

I always get this warm feeling watching new players rush into Aeternum, like I’ve been transported back ten years to a late-night grind with a Fanta and a bag of Haribo. Two million other players apparently wanted it, too. I never realised that’s what I wanted from a new MMO, but apparently it is. There is something oddly comforting about cutting down trees for four hours, a sort of brilliant pointlessness. RELATED: New World's Best Quest Is About A Rabbitĭespite this novel feeling, there is much about New World that feels familiar. This is an MMO like I’ve never seen (or heard) before. It is atmospherically intoxicating from the moment you start playing. They could leave, but it’s pretty comfy on the island, and everything is suddenly turning purple. It’s a bit like if the 17th century sailors from New World got sidetracked and happened upon an island with some strange, very tasty plants. New World is a game that hooks you - if you’re open to being hooked. This is a review, though, so I suppose I’ll try. My flatmate asks me what I’m doing: “Harry, why are you still playing this game? Whenever I look at the screen you’re just running through the same woods over and over again.” I turn and give him a gormless smile.

Please flair your submission accordingly.Birds start chirping outside - or is it coming from my headset? It’s sort of hard to tell when you’re as entranced by New World as I am.Submissions that enable or have the intent to enable piracy and online gambling are not permitted.


