Skyforge Review

The last couple of years have seen a huge increase in the number of free-to-play MMOs. Skyforge is just the latest in a long line to come to home consoles, but does it differentiate itself from the crowd? With so many titles in the market, any new game will have to make sure it stands out with distinctive gameplay or a unique hook.

Story

In Skyforge, you play as a godlike being who has been given the job of protecting the world from a series of invaders. It turns out most of the great gods that looked after the people have disappeared, leaving just a few less-powerful deities in their place. Given this turn of events, your character finds himself resurrected as an immortal to help combat the dark forces that have taken advantage of the situation.

Gameplay

The main gameplay mechanic that Skyforge touts is the ability to switch between classes on the fly. While you still have to create your own character, which cannot be changed once it is set up, there isn’t a traditional class system. In total there are 15 different options available, although several of these will not be available until you’ve made quite a bit of progress through the main quest.

What this class switching ability gives you is the chance to modify your play style. You are not rigidly stuck to any one way of playing the game and as long as you are not in combat, you can simply choose another class with the press of a button. It is a very interesting idea that makes for plenty of tactical thinking. If you are about to tackle hordes of smaller enemies, a tank class might be useful. On the other hand, boss battles might require you to choose something more agile, giving you the ability to dodge powerful attacks or stay at a safe range during the fight.