Neverwinter

Neverwinter is a free-to-play MMORPG released on PC and Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It is based off the Forgotten Realms stories from Dungeons and Dragons.

Plot
Valindra Shadowmantle, an evil lich and fallen hero launches an attack on the city of Neverwinter with an army of undead as well as her dragon Fulminorax. The attack heavily cripples the city's forces allowing a multitude of other evil forces take advantage of the chaos, from Nasher Rebels to devils to elementals. Adventurers that survived Valindra's assault must become stronger and secure the various lands around Neverwinter and take down Valindra and any other foe that's sure to attack.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) 8 classes to choose from.
 * 2) Dozens of areas to explore.
 * 3) Hundreds of quests.
 * 4) With any MMO, there are dungeons that require teamwork to beat. Normal dungeons, Epic dungeons and Skirmishes require 5 players, and Trials require 10 players.
 * 5) Zombies.
 * 6) Many different villainous factions to take on.
 * 7) Once you reach level 60 to 80, various high level zones become available allowing you to do Campaigns. Campaigns allow for daily quests for resources to progress through and grant boon points and other goodies you need.
 * 8) Boons are permanent power-ups to strengthen your character with stat boosts and abilities, and perks. Boons even help with your Gear Score to take on higher level areas and dungeons.
 * 9) While the game does contain Micro-transactions, there actually is a way to obtain the Zen currency without paying a cent by using Astral Diamonds to buy them rather than real world money. Only downside is that it'll take a bit of grinding.
 * 10) Various companions can be obtained with to help you fight. They also add stat boosts to your character which also add to your Gear Score.
 * 11) Mounts can be obtained and can also be socketed with insignias which add to your stats, improving Gear Score.
 * 12) No limit to what professions you want.
 * 13) Profession workers can locate items you need for crafting, allowing you more time to quest.
 * 14) In addition to achievements on XBox One and Playstation 4, the game has its own set of achievements.
 * 15) Expansions update themselves into your game, no need to pay for anything else.
 * 16) Not only can you join a guild, but guilds can often form Alliances to work on gathering resources to help guilds grow.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Lots of grinding is required for most boons and campaigns. The Storm King's Thunder Campaign IS the worst offender.
 * 2) Since you're playing with other players, you might run into a jerk.
 * 3) Many professions tasks require a lot of time and patience, or you can spend Astral Diamonds (Astral Diamonds are in game currency, not real world) to speed things up.
 * 4) The Dragon's Bane Trophy is extremely lengthy requiring you to kill 1000 dragons.
 * 5) Many items needed to get stronger are hidden behind loot boxes.
 * 6) The game is often so buggy and glitchy that many fans often call it, "Neverworking."

Game Tips

 * 1) If you want the platinum trophy and need to get Dragon's Bane, the quickest method is to go to the Caverns of Karrundax and get to the boss. Kill the two baby dragons that spawn and then either let Karrundax kill you or use the "Defeat Me" option. Heal yourself up and repeat.

