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A Game Changer? Unique Features In Aion
Aion is a MMORPG that at the time of this writing is only days away from being launched on servers in the U.S. and Europe after earning itself an incredibly good reputation in Asia where it has been played for a couple of years now. Aion has many similarities to World of Warcraft, but look a little close and you'll see it's a very different game! This is a very unique game, with stunning visuals and graphics that will appeal to the most hardened WoW fan - while also improving and innovating in many areas of gameplay.
What's unique about Aion? Well, for one thing, you can fly - once you reach Level 10 and become a Daeva, no matter which one of the four human classes you are, you can fly. And - with your own wings! You don't need a magical steed or to hop a ride on some mandrake as inWoW. No matter what character class you are, flight is an integral part of Aion for everyone.
The basic premise of Aion is that there are "angels" and "demons" (actually both are factions of humans/Daevas who grew apart after the breaking of their original world of Atreia; so neither one is evil or good, but both factions readily believe that the other guys are indeed plenty evil and need to be obliterated) who are at war simultaneously against each other and against a third common enemy: a group of "fallen dragons" whose hubris started this never-ending war in the first place (yeah - it's Lucifer and the Fallen Host of Heaven). The evil dragons are AI-controlled NPCs; you get to choose an "angel" or "demon" human character to play.
Leading on to the character creation process, you'll find there's a huge degree of incredibly detailed customisation options. In fact - do you want to see a Condoleezza Rice with a big bust flying through the air? No problem. Want to make yourself in the image of your favorite super hero? Easily done.
The graphics and visuals of Aion are probably the most stunningly beautiful and amazingly detailed of any MMORPG ever. Yes, probably better than WoW. There is also a great soundtrack by famous Asian New Age music composer Yang Bang Ean. As far as movement and control, you get the feeling that you're some cyborg with a data-feed chip stuck in your brain who is otherwise looking out on a very real world. The game's Crytec servers even give you independently created and player-inspired storylines.
Finally, Aion introduces you to a dizzying "PvPvE" situation: Player vs. Player vs. Environment. You'll find yourself facing up against other player-controlled characters, while simultaneously fighting off NPC demons, and random AI monsters who will wander into the area.
Does this mean Aion will bring a massive change in MMO gaming? It could well be!
About the Author Tom Kranz has been playing MMOs like Guild Wars and EVE Online since their UK launch. He currently writes game guide reviews, and has written several Aion reviews.
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