Tales of Laputa (Review)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://tol.game321.com/">Tales of Laputa</a> is a turn-based online browser RPG launched by Ngames Limited, which is also the developer of several similar browser-based online games like Foxli Rush, Pockie Pirates and Pockie Ninja. The closed beta of this newly available product has been live since April 1, 2013.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5pds58v95w7FeY9w6P660ncO5C5ttib87fjJqBBkxocSnQQKEmABQaaJOOnMl-6vCKN6KzrLIxg_c2u2SLsm017sZ1Zuy3b9VwJdPuXG5kWCczwSHr2DR7tYjzzeZZ2p9-1pSzOL7vjj/s1600/tales+of+laputa.jpg"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5pds58v95w7FeY9w6P660ncO5C5ttib87fjJqBBkxocSnQQKEmABQaaJOOnMl-6vCKN6KzrLIxg_c2u2SLsm017sZ1Zuy3b9VwJdPuXG5kWCczwSHr2DR7tYjzzeZZ2p9-1pSzOL7vjj/s640/tales+of+laputa.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The title of “Tales of Laputa” instantly reminds me of Miyazaki Hayao’s animation, Laputa: Castle in the Sky. As described by the developer, the game does blend in anime elements. The world of this game borrows from the animation Laputa, which is set in a continent where magic and machinery coexists. You will be playing as a member of the Order of Morias and joining its war against the bandits group by following a very brief storyline.<br /><br />Gameplay in Tales of Laputa is very much un-original. You start by creating your avatar from a variety of choices and naming it. There are 6 classes: sniper, mage, assassin, priest, swordsman and wizard, and 12 Japanese-style anime appearances. No matter what class you choose, you will be experiencing the same thing. As it is a browser game, you will need to use your mouse a lot and keyboard less, as all in-game actions can be performed by left-clicking. Battle in this game does not deviate from the common turn-based battle model in which you encounter an enemy, enter combat interface, click a couple of skill keys, and wait till enemies are dead.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPT2sGk41UqeiddIoIUJk0C_5UrNwZXKpyuxvJXb_01zkAWt1NDBBVCEBGDOg8P11KziTV3k6oK2VM3PQwsw_8ZszFqqvYKT0y41zgMUx_yzCY99xseJqspp3cB4MgnY6f9VmOcH6mk8a/s1600/tales+of+laputa1.jpg"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPT2sGk41UqeiddIoIUJk0C_5UrNwZXKpyuxvJXb_01zkAWt1NDBBVCEBGDOg8P11KziTV3k6oK2VM3PQwsw_8ZszFqqvYKT0y41zgMUx_yzCY99xseJqspp3cB4MgnY6f9VmOcH6mk8a/s640/tales+of+laputa1.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />This game includes most of today’s prevalent gaming elements, from pet system, market and auction system, the arena and Colosseum system. There are altogether 20 maps to explore and more than 300 monsters to encounter. Its richness in contents could serve as incentive for players to keep returning to the game.<br /><br />However, a trend among today’s RPG games is to make the gameplay more and more simplified and player-friendly, and this game is no exception. You progress throughout the game by completing quests. Upon entering the newbie zone, you will be given an endless, incessant stream of quests, which will bring you to level 35 without effort. All you need to do is talk to an NPC, and the auto-path system will enable your character to march to the destination automatically. By clicking on the quest “Name” shown in the right screen, your character will be able to move to the right location, talk to the right NPC, collect the designated items, and return to deliver the completed quest. By opening the auto-encounter and auto-battle mode, it is also possible for your character to encounter and defeat enemies on its way. In intelligent battle mode, you can even use skills appropriate to the occasion, which means it can auto-finish all sorts of battles and certainly battles in dungeons. Sometimes, all you need to do is sit there, watch at the screen and wait for your character to finish something.<br /><br />The gaming experience in Tales of Laputa is more about leisurely entertaining rather than adventurous and exciting. The developer seems to be designing games for infants. For example, the system will show you how and when to apply newly attained equipments, items. There are potion crystals that will automatically refill you and your pet’s HP and MP. As there’s less to do, it becomes less fun.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxYahzjTiihWl96gb7b8slYfvs2iNcMZP43aVPxscOhm0pBgFqDjo3MuvcLu7oBZ2JENy86l1TktmYHDTfUEQbnFQFlaZT435haSEpcS5goa1eYU6BjnmaZ4B-0jqO67KBfJa2JHZWv1u/s1600/tales+of+laputa3.png"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxYahzjTiihWl96gb7b8slYfvs2iNcMZP43aVPxscOhm0pBgFqDjo3MuvcLu7oBZ2JENy86l1TktmYHDTfUEQbnFQFlaZT435haSEpcS5goa1eYU6BjnmaZ4B-0jqO67KBfJa2JHZWv1u/s640/tales+of+laputa3.png" width="640" /></a><br /><br />On the upside, such simplified modification leads to a faster gaming pace. This game has optimized the speed of character’s skill release, combing with auto battle, each turn-based round could be ended more quickly, and thus the battles in general have become more intense.<br /><br />The social features in the game allow building a 5-player team. After creating a team, you can either invite nearby players to join or post recruitment ads to find more qualified teammates.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmgJ1LaOk94gVXeTeQJ_3XB7Qb0dUuxZ7yPkuyrVdWAn5TG_cL8O9Smg4X3D7u5-7ApDlZqTfbk6hQkIm9MbGw1ubD8EfWrBZnV-hdQ5v-FvpCgwXEdaKgtQNjWCdki6g9UVULzOmuHRn/s1600/tales+of+laputa2.jpg"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmgJ1LaOk94gVXeTeQJ_3XB7Qb0dUuxZ7yPkuyrVdWAn5TG_cL8O9Smg4X3D7u5-7ApDlZqTfbk6hQkIm9MbGw1ubD8EfWrBZnV-hdQ5v-FvpCgwXEdaKgtQNjWCdki6g9UVULzOmuHRn/s640/tales+of+laputa2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The graphics in this game are cartoon-styled, but vivid and detailed. The color scheme is bright yet soothing to the eyes. And the Japanese anime style characters are simply adorable, and their appearances change depending on the armor/clothing that they wear. There is little slowdown of frames, even with a mediocre network speed. As a browser game developer, Ngames has done a good job with its visual presentation and performance.<br /><br />In general, Tales of Laputa is one of the top-notch browser games so far. Although flawed, it has the advantage regarding integrative performance. For those who newly touch on an online RPG, it will be an excellent choice. But for players looking for an old-fashioned adventure experience, it might be a little frustrating.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bv5pWKULIZI" width="640"></iframe> <br /><div style="text-align: right;">Source: <a href="http://www.dotmmo.com/">dotmmo.com</a></div></div>

