New Atlantica trailer shows off turn-based battles

by Kyle Horner on Jul 14th 2008 8:30PM

Between Concerto Gate and Atlantica, we may just have to start using a new acronym: MMOTBS or massively multiplayer turn-based strategy game. Don't get us wrong though, the thought of more turn-based MMOs makes us all tingly inside. In fact, we're very happy to see MMOs that dabble in the world of turn-based battles and it really is underutilized mechanic these days. Obviously because of our love for them you can count on us to report on anything related to these types of games, like this brand new trailer for Atlantica!

We get to see lots of turns being taken in this trailer, which truly warms our heart. However, we also see plenty of epic battles being waged. It all looks so grandiose and dramatic. In fact, we're not really sure if we've seen a game trailer with that many quick-cuts in it before. It may not be as good cinematically as say, an Oxhorn Brand Melody, but it certainly could be a lot worse: It could be set to some overused movie theme.

Source

Tags: atlantica, combat, concerto-gate, machinima, oxhorn, square-enix, trailer, turn-based

Reader Comments (3)

The only combat that I saw in the trailer was like a chess match or, more accurately, like Archon. That sounds very interesting but is it purely PvP meaning every figure on the board is a PC? Or, can you recruit NPC's to aid you as well as fight PvE-style encounters where PC's are on one side and monsters on the others? So many questions, maybe I should check out their web site? ;-)

Want.

Reply

I do not know much about the game, just recently got a beta key and downloaded the game. Closed Beta starts July 18 but I believe you recruit NPCs to fight with you and you can group with other players and all their recruited NPCs will fight with you. I think the game is interesting and cannot wait to start playing (ie testing).