Do you adore MMORPGs but find yourself struggling to keep up with their demanding social commitments and endless grind? As life gets busier, it’s easy to feel left behind when friends move on to other games. This is precisely where titles like Erenshor offer a brilliant alternative, transforming the grand MMO experience into something equally engaging whether you play alone or with a small, curated group.
Inspired by Old School Runescape, Erenshor is a single-player RPG where your party is filled with ‘SimPlayers’ – intelligent NPCs who adventure and progress independently, and can be recruited to your side. There are no concerns about item levels, the anxiety of being excluded, or being forced into roles you don’t enjoy. Here, you truly take center stage in your own heroic saga.
Erenshor distinguishes itself by not offering instant gratification or excessive hand-holding. Combat is intense, with a single mistake potentially leading to your demise, and you’ll often find yourself getting delightfully lost amidst the game’s distinctive voxel-rendered foliage. This challenge is part of its charm, and thankfully, your trusty SimPlayers will always be there to assist, as long as you keep them on your good side!
The game’s most recent major update, aptly titled ‘Call of the Storm,’ is absolutely massive. It introduces everything from a brand-new starting zone to the highly anticipated Stormcaller class, alongside extensive rebalancing across the entire game world.
A dynamic gameplay video showcases the exciting new features, including the powerful Stormcaller class in action and the stunning overhauled environments.
Let’s delve into the Stormcaller, the fifth class to join Erenshor’s roster. This class masters the bow and harnesses potent lightning-focused storm magic. Described as the game’s most intricate specialization, the Stormcaller delivers immense single-target damage, excelling at executing low-health foes. It’s a challenging class to master, requiring careful management of various damage-over-time (DoT) abilities and precise cooldown reduction techniques. For fans of high-risk, high-reward ‘glass cannon’ playstyles, the Stormcaller promises an exhilarating experience.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to test out the new class, as existing zones like Island Tomb and Krakenguard have received complete reworks, improving their structure and overall design. Additionally, Willowwatch, a beautiful new rocky region, now functions as a dedicated tutorial zone for new adventurers, allowing you to jump straight into Erenshor without the initial journey through Stowaway’s Step.
Visually, the game utilizes a distinctive voxel art style. Imagine a fantasy character battling a vibrant purple monster beneath a colossal skull adorned with horns and flaming eyes, marking the entrance to a mysterious cave.
Beyond the new content, Burgee Media has meticulously rebalanced the entire game, adjusting ‘all the numbers’ to foster better synergy across the board. Party sizes have also been increased from four to five adventurers, and new proficiency points are now available during character creation, allowing for even greater customization to hone your specific playstyle.
In summary, ‘Call of the Storm’ is Erenshor’s most ambitious update yet, and the prospect of exploring its shimmering world is truly exciting. If you’ve been yearning for the charm of classic MMOs in a more accessible, solo-friendly package, Erenshor offers a compelling answer.
Erenshor’s 0.2 update, ‘Call of the Storm,’ is set to launch on Friday, September 26. For those seeking more magical adventures, countless fantastic fantasy games await. Or, if you’re looking for a new solo experience to enjoy this fall, there are many excellent single-player games to discover.