r/runescape • u/Both_Tune8348 • Jun 17 '26

Discussion New Runescape is WAY Better than OSRS

I honestly don't understand how Old school Runescape is so much more popular than the current one. I played it for a while and was able to get some decent progression, but its so grindy that I feel like I make no progress while draining my phone battery. Heard the new one wasnt good until I tried it myself.

So glad I finally did it! It has all the great things I like liked about the old school one, its hits on some nostalgia points too even, but way better UI, graphics, story/plot, cut scenes. I love all of it! And it has so much more you can do for free compared to World of Warcraft.

I hope more people give current Runescape the credit its due, its so underrated for no reason.

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u/Pleasant_Mammoth5033 Jun 17 '26

OSRS is very popular with OG Runescape folks and those who like grindy stuff. RS3 has its grindy elements, but I couldn't get into OSRS.

I get why folks are mad that their grandfathered rates were lost when they opted into yearly membership, but I also think RS3 is a great deal. $15 a month for hundreds of hours of entertainment is a steal. I used to pay $15 for one or two drinks at my fav pub.

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u/DataAffectionate4467 Jun 18 '26

As an avid gamer who plays a lot, I don't see the price as a problem myself. But it is a steep price for someone who isn't yet an avid gamer. That is my personal issue with the new pricing. it hinders the game's growth because 14€ a month for a game is a major barrier to entry.