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Shadow of Legend Review: Classic MMO

By Rick Charbs, Onrpg writer

Shadow of Legend is a classic 2D styled MMORPG published by SmartCell Technology LLC. Released in 2008, one would expect something a little more refined. This game doesn’t have anything unique going for it and the features are not very impressionable, it stands out as one of the first ever mobile MMORPGS. Furthermore, this MMO can be played on the PC, making for a pretty interesting experience. This game is also cross-platform, meaning that both PC and smart phone players will interact in the same game world. We must agree that this is a pretty large step for all MMORPGS alike? online multiplayer gaming on your phone!

Gameplay

Not really containing anything uprising, Shadow of Legend offers pretty bland and basic gameplay. Two factions are at war in the setting of the game, and you must pick a faction as well as one of four character classes to participate in this battle. The chaos faction holds the Dwarf and Orc race, and the Agnes faction holds the Elves and the Human race. The four classes each faction can choose from are: Combatant, Mage, Monk, and Archer. Surprisingly, there is a good amount of customization as far as skill builds go, even with only four different character classes. There are many specializations in the skill trees that you can chose to follow or ignore. This MMO also features very large scale PvP combat modes, which seems obvious due to the setting of the game, and the battles are actually very well organized. With such, comes a very extensive guild system with guild bases and smaller scaled wars. There are few other features, but player mounts, a large storyline, auto-move (great for phone players), and your very basic click to fight combat. This game is severely lacking in features for a PC MMORPG, but from the mobile point of view, there is a lot to offer for such a small portable device! SmartCell also hosts many events and activities to grasp player interest, such as writing contests, giveaways, and holiday celebrations. It is truly necessary, as the game does not have much to do. You will also notice a great deal of repetition within the game.

Graphics and Sound

Shadow of Legend does not have much to review in the department of graphics and sound. Once again, on a phone, the graphics are actually quite decent and the sound is below average, whereas on a computer, the game looks way too simple, blocky, unclean, and unfinished. For a game that has released in 2008, one would hope for a little more quality and a more appealing game as far as graphics and sound go. If you like the classics, there is still hope for you! This game looks just like an MMORPG from the 90s! The settings and environments are average, though I did enjoy their integrity with the storyline of the game. In addition, the font size and GUI are obnoxiously small, as they were probably destined for smart phones. If you are looking for something next-gen however, stay far away from this one. I was severely disappointed by the visuals of this game (…and I am a fan of classic-looking games).

Personal Recommendation

Having only played this MMORPG on PC, I have little to say about it. The overall experience I have had in my short-lived time in-game was not what I had expected. It was just too simple for an MMORPG. I admit I was a little disappointed by the core features and depth of this game, but I do realise they have innovated the world of gaming as we know it, and that takes dedication! I suggest you leave this game alone if you only plan on playing it on your computer. This game is extremely casual, new gamer friendly, and well supported by its staff. That is why I believe it is the perfect type of MMORPG for a phone. I suppose this game could keep you occupied while you are travelling or just have nothing to do with your phone lying around. Personally, a phone for me is for use of talk and text only, but we all have our own tastes.

Pros

-Simple, no learning curve

-Auto-move function for easy travel

-Cross platform (smart phone / pc)

-Extensive skill trees

Cons

-Poor graphics and sound quality

-Lacking content and features

-Repetitive

-Small font

Voyage Century: New Expansion Features

The new Expansion still maintains all the basic features of Voyage Century. However, a lot of new content as well as the many practical functions have made this game more realistic and much easier to play. Let’s check out some of these new features now!

1. There are 2 more characters for players to choose from now. Along with the previous 2, there are 4 characters in total to choose from.
2. After entering into the game, players can choose from 5 different professions. There is a profession window in the bottom right corner for them to make a choice. After that, they should go to Athens to accept the profession quests from the Profession mentor. A distinct quest prompt will pop up in the bottom right corner. In addition, the profession exp bar is just above the short column, making it easier to see.
3. After accepting profession quests, players can click the profession guide in the bottom right corner to find out about the details. After their profession level has improved, they can check it from the character state in the upper right corner. Players can also check the level of their ships at sea.
4. The character interfaces and ship interfaces in the game have also been changed. There are more inventory slots, so now players can take more items with them. Their backpack and ship loads will be displayed at the bottom of the game interface so that they can check them easily.
5. In the character attribute window, players can check their current profession. They can also view the 4 newly added attribute techniques, physique, reaction, and Willpower.
6. After opening the equipment window, players will see a button called ‘1 key wardrobe’ through which a character can switch their clothes and gear simply and easily. To put on a set of gear, just click a button.
7. Important game-related information will be displayed on the game interface so that players have easy access to the latest info. (SystemàSystem InterfaceàTurn on/Turn off Info Prompt).
8. Last but not least, the Item Mall is bigger and better, and there are more great items for players to choose from.

