Friday 30 December 2011

Project Backout

Project Blackout is a MMOFPS made by SG Interactive offering the best experiences with shooter, with slight resemblance of Counter Strike; it is starting to get quite popular. Many other shooters out there love the engine of Counter Strike but there are always differences between them. Gun designs are quite unique rather than others, slight graphic changes with screen filter which is nicely done. The overall HUD resembles KOS operations but apart from that, Project Blackout is pretty imitations with many tweaks, this can sometimes be a good thing towards gamers as you can rank before the game get’s popular. In this review the gameplay and graphics will be talked about and later given a rating out of 10.

Project Blackout
Project Blackout Screenshot
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Poxnora

Poxnora is a turn by turn tactical MMORPG made by Sony, similar to Dofus except the gameplay times are considerably longer. Poxnora gives a new experience to tactical games as they treat your spawns as "cards" which most games do not do. Poxnora is unique in itself just by the name, I have been observing the development of Poxnora and up until now is a big improvement. Quite surprisingly, the game is made by Sony entertainment which you don't see everyday. It's hard to believe a console developer is developing a free to play game. As we all know Sony is very successful so I do not have to go in detail about their history and how good they are at developing games. The unique concept of "cards" has got me interested as I could just be a collector though that would be very boring and not have a purpose in the game. What I like most is the "meaning" of the game as you can choose to play a ranked match or just a training match where you nothing to lose. The game itself has an in-depth story about each side of the game. As it is an extremely popular company, premium cards are always the winners to be fair, though for free to play users would not lose that easily.

Poxnora
Poxnora Gameplay Screenshot
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Perfect World International

Perfect World is an International MMORPG game made by Perfect World offering an amazing range of gameplay. The overall graphics is an amazing considering it's quite a dated game, but does not mean it is not popular. The gameplay is very standard as many typical 3D MMO's have it, but the most unique aspect of this game is the diverse choice of character customisation. This game has been famous for it's variety of choices but with many perks to this game, there are always flaws. In this review I will be talking about the gamplay and graphics of this game.

Perfect World International
Perfect World International Screenshot
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Operation 7

Operation 7 is an MMO FPS game made by fiaa(Europe) and Netgame(International) offering a unique shooter which has a Call of Duty feel to it. Not very popular as the game relies of player hosting and not server hosting which puts many players off, because those with not a good internet connection lag many times. Most unique aspect of this game is that you can make your own gun from scratch, where as other shooters give you a ready made gun. Most common things such as gameplay and graphics will be reviewed and then have a rating out of 10.

Operation 7
Operation 7 Screenshot
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Mythwars Online 2

Mythwar 2 Online is a turn-by-turn 2D/2.5D game made by IGG offering a different side to many of the other MMO's out there. Mythwar as you can tell has gone a long way as it has made a sequel of the original one. I have to say the original had so many improvements to be done such as translation, general movement bugs etc. During beta was at its peak of performance in the number of gamers in Mythwar 1 online, but slowly started to "die" out which is why a sequel just had to be made. Mythwar is unique in its own way as this is the only MMO that has a sequel which is quite surprising. As you can tell, I have been with Mythwar since the start of the game so looking at it now, is a big improvement. The main website looks as all MMO sites do, has a fantasy theme, which actually help new players as information is given on how to play the game. So as all fans know, I will be reviewing this game out of gameplay and graphics out of 10.

Mythwar Online
Mythwars Online 2 Screenshot
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MicroVolts

MicroVolts is a 3rd person toy shooter made by Rockhippo Productions offering the best online experience to enjoy and laugh. The general graphics is cartoony which is starting to get really popular now a days. The most enjoyable aspect of this inclides the sound tracks and special effects, which is really funny. This game is very fair as many factors have a downside as well as an upside. Many weapons to play with on one game which is in my opinion fair as you can switch weapons any time. Though the system requirements are quite high, many computers are still able to run this game, which is why MicroVolts is getting increasingly popular as this is a new game. As many of you know I will be rating the gameplay and graphics out of 10.

