Dofus
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Developer(s) | Ankama Games |
Version | 1.23.0 |
Platform(s) | Linux, Mac OS X[1], Windows |
Release date | September 1, 2005 |
Genre(s) | Fantasy MMORPG |
Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Rating(s) | PEGI: 12+ |
Media | Download |
Input methods | Keyboard, Mouse |
Dofus is a Flash based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by Ankama Games[2], a French computer game manufacturer. During the beta, while the game was still in development the game was free-to-play (f2p). It is now primarily a Pay to Play, but it still also offers a limited amount of free content. Dofus is set in the world of Amakna (which is Ankama spelled backwards). Its success has led to the marketing of spin-off products, like books, art books and comics, and with the development of two continuations: Dofus Arena, a turn based tactical online multiplayer game, released at the beginning of 2006, is an alternative "tournament" version of Dofus; and Wakfu which is currently in closed beta to the French Wakfusian community. As the Dofus community continued to grow, new areas and add-ons are added. The developers continually add new content as well as balance items/classes.
The game has attracted nearly seven million players worldwide [3] and is well known in France according to the French Agency for Video Games. [4]
Dofus has received international gaming awards including the Bytten Ernie Award for Best Graphics And Concept Art in 2007 [5] and the Audience Award at the Independent Game Festival in 2006[6].
[edit] Character
There are 12 character class, each one affiliated to a divinity at the origin of its name and its powers. Each class has its own spells and features according to the weapon used.
- Ecaflip's Coin
- Ecaflips are Warrior gamblers who always appear in the most surprising places... An Ecaflip is happiest when gambling - for all and for nothing. But be careful, it is a very serious matter for an Ecaflip, he won't hesitate to gamble his life on a throw of the dice if he means victory...
- Sadida's Boots
- Sadidas are Summoners who specialise in creating powerful ointments and insidious poisons. Taming brambles to form horrifying weapons, crafting war and healing dolls - these are a Sadida's bread and butter. They use the power of trees and plants to attack their opponents, immobilizing and hitting them with brambles and puppets.
- Eniripsa's Hands
- Eniripsas are faerie healers with the power to ease your pain with a single Word. Their potent utternances can either heal their allies or hurt their enemies... Some of them even became word hunters, wandering the earth in search of obscure verbs and forgotten languages!
- Osamodas's Whip
- Osamodas are born Summoners! They have the power to summon creatures and they are the greatest tamers. Rumour has it that they even cut their clothes from the skin of their enemies. Go ask them whether it's true or not… and you'll see for yourself!
- Iop's Heart
- Iops are go-getting Warriors beyond reproach! One thing's for sure: Iops know how to use their weapons. They need to draw first blood at least once a day just to feel alive. Their impetuousness can make Iops the best of knights ... and the worst!
- Enutrof's Fingers
- Enutrofs are helplessly covetous treasure Hunters.They are interested in any kind of goods, items or creatures that can be turned into Kamas. The first thing an Enutrof does when he meets another adventurer is count his value with a single, sweeping look. In the eyes of an Enutrof, an adventurer is nothing but a vessel full of valuable goods and items!
- Cra's Range
- As proud as they are accurate, Cras are the master Archers. They are precious allies to those embroiled in a messy attack. From a distance, their bows, eyes and tight fists become one as their deadly arrows pierce through the melee to their chosen target. They are also a good support class, with spells increasing the range of all of their team or descreasing their ennemy's range.
- Sram's Shadow
- Srams are Assassins who love purses, especially when they're full! Folding up the tails of a new tunic, exploring the bottom of a pocket, nimbly fingering through the contents, stroking the valuables and drawing out the prize is what a Sram enjoys best! They have the ability to turn them invisible, that let them the capacity to suprise anybody and make them very heavy critical strikes.
- Feca's Shield
- Fecas are faithful Protectors. They hold an important place in groups of adventurers because of their protective powers - not to mention their skill with a staff. For generations, the Fecas have prided themselves on guarding what treasure wise men have entrusted them with.
- Xelor's Sandglass
- Xelors are Magi who can influence time. They also command obedience from all related mechanisms like chimes, clocks and pendulums. Therefore, Xelors enjoy playing with time … either to slow down their enemies or to teleport themselves wherever they want.
- Pandawa
- Pandawas are interested in one thing : drink! They based their fighting technics on the drunken style, which means they fight under the influence of the alcool. They can also place their allies and ennemies on the map thanks to their toughness, grabing and throwing them. Pandawas are the master of the elements, capable of manipulate them to vulnerabilise their enemies.
- Sacrier's Blood
- Sacriers are Berserkers who increase tenfold their powers with each hit! As they have nothing to fear from cuts or blows, they haunt the front lines in battle and are treasured by groups of adventurers! Sacriers are the perfect allies for those long, relentless battles, because of their capabilities of taking damages instead of their allies and possessing a huge amount of Health Points.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Dofus
- Dofus Wikia (a Wikia site devoted to Dofus).