New MMO 2029 Online announced

IGG, a leading MMO publisher in North America, has scored a big hit with its brand new MMO game-2029 Online. With an epic storyline broken into exquisitely plotted quests and snaking through your playing hours, this game is set to enjoy great success and even greater market dominance. Get your game time groove on and become the Savior of war-torn Helen Continent. Will the inspired and cunning Humans outsmart the awakened Dryad and take over the universe? Or will the sneaky Electronic Elves step in and successfully bring down the Humans’ plans to build their leadership and save this sinful land? The war has just begun!

Game Intro

2029 Online is the first MMOG with a good amount of three Corridors, RTS and RPG elements all thrown into the mix. It mimics and allows the virtual equivalent of real combat experiences. Players explore a realistic and colorful world rendered in real time 3D. The smooth 3D character animation, the delicate Avatar System design and various interesting scenario’s with a real-world-like game environment help the game break into a market overrun with competitors that too often look alike. The beautiful scenery and stunning computer graphics will leave you awestruck. The game has many convenient designs, including Quick Locate, Auto Attack and Mercenary, which keep the challenges in the game and off the keyboard. Quests in the game will not only bring you expand quality gear but the fun and the feeling of belonging to a team. The instanced dungeons await heroes to venture in and meet the darkness head on. You can create a dungeon scene anywhere to get hooked for hours during your adventure. This game is poised for huge success and to win peoples’ hearts with its DIY fun kits to create all sorts of interesting things, including unique fighting vehicles, the quality time spent producing gorgeous gear, and intense battles over territory and brutal competition among guilds. Five classes stemming from the three races help increase the mystique of the game. This year you’ll be checking your calendar over and over again to make sure it’s not really 2029.

The game is a skill-based sci-fi MMORPG. As the first game launched with a customized Fighting Vehicle leveling system, this game has many advantages that put it above the rest of the global competition.

Eudemons: servers merge

The Birmingham server will merge into London on January the 21st. All players’ data on the original servers will be completely transferred to the new server after completion. After the server merger, players can login the merged server from the original server entry. All of the players on the new London server will be awarded with 7 days’ double experience from Jan 21st to Jan 27th.
 
Birmingham + London = London
 
The level of the characters, items, gold and Eudemons in the inventories and warehouses, the Eudemon Warehouses and Eudemon Hatchers on the original server will be completely retained.
 
If you have two characters in both merged servers with the same account, you need to delete either one before the servers are merged. Otherwise, the character on the Birmingham server will be automatically deleted by the system (The character can be retrieved via the Mannequin System).
 
You can even retrieve your deleted characters by following the instructions below:
 
How to retrieve your deleted characters via the Mannequin System
You can find your deleted characters by opening your Mannequin window after the current character has reached Level 50 (if you already have more than 5 mannequins currently on London, you can delete mannequins you don’t need to restore mannequins you need.)
 
Click on the "Login" button, the offline character will become online – together with other online characters.
If you want all mannequin characters to be online, just click on the button "Login All". All the lost items will also be found in the deleted characters.
 
After the two servers are merged:
1. After servers merge, players can log in to the merged server from the original server entry. The Eudemon IDs will be kept. Consequently, two different Eudemons may share the same Eudemon ID in the new server.
2. The occupied family maps will be cleared.
3. The occupied legion maps will be cleared.
4. For the two booths of the same position in the original two servers, only the more valuable one will be kept. The income from the less valuable one will be completely given back to its owner.
5. For two castles in the same position in the original servers, only the more valuable one will be kept. The income from the less valuable one will be completely given back to its owner.
6. All castles created by players will be kept. You can go to the market (293,447) in Cronus to be teleported to the castle maps, and then ask Abby to send you to your castle.
7. Please do not auction within 24 hours before the servers are merged. Items in the Auction House will be cleared after the servers are merged.
8. Same character names, family names and legion names will be automatically changed by the system. You can find Eric (293,435) in Cronus to change their names.

Warrior Legends

Warrior Legends is a free real time strategy (RTS) browser game set in the Middle Ages. You are the lord of a city as you are born in a country and you will play with thousands of real players. You can select your birthplace in three countries – Gallia, Lllyrium and Germania. In the world of WL online, your mission is to develop your nation and go in for expansion and finally rejuvenate the civilization of the Middle Ages. To complete your mission, you have to gather crop, lumber and iron which can be used to construct infrastructure, explore technology and recruit troops.