MicroVolts
MicroVolts Gameplay Screenshot
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Metin2 Online

Metin 2 is a 3D MMORPG game made by Z8 Games offering a unique experience from other MMORPG's. A unique style of gameplay showing a combo type gameplay as you can decide whether to hit using the spacebar button. Well the combo system is good and all but still lacks a great deal like introduction to the game, foreign skills like alchemy or other types. Z8 games is ultimately is known for a shooter called Crossfire which is getting extremely popular but not prioritising with Metin 2, if the game is developed more I think it would be very successful. Considering this game was made in 2007, I think it should greatly improved with the graphics and gameplay altogether. Though one thing that made me want to play this game is it's very quick questing system which I will be reviewing later on. Metin 2 has given originality unlike World of Warcraft clones but Z8 has truly made a unique game.

Metin2
Metin2 Online Gameplay Screenshot
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Knight Online

Knight Online is by Gamersfirst offering an MMORPG gameplay, the most unique aspect of this game is definitely how you play this game, as it is quite an "active" game especially in PVP areas. The unique aspect of this game is that some of the skills are in 2D which is quite retro but gives a unique look to it. The graphics of this game are really quite old but remember that it is a dated game, but for some reason, each server is extremely populated. The popularity of any game means that people play this on a regular basis. In this review I will just be talking about the gameplay and graphics and come up with a conclusion of rating out of 10.

Knight Online
Knight Online Screenshot

Karma Online

Karma online is a 3D MMO FPS game made by joymax set in the WW2, which shows you an insight to WW2 guns, scenaries and real battle grounds. Joymax to start off is a reasonably popular company as they published Silk road which is a popular MMORPG. Since this was a relatively new game in 2011, I didn't think it would get popular in my opinion because what I would assume is that the genre it self is out dated or just not in fashion. For a free to play game, it offers many guns and costumes for free players, of course if you pay you would have a lot of benefits. I dont know the reason for releasing a WW2 style game but I noticed that some of the guns used was actually in Call of duty, this is where it all became clear. If you have played this thoroughly, you would notice that many aspects are from Call of duty, the aim down sight, sprinting, map creations and so on. I do not think they meant for me to compare it to a console game but it very much reminds me of it. Most of all I think Joymax has really out done themselves, as right now it is proving to be very popular at the moment. This game brings a classic feel to it but with upgraded graphics makes this game also new generation.

Karma Online
Karma Online Gameplay Screenshot
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Gunz Online

Gunz is a game made by ijji offering a unique third person shooter with many maneuvers you can use. Gunz is moderately popular but still needs working on as it was released in 2003. Very unique game as you can show off your skills through acrobatics which is a nice touch, the selection in guns are quite diverse. Many pros playing this game especially when someone performs the "butterfly" which means they have fully grasped the gameplay and animation. I'd say this is a really competitive and fast paced gameplay giving people no mercy.

Gunz: The Duel
Gunz Online Screenshot
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Grand Fantasia

Grand Fantasia is 3D MMORPG game made by Ariagames offering a game much like Fiesta Online where it shows many aspects of the game such as the monster desgins. I'm not entirely sure if the game is made by the same engine but in many ways Grand Fantasia is different. Showing another anime types graphics which is still getting increasingly popular. An overall effect on the game is quite childish and gives a good atmosphere, in fact the game itself encourages people to make friends so it is more sociable than most games with limited chat. I like many features of the game such as sprites which actually introduces the pet system in the beginning of the game. Personally I think that this game is a bit simplistic for more of a young group rather than teens because games like these are usually played by much younger people. This game to be honest does not appeal to me as it lacks depth and originality of the game.

Grand Fantasia
Grand Fantasia Screenshot
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Fiesta Online

A game made by Outspark and one if it's first games. Through extreme advertising Fiesta has made it big in the gaming industry. With in a months time, thousands of players were all over this playing like they have never played before. The few aspects of the game will be reviewed such as the gameplay and graphics and not so much the story as many MMORPG's don't tend to work on the story or maybe many of the audience are not interested.

