In Age of Conan the players encounter a dark, lush, violent and sinful universe, presented in fantastic graphics and stunning 7.1 surround audio. In a world filled with cruel gods, mythical creatures, lost civilizations and a struggling human race, the mighty barbarian has finally seized the throne as king of Aquilonia. But Conan's rule is on the brink of chaos, spiraling towards the doom of ancient evils. In this twisted fantasy world, dark magic and brutal combat lurks around every corner, and each man and woman must carve their own unique destiny under Conan's reign. In the true vision of Robert E. Howard's dark universe, it's now time for you to become a messenger of death. In addition to incredible graphics and sound, the game will be filled with unique features like the "Real Combat" engine; a revolutionary new multi-point melee system which allows the players to swing their weapons where they direct it, in real-time! This easy to learn and fun melee system lets the players truly feel they are on the battlefield, and goes head-on against the formulaic nature of online RPG combat. In 'Conan' you can also, for the first time in an online RPG, create player-made battle formations where you can command NPC's and other players in combat, making for epic multiplayer battles. The multiplayer game also allow the players to form guilds and lay siege to enemy castles, letting their catapults sing their merry song of death as the enemy is crushed to a pulp.
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Game Reviews
All reviews are scored on a 100-point scale.
97
GameFocus
This game is massively superior to "World of Warcraft" and "Lord of the Rings Online" and other current high rated MMORPG¡¯s in many ways and should be a game to pull players of all types to it if they are willing to give it a chance.
94
GameZone
This game marks the next generation of MMOs in many ways. It looks good, is very entertaining and plays very well. This is a journey well worth taking.
92
AtomicGamer
It won't put WoW out of business, but then again, nothing will for a long time, and that doesn't mean this isn't a great game with tons of appeal and a hopefully more mature audience
90
Gamer 2.0
It will be interesting to see how things develop after six months or so, but as it stands, Age of Conan is off to a great start and it can only get better from here.
90
Boomtown
This is loooooong term fun. This is rich in character and beauty. This is an ode to an author who started something huge.
89
Computer Games Online RO
The best thing about Age of Conan is its potential.
87
Gamers.at
Age of Conan might not (yet) be free of bugs but it brings fresh air into the genre. What remains is the question whether you want to try out a game with a new fighting system, a lot of violence and steep hardware requirements or rather stick to more classic MMORPGs. [Issue#14]
85
Gameplayer
At this point in time, we¡¯re confident in recommending Age of Conan if you love MMOs and are looking for something completely different to what¡¯s out there. It admirably manages to present a massively multiplayer experience while at the same time forging its own path with an added emphasis on single player story and real time combat.
85
GameTrailers
With style, substance, and attitude under its +4 strength leather belt, Age of Conan may have a ways to go before entering an age of refinement, but when that time comes it¡¯ll no doubt find its place as an online world power.
85
GameSpot
Technical issues notwithstanding, the violently rewarding Age of Conan is one of the finest online RPGs available.
84
Ferrago
It is great fun despite its quirks and flaws, just don't try rushing your way through the levels too quickly. Take your time, getting there is half the journey as they say, and don't expect a polished final product like World of Warcraft, it's still a work in progress but will hopefully develop into a great alternative to Blizzard's opus.
82
Worth Playing
It is difficult to pass a final judgment on Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, given that some areas, such as the combat and story, are exceptional while others, such as the non-combat gameplay and questing, fall somewhat flat. With that being said, the pros outweigh the cons, and though the game is mostly combat-driven, the combat system is one of the most enjoyable aspects.
80
Cheat Code Central
Its low-fantasy setting, tweaked combat system, attention to visual detail, excellent soundtrack, mature content, and promises of large-scale PvP are what set it apart from what is becoming a largely overcrowded genre.
80
games(TM)
Bloody, brutal, sexy, and immersive - eventually. [July 2008, p.106]
80
GameSpy
Age of Conan going forward should become a delightfully savage second home for plenty of howling on-line barbarians.
PUBLISHER: Funcom / Eidos Interactive
DEVELOPER: Funcom
GENRE(S): Massively-Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
PLAYERS: Thousands
ESRB RATING: M (Mature)
RELEASE DATE: May 20, 2008
Average Rating: 7.9 out of 10
Source :
http://www.metacritic.com/games/ ... nhyborianadventures
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