Game Title: Jade Dynasty
Genres: 3D, MMORPG, Fantasy
Publisher: Perfect World International
Official Site: jd.perfectworld.com
Area: NA
Jade Dynasty is a 3D Asian fantasy MMORPG with a martial arts
theme, based on the popular chinese love story novel in a superb
game engine, concept and 3D graphics. The game has been
well-received among domestic online game players since its launch
in May 2007.
Story: I didn't really pay much attention to
the story, but its basically you going around to do some minor
quests and eventually hitting lvl 15 to do a quest to join a clan.
You have to do the quests in order for the next ones to appear
otherwise you can't progress.
Graphic: The graphics are pretty good. There
are nice visual effects, much of the geography and mythical
monsters in Jade Dynasty are based on Chinese legend which gives
the game a unique feel. It's a full 3D graphics game, but
even some low-end computer specs can handle this game.
Gameplay: If you've played Perfect World,
you've probably played this game as well. The game is set up in the
exact same way so that if you've played any of their previous games
before, you can just jump right in and start killing. There are two
unique features: Full 3D Pathing System and Flying Weapons maybe
interest you.
» Full 3D Pathing System
The path finding system in the game is very nice. You can open up a
transparent map, click on where you want to go, and your character
will immediately start running to the location using the shortest
route possible. Its very good for getting around places and you
don't want to having to deal with running all the way to the other
side of the map manually.
» Flying Weapons
In traditional Chinese martial art myths, flying a sword is the
ultimate sign of a powerful warrior. Jade Dynasty: Journey to
Immortality brings this fantasy alive in the game.
Talisman Crafting is another good point in
game. Talismans give you new skills and boost your stats. If you
have a matching set of 2 or 3 talismans, they boost each other's
stats and provide greater bonuses. You can level up some talismans
by using the skills corresponding to the talisman. Its basically a
way to force players to skill grind. Healers have no problem with
this since they can keep casting it, but fighter classes have to
spam it on mobs to level it up.
Overall: Though it’s still on its open beta
test, It has enough to keep it from being a bad game. The game
creators need to improve on the design to make it as an outstanding
game, but still, it is worth checking out, the final decision will
come from the gamers decision.