While free-to-play games aren't everyone's cup of tea, it's hard to deny that some imaginative mechanics come out of them that wouldn't thrive anywhere else. Iris Online is a prime example, utilizing a Tarot-based set of mechanics that tie 22 dungeons of the game to the 22 Major Arcana and allow players to change into monsters via a card system. Gala-Net is opening the game up for beta testing registration, with the game's testing set to commence at an unspecified time in the future.
Described as a gypsy-themed fantasy game, the aesthetics feature a surfeit of bright colors and surreal imagery, such as the accordion-legged horses seen in the title image. (Those are mounts, for the record.) It also sticks to the Tarot theme in its dungeon mechanics -- the Lovers dungeon, for instance, may only be entered by a male character and a female character, both of whom must survive together. While the details on gameplay are yet to be fully revealed, Iris Online certainly has a unique look to it, and those interested can sign up for beta testing now.
Reader Comments (6)
Posted: Aug 17th 2010 10:42PM (Unverified) said
"the Lovers dungeon, for instance, may only be entered by a male character and a female character"
What about bring the player not the sex?
What about bring the player not the sex?
Posted: Aug 17th 2010 11:36PM fauxcivility said
So I guess this game really doesn't believe in homo-love :(
Regardless, I signed my homo-self up for closed beta. It looks cute :3
Regardless, I signed my homo-self up for closed beta. It looks cute :3
Posted: Aug 17th 2010 11:45PM DevilSei said
Well, the monster-card transformation system has been done by several F2P mmos, so I wouldn't necessarily call that unique.
The dungeon and tarot system, on the other hand, does sound like it be interesting. Annoying as hell, but interesting at least...
Mostly curious as to how they'd handle the dungeons associated to "Death" and "The Hanged Man"
The dungeon and tarot system, on the other hand, does sound like it be interesting. Annoying as hell, but interesting at least...
Mostly curious as to how they'd handle the dungeons associated to "Death" and "The Hanged Man"
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 12:47AM cic said
Too many of these throw away cartoon stylized Asian f2p's. I really don't get the whole furry appeal in rpgs. I find it just as deviant as CP
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:35AM (Unverified) said
Agreed. There are probably quite a few F2P games out there that I'd be more inclined to play if they weren't modelled after kids.
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Posted: Aug 18th 2010 3:05AM Its Utakata stupid said
Stu Pedasho will be playing this game. He doesn't have to pay a sub for it.







