Changing to a free to play model in March of 2012, Vanguard is one of the most popular, long-running MMORPG titles from the developer studios at Sony Online Entertainment. Explore a fantasy based MMO world that's filled with thousands of other players from across the globe. Enjoy a variety of time-tested features in one of SOE's best titles.

One of the selling points when Vanguard released, and still unique to this day, is the seamless world. Unlike other modern day MMO titles that fill a game with instances and closed dungeons, Vanguard allows every single area of the game world to be explored. From the darkest depths of the scariest dungeons, to the top of the highest peaks, if you can see it you can explore it.

As well as a limitless exploration feature Vanguard is also home to an extensive character creation and progression system. There are a massive 19 available races available for selection, from Orcs and Goblins to Dwarves and Elves. Each race can then choose between 15 distinct classes including but not limited to Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Psionicist, Bard and Rogue. Using the unique combat system players are able to effortlessly link abilities together to perform devastating combination attacks that can make short work of almost any foe.

Such a massive world wouldn't be very exciting if you were forced to walk so Vanguard offers players a nice variety of mounts and ships that can be used to increase travel speed. Whether you want to take to the skies on the back of your own dragon, or explore distant lands across the sea, it's all possible in Vanguard.

As if all of that wasn't enough, Vanguard also includes the highly popular player home and merchant features. Collect valuable materials and sell them in your own shop, or use them to adorn your home with far away artifacts.