Aion's Review

Aion is finally here (after multiple times of postponing), the most highly-anticipated MMORPG of the year. To be honest, I don't have high expectations for this game. I only wanted to know whether fans of massive multiplayer online RPG and newbies can enjoy it on the same level. The concept of the game is basically the traditional "choose-dark-or-light-side" type of game, where the world is divided into two parts that separates one another. The classes are also familiar to casual MMORPG players, except they added a unique class addition to the "support" side, which is called the "Chanter"- a caster with a variety of buff, recovery, and curing skills.

As far as the game-play goes, it's not much different from any other online role-playing games either. But Aion does make sure that everything is kept simple and easy for you to adapt as soon as you get into the game. It's a fun experience for casual and experienced gamers nonetheless. What's new to me in this game is that once you change job for the first time, you get a set of wings which you can fly with for a couple of seconds in various areas. It's a pretty cool idea I would say.

You really cannot expect this game to have alot of difference from other MMORPG titles like WOW and Warhammer. Thus, I wouldn't rate an MMORPG game according to its differentiation in game-play and class selections because obviously, it cannot be much of a difference. What I can judge from an MMORPG, is whether the game has good graphics and presentation. And as far as graphics and presentation go, this game is gorgeous. The environment is very detailed and beautiful; it's a world which you wish you could explore in yourself. On the other hand, the soundtrack is also very well done. I would recommend this game for any RPG fans, and also for any starters to the genre.

Overall: 8.7 / 10

(P/S: Score may subject to change after I try the PVP content of this game)