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Horror themed MMO
admriker444
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I sure would like to see a horror based MMO. Maybe a world with vampires, zombies, werewolves, frankenstein monsters, etc
Heck they could even have exotic crafting. How about playing a mad scientist who specializes in grafting "interesting" body parts lol.
There sure are a lot of IP out there in the horror genre which are quite popular. So my question then, why no horror themed MMO ?
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Reqiuem Online, its slated for release in Korea Q4 2006; and will definetly be translated into English and sent to the states by 2007. Here is a video:
Kamex 2004 Trailer
Here is a photo database I put together of all the photo's I can find pertaining to the game:
Reqiuem Photo Database
Here is 4gamer.net's page of reqiuem (In Japanese):
4gamer.net preview TGS 2005
Horror books are made - kids read them too.
Horror singleplayer games are made - kids play them too.
So why not add horror MMORPG games?
That looks like Lineage 2 with monsters...sorta like a fantasy horror. However, I do agree with Admriker. I would enjoy seeing a Vampires: A mAsquerade type of MMO. A true gothic type of MMO that has Vampires, Banshees, Werewolves, Vampire Hunters, etc
Would be interesting to see who will step up to the plate to produce and make this. It's a sure fire way to make a few million bucks in the MMO world if done right
People who have to create conspiracy and hate threads to further a cause lacks in intellectual comprehension of diversity.
I think this game has been mentioned maybe once, but there is Exanimus the Game
As much a fan as I am of horror games, its one of the hardest genres to fit into an MMO without either crossing into a different genre or boring - hence the link above which as mentioned is just L2 with blood and "horrific" monsters.
Personally I'd like to see something original in a horror mmo instead of the typical/classic vampires, werewolves, and/or hunter rehash that White Wolf has flogged to death.
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Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. - Oscar Wilde
Well, if you look at the current/past releases those using an existsing enviroment (aka written about) like Starwars, LOTR, and such have gotten a lot of attention but generally slowly died. This isn't unique to MMOs actually gmes in general. It is bloody hard to convert a book to game...
Now, the most games horror settings are all either books or game and don't translate well.(Call of the Chuchtal (sp? I could never spell that) and teh Vampire game series didn't transalte wel lat all). That and mentioned above computer games are aimed at a different audience than horror series. Adult age group sfind many omes in MMOs, but they are rarely the targetted audience.
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Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. - Oscar Wilde
UNfortunately I think a horror MMO falls under the same catergory as a Cyberpunk MMO. Whic has a few defining factors;
1. Many books/authors to base a world on
2. Many players who are interested
3. won't get any funding from publishing companies that want a sure money-maker
-.-;
Sad but true. Of course I am also waiting for an Earthdawn MMO : /
http://www.exanimusthegame.com/
FAQ from their web site:
Overview
What is Exanimus?
- Exanimus is a new type of MMO in development that is set in the Zombie Horror Genre.
Why a Horror Genre?
- With all the different MMO's on the market, 90% of them fit into either a Fantasy or Sci-Fi genre. While there are a few that are different, we feel that it's time for something new and completely fresh. Exanimus is the first step into a new market that we hope to jumpstart with this title. Besides, everyone loves Zombies!
What does Exanimus mean?
- In Latin, it means "Without Life"
What is a MMO?
- A massively multiplayer online game (MMOG or MMO) is a type of computer game that enables hundreds or thousands of players to simultaneously interact in a game world that they are connected to via the Internet. Typically the kind of game is played in an online, multiplayer-only persistent world. (Source: Wikipedia)
Where can we find more information about Exanimus and some screenshots?
- The best place will be at our website at http://www.exanimusthegame.com. As we progress thru production, we will be posting new releases, dev logs, concept artwork, screenshots, and more.
When you say Mature Audiences only, what do you mean? Is this something my kids can play?
- Exanimus is designed to be a very intense and graphic game. There will be very disturbing imagery and content that is NOT intended for anyone under the age of 18. This is DEFINITELY NOT FOR YOUR CHILDREN!
Who is making this game?
Exanimus is being created by the Rotten Corpse team from TMSGames.
Who is your publisher?
- As of this moment, we are self publishing through TMSGames. We have been negotiating with several different publishers that have shown interest in our title, and if we find a publisher that we feel fits inside our plans with Exanimus, we will announce them as the official publisher.
What is the current state of development?
- Exanimus is currently in Pre-Production.
Will this be available in stores or will it be downloadable?
- While we hope someday to see it on store shelves, we are still too far away to say for sure. We are investigating direct download options and seeing where that leads.
Will there be a monthly fee?
- Yes, but the fee will be competitively priced to other MMO's currently on the market.
What platform will the game be available on?
- We are developing Exanimus for the PC.
Will there be a version released for my Mac / X-Box 360 / Playstation?
- You never know. With technology always changing, we are always interested in finding new outlets for people to play.
What kind of internet connection will I need to play?
