Its a rework thats a culmination of three years of tweaks and painfully learned lessons from Amazon.
In some ways, its a little awkward reviewing this title as a new player in 2024.
There is an intangible sense of fun toNew Worldthat makes it both an approachable and incredibly cohesive MMORPG experience.
There’s nothing new here, but there’s something about this game that just works.
For example, theres an intuitiveness to the open world inNew World: Aeternumthat makes sense right away.
Exploring the world of Aeternum is constantly entertaining.
Rarely will you be stuck hanging around in camp.
it’s possible for you to play solo, sure, butNew Worlds strong suit remains the extracurricular activities.
The beauty of Aeternum is in the myriad distractions it offers.
With the new combat - its a mixed bag but mostly good.
Want to bonk your enemies on the head with a giant hammer?
Conversely, you may want to plink at your enemies at a distance with the musket or bow.
All weapons are fine choices and offer a diverse range of builds and play styles.
Dont hesitate to try out the various weapons and find the right one.
Yep, thats pretty good too.
If theres one area where I thinkNew Worldfalls down on, its that it lacks a solid identity.
One minute youre fighting pirates, the next minute youre fighting Roman Legionaries, the next minute ghosts.
Should I play New World: Aeternum?
You particularly enjoy crafting and professionsThere’s something just really, really fun aboutNew World: Aeternum’scrafting system.
Exploring the game world for valuable resources, building a camp, and crafting your own gear.
It also has some superb aim assist options for both controller and mouse and keyboard setups.
All these options are easy to find in the ‘Accessibility’ menu within the games parameters menu.
I also tested the game using the standardXbox Wireless controller (2024).
My monitor is the 27-inch LG 27GP850-B, which runs at 1440p/185Hz.
First reviewed October 2024.