Fiesta Online
Fiesta Online Screenshot
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Eudemons

Eudemons is a 2D MMORPG made by TQ which is quite a popular destinations for those who have low spec PC's. The gameplay offers quite a unique feature as the main concept is to collect summons for you. This game does not require an amazing hours of playing and then get bored but on the way you can collect eggs, get social which in my opinion is quite a friendly game.

Eudemons
Eudemons Online Gameplay Screenshot
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Dofus

After certain changes to the game, Dofus has re-released the new features of the game and is currently being developed. As most of you gamers out there, this game is mainly for a younger audience however hardcore MMO gamers are welcome to try this game as well. It seems that Dofus needed to go through many changes, I'm wondering mainly because of many places being unable to fight monsters and the map itself is quite confusing. The main aspect that I find they still have not improved in is the introduction to the game. As I start to make a new character in the game, I find myself having trouble when trying to navigate around the map. Ankama is fairly an experienced company in developing games, therefore the changes should be good. Dofus seems to be full on when releasing updates to improve the content of the game. As some of you guys know, strategy is not exactly my way of playing, as a typical gamer, I feel the game lacks excitement and thrill which is needed to long appeal to any MMO's out there.

Dofus MMO Gameplay
Dofus Online Gameplay Screenshot
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Dragonica Online

So let's start of by saying that Dragonica is a 2.5D side scroller fantasy rpg made by gpotato. In most cases I do not really make reviews for such game types as most side scrollers lack depth and the real sense of appeal. Gpotato to start off, is a very well known company as one of their games called Allods has won a joystick awards which is quite impressive for a free to play game, so this company is full on when it comes to publishing and developing a game. The side scroller is one of the few which I find quite limited in most games no matter how popular they are, in my opinion my ideal game is with a lot of depth to the story, gameplay and graphics. Needless to say Dragonica is an excellent game in its field and actually has some of the depth in the gameplay. As a beat 'em up hack'n slash game, the appeal is indeed very low as there is a lot of repitition in combat but certain alternatives of the objective can make it fun. Apart from Maplestory, it's the first time I have experienced playing a side scroller, and to compare this to Maplestory can make it really competetive so let's see what this game has in store for us.

Dragonica Online
Dragonica Online Gameplay Screenshot
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Thursday 29 December 2011

Darkthrone

Dark Throne is a browser based game made by Lazarus Software offering a strategical and calm gameplay between offense, defence and stealth. The aim is to have the biggest yet most secure economy and army. As you can tell it requires about 10-20 minuites of gameplay as the amount of things you can do is based on the number of turns. Through extreme advertising I think Dark Throne is really on it's way to popularity in-terms of browser based games. I have played Dark Throne since the start and I do have to say it has improved by miles as it is more fair in terms of race and class. As most of you know I will rating this game out 10 based on gameplay and graphics.

Dark Throne
Darkthrone Screenshot

Crystal Saga

Crystal Saga is a 2D dimensional MMORPG made by R2Games offering a browser based game which claims to be the best browser MMORPG, but how did they work that out? Since it is a browser game, I am guessing that the game is indeed limited to a certain point such as the main objective is to level up till you get to the PVP experiences. R2Games is a rather new company as of 2010 and they are quite new in the whole MMORPG industry but it looks like the have done their research. I do not know for certain that they are indeed the best MMORPG browser game because there are much more games more popular and successful than Crystal Saga. Crystal Saga is still moderately popular although many games in their beta stage would be popular. I would like to see how the development stage of this game would be. Though it is a browser based game, many people with lower end PC can enjoy this game as the requirements are not insanely high, as for audience, I would say that the much younger generation would play this game. They must have many excellent aspects of the game besides leveling for R2Games to claim that it is the best browser based game. As a reviewer, it is my opinion to decide whether it falls into the category of the "best".

