Storm Online (Simplified Chinese: 风云; Traditional Chinese: 雄霸天下; Russian: Поднебесье) is a free-to-play 2.5D fantasy MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game), developed by Chengdu Aurora Technology Development Co.Ltd, first launched in China in July 2007.[1] It was well received in Taiwan when launched in May 2008 by Unalis Co. Ltd[2] and Pili puppets were used as to endorse the game.[3]
| Storm Online | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Chengdu Aurora Technology Development Co. Ltd |
| Publisher(s) | |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Fantasy MMORPG |
| Mode(s) | MMORPG |
The launch of the first English version was scheduled to be in November 2010 by Shanda Games from its international office in Singapore.[4]
Gameplay
editBacked by the rich background story of Storm Online, the tension and hostility from warring nations means constant PVP opportunities for thrill-seekers while an abundance of exciting quests.
Classes
editThere are 3 gender-locked classes in Storm Online.[4]
- Warrior
- Male, uses Falchion and long swords. Strong tanker and engager with melee DPS with AOE stun. Job advancement between Swordsmanship and Art of Saber.
- Mage
- Male, uses Staff to yield high DPS with AOE skills. Job advancement between Fire mage, Thunderbolt mage and Three Realm of Eternity.
- Hunter
- Female, uses Bow and Crossbow. Healer with AOE skill. A versatile class that can fulfill both support and attack roles. Job advancement between Auxiliary, Archer and Crossbow.
Kingdoms
edit- Fiery Sky
- Descendants of the Devil, Militaristic, Ruthless
- Encroaching Winds
- Neutral nation, Cautious, Distrusts Other Nations
- Vast Clouds
- Vengeful, Courageous, Dislikes Stable Earth
- Stable Earth
- Loyal to the Gods, Loyal, Honourable
Quest
editStorm Online is not a grind feast MMORPG. There are main line quests known as Plot Quest; tasks that are interlinked with a storyline. Different Plot Quests would be unlocked when certain level is achieved. A red flag in the mini map signifies an available quest in the location.
References
edit- ^ "庆典行将上演 《问鼎天下》迎新大联欢". 太平洋游戏网. p. 1. Retrieved 2009-06-09. (in Simplified Chinese)
- ^ "雄霸天下 Online 預計5 月進行封閉測試". 松崗科技. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-05-09. (in Simplified Chinese)
- ^ "霹靂群俠首度現身代言《雄霸天下online》". 霹靂大代誌. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-05-16. (in Traditional Chinese)
- ^ a b "Storm Online". p. 1. Retrieved 2010-10-26.
External links
edit- 风云-诸神之战 - Official site of Storm Online in China
- Поднебесье - Official site of Storm Online in Russia
- 雄霸天下-闇獄狂龍 - Official site of Storm Online in Taiwan
- Storm Online - Official site of Storm Online in South East Asia