Aurora Blade: Express System

The first and only Express Company has already been created in Aurora Blade – players can find the company in the Daks of cities and towns. It has been very popular with many players because of its perfect service and, today, the Aurora Blade team from IGG is giving a brief introduction to the Express system for all players.

Except for bound equipment, players can mail items, equipment, food and others to their friends via the Express Company. The Express Company service in Aurora Blade covers 34 in-game maps and areas. No matter where you are, you can receive a letter from the company and then you can claim your package from any nearby Daks.

It’s really convenient to mail items in Aurora Blade. You just need to talk to the appointed NPC and choose “Send a package”. Then fill out the package list including the consignee, the content, items and money you would like to mail. No matter what you would like to mail, it only costs you 10 Copper Coins. After finishing the package list, press “OK” to send the letter. After 10 minutes, your friends can pick-up the package.

Aurora Blade is the first browser-based 2D RPG brought to you by IGG and distinguishes itself as a simple yet exciting game with immersive storylines for players of all ages and skill levels.

Wonderland Online: Birthday Gifts

Besides the Leveling for Gifts event, Wonderland Online players can also get great gifts on their birthday. The system will give out gift boxes automatically if players log in the game on the day of their birthday. Before opening the gift box, remember to make a sweet wish.

Note
1. Must be Level 30+.
2. Double click the gift box to see what’s inside.
3. When a players birthday arrives, please make sure there is at lease one slot for the gift box. The gift box will still be given out the next day if a player doesn’t have enough space on their birthday.
4. Players will not get the gift box if they do not log in the game on their birthday.
5. Each account can get a gift box only once per year.
6. Players should provide the correct data, and if the data is changed, the system will give them their gift box the next year.

GodsWar Online: Quest System Preview

GodsWar Online is the first fully IGG designed and produced 3D MMORPG. Top-grade game developers’ painstaking efforts have culminated in the fantastic and mysterious GodsWar Online. GWO offers players distinct systems and activities including enchanting quests, charming game scenery, free character growth, amazing battles and a wonderful gaming community. This time, the GodsWar online official will release some details about the quest system in the game.

Main Quests: Main quests are those quests pertaining to the storyline. Players can find out more about the storyline and the background while doing these quests.

Branch Quests: Related to the main quests, but drive from the main quest.

Quests for Rewards: Players are offered rewards for killing the appointed evil monster(s).

Class Quests: Different classes have different quests available exclusively for them. Players can upgrade their status and learn new skills when they finish these quests.

Faction Quests: The quests require players to penetrate the enemy’s faction defenses. Players should not only defeat some monsters but also defend against attacks from the opposing faction.

Daily Quests: Players can do them every day, but they can only be done a limited number of times each day.

Repeated Quests: These are quests that can be done again and again.

Team Quests: These quests should be done in a team.

Tales of Pirates: The Magical Lone Tower

It is said in Tales of Pirate that the Magical Lone Tower symbolizes true love and the accompanying loneliness that separation from it, or not having it at all, brings. Whether you have found your true lover or are still alone, you can find the love code after visiting the magical tower, but it’s not easy to get close. It is guarded by various monsters. Now we are going to share the Lone Tower X file with all players.

The Lone Tower has a total of 6 floors. Each floor has different BOSSes. Players can access the Lone Tower by getting a Lone Tower Pass, available in the Item Mall now, or directly buying the Pass to the specified floor of the Lone Tower in game. Players can also run there themselves using Auto-trace. Players who want to challenge the Lone Tower should note before entering, that the critters inside are all senior rank BOSSes. The 1st floor BOSS is a powerful Level 69, and their levels gradually increase from the 2nd floor to the 6th floor. This place is recommended for players Level 70+ to challenge, and they’d better go in groups.

If you ever explore the depths of the Lone Tower, you may have seen the following BOSSes: the Mad Tribal Witchdoctor, the Frenzied Lizardman and the Feral White Bobcat. They all contain rich treasures. Want to obtain this treasure? Well, watch yourself, because they are not easy to fight with. Defeat them and obtain drops including the Bloodied Carcass , the Bloodied Bow , the Essence Dagger , the Arcane Lobster Muffs and the Big Health potion.

Players, if you want to test your limits, come to challenge the magical Lone Tower in Tales of Pirates! Remember to bring your friends to watch your back!

Fallen Earth trailer

Fallen Earth is an MMORPG set on a post-apocalyptic Earth in the year 2154. Six factions struggle for dominance in the province. Over time, you’ll have the chance to pick a side in the effort to hold sway over what remains of the post-Fall world.