstyles and i absolutely love this in video games.

I really liked the boss battles with their funny designs and unique mechanics..i recommend to stay away from any form of cheating playing this. The game is difficult but if you complete side missions and find the right strategies and weapons the experience is far more rewarding.

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Borderlands was never about the story or the single player experience, but it doesn't disappoint either..The vault hunter theme made me dream of that moment of opening the vault ,if you like treasure hunting you know what i'm talking about..

Also if you finished this game you know why i'm mad and disappointed of the ending.
The missing links are found in dlcs or other titles from the series and if you're a cave dweller like me and never played those with a big grim on my face i say it's time to play them all.

If you like this game i also recommend playing the Mad Max game as an alternative or watch the movies.

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Pros:
-Improvements
-Fun with friends
-Great dlcs
-Cartoon Art style

Cons:

-Grindy and difficult if you're under level treshhold so either do all the side content or play co-op with friends


My review score

Story - 8
Gameplay-9
Graphics-9
Sound - 8

Overall - 8.5