Among MMORPGs those featuring a historical setting are very unrepresented but they do exist. Using the list below you might just find one that suits your interests. The games range from pseudo free item-mall games to typical retail games with a monthly subscription attached.
Take your pick…
5.) Pirates of the Burning Sea
Website URL: http://www.burningsea.com/
Retail Price: $19.95
Pay Type: Subscription
MMORPG.com Score: 7.0
In Pirates of the Burning Sea you are thrown into the set of the New World in an 18th century seascape. PotBS as it is called features high-seas action & thrills in a brave new world full of pirates & thievery. Players an select from either England, Spain or France with take your chances as a pirate and battle for glory & power!
4.) 9Dragons
Website URL: http://www.9dragons.acclaim.com/
Retail Price: Free
Pay Type: Free
MMORPG.com Score: 7.7
9Dragons is the first authentic martial arts massively multiplayer online role-playing game. That means you shall not be alone in The Land — you shall journey alongside many friends, enemies, teachers and fellow disciples. The Land itself will be constantly evolving around you as new cities, quests, and special events are continuously added and updated. -Acclaim
3.) A Tale in the Desert
Website URL: http://www.atitd.com/
Retail Price: Free
Pay Type: Subcription
MMORPG.com Score: 7.7
A Tale in the Desert is a Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game (MMO) set in ancient Egypt. The game focuses on crafting and trading, mixed with strong social challenges. – eGenesis
2.) Navy Field
Website URL: http://www.navyfield.com/
Retail Price: Free
Pay Type: Free
MMORPG.com Score: 7.8
Navy Field; a massively multiplayer online tactics simulation game based on World War II naval warfare by SD EnterNet.
Be prepared to experience intense naval battles against large teams of real opponents from across the globe. To help you on your quest to be the ultimate commander of the sea, almost 100 different WWII era naval vessels are available to use.
1.) World War II Online
Website URL: http://www.battlegroundeurope.com/
Retail Price: $9.99
Pay Type: Subscription
MMORPG.com Score: 8.0
World War II Online is essentially a sim game with tactical warfare as its main drawining point. WWII Online is distinct in that it is the first FPS that also happnes to have MMORPG elements. During the game you will rely on teamwork as players fight their way across a half-scale version of Western Europe.
Most if not all of the games in this list currently offer a free trial (usualy 14 days).. meaning you have no reason not to give them a try, unless of course a certain historical setting is of no interest to you.
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