NCSoft is taking the term "remaster" seriously with free-to-play Blade & Soul NEO, revamping virtually every aspect of the game while preserving its unique kung fu action-based MMORPG gameplay. Blade & Soul wasn't a half-bad-looking game by 2012 MMORPG standards, but this remaster has propelled the Wuxia-themed Korean MMO's visuals beyond some of today's most popular genre offerings. Beyond the obvious graphics update, Blade & Soul NEO has also built upon its predecessor's gameplay features. There's a reworked new player experience, a drastic enhancement of its traversal, and several all-new systems that add depth to the game's build expression.