ArchLordGame Review by Snugglez
ArchLord is a fantasy MMORPG computer game. On 17 August 2007 the game, along with its expansion pack, Season of Siege, became free to play, with the full game available to download on the ArchLord website. It has two expansion packs.
Also, PCFormat released the 206th edition of their magazine with a full version of ArchLord on the DVD supplied with the magazine.
It is published by Codemasters which made games such as Overlord (for Xbox360) and RF Online (PC MMORPG).
The game takes place in the world of Chantra. The world of Chantra is designed around the five elements, fire, spirit, earth, water and air providing all the areas with very unique and distinctive looks. As you move through the world from the dark expanses of the Orc home world through to the bright, light marble of the human world you will find yourself constantly drawn into to this lush and vivid environment.
Players are able to play as one of three unique races including Humans, Moon Elf’s and Orcs and within each race they will be able to choose from one of eight different classes depending on their chosen race. Each of these classes will have a host of unique features that players will need to master in order to become true masters of their class, this will present a challenge to both new and seasoned players alike.
One of the most appealing features is it’s ability to accommodate both the hardcore PvP fan as well as those looking for more solo action in a quest based game. Players will find themselves able to take part in massive real time battles between guilds accommodating hundreds of players. Or for those that wish to engage in more solo based play they will be able to partake in an extensive range of quests to explore the world and level their skills.
The game also has WASD controls and head movement with the right button on your mouse (like in WoW). But no jump command.
There is a mount feature for easy transportation, but this is only available when you reach levels 35 and up. (which I have yet to do)
My favourite race is the Moon Elfs. They are literaly cat girls. Anyone would be easily drawn into choosing this race as their character.
Screenshot of MoonElf
Screenshot of MoonElf on riding mount.
Screenshot of a high leveled male orc.
Pros:
1. Easy character controls, WASD and head movement with right mouse click. (looking in directions)
2. Emotion Actions that help express your characters mood.
3. 3 races to choose from. (nice variation, I hate it when I see too many of the same kind of people)
4. Fast real time battle system including usefull skills.
5. Large asortment of weapons and armor to customize your character. (also the armors are split up into pieces, such as a top, bottom, glove and shoes)
6. Top quality graphics to accomidate a large enviroment. Graphics are easily adjusted to your preference in Options.
7. Alot of quests to keep you busy and to help new players.
8. PVP enabled.
Cons:
1. Classes such as knight or ranger are only limited to one gender. There is only a male type knight and only a female type ranger.
2. If lagging your character will have difficulty walking or running.
3. No windowed mode and only one resolution size. (Although this can be adjusted. But only by going into the games program folder and editing some codes. If you have a widescreen resolution you can press /wide in-game to get a less stretched out screen)
Overal Score… 9.0
