Allods Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game, set in the fantasy space opera universe of Sarnaut. It is the fourth opus of the Rage of Mages series which started in the mid-90s, conquering the minds of millions of gamers around the world. Allods Online is a Free to play MMORPG released in 2011 and Published by My.com, This game is undeniably a World of Warcraft clone featuring a similar combat. My.com provides a suite of communication and entertainment services: myMail and games. Manage your emails, navigate easier both online and offline, discover captivating new games. Allods Online RU Tighten the ranks on your path to glorious victories in Allods Online! Team up with your friends to explore the dangers of the mysterious Astral.
| Allods Online | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Allods Team |
| Publisher(s) | Mail.Ru Group |
| Series | Allods |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | October 21, 2010
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| Genre(s) | |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Allods Online is a free-to-play3DfantasyMMORPG developed by Allods Team, formerly Astrum Nival, and published by Mail.Ru Group globally, with the international version operated by their subsidiary My.com.[1][2][3] The game was originally released in North America on May 11, 2011.
Following on from Rage of Mages, Rage of Mages II: Necromancer, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul, and Evil Islands: Lost in Astral,[4]Allods Online takes the RPG elements of the original games and presents them in an MMORPG. Developed with a $12 million budget, it is available as a free online game with a simple registration required to play and while no ongoing subscription is required to play, some items are only available in the Items Shop, which allows the developers to profit through a system of microtransactions.[5]
Gameplay[edit]
Allods Online has many traditional MMORPG elements such as quests, NPCs, dungeons and pay to boost. It also has an element that is fairly unusual – the ability for players to build ships and sail around in a vast expanse of magical space called 'the Astral'. In the Astral, players can fight each other in ship-to-ship combat as well as discover new zones like the depths of astral with huge bossmonsters that cannot be reached any other way. Furthermore, ships have individual crew stations which can be operated by multiple players on the same ship together.[6]
Another way for players to test their skills is via PvP on maps such as the Holy Land. The Holy Land tends to be extremely crowded due to its position as one of the primary locations of the war between the two factions – the Empire and the League. Open PvP, utilizing a flagging system found in many traditional MMORPGs, is also available in any area of the game, and gives special bonuses to players who quest and hunt while their Flag of War is raised. There are also special areas where players can engage in large-scale PvP activities to earn unique rewards. These large scale PvP areas are called Arenas of Death and are available to players at maximum level and support up to 24 vs 24 gameplay. Open world PvP is also available between factions upon rleaving the starting-area but usually happens first in the area called 'Asee Teph' which is part of the Holy Land.
The game also provides a developed guild system that encourages players to work together to improve their guild ranking and allow them to participate in more content, such as the Astral Confrontation, as well as design custom regalia to look unique in the game and benefit special abilities.
The game also features a reincarnation-system which makes it possible to replay the game with another classes while keeping all the improvements the player gained for his char (mounts, bag, scrolls, wallet, etc.) and the option to gain a 'lootpet' which will automatically collect all drops from monsters.
Awards[edit]
Russian Game Developers Conference 2009: Best Game and Audience Choice Awards[7][8]
Reception[edit]
Allods Online EU and NA were highly criticized in February 2010 for the initial prices in its Item Shop, the system by which the game conducts microtransactions. However, the prices were significantly lowered two weeks later.[9]
Allods Online also implemented a controversial system where players were penalized upon death. These penalties could be prevented or reversed by buying items from the Item Shop. This feature was removed in the EU and NA version on March 2, 2011 since the item that prevents death penalty became available for free at the Item Shop.[10] By August 2012 the North American version of Allods Online had removed the Holy Charms which prevented the death penalty along with the penalty.[11] Cash shop prices were also permanently lowered a few weeks prior for a large number of items. Despite this, Allods Online was considered by many as pay to win due to powerful runes and other bonuses which were most easily attained via the Item Shop. This led to many international players leaving the game.[12]Later, 'pay to win'-mechanics were removed and the game added a currency exchanger which made it possible to achieve all items as a free player by exchanging in-game gold to the premium currency 'blue crystals'.
