Since the early 1990s Warcraft has enjoyed amazing success and a growing number of fans. When Blizzard released the online version of the games, World of Warcraft, they experienced unparalleled success. However, opinions are starting to change.
In the world of online gaming a relatively new game is taking the MMORPG (massively multi-player online role playing game) genre to new heights. The Korean developed game Aion is set to take the online role playing to a whole new level. With its crisp visual imagery, engaging story and seamless play can Aion really compete with World of Warcraft for the title of biggest MMORPG?
There is no question that Aion looks great. It has all the elements one would expect from this type of fantasy game. Your character wields amazing powers and uses their wings to explore the celestial virtual world around you - yes you can fly!
The game was developed in Korea by the developer NCsoft.
The premise of the game centres on a character called Aion who created a world known as Atreia. He populate this world with humans and another race that are now warring.
Ncsoft have created the game to be an environment where a player must pit his wits against other players and against the environment. Warcraft players will recognise this as PvP and PvE. However, in Aion it is called PvPvE.
The great thing about Aion is that you do not need to bust a gut getting a flying mount - you can fly from the start! Having the ability to spread your wings and take to the air is a great part of the game but it gets really interesting when you get into an aerial fight!
Having won Korean Game of the Year Aion is set to take the rest of the world by storm. It is very visually appealing with excellent game play and seems to combine the best of several different styles of MMORPGs.
With its smooth gameplay and awesome graphics Aion will certainly cause a storm in the gaming world. Is it going to be the next big thing? Who knows for sure.
World of Warcraft has a following of 11 million and never rests on its laurels. With the expansion pack "Cataclysm" Blizzard have worked hard to develop the game further and add extra game play.
I would not entirely rule out the possibility that Aion could give WoW a run for its money though. It really is that good of a game!
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