TERA : Breaking Perceptions of Eastern Games
In his latest column for MMORPG, Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller discusses TERA with specific regard to the perception of games with Eastern-style gameplay and how TERA is breaking down the preconceived notions that tend to follow games originating in Asia. Whether it's the fantastically rich lore or the interesting character archetypes, TERA is taking Western notions head on. Find out what else Garrett notes about TERA's 'Breaking Perceptions of Eastern Games'.
TERA remains on our list of highlighted game here at MMORPG and while expectations remain high, they still have some serious hurdles to overcome. One hurdle is the Western perception of Eastern style game play. Many players feel like games developed over in Asia can be grindy, pointless farming style games that deliver a subpar experience. With games being developed so quickly and studios cranking out MMOs extremely fast it is easy to have a lot of them be similar in nature. Companies spend a lot in bringing these games over to the North American market. Some do very well, others suffer f Aion their design and fail to meet western expectations. Will TERA have to struggle with this issue?