- We recommend a broadband connection.
What are the requirements for Exanimus to run on my PC?
- We are still too far away to answer for sure, but the average PC should be able to run the game with no problems.
When will the Beta be available, and can I be a Beta Tester?
- A Beta has not yet been set, but when we do have one, we will post it on the Exanimus site. We are looking to allow as many people as we can into the Beta to ensure that the game will be ready for distribution, and as bug free as possible.
Gameplay
Does Exanimus follow any kind of story?
- Yes, there is a storyline created for players that they will be able to immerse themselves in.
What kind of gameplay can I expect?
- Exanimus is a very dark and graphic game. Players will experience a very apocalyptic world, where everything is as bad as it can get, and then some more. Players should expect to see half rotten corpses walking around and tearing apart the bodies of the living for food.
Can I play as a Zombie?
- Yes, players will have the ability to become part of the walking dead and experiencing the game from a zombie's perspective. Nothing shows your friends that you care more than a big bite on the cheek.
Is there PvP?
- Yes. Exact PvP details will be released at a later date.
Is this a solo game or team play game?
- Both. We recognize that people like to play with others and sometimes by themselves. We have designed a format that will allow both types of players to enjoy their game experience.
Is there a level cap?
- No comment at this time.
Is there a crafting system in Exanimus?
- Yes
Community
Will there be Guilds in the Game?
- Yes, there will be guilds available that players can form on both sides, Human and Zombie.
How do you plan to integrate the community into the games development?
- We hope to do something that has not be done yet. We are going to give everyone a backstage pass during the development of the game. When production starts, we will be picking elements from the production team to post on. Players will then be able to view the artist progression day by day. So for instance, you will be able to log in and see the progression of a Zombie character from concept all the way to game engine integration. We also have several other plans that will allow players to get directly involved inside the game even before Beta. So we highly recommend everyone keep checking in on the site during production.
Is there an official forum for Exanimus?
- Yes, you can access it by visiting http://www.exanimusthegame.com/ and clicking on the "Forums" link on the page.
Is there a mailing list available to subscribe to for future updates and game releases?
- No, we will be providing a newsletter for players to subscribe to for news updates. More information can be found on the game's website.
Do you have any banners or graphics that I can use to link on my website?
- Not yet, we do have some being created right now and they will be available very soon.
Misc
Is this for real?
- Yes, this is very real. We wouldn't go thru all this work if it wasn't.
Why Zombies? Why not.....
- Why not Zombies? Are you anti-Zombie?
Can I be a Zombie in real life?
- Only if you have ever worked an office job, then yes.
so...
How about having no areas where players go to 'grind' on monsters?
How about no static quests?
Problem solved.
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Excellent! Glad someone posted this.
While I will almost always say PvP is NOT the answer to all MMO woes, which so many here think equals a good game, in a horror themed MMO I'd have to say it would add to the helplessness that such a game would have to rely on. Instancing not so much. You could scare people by playing up on atmosphere which a combat centric game would detract from. A good horror game would have PvP as an element of gameplay, but not a focus.
Besides, any good horror story that would include more than one main character has to be focused more on grouping than killing each other... Until it turns out that one of party members is a villian/monster too.
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Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. - Oscar Wilde
That looks like Lineage 2 with monsters...sorta like a fantasy horror. However, I do agree with Admriker. I would enjoy seeing a Vampires: A mAsquerade type of MMO. A true gothic type of MMO that has Vampires, Banshees, Werewolves, Vampire Hunters, etc
Would be interesting to see who will step up to the plate to produce and make this. It's a sure fire way to make a few million bucks in the MMO world if done right
*cough* Rubies of Eventide *cough*
That game has all of those monsters, but it isn't horror based, just has a couple of zones with zombies and vamps
While were at it, lets wave our magic wand and have the game make itself. I agree that these two things aren't all that fun, but it's not as simple as that. You can't create a game that will keep players playing for more then 6 months without these things. Unless you have an army of Storytellers to create weekly content.
ESPECIALLY if they were to expand their idea a bit to include Vampires and Werewolves. Then they would be covering even more ground in the same genre/theme and I believe people would be even more interested then they are now. Who wouldn't like to play being a vampire?
http://www.tothegame.com/screenshot.asp?id=1810
Above is a link to some screenies for PRIEST. A horror mmorpg sent in a wild west gothic type surrounding.
Bad news though, this project went belly up some time ago which is a shame i really wanted to see how it would have turned out.
People who have to create conspiracy and hate threads to further a cause lacks in intellectual comprehension of diversity.
i found a horror theme mmorpg its called darkeden !! its kinda mu stile.... or diablo !! its a decent game with decents graphics !! you can choose between an slayer or a vampire, this is the link http://en.darkeden.com/
i found this horror text based rpg too : http://www.monstersgame.es/?ac=vid&vid=13099580
its a decent one too... cya take care !!