Ragnarok Online 2

GENRE: Free to play MMORPG
PLATFORM: Windows
DEVELOPER: Gravity

OVERVIEW

Ragnarok Online 2 is a free to play fantasy-based MMO RPG of swords, magic and high adventure. Players can choose from six different classes and embark on an epic journey of discovery in danger as they face off against evil enemies, explore dangerous dungeons and uncover powerful treasures in their search for fame and fortune.

KEY FEATURES

- Six classes to play as
- Instanced based dungeons
- Crafting job system
- Collect cards by hunting monsters
- Engaging in PVP options
- Mounts and pets
- Free to play

PLAYABLE CLASSES

There are five classic classes available in the game: Swordman, Magician, Archer, Thief and Acolyte with a sixth Noel race Alter class, each class has two’s specialised advancements.

Swordman - Trained experts that can handle auras that are focused into their weapons and armour to enhance their own abilities. They are a classic tank character defending their allies with their high defences whilst inflicting damage on their opponents. The Swordman can advance into the heavily armoured Knight or the more damage dealing Warrior.

Magician - Masters of the elements they are able to summon great arcane destructive powers and are strong both in ability and in mind. Magicians are able to absorb powers from their surroundings to replace their abilities. They can specialise as either a flame wielding Wizard or a spirit summoning Sorcerer.

Archer - at one with nature and protectors of the Forest these powerful long ranged combatants are physically strong and deadly from a distance. The Archer is able to follow the path of the Ranger using their Falcon pets and traps in battle or as the Beastmaster with their strong ties to nature they are able to transform into other beasts and take on their abilities.

Thief - using their stealth and dextrous abilities they are masters of disguise with a penchant for poison. Rarely taking an enemy on face-to-face they will strike from behind, emerging from the shadows and attacking with high damage. The Thief can become either an Assassin who has made a pact with the Shadow Devil for inhuman ability or a Rogue capable of using combos and potions.

Acolyte - the divine followers of the Odin Orthodoxy they use their holy power to fight and heal. As a classic support role able to keep their allies alive and buffed they play a vital role in any group. And acolyte can specialise as a priest that can call upon holy archangels to aid them in battle or as a monk with their added physical martial arts prowess.

Alter (Noel Race) - the childlike fey race that are part Demon are practitioners of the magical arts with a wide range of physical and magical attacks available. Following the path of the Crecentia they still have access to their Alter skills but are primarily attackers with high damage AOE powers, the Soul Maker specialisation cannot use Alter skills but can access their heal ability and strengthening both through linking with particular objects.

PVP

There are a variety of different PVP options within the game that players can get involved in including one-on-one duels against single opponents to participating in random PVP within the Arena. This open PVP area is where players can go and test their skills against each other, hold PVP competitions or Guild battles. The Colosseum is similar to the Arena but is only accessible at certain times during the day, unique to this area though is that all players stats are balanced out regardless of equipment or level (though skills still remain) showing the true test of strategy and PVP tactics. Players also have access to a rank ladder where they can fight against each other for reward and bragging rights to be at the top of the leaderboard.

JOBS

Players can choose from for different jobs, each of which have different crafting abilities that can be used by players or traded.

Alchemist - able to create various potions from gathered herbs they can create health and spell renewing potions as well as ones for special vitality boosting.

Artisan - experts at light armour and clothing craft they use leather and cloth gathered from creatures or weaved from textile materials, they can also craft a variety of rooms to empower armour and weapons.

Blacksmith - able to craft weapons and heavy armour they can smelt ore that is discovered in mines, they can also “Rune Hole Punch” items to create sockets in them that players can put runes into.

Chef - culinary masters their creations can give beneficial effects such as boosts and health recovery. As well as cooking the food Chef is also able to gather their own ingredients follow recipes.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENT

Operating System: Windows XP+
CPU: Pentium 4 2.0GHz or higher
RAM: 2GB
HDD: 5GB
Graphics: GeForce FX8600 512MB vRAM Shader 2.0+ support