Mythica Cancelled [Feb 12, 2004, 10:10 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
The Mythica Website
(thanks Mythica HQ) has word that
Microsoft Game Studios has wrought Ragnarok on the upcoming MMORPG:
Based on a careful evaluation of the competitive MMORPG landscape, Microsoft Game Studios has decided to cancel the Windows-based game “Mythica.” As a result of this effort, job eliminations within Microsoft Game Studios will take place, and up to 40 employees may be impacted.
Adam Waalkes, studio manager at Microsoft Game Studios, stated:
Our goal with ‘Mythica’ was to create a truly innovative massively multiplayer online role playing game. While the game looked ready to deliver advancements to the genre, after careful evaluation of the MMORPG landscape, MGS has decided to stream-line its portfolio, making fewer investments in this genre. After a rigorous review of current and future projects, the decision was made that Mythica would not be one of the projects we would continue to invest in.
We truly appreciate all the support ‘Mythica’ has received from its fans and the games community.
"It seems to me the only new form of this gameplay any one is offering is the "instanced" dungeon or play area."
Agree, however, Mythica had a few other differences in the gameplay. For instance, you had to attract followers to gain power, either by being kind to them or by being ruthless. Sound familiar? Reminds me of Black & White. And although B&W sucked, the idea was interesting.
Mythica also wanted players to feel like gods. You didn't start out killing bunnies, you started out as a god with godlike powers. Mortals should fear you. That's what they were going for. The game was also built around norse mythology, not elves and fairies as so many believe. It also sounded like they were going to have some gore in the game (decapitations), layered armor, etc. Lots of little eye-candy additions.
Anyway, I'm disappointed that it got cancelled. The MMORPG market is indeed saturated, but Mythica actually looked different.
Agree, however, Mythica had a few other differences in the gameplay. For instance, you had to attract followers to gain power, either by being kind to them or by being ruthless. Sound familiar? Reminds me of Black & White. And although B&W sucked, the idea was interesting.
Mythica also wanted players to feel like gods. You didn't start out killing bunnies, you started out as a god with godlike powers. Mortals should fear you. That's what they were going for. The game was also built around norse mythology, not elves and fairies as so many believe. It also sounded like they were going to have some gore in the game (decapitations), layered armor, etc. Lots of little eye-candy additions.
Anyway, I'm disappointed that it got cancelled. The MMORPG market is indeed saturated, but Mythica actually looked different.
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