Soundtrack[edit]
The soundtrack of Allods Online was created by Vladislav Isaev, the creator of the electronic project Scann-Tec, as well as the composer Mark Morgan, the composer for the first two parts of the Fallout series and Planescape: Torment. The soundtrack was also created by Mikhail 'Lind Erebros' Kostylev, who is known for composing the music for the game King's Bounty: The Legend.
The full-fledged symphonic soundtrack for the new version of Allods Online was recorded by the Central Symphony Orchestra of Russia's Defense Ministry and the Bolshoi Choir whose conductor was Boris Tarakanov.[13]
Allods Adventure[edit]
In 2012, Allods Adventure, a mobile puzzle game based on Allods Online, was launched for iOS by Mail.Ru Games.[14]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Schuster, Shawn (November 13, 2009). 'First Impressions: Allods Online'. Engadget. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^Deppe, Martin (May 23, 2011). 'Allods Online im Test - Himmelssturm im Spielerschiff'. GameStar. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^Smith, Quintin (April 5, 2010). 'Allods Online'. Eurogamer. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/games/franchise/5051-allods-rage-of-mages
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2010-05-07. Retrieved 2010-05-31.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^Houghton, David (April 28, 2010). 'Allods Online: Skies of Arcadia with undead Terminators in space'. GamesRadar+. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2014-05-06. Retrieved 2014-05-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^'Allods Online Launch Zone'. VideoGamer.com. 2010-06-10. Archived from the original on 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ^'Allods Cash Shop Prices Spark Backlash from Community'. Ten Ton Hammer. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2011-03-06. Retrieved 2011-03-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)(password-protected)
- ^'Anyone else played Allods Online? (long post warning)'. Na.portal.sf.my.com. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ^'Создание музыки Аллодов Онлайн – интервью с Владиславом Исаевым о его совместной работе с Марком Морганом' (in Russian). Game-ost.ru. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ^http://www.148apps.com/reviews/allods-adventure-hd-review/
External links[edit]
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 (September 1) |
| Founder | Dmitry Devishev Sergey Orlovskiy |
| Website | http://allodsteam.ru |
Allods Team is a Russian video game developer and a subsidiary of Mail.Ru Games.[1] Founded in September 2006, it was previously known as Nival Online and Astrum Nival. On February 24, 2010, Mail.Ru announced the 100% acquisition of Astrum Nival from its former owners. From that point, Astrum Nival acts under the name of Mail.Ru. On September 29, 2011, the studio was renamed to Allods Team. The offices of Allods Team are located in Moscow, Voronezh and Bishkek.
Activity[edit]
Allods Team is a developer of online video games and mobile applications.
The studio created Allods Online, the first major Russian MMORPG, and later Skyforge. Both games continue to be supported with regular updates. The team has also released Allods Adventure HD, a puzzle game for iOS devices.
