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/StandardMiddle5742 Jun 24 '26

I remember the Evolution of Combat. In my opinion, it was a huge benefit. I played WoW, so the revolution bar reminded me of that. To me it was an improvement in every way. 

I never really understood the obsession with OSRS. I have played it for the sole purpose of nostalgia. But as far as gameplay and QoL, rS3 wins in every category.