Atlantica Online
Atlantica Online | |
---|---|
Developer(s) | NDOORS Corporation |
Publisher(s) | Valofe |
Designer(s) | |
Programmer(s) | |
Artist(s) | |
Composer(s) | Minho Jang[14] |
Engine | Gamebryo[15] |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
Release | |
MMORPG, Tactical RPG | |
Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Atlantica Online is a
Gameplay
Atlantica Online is a turn-based tactical MMORPG in which the player primarily assumes the role of a descendant of the Atlantean people. The primary goal of the game is to search for your ancestral home to save the world from the effects of Oriharukon, a substance created by the ancient Atlanteans. The player's journey spans the globe and transcends time in search of clues that will lead to the lost civilization. The player battles men, monsters, and machines that have been corrupted by the Oriharukon's Influence.[16]
The game design puts a strong emphasis on membership in
In addition to the main quest line, the game features a variety of supplementary side quests rich with history and lore, a complex skill system, an in-depth
The game's battle system is
The Tactical battle system (TBS) is a separate, additional combat system that differs in many respects from the original system. Players and their adversaries are placed in a landscape where moving around characters freely is possible. New decision impacts like the possibility to take cover, different height levels and the movement speed of specific characters are added while certain mechanics of the original combat system are removed.[18] Players complete story-based and objective-driven missions in the tactical battle system.
A dungeon in Atlantica Online is an
Setting
The world of Atlantica Online features real world locations mixed with mythological and fantasy elements. Countries like Germany and China are represented, with cities like Munich, Moscow, and Sapporo as visitable hubs that offer services like banks, hospitals, the marketplace where players can trade goods with each other and other facilities. Though the locations on the map feature climates similar to their real world counterparts, the architecture is often a generic recreation of well known structure types, such as the cities in Eastern Europe and Japan.
The locations are based on real world locations, but are often geographically out of place and altered for effect. Most of the civilizations represented are anachronistic: Rome is set in the Holy Roman Empire, while Great Britain is independent, the Ottoman Empire reigns in Turkey, Southeast Asia resembles ancient Indian kingdoms before Western colonization and Islamic influence, and North America is caught up in the Industrial Revolution.
Development
The North American English version, available worldwide, was first distributed by the USA subsidiary company
Atlantica's publisher and developer, Valofe, regularly releases new content updates. Non-Korean servers generally receive the updates after the Korean servers. Updates include, for instance, new
On December 18, 2008, the North American continent was added, which features New York City as a new explorable city and the United States and Mexico as explorable countries. These contain a few dungeons, but greatly expand the map in Atlantica. Developers have also mentioned the possibility of adding the continents of the Southern Hemisphere, excluding Antarctica.
Reception
Publication | Score |
---|---|
GameSpot | 8.6/10[27] |
Giant Bomb | 4/5[28] |
IGN | 8.5/10[29] |
Publication | Award |
---|---|
Ten Ton Hammer | Best Free To Play Game of 2008[30] |
2008 Korea Game Awards | Best Game[31] |
GameOgre's 2008 Online Game Awards | Most Innovative Online Game[32] |
OnRPG Member's Choice Awards 2008 | Top Free MMO of 2008[33]
Best Innovation in an MMO of 2008[33] Best Gameplay in an MMO of 2008[33] |
ChinaJoy 2008 Golden Plume Awards | Best Foreign Online Game[34] |
Reception of Atlantica Online has been largely positive. The game received a number of awards upon release in 2008.[31] Atlantica Online was selected as an official game for the Korean Game and Game World Championship (GNGWC) in 2008 and 2009[35] and won the prestigious Golden Plume Award for Best Foreign Online Game at the 2008 China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference (ChinaJoy).[34]
The game is acclaimed for its innovative turn-based battle system and its integration with community features. Danny Gourley of Ten Ton Hammer praised its gameplay, stating "it requires gamers to think a little instead of just mashing buttons".[36]
References
