Newbies' Review of Atlantica Online

[AnatolyKarpov]

Atlantica is a free to play MMORPG which is unique in many ways. For one, the game introduces this new turn-based battle system which is unlike your typical MMOs that are all hack-and-slash based type which I also personally find dull and repetitive.

Another awesome feature that this game has is the political aspect. It allows guild masters to govern towns, and eventually form a country. Political decisions will be made by the guild master on various aspect of the town from security, culture, and economics that have direct implications about that town or country.

The in-game economy is craft based that will guarantee a real in-game supply and demand, to the extent that items/gold will have real good value and will be worth to keep you playing.

Even though have an Item Mall, Atlantica Online only sell items which are not that rare and can be easily be obtained by normal play (without needing to spend money). It really does not matter if you choose to spend money or not, you can still enjoy the game fully (Since most F2P MMO are Item Mall Buyers Biased).

There is much to be said about the game, but I will leave it up to you guys. I will just also include the link for you guys to check out.

Atlantica Online : Strategic Turn-based MMORPG from NDOORS : the place for Free Online Games and Online RPGs

[mediumpick]

i have to add a bit from my review too. i wrote this for another forum and this is just an excerpt..

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.

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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.


there i hope this helped.

[Zether]

Good reviews guys, keep it up

[AnatolyKarpov]

thanks medium ^^




i'd like to see everyone else's review if not, just comments good or even bad...

no flammings please...

[m0nkey]

Good review, I hate turn-based games though. xD

[mediumpick]

wow thanks for the compliments. anyone else who plays this game, please do also post a review. it would really be good help to those who want to start playing it.

@m0nkey: why don't you still try it out though?

[areppare]

Atlantica Online

Game Analysis

System

Battle

It has a mercenary system which entitles a player to possess a 9-man team which is comprised of the main character and the additional controllable characters which are also known as the mercenaries. Through this system, you would be able to use different skills from the different classes based on weapons/classes such as:

 Axe – Viking[C]/Beast Trainer[C]
 Sword – Swordsman/ Exorcist[C]/ Sailor[C]/ Lady Knight[C]
 Bow – Archer/ Prophet[C]
 Gun – Gunner/ Janissary[C]/ Inventor[C]
 Cannon – Artilleryman/ Cannoneer[C]
 Staff – Shaman/ Monk[C]/ Witch[C]/ Princess[C]/ Oracle[C]
 Spear – Spearman/ Spartan[C]

In-battle attacking is being ran by a turn-based system which is very unique amongst the mmorpgs present nowadays. It makes in-game battling with monsters/enemies more comfortable and more efficient for users in terms of:

a) Damage dealing – the more players you can use to attack, the more damage you can inflict to the enemies
b) Spell casting – spells could be strategically casted
c) Time Management – you can defeat enemies faster for you to go on with the game in a faster pace.

Users can also access spell-casting and other moves such as attacking, guarding, searching, skipping turns, and moving mercenary and main character positions through shortcut buttons and just through the mouse which made in-game controlling easier and more accessible. This helps the players think more about the techniques and strategies, rather than just grinding and killing enemies.
Levelling

It is not based on a grinding or the hack and slash battling mode for leveling where the players have to kill and kill enemy units just for them to level their character and mercenaries up but the game has its questing system. The questing system provides users a variety of resources for them to level-up. Quests are chronologically arranged starting with the lowest level (1) up until the highest (120). Side quests are also present which are mainly for additional mercenaries which are also known as the Class C mercenaries. This class of mercenaries possesses additional skills which will come in handy in higher-level quests.

Party System

It very useful in hard quests and will help you gain experience equally amongst your main character and mercenaries. You can choose which kind of party system you like. It could be random, individual or leader whereas the random type of party is the best for equally share of experience points and item loots.

In-game Features

Arena Betting

Another unique feature in the game where you can spectate and bet on AI-controlled characters battling each other for first place. This feature gives an alternative to players when they are tired of questing or when they are not doing anything, plus, they can earn gold without any difficulties.