The core of Allods Team includes industry veterans[3] who developed acclaimed games including Evil Islands, Etherlords, Silent Storm and Heroes of Might and Magic V. Professionals that played an integral role in the development of projects such as Pirates of the Caribbean, IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey, Sphere 2, and Age of Pirates: Captain Blood collaborated in the development of Skyforge.[4]
The video game developer employs over several hundred people.[5]
Projects[edit]
Allods Online[edit]
Allods Online is a fantasy multiplayer online role-playing game based on the famous Allods/Rage of Mages series of games.[6] Along with the typical MMORPG activity (fighting monsters, completing quests, improving the characteristics of your character, etc.), Allods Online features the so-called Astral travels, a unique concept that gives players the opportunity to build and pilot their own Astral ship, which offers a variety of end-game PvE and PvP options.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Schuster, Shawn (November 13, 2009). 'First Impressions: Allods Online'. Engadget. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^Deppe, Martin (May 23, 2011). 'Allods Online im Test - Himmelssturm im Spielerschiff'. GameStar. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^Smith, Quintin (April 5, 2010). 'Allods Online'. Eurogamer. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/games/franchise/5051-allods-rage-of-mages
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2010-05-07. Retrieved 2010-05-31.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^Houghton, David (April 28, 2010). 'Allods Online: Skies of Arcadia with undead Terminators in space'. GamesRadar+. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2014-05-06. Retrieved 2014-05-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^'Allods Online Launch Zone'. VideoGamer.com. 2010-06-10. Archived from the original on 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ^'Allods Cash Shop Prices Spark Backlash from Community'. Ten Ton Hammer. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2011-03-06. Retrieved 2011-03-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)(password-protected)
- ^'Anyone else played Allods Online? (long post warning)'. Na.portal.sf.my.com. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ^'Создание музыки Аллодов Онлайн – интервью с Владиславом Исаевым о его совместной работе с Марком Морганом' (in Russian). Game-ost.ru. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ^http://www.148apps.com/reviews/allods-adventure-hd-review/
External links[edit]
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 (September 1) |
| Founder | Dmitry Devishev Sergey Orlovskiy |
| Website | http://allodsteam.ru |
Allods Team is a Russian video game developer and a subsidiary of Mail.Ru Games.[1] Founded in September 2006, it was previously known as Nival Online and Astrum Nival. On February 24, 2010, Mail.Ru announced the 100% acquisition of Astrum Nival from its former owners. From that point, Astrum Nival acts under the name of Mail.Ru. On September 29, 2011, the studio was renamed to Allods Team. The offices of Allods Team are located in Moscow, Voronezh and Bishkek.
Activity[edit]
Allods Team is a developer of online video games and mobile applications.
The studio created Allods Online, the first major Russian MMORPG, and later Skyforge. Both games continue to be supported with regular updates. The team has also released Allods Adventure HD, a puzzle game for iOS devices.
The core of Allods Team includes industry veterans[3] who developed acclaimed games including Evil Islands, Etherlords, Silent Storm and Heroes of Might and Magic V. Professionals that played an integral role in the development of projects such as Pirates of the Caribbean, IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey, Sphere 2, and Age of Pirates: Captain Blood collaborated in the development of Skyforge.[4]
The video game developer employs over several hundred people.[5]
Projects[edit]
Allods Online[edit]
Allods Online is a fantasy multiplayer online role-playing game based on the famous Allods/Rage of Mages series of games.[6] Along with the typical MMORPG activity (fighting monsters, completing quests, improving the characteristics of your character, etc.), Allods Online features the so-called Astral travels, a unique concept that gives players the opportunity to build and pilot their own Astral ship, which offers a variety of end-game PvE and PvP options.
Allods Mail
Many elements in the game refer to specific historical periods of development of the Russian state, like some of the architecture.[7] Kania's, for example, is reminiscent of that of medieval Russia, and Xadagan is an obvious reference to the totalitarian regime of Stalin's era.
Skyforge[edit]
Allods Classes
Skyforge is a MMORPG set in a universe where mortals and immortals fight for survival against mythical creatures and invaders from space using cutting-edge technologies. Players start as immortals newly reborn into the world and vie to become gods themselves. The game has been in development since 2010.[8]
First screenshots of the game were revealed at the private Skyforge showcase at the Russian Game Developers Conference 2012.[9] The game was announced at Game Developers Conference in March 2014.[10]
Allods Adventure HD[edit]
Allods Adventure HD is a puzzle adventure for iOS devices set in the fantasy world of Sarnaut, the Allods universe.[11]
References[edit]
Allods Satire
- ^Allods Team – новое имя студии разработки клиентских игр Mail.Ru GroupArchived 2013-10-29 at the Wayback Machine
- ^'10 интересных фактов о компании'. Archived from the original on 2013-06-29. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^Профиль компанииArchived February 14, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^Команда Skyforge
- ^Сайт студииArchived 2014-05-16 at the Wayback Machine
- ^Аллоды Онлайн
- ^С душком ли дух?
- ^SkyForge
- ^Запись лекций на КРИ 2012
- ^Анонс
- ^Аллоды: Охота за Сокровищами
