Lost Ark
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Lost Ark Trailers
Lost Ark Gameplay Introduction: Welcome to Arkesia
Lost Ark: Launch Reveal Trailer – The Game Awards
Lost Ark - Closed Beta Gameplay Trailer
Critic Reviews for Lost Ark
Action-packed dungeons make Lost Ark's early stages a real romp, but without a convincing hook beyond the combat, things get a little stale.
With an outstanding variety of places to visit and a strong combat system, Lost Ark is an extremely generous free-to-play action-RPG-MMO that draws a lot from Diablo – including its well-worn story about humans and Heaven teaming up against demons.
Excellent combat and a stunning sense of scale help steer Lost Ark through its more tired MMO conventions.
Overall, Lost Ark feels like a reward after so many hashed-out and rocky launches of new games. You know what you’re getting with Lost Ark, it’s an experience that has already been through the tests and tribulations of its first two years of content. Its story won’t speak to everyone, but the endgame experience is worth a few cutscenes here and there. Lost Ark is one of the most polished titles I’ve played for some time, especially an MMO. The game is free and will be hyped-up thanks to Amazon and Twitch. I can’t think of a reason why you shouldn’t try it.
Amazon Game’s second run at the MMO market is very impressive. The years of content already created for Lost Ark provide an enticing package filled to the brim with fun activities and exciting locals to explore. Each class is wonderfully unique, and the customization systems allow for an abundance of freedom to tailor to a variety of playstyles. I’ve had a great time with Lost Ark in these early days, and I’m looking to sink many more hours into it with friends over the coming weeks and months. Those looking to scratch an Action/RPG itch or sink time into an MMO won’t go wrong giving this adventure a fair shot.
Excellent combat and an engaging endgame are undercut by Lost Ark's archaic MMO quest design and emphasis on microtransactions.
Lost Ark is a Korean MMO action RPG, in the vein of Diablo or Path of Exile. It features a beautiful world and engaging gameplay, but it's held back by clunky animations, mediocre voice acting and an unoriginal story.
Lost Ark, at the end of the day, is a very good ARPG with MMO mechanics. The way the game funnels you through the initial content is like an amusement park ride with side quests. After that ride, though, you get dumped out at this giant, unexpected playground full of stuff to do. If sailing around the map, hunting giant monsters, and chasing upgrades sounds like a good time, then this might be the game for you.
Industry Coverage
Smilegate Announces New Lost Ark Classes, Raids
Winter LOAON has taken place, and with it comes a slew of new announcements for the MMORPG.
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Amazon Surprises Lost Ark Players with First 2025 Roadmap
The first of many roadmaps to come in Lost Ark's journey of 2025.
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Amazon Issues Sweeping Bans for Lost Ark Exploit
The Lost Ark community is reeling after an exploit that gave players an unfair advantage.
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Lost Ark Suffers Game Changing Exploit
The MMORPG has suffered one of the biggest exploits we've ever seen.
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