Astonia™ 3 Game Review
Technical Overview:
System: Windows 95/98/NT/Millenium/XP
CPU: 300 MHz Processor or better
Graphics Program: 4MB PCI (or AGP) Graphics Card or better
Software: DirectX Version3.0 or higher
Memory: 32 MB
Modem: 14.4 kBit Modem or better
Graphics: Isometric, 3D
Genre : Fantasy MMORPG
Client: Free download, 25 MB, website: www.astonia.com
Trial period: 28-days free trial period
Fee: 9.95 US$ / month
Game language: English
Developer: Intent Software
Game:
Astonia™ 3 is a “massively multiplayer online role playing game”. The players enter an online fantasy world, the “medieval” Empire Astonia.
Astonia’s very existence is threatened by demons from the Underworld. The former highly developed and ever expanding civilization of Astonia now needs to fight for its survival. Ishtar, a god and patron saint of the Empire, is their last hope in the struggle against these evil powers. His helpmates are the Empire’s elite fighters, the Seyan’Du.
Upon entering the game, the players have to decide between incarnating a Mage or a Warrior. A tutorial assists the players in familiarizing themselves with the functioning of their characters, movements and chat channels.
The first quests to be fulfilled take place in Cameron, a village near the capital Aston, which will be the next destination. Once the players have arrived in the metropolis, they’ll be accosted by various clans eager for new members, and gain insight into the shady and corrupt activities of decadent officials, whose favor will help them to get a share of well-paid tasks.
Armorers and merchants, alchemists with the power to brew magic potions and cast spells, all offer their services. With the help of banks and depots the players can acquire the means to purchase the best in armory and weapons. Mages practice diverse spells, Warriors can choose various arms.
The players have to gain knowledge of the Empire’s history and of alchemy in order to be victorious in battles not only won by strength and magic, but also by cunning. Occasionally, and unexpectedly, the adventurer will be lucky enough to come across a magical item or a valuable treasure.
The players will also be recruited to join the Imperial Army and have to fight their way through the Underworld commanding a small troop of lower-ranking soldiers.
The aim remains always the same: constant improvement of skills and abilities in order to be prepared for the battle against the demons of the Underworld and their unknown and mysterious leader. The legendary Pentagram Quest™ is the training ground for the most important skills. Those Mages and Warriors who pass the numerous quests are chosen to join the elite Seyan’Du or may be raised to the ranks of Archmage and Archwarrior.
Mayest thou pass the last gate!
Controls:
The most important keys are Shift and Ctrl.
For items, use Shift:
Shift + left click: pick up/drop/use items
Shift + right click: look at items
For characters, use Ctrl:
Ctrl + left click: attack
Ctrl + right click: look
Ctrl + left click (item in hand): give
Use Ctrl/Alt + number of spell to cast spells.
Press F11 to access the help menu.
For further information, please contact:
Intent Software
Barnerstrasse 14
22765 Hamburg, Germany
Tel.: +49.40.39 834 764
Fax: +49.40.39 834 769
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