- ^ a b "회사연혁 : 엔도어즈". NDOORS Corporation. 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-06-18. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "Atlantica Set for Official Launch". Nexon America Inc. 2008-10-28. Archived from the original on 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "『アトランティカ』正式サービス開始のお知らせ". Nexon Co., Ltd. 2008-11-25. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "Atlantica Online Selected as Official Game of the Game & Game World Championship 2009". IGN Entertainment, Inc. 2009-05-06. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "The9 to begin Atlantica open beta test". China Daily Information Co. 2009-05-25. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "Milestones". Asiasoft Corporation Public Company Limited. 2013. Archived from the original on 2014-06-04. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "Die Beta endet. Der Item-Shop startet". Nexon Europe S.à r.l. 2009-11-19. Archived from the original on 2016-01-24. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "Fin de la seconde bêta et annonce de la version officielle". Nexon Europe S.à r.l. 2010-05-05. Archived from the original on 2014-08-14. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "Официальный запуск тактико-ролевой игры "Атлантика"". Innova Co. S.à rl. 2010-06-15. Archived from the original on 2015-05-06. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "Launching Item Mall (Archived)". PT. Kreon/Gemscool. 2010-06-18. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "Atlantica Online se lanza hoy comercialmente". IDG Communications, S. A. U. 2010-11-23. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "Lançamento Oficial (Archived)". Ignited Games Inc. 2011-05-30. Archived from the original on 2016-01-24. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "New Heroes will rise – Atlantica Europe English". Nexon Europe S.à r.l. 2014-04-09. Archived from the original on 2014-08-14. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Atlantica Online Credits". MobyGames. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ "Published Titles". Gamebryo. Retrieved 2015-01-04.
- ^ "Atlantica Online - IGN".
- ^ "Atlantica Online Interview - Part 1". IGN Entertainment, Inc. 2008-07-11. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ a b "Troy, TBS and My Home patch notes". 2010-08-17. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
- ^ Closed Beta Press Release
- ^ "Atlantica Online beta phase 1 opens for FilePlanet subscribers". Atlantica.ndoorsgames.com. 2011-02-17. Archived from the original on 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
- ^ "Re-opening of closed beta". Atlantica.ndoorsgames.com. 2011-02-17. Archived from the original on 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
- ^ "Launch of the official game". Atlantica.ndoorsgames.com. 2011-02-17. Archived from the original on 2010-02-28. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
- ^ "The9 Limited Obtains Exclusive License to Operate Atlantica in Mainland China". Reuters.com. 2008-04-22. Archived from the original on 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
- ^ "Rise of Atlantis, part 1, 'Awakening' patch notes". 2013-04-17. Archived from the original on 2013-07-15. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
- ^ "Rise of Atlantis, part 2, 'Ascension' patch notes". 2013-05-18. Archived from the original on 2013-06-07. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
- ^ "Mayan Hero Patch notes". 2010-08-17. Archived from the original on 2014-04-28. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
- ^ "GameSpot Average Player Score". Retrieved 2015-05-15.
- ^ "GiantBomb User Score". Retrieved 2015-05-15.
- ^ "IGN Community Score". Retrieved 2015-05-15.
- ^ "2008 Best of F2P Awards". TenTonHammer.com. 2009-01-04. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
- ^ a b "Praise for Atlantica". atlantica.nexon.net. 2009-01-14. Archived from the original on 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2014-07-23.
- ^ "GameOgre's 2008 Online Game Awards". Gameogre.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
- ^ a b c "OnRPG Member's Choice Awards 2008". OnRPG.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
- ^ a b "Atlantica Online Wins a Top Award at ChinaJoy Debut - IGN". 18 November 2008. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
- ^ "Game and Game World Championship Website". Gamengame.com. 2010-11-21. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
- ^ "Ten Ton Hammer's Atlantica Online Review". Tentonhammer.com. 18 November 2008. Retrieved 2011-05-30.