Free League

A unique feature of the game, alongside with arena betting, that separates Atlantica Online from the rest of the mmorpgs. It is a friendly competition where the participants/competitors could gain respect (fame points), items for trade and have practice for themselves in future unfriendly PVP combat through joining this free league.



Market
The Market system is accessible through towns but the problem is the economic system where price inflation varies a lot and it tends to change into higher values which are also not justifiable and are disadvantageous to the consumers.
Ex. Hell Horse has higher attributes than the heavenly horse but the heavenly horse is more expensive than the hell one.

Item Mall
It is the online shop where premium items are available and purchased through gcoins (100gcoins = $1). This is a very good idea yet accessibility to everyone is a bit of a problem.


-i hope you'll enjoy it guys!!!

[AnatolyKarpov]

nice post man... keep them coming...

[nephilim62]

Originally Posted by areppare

Atlantica Online

Game Analysis

System

Battle

It has a mercenary system which entitles a player to possess a 9-man team which is comprised of the main character and the additional controllable characters which are also known as the mercenaries. Through this system, you would be able to use different skills from the different classes based on weapons/classes such as:

 Axe – Viking[C]/Beast Trainer[C]
 Sword – Swordsman/ Exorcist[C]/ Sailor[C]/ Lady Knight[C]
 Bow – Archer/ Prophet[C]
 Gun – Gunner/ Janissary[C]/ Inventor[C]
 Cannon – Artilleryman/ Cannoneer[C]
 Staff – Shaman/ Monk[C]/ Witch[C]/ Princess[C]/ Oracle[C]
 Spear – Spearman/ Spartan[C]

In-battle attacking is being ran by a turn-based system which is very unique amongst the mmorpgs present nowadays. It makes in-game battling with monsters/enemies more comfortable and more efficient for users in terms of:

a) Damage dealing – the more players you can use to attack, the more damage you can inflict to the enemies
b) Spell casting – spells could be strategically casted
c) Time Management – you can defeat enemies faster for you to go on with the game in a faster pace.

Users can also access spell-casting and other moves such as attacking, guarding, searching, skipping turns, and moving mercenary and main character positions through shortcut buttons and just through the mouse which made in-game controlling easier and more accessible. This helps the players think more about the techniques and strategies, rather than just grinding and killing enemies.
Levelling

It is not based on a grinding or the hack and slash battling mode for leveling where the players have to kill and kill enemy units just for them to level their character and mercenaries up but the game has its questing system. The questing system provides users a variety of resources for them to level-up. Quests are chronologically arranged starting with the lowest level (1) up until the highest (120). Side quests are also present which are mainly for additional mercenaries which are also known as the Class C mercenaries. This class of mercenaries possesses additional skills which will come in handy in higher-level quests.

Party System

It very useful in hard quests and will help you gain experience equally amongst your main character and mercenaries. You can choose which kind of party system you like. It could be random, individual or leader whereas the random type of party is the best for equally share of experience points and item loots.

In-game Features

Arena Betting

Another unique feature in the game where you can spectate and bet on AI-controlled characters battling each other for first place. This feature gives an alternative to players when they are tired of questing or when they are not doing anything, plus, they can earn gold without any difficulties.

Free League

A unique feature of the game, alongside with arena betting, that separates Atlantica Online from the rest of the mmorpgs. It is a friendly competition where the participants/competitors could gain respect (fame points), items for trade and have practice for themselves in future unfriendly PVP combat through joining this free league.



Market
The Market system is accessible through towns but the problem is the economic system where price inflation varies a lot and it tends to change into higher values which are also not justifiable and are disadvantageous to the consumers.
Ex. Hell Horse has higher attributes than the heavenly horse but the heavenly horse is more expensive than the hell one.

Item Mall
It is the online shop where premium items are available and purchased through gcoins (100gcoins = $1). This is a very good idea yet accessibility to everyone is a bit of a problem.


-i hope you'll enjoy it guys!!!

man this is so great!!! thanks it can help me alot!!!!

[jokerjester]

wow thanks guys