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Tera Online - PC
Atari

Tera Online - PC

Bottom line: The Tera Online - PC: Real-time action combat: you aim each attack and dodge manually, no tab-targeting; main trade-off: online-only MMORPG: you need the publisher's servers to play.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Real-time action combat: you aim each attack and dodge manually, no tab-targeting
  • ✓ Seven playable races, each with its own history, lore and point of view
  • ✓ Eight classes with distinct fighting styles for solo and group play
  • ✓ Full MMO feature set: quests, crafting, an intricate plot and PvP
  • ✓ Varied enemies that reward learning how each one fights and attacks

Cons

  • ✗ Online-only MMORPG: you need the publisher's servers to play
  • ✗ Check server and account activation status before you buy this box
  • ✗ No offline or single-player mode is listed for this edition
  • ✗ Skill-based dodging and aiming may frustrate players used to tab-target MMOs

Manufacturer description

Tera Online for PC, published by Atari, bills itself as the first true action MMORPG. Instead of tab-targeting an enemy and waiting on cooldowns, you aim every attack yourself and dodge incoming blows in real time. It brings console-style action combat to a full massively multiplayer world. You choose from seven player races of the Valkyon Federation, each with its own history, lore and point of view. You also pick one of eight player classes, and each has its own fighting style, toolkit and abilities for solo and group play. The world was shaped by the dreams of two sleeping titans, Arun…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many races and classes can I play in Tera Online?

Tera offers seven player races from the Valkyon Federation, each with its own history and lore, and eight player classes, each with its own combat style and abilities for solo and group play.

How is Tera's combat different from other MMORPGs?

Tera uses real-time action combat. Instead of tab-targeting and waiting, you aim each attack yourself and dodge or move out of the way when enemies strike, much like a console action game.

Does Tera Online include PvP and crafting?

Yes. Along with its action combat, Tera includes quests, crafting, an intricate storyline and PvP, the full set of systems you expect from an MMO.

Can I play Tera Online offline?

No offline mode is listed. Tera is an online MMORPG that runs on the publisher's servers, so check current server and account availability before you buy.

What are the PC system requirements for Tera Online?

The product listing does not give system requirements. Check the packaging or the publisher's support pages to confirm your PC's operating system and hardware are compatible.

Key Features

  • Enter the world of Tera as one of seven player races, each with its own history, lore, and point of view. These are the races of the Valkyon Federation, leading the way into a new era of unity as they face a battle for their very existence.
  • The eight player classes of Tera each contribute their own style of combat, their own method and approach to tactics, and their own unique abilities in solo and group play. Get to know them here-their fighting styles, their tools, and their talents.
  • Tera is a world born of conflict. It's a place where gods scheme, armies clash, and the world can change in the blink of an eye. Thousands of years have passed since the two titans, Arun and Shara, lay down and dreamed the world and its inhabitants.
  • Your enemies are many and varied. Some are strong, some are intelligent-all are dangerous. Consider this your pre-mission briefing on beasts and bad guys. Get to know them, where they come from, and how they fight.
  • The world of Tera began millennia ago when two titans of unimaginable power, Arun and Shara, met in a formless void. For reasons we can only guess, they fell asleep. And as they slept, Tera took shape around them.

Full Specifications

BrandAtari
RatedMature
Release dateMay 1, 2012
Type of itemVideo Game
CompatibilityPC
Publication DateMay 1, 2012
Computer PlatformPC
Number of PlayersUnlimited

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