RIFT
Moderate overall intensityWhat's in it
Combat is realistically styled rather than cartoonish: the player cuts down humanoid enemies, demonic invaders and other players with swords, bows and spells, and hits produce blood effects. Bodies fall and vanish, and there is no gore or dismemberment.
The story centers on invasion, destruction, and a cataclysmic war between gods and the world's inhabitants.
Optional real-money purchases for cosmetic items, mounts, and other in-game conveniences.
The setting draws on fantasy and religious imagery, including a demonic invasion and a god-like figure (Regulos) to overthrow.
Optional premium content and a subscription model exist but are not described as aggressively pushed.
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What it is
RIFT is a fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the world of Telara, where players choose between two factions and engage in large-scale combat against invading elemental forces. Combat is fast-paced and involves melee, ranged, and magical attacks against monsters and enemy players. The story deals with invasion, destruction, and a war between gods, though the presentation is mostly cinematic rather than graphic. The game is now free-to-play with optional real-money purchases for cosmetic items and conveniences, and players can interact through text chat and group content.
How it's framed
The game frames its conflict as a struggle for survival against invading forces, with players taking the role of heroes defending the world. Violence is directed at monsters and opposing player factions within the game's fictional context, and there is no explicit moral commentary on real-world violence.
Details
- Developer
- gamigo US Inc.
- Publisher
- gamigo US Inc.
- Released
- Mar 1, 2011
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