RuneScape is a dangerously addictive
massive multiplayer online RPG by Jagex, ldt. It is Jagex's most sucessfull game to
date, since it's debut in September of 1999.
The game is programmed in
Java, although Jagex have developed their own scripting language, 'RuneScript', to aid in the game's development. It is mostly played for
free, but can be payed for (for
extra places to go and things to do), and has almost 10 million registered users play on it weekly.
Runescape is based on the idea of building skills and gaining experience to rise in ranks and explore the world. Like most MMORPGs, you can kill monsters, do quests and make
money.
One of RuneScape's most prodominant sources of criticism are it's graphics. Prior to the release of 'RuneScape 2' in March of
2004, the game's graphics were compairable to works done in paint. Although the game has since then gone through a nice 3d makeover, people still say the graphics ruin the game.
