| NeoSteam: The Shattered Continent | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | JoyImpact |
| Publisher(s) | Atlus |
| Platform(s) | Computer |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent is a free, steampunk-styled MMORPG. In the US it is being published by Atlus Online, which announced its acquisition of the game on February 23, 2009 via press release.
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Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent was designed by Korean developers Joy Impact, and was localized for the global English market by Atlus.[1] The open beta was announced on May 27, 2009.[2]
Also, the European version of Neo Steam didnt have the success expected and it will be closed the 28th february 2011 at 5:00AM[3]
Prelude to the War-In ancient times, the races of Chrysalis enjoyed lives of luxury in a world where science and magic harmoniously coexisted. The Pom, a race whose inquisitive minds and nimble fingers gave them a natural inclination for engineering, created many useful machines. The most industrious of the Pom were the Maestros, the keepers of technology. Their most important discovery was how to gather, store, and utilize a powerful resource known as “Neo Steam.” Once the secrets of Neo Steam had been unlocked, the world entered a golden age of technology and learning.
However, the King feared the Maestros would one day use their inventions to overthrow him, so he banished them all to a remote island. There, they continued their research until one fateful day came when a great earthquake struck Chrysalis. The land was torn apart, shattered into three main continents. Cities were ruined, centers of knowledge and culture crumbled, and civilization spiraled into a darker age...
In the centuries that followed, three nations arose on the new continents: the Kingdom of Elerd, the Republic of Rogwel, and the Taxn Alliance. Each struggled with limited resources and tried desperately to rebuild their societies. But it was not long before the machines of old began being unearthed. When the new generations rediscovered the power of Neo Steam and the ancient Maestros’ inventions, conflict broke out between the nations. Although the Taxns tried to remain neutral and not rely on these new discoveries, even they too got caught up in the massive war between Elerd and Rogwel. Soon, the entire world would be up in arms, and citizens of all nations would find themselves spilling the blood of their brethren all over the chance to gain control of the most powerful resource in the land... Neo Steam.[4]
When the player first begins the game, they are given the option to choose from two nations, the Kingdom of Elerd and the Republic of Rogwel. This decision applies to all characters created under that account from then on. The player then chooses a race human, elf, tarune or lupine (depending on the nation that the player chose at the beginning), pom, lyell or Taxn human. The player also chooses a class; warrior, mystic, machinist or scout. The player can also slightly modify how the character looks.
Each player acquires a "spirit pet" during character creation. The pet acts initially as a guide, and eventually as battle support. After a certain level, the player may evolve the pet for a specialty, either combat, healing, or stealing. The pet can be leveled up through the acquisition of items, and it will then be more effective in whatever trait the player has chosen it for. The pet may be reset to the initial pet form, where it can then be re-evolved into a different specialization.
Players can travel on foot, or acquire steam-based machines and vehicles for faster movement.Steam-based machines in this game such as steam balloons, subways, submarines, zeppelins and cannons. Some transportation may cost neo-steam and some cost gold. (main in-game currency)[5]
The European version of Neo Steam is run by Gamigo. Currently there are two European versions: one in English and one in German.