so im currently playing this game and wrote this review during open beta. i wanted to submit it to various gaming sites but then there were already articles and reviews about it everywhere. the game also went full release recently so it got unsubmitted.
anyway, here it is..
Atlantica Online Review
The first remarkable features of Atlantica Online are its parent-friendly attributes. An evidence of this is the places involved in the game. A lot of them are based on historical facts with an added twist of fiction to it ? adding the apostle of darkness to tell of the city?s destruction. What makes this remarkable is that it makes the game not only entertaining but also educational as well making it impressive not only for the youth but also the parents who are very much worried that their kids might not gain anything from the gaming experience. Another feature is the stamina system wherein one is given 100 stamina points at the beginning of the session and then one point is used for every battle fought. This makes the game parent-friendly in such a way that it limits play for schoolchildren.
The storyline then makes the game more interesting by providing a link between the places making one complete quests and level-up as one explores. The fact that the game also has a storyline makes the player desire for more playing time to complete the quests and finally know if the city of Atlantis is saved. The storyline also makes the player feel as if he is part of the story. This feature also sets Atlantica Online apart from other MMORPGs by giving a purpose to a mission since other MMORPGs only commands one to bring things without one?s knowledge as to why it has to be done.
One of the most important aspects of an online game is being beginner-friendly and this is actually present in Atlantica Online. The game does not start at once, rather it begins with a tutorial and to help with exploring, there is the auto-move feature which brings the player automatically to the character with quest information. The interface also features vital shortcuts such those to community and the guilds.
Aside from the many differences that set it apart from other MMORPGs, it also shares some similarities with them thus making the setting familiar for the usual player. It uses the same concept of leveling-up which means battling against monsters to gain experience and when sufficient experience is gained, the player increases in level. It also uses the turn-based battle system very familiar to players of the Final Fantasy series.
There is room for improvement on other aspects though. One such aspect is the odd camera movement as if the camera twitches for a while before the character resumes moving. Another is character creation ? the game does not offer that much options to customize one?s character. The stamina system may also be of disadvantage to other players who would want to play all day. Lastly, though the graphics are good, it is not exceptional which may be disappointing for players who yearn for graphics which are very much like 3D.
anyway, here it is..
Atlantica Online Review
The first remarkable features of Atlantica Online are its parent-friendly attributes. An evidence of this is the places involved in the game. A lot of them are based on historical facts with an added twist of fiction to it ? adding the apostle of darkness to tell of the city?s destruction. What makes this remarkable is that it makes the game not only entertaining but also educational as well making it impressive not only for the youth but also the parents who are very much worried that their kids might not gain anything from the gaming experience. Another feature is the stamina system wherein one is given 100 stamina points at the beginning of the session and then one point is used for every battle fought. This makes the game parent-friendly in such a way that it limits play for schoolchildren.
The storyline then makes the game more interesting by providing a link between the places making one complete quests and level-up as one explores. The fact that the game also has a storyline makes the player desire for more playing time to complete the quests and finally know if the city of Atlantis is saved. The storyline also makes the player feel as if he is part of the story. This feature also sets Atlantica Online apart from other MMORPGs by giving a purpose to a mission since other MMORPGs only commands one to bring things without one?s knowledge as to why it has to be done.
One of the most important aspects of an online game is being beginner-friendly and this is actually present in Atlantica Online. The game does not start at once, rather it begins with a tutorial and to help with exploring, there is the auto-move feature which brings the player automatically to the character with quest information. The interface also features vital shortcuts such those to community and the guilds.
Aside from the many differences that set it apart from other MMORPGs, it also shares some similarities with them thus making the setting familiar for the usual player. It uses the same concept of leveling-up which means battling against monsters to gain experience and when sufficient experience is gained, the player increases in level. It also uses the turn-based battle system very familiar to players of the Final Fantasy series.
There is room for improvement on other aspects though. One such aspect is the odd camera movement as if the camera twitches for a while before the character resumes moving. Another is character creation ? the game does not offer that much options to customize one?s character. The stamina system may also be of disadvantage to other players who would want to play all day. Lastly, though the graphics are good, it is not exceptional which may be disappointing for players who yearn for graphics which are very much like 3D.
