Aion PC MMO Review
November 8th 2009 22:40
Console:
PC
Article:
Review
Score (out of 10):
7
Author:
Glen Atwell
Online Multiplayer:
Yes
Category: No Category
Players of massively multiplayer online games (MMO) usually fall into one of two categories: The veteran and the casual gamer.
And the recently released Aion, an online only game, will definitely appeal to both.
Veterans are seasoned MMO players, often deliriously bored with older titles, are looking for fresh blood, and the hype surrounding Aion's release in Australia will be enough to lure them over the line.
Casual gamers, concerned they don't have enough time to commit to the demands of an MMO, are sucked in by gorgeous screenshots and the news that Aion may be the World of Warcraft (WoW) killer the planet has been waiting for.
In short, Aion will never slay WoW. It doesn't try to and doesn't need to. It is already an established franchise in Asia.
The game spawns two separate races, and a common enemy, which forces the two traditional foes to unite and save what is left of their existence.
Players select a race, a character class, and then embark on the path to MMO greatness. You'll grind, and grind hard, to level up and collect cash.
It is a conventional MMO path, but it works well and looks gorgeous.
Disappointing, however, was the flying gimmick, which is beautifully portrayed in most of the game's promotional material. To fly, you willl first have to reach level 10 and then flying is only permitted in certain areas for a set time.
These restrictions are lifted late in the game, but it's a little too late to be much fun.
Combat is sharp, if not innovative, and the level cap of 50 will keep you playing. Subscription is $20 a month, and can be billed automatically to a credit card.
- Glen Atwell
And the recently released Aion, an online only game, will definitely appeal to both.
Veterans are seasoned MMO players, often deliriously bored with older titles, are looking for fresh blood, and the hype surrounding Aion's release in Australia will be enough to lure them over the line.
Casual gamers, concerned they don't have enough time to commit to the demands of an MMO, are sucked in by gorgeous screenshots and the news that Aion may be the World of Warcraft (WoW) killer the planet has been waiting for.
In short, Aion will never slay WoW. It doesn't try to and doesn't need to. It is already an established franchise in Asia.
The game spawns two separate races, and a common enemy, which forces the two traditional foes to unite and save what is left of their existence.
Players select a race, a character class, and then embark on the path to MMO greatness. You'll grind, and grind hard, to level up and collect cash.
It is a conventional MMO path, but it works well and looks gorgeous.
Disappointing, however, was the flying gimmick, which is beautifully portrayed in most of the game's promotional material. To fly, you willl first have to reach level 10 and then flying is only permitted in certain areas for a set time.
These restrictions are lifted late in the game, but it's a little too late to be much fun.
Combat is sharp, if not innovative, and the level cap of 50 will keep you playing. Subscription is $20 a month, and can be billed automatically to a credit card.
- Glen Atwell
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