Crystal Saga
Crystal Saga Gameplay Screenshot

Crossfire Made by Z8

A game by Z8 game comes by a first person shooter game with a counter strike feel to it. Since the release of Counter Strike, many games has used the source. I still think that this game, despite being a clone has many other unique types of gameplay. The types of gameplay are very typical of many shooters nowadays like:

- Team Deathmatch
- Free For All
- Search and destroy
There are others which Cross Fire has made their own.
- Ghost Mode
- Mutation Mode ( My Favourite)
- Elimination

Crossfire Z8
Crossfire Gameplay Screenshot

Conquer Online

Conquer Online is made by TQ which in most their games implements the same sort of 2D graphics which is really something to remember the game by. Other MMO's just copies the exact source of graphics and claim their own but TQ is very unique. In this review I will be talking about the gameplay of Conquer Online and also the graphics. The whole concept of this game is to train and level every aspect of what your character can do. TQ games is a very unique game and I have been playing this game for quite a long time. Conquer Online got me addicted only becuase of the customisation of weapons I am able to use, there is actually so much freedom in this game when you get above level 20, you can pvp freely with a price.

Conquer Online
Conquer Online Gameplay Screenshot

Combat Arms

A FPS game made by Nexon offering an amazing 3D graphical game offering just the best enjoyable gameplay. Nexon has been known quite a while because of the amount of diverse guns which every FPS game needs. The variety in guns makes this game enjoyable to play. What I really like is that you can mod your weapons, for example you can attach a M16 with suppressor. Nexon itself is a successful company offering many free to play games such as Maplestory which is extremely popular in many countires. Combat Arms has been in many top mmofps lists and most of the time comes first. To develop an FPS game like this is absolutely insane as it is very popular. The server sometimes cannot keep up with the amount of players. In this review I will be writing about the gameplay and graphics of this game and the conclusion will be written through a rating of 10.

Combat Arms
Combat Arms Screenshot

Bloodline Champions

Bloodline Champions is a top down arena based game made by Stunlock Studios which is quite new in the MMORPG world and as a first game, I think it will go a long way. Still a developing game introducing a DotA style of gameplay with many characters to unlock. As every game starts, there is always high benefits for paying members but apart from anything, really a great game. As for the graphics character desgins match the scenery which is good as it all comes in together. Bloodline Champions requires true skill in my opinion, as you have about 7 to 9 skills to tactically play. Well not to give away so much but here is the start of my review, as many of you know I will be rating this game out of 10 for gameplay and graphics.

Bloodline Champions
Bloodline Champions

BeGone

BeGone is an epic FPS browser based game developed by Nplay offering a blast from the past. Many shooters are being developed and so BeGone is one of those games which is continually being developed. Nplay as a game company is quite new considering they have actually published only 2 games in counting as of 2011. It seems that this company is heavily trying to succeed in browser gaming and if you have played this game before, it truly is surprising how detailed the quality of the game is. As my prediction of this company, I would guess that it will go very far with the detail of work that is going on. InvinciCar Online is another game that is developed by Nplay which provides similar graphics to BeGone. Since the graphics are the similar, I would say that the company seems to have a graphics engine, much like TQ Digital where the graphics are the same. This offers an intense gameplay which for a browser is amazing for its kind. The gameplay and graphics is really amazing considering it is a browser based game. One aspect of the game which I prefer is actually having logins to the game rather than just picking a name, it feels more like an arcade game.

Nplay Begone
BeGone Gameplay Screenshot
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Atlantica Online

Atlantica Online is a strategy MMO developed by Nexon offering a unique insight to online gaming and therefore has been popular. The idea of having a turn by turn final fantasy style game while hiring mercenaries is really unique. Nexon did not actually create this game as the company Ndoors actuallt sold it to Nexon, though I do not understand why because it is now extremely popular. For users who had an account in Ndoors can recover their account in the Nexon website which is good though most users would consider not to join Nexon as their reputation of security is poor. None the less, the game itself is excellent in what they have to offer. Nexon as a game developer is actually not bad considering the games they are still developing and who could ever deny Combat Arms to be an excellent game. The popularity of Combat Arms is what made Nexon really popular in my opinion. As you know, the game actually went international which brings a bigger audience of users. Atlantica actually brings real life locations for the users, and has some of the most popular land marks, of course you can choose where to start.

