Anarchy Online: Alien Invasion Gold [Aug 10, 2004, 10:35 am ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
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Funcom Press Release announces the completion of the Alien Invasion
expansion for Anarchy Online, their science fiction MMORPG, saying the add-on
should be available on September 1. Here's a bit on the expansion, which
includes the original AO, the Notum Wars expansion, and 30 days of free play:
"With this expansion we seek to further strengthen the sci-fi aspects of Anarchy Online," said Game Director Marius Enge, "Not only that, we have filled the expansion pack to the brim with unique and fast-paced action features, as well as a host of socially orientated features like player-made towns and guild houses. I believe that the combined package of Alien Invasion and the original AO will further cement our reputation as the ultimate sci-fi MMORPG"
Funcom is also implementing a brand new beginner experience with the coming of Alien Invasion. The new sci-fi orientated beginner playfield lowers the entrance barrier into the world of Anarchy Online, allowing everyone a more entertaining beginner experience.
AO is a great game. There's not another MMORPG that looks like it or has a more interesting back story. The production design is amazing. The sheer number of different looking mobs beats most games out there. Rather than 100 different kinds of spraggons spread across 50 levels, you can fight something new each time you advance.
Their use of "instanced" content came about years before any other game. PvP has a purpose and is possible at any level of the game. There are several modes of transportation so getting around the game world is pretty quick and painless.
That being said, it's probably got one of the steepest learning curves of any game out there. To be effective you have to be familiar with the thousands of different stat-effecting items and buffs in the game. It's a twinkers dream but a nightmare for casual players.
I've played it on and off since launch and I'm considering going back again for this expansion pack.
Their use of "instanced" content came about years before any other game. PvP has a purpose and is possible at any level of the game. There are several modes of transportation so getting around the game world is pretty quick and painless.
That being said, it's probably got one of the steepest learning curves of any game out there. To be effective you have to be familiar with the thousands of different stat-effecting items and buffs in the game. It's a twinkers dream but a nightmare for casual players.
I've played it on and off since launch and I'm considering going back again for this expansion pack.
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