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Unfortunately,while the remaster brings the visual appeal,it still clings to some of the same outdated gameplay design that characterized 2000s-era MMORPGs,for better and for worse.

The first thing that becomes apparent after starting the game is its free-to-play nature. On the surface,it's easy to see why the game is free: monetization is woven deeply into the experience.

Whether it's through crafting materials,in-game currency,or cosmetics,Blade & Soul NEO is built to encourage players to cheap BnS NEO Classic Divine Gems spend money,often by locking valuable rewards behind time-gated systems and repetition.