Visionary Realms has launched Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen in Early Access on Steam, targeting fans of classic, old-school MMORPGs such as World of Warcraft Vanilla and EverQuest. This new MMO emphasizes a deliberately slow and challenging experience, with a focus on social interactions and PvE content.
Key Features
Pantheon offers a unique gameplay experience, characterized by:
- No quest markers or maps
- Emphasis on mob grinding over traditional quests
- Slow-paced leveling system
- Open world environment
- Social interactions
- Climbing: Players can climb almost any surface.
- Climate system: Six extreme climate zones requiring special equipment.
- Perception system: Decisions influencing dialog and events.
- Day/night cycle: Secrets revealed under certain lighting conditions.
- Death penalty: Loss of experience points and items.
- Nine races (including dwarves, elves, and gnomes) and 14 classes (including clerics, druids, and paladins)
Early Access Content
In its current Early Access version, priced at around $40, players can explore six expansive regions filled with dungeons, rare monsters, and a crafting system featuring 10 professions. The developers plan on expanding the game with new classes, races, zones, visual improvements, and gameplay mechanics.
Steam Reception
While Steam reviews are mixed, Pantheon has received a 75% positive rating from roughly 400 reviews. Common criticisms include high system requirements despite average graphics and somewhat generic NPC dialogue. Some players also express frustration about the lack of a map, a design choice that is intentional for the game.
You can explore Pantheon on Steam: View on Steam.
