by Karen Hertzberg on Apr 09, 2008
See if We Were Impressed
The free to play gaming marketplace is getting very crowded, very fast.
However, a number of developers are trying to create a niche for
themselves by finding unique features or art styles that set them
apart. With Nexon Corporation's latest MMORPG, Mabinogi - Fantasy Life,
they attempt to do both. But after their smash hit, MapleStory, can any
game match their previous level of popularity. To weigh in on the
subject, managing editor Cody "Micajah" Bye has played through the
first few levels in the game and has penned his first impressions for
you to read. Check them out!
At first, I was a bit hesitant to dive into the game,
simply due to the
level of genuine cuteness that I had seen from my preview at GDC and
from the concept art visible on the Mabinogi community site. But due to
the previous success of MapleStory, my curiosity won the better of me
and I jumped into Mabinogi with enthusiasm full-fledged enthusiasm.
Even though the game was drizzled with a frosted coat of delightful
art, it would have been improper to ignore a game simply on its
artistic style.