Atlantica Online
Atlantica Online Gameplay Screenshot
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Ace Online

Ace Online is a free to play 3D Sci-fi MMO made by Subagames, offering an unique experience to new generation of mmo's as it involves an action packed plane simulator. As I first heard about this game, I assumed it was going to be stable because a flight simulator is not always "stable", I would expect there to be many glitches, but they proved me wrong. The general concept is actually quite unique in many ways, and so it is getting extremely popular. Subagames, as of 2011 is still a relatively new in the mmo industries but many other games such as Mission Against Terror(An FPS shooter) is very stable and popular. The Sci-fi theme is also getting extremely popular as you can have a lot of freedom to add space type scenarios. In terms of diversity in game, is relatively medium meaning most player have gone to high levels and therefore other place to train or already up to PVP. There are still many new users coming online giving this game a try.

Ace Online
Ace Online Gamplay Screenshot
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Alliance Of Valiant Arms

Alliance of Valiant arms(A mouthful, just call it AVA) is a free to play online FPS shooter with very nice quality in terms of graphics. AVA has reached a mass audience from FPS fans, for those of you who do not have a good high end pc would be missing out a lot. Steam has just released their game so couple more thousands people joined to play this free game. For a free to play game rivals many console games such as Battlefield, not so much the physics but the graphics. IJJI's games are really successful such as Gunz, but AVA I think is the best game IJJI made. As of 2011, a lot of shooters are introducing an apocalyptic zombie type games, I think this is inspired from Call of duty as they had a zombie round games. AVA has a new game mode now which adds another game type, this time PVE (Player vs environment). If you compare popularity with games, I think it would rival up to the number of players in Combat Arms which by the way is one of the most popular around the US and EU.

AVA Online
Alliance Of Valiant Arms Gameplay Screenshot
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Monday 26 December 2011

Talisman Online

Talisman Online is a 3D MMORPG, World of Warcraft style gameplay published by Mira Castle and Mira Game. Mira has only so far one fully developed game which is Talisman Online. The game seems to have some elements of World of Warcraft, which typical in many other games such as Allods Online. Since this is the only game that is being offered by Mira, it ensures to have weekly updates and most of all security. Security in games is always being improved however so are the programs used for hacking. Talisman Online does have many other typical elements like many other MMO's out there. What's original about this game as it describes weapons as talismans, typically talismans hold some sort of power so classifying talismans as weapons is the reason why it is called Talisman Online. Battle of the immortals is also very similar to this in terms of the overview of gameplay. As many people quit from World of Warcraft, many people play other alternatives which is why this game is popular. Of course with many similarities, they have implemented many of their own ideas and I have to be honest, really unique.

Talisman Online Gameplay
Talisman Online Review and Gameplay
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Friday 16 December 2011

MMO Forum, Get Signing up!

Hey guys,
I would just like to say that without a forum, PictureOne would just be one of those typical website which require no community however, I am trying to create a community with a vast amount of people that are willing to help out. I have recently created a forum, and would like to see MMO gamers of all kind signing up, if you are willing to join my forum, some of you who are really dedicated can be Moderators, PM me at:

ibrahim[at]pictureone.co.uk

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Sword Girls Online

Sword girls online is a strategy card based gametype with the visuals of anime published by Changyou. A very new company to the world of MMO's as of 2011, as a first game it shows some pontential of strategy. The game consists of simulating the gameplay after choosing the cards, as you know the main basis of the cards are all girls. The main attraction is mainly for the anime lovers (That's right I'm talking about you otakus out there). Quite unique as a game because of the wide variety of clans and each card when battling together are stronger. This game resembles much to Urban Rivals where cards are also involved. The game consists of many characters which are cards. Changyou seems to be based around anime style games, whatever the gameplay may be. Anime style games seems to be getting really popular due to the style being unique. Hopefully by reading the whole review, you can make your decision on whether you would like to play this game or not. One more thing that I would like to add is the fact that the company emailed me in order to review, so feel very privileged in reviewing this game very early.

Sword Girls Online Gameplay, Card MMO
Sword Girls Online
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