Lunia: Record of Lunia War
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| Developer(s) | allm |
| Publisher(s) | Nexon, CDC Games USA, Chinese Gamer |
| Distributor(s) | AllM, CDC Games USA, Chinese Gamer, Nexon |
| Version | Full Release |
| Platform(s) | Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista |
| Release date | May 9, 2007 English closed beta July 31, 2007 English open beta February 18, 2008 Full Release |
| Genre(s) | Action, MMORPG |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
| Media | Download |
| System requirements | Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or AMD equivalent, 2 GB free HD space, 512 MB RAM, DirectX 9.0c, nVidia GeForce FX5200 or ATI Radeon 9200 or higher, 128 kbit/s or faster Internet connection |
| Input methods | Keyboard, Mouse, Gamepad |
Lunia: Record of Lunia War (often referred to simply as Lunia) is a 3D, isometric Massive Multiplayer online role-playing game developed by Korean company allm, and published in North America by CDC Games USA, in Taiwan by Chinese Gamer, and in South Korea by Nexon. [1] Lunia's global release is being run by CDC Games USA at their 12FootTall game portal.[2] . The game aims to offer a new style of game play differing from most MMORPGs by mixing elements of action games and RPGs together.[3]
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[edit] Gameplay
Lunia, in contrast to many MMORPGs currently on the market, is played much like an action arcade game. The player is free to move around in game using the arrow keys or a game-pad rather than a mouse cursor (freeing the user from the typical point and click method). Instead of clicking on an enemy to attack, varying attacks are launched by pressing combinations of two attack buttons and the space bar. The two attack keys act a normal attack and a "super" attack. The space bar is used as the down attack/finisher against opponents who are on the ground. Attacks can be chained together into combos, which are based on the timing, combination, and order of the attack buttons pressed. In addition, special skills and items can be put as hotkeys to be used more conveniently as separate attacks or in combos. Lunia does not restrict its skill hotkeys to the function keys (F1-F9) which allows the user to fully customize and adapt the game controls to his/her liking. The current maximum character level is 65, although it is 75 in the KLunia test server.
[edit] PvP
Lunia offers several player versus player (PvP) arenas that allow 1 on 1 to 4 on 4 combat. Additionally, it offers 2 different types of channels, balance and free. Allm has stated plans to eventually support 16 on 16 matches. Some PvP arenas are offered seasonally like the unique Snowman Fight which allows players to don Snowman suits and fight each other with whimsical snowballs of various sizes and special effects.
[edit] Classes
Currently, Lunia's English North America version features four distinct character classes: the Knight (Sieg), the Healer (Eir), the Thief (Tia), the Wizard (Dainn), and the Combat Slime (Lime). Each of these classes offer a distinctly different play style. Character abilities can be customized through the use of skill points that the player earns when attaining a new level. CDC Games USA the North America publisher of Lunia has stated that more characters will be released throughout 2008 and 2009.
Sieg Helmont (the Knight): is the basic melee class, which specializes in strong and continuous attacking. Sieg also has a lot of the strongest melee skills, which allow him to deal great amounts of damage, and he is adept at chaining attacks together into combos. He also has a large amount of vitality compared to the other classes, and as such can withstand close-quarters engagement more easily. Essentially, the Knight plays the part of the traditional tank of online games. Sieg is available in every version of Lunia.
Eir Peltrow (the Healer) is a support class, capable of healing and supporting other party members. Her attacking skills are relatively weak against monsters in comparison to the other three classes, but quite strong against other players in PvP combat because they delay or push away the target (or otherwise allow Eir the chance to escape and heal). If forced into fighting melee, Eir is also able to defend herself by striking with her wand. Eir is available in every version of Lunia.
Dainn Crowley (the Wizard): is a damage-dealing "crowd control" class that attacks usually from afar using various magic spells and items. His melee combos are weaker than those of the other two classes, but he can chain into powerful multi-hit spells which are often far more devastating. Dainn possesses the most diverse variety of skills, as he is able to master many different skills in three different elements (fire, ice, and earth). Dainn is available in every version of Lunia.
Tia (The Thief): is suitable for players with excellent reflexes and expert timing. Tia's skills allow her to leap around the battlefield and make pinpoint assaults, escaping virtually unscathed. She can not only attack very fast and cause massive damage to enemies via combo attacks, but she also has the ability to poison enemies. Tia's poison works on both monsters and bosses and slowly drains their HP. Tia is available in every version of Lunia.
Lime (Combat Slime): A slime shapeshifter. This character requires special conditions in the game account to be satisfied before a player is allowed to play as him. In most versions of the game in which he is available, the condition for playing as him is a certain quest within the game. In the North American version of Lunia, players must purchase him for 495 Polks in the cash item shop (Roughly $4.95) Lime's play requires a player to be familiar with his various forms. Unfortunately Lime is also very slow at almost everything he does. However he does have a skill which increases his speed. Lime is currently available in the North American, Korean and Japanese versions of Lunia.
The following characters are not yet available in the North America version of the game, but are available in other versions (Allm plans to release other characters in 2008 and 2009):
Dacy Dalstrin (The Puppeteer): A puppeteer or "summoner", is suitable for players who enjoy the role of the strategist. She has the ability to summon various puppets to attack and defend on her behalf. Dacy's puppets are controlled via a special menu. Each puppet has a variety of attacks that can be executed when you click a button on the Summon Menu. The puppets can also be controlled using special hotkeys. Dacy is currently available in the Korean, Taiwanese, and Japanese versions of Lunia.
Krieg (The Paladin): Krieg is a new character only available in the Korean and Japanese versions of Lunia. Krieg is a double-hammer wielding "tank" class. Krieg can deal and withstand massive damage, but being a holy knight, he can also heal himself and others which separates him from the strictly melee Tia and Sieg. Krieg is still under development, which means he may end up different when officially released.
[edit] Episodes
Lunia: Record of Lunia War consists of a series of loosely related episodes which are further separated into stages. Each episode is set in a Lunia, but the episodes' settings are unique. Episode One has the player traveling through a temperate environment while Episode Two brings the player to a winter forest. Currently the North America version of Lunia has four Episodes. Allm has plans for at least 6 episodes.
Each episode's plot is unique but related to the overall story.
Lunia also features several side stages that offer players several mini-adventures and fun activities.
[edit] External links
[edit] Official Sites
- lunia.12foottall.com - North American version
- lunia.nexon.com - Korean version
- lunia.nexon.co.jp - Japanese version
- lunia.chinesegamer.net - Taiwanese version
[edit] Wikis & Databases
[edit] Notes
- ^ Maggie Greene. Lunia: Record of War Arrives in Japan.
- ^ Business Wire. CDC Games Plans to Launch Popular Manga Style Online Game in the United States.
- ^ Aihoshi, Richard. Record of Lunia War Interview - Part 1. IGN.