Tales of Laputa (Review)

Tales of Laputa is a turn-based online browser RPG launched by Ngames Limited, which is also the developer of several similar browser-based...

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NGames Reveal Tales of Laputa Classes

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Source: <a href="http://news.bbgsite.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bbgsite</a></div><br />NGames, a leading online games developer and publisher, has today revealed the six classes players can choose from in upcoming magical new web RPG, <a href="http://tol.game321.com/" target="_blank">Tales of Laputa</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauibGCutkjJfLv9apaG5k8pjzJqa8zra-qlWIkelt7ryDx923eRLB4BudEhicoCW3KuLY8r_WZulZycqCnF2XSs37eV3dyuK0QKI1ndVaOciiZB7pvXxcU-k_3yAy7OCBS3TvLQTaqvEE/s400/Tales-of-Laputa.jpg" /></div><br />Combining RPG gameplay with classic anime elements, Tales of Laputa thrusts players into a brave new world where magic and machinery coexist, and the threat of demonic invasions is an ever-present danger.<br /><br />Players in Tales of Laputa will have six classes to choose from when they begin their adventure: Warrior, Wizard, Sniper, Priest, Mage and Assassin.<br /><br />Warriors are the class that depend on brute strength in battle and wield their sword with great power. They are well versed in battle-tactics and are masters of the most effective fighting and survival skills. A good warrior must make use of various tactics, cooperate with different battle companions, and actively take the role of tank in the team.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="283" src="http://images.bbgsite.com/news/2013/03/18/tales_of_laputa1.jpg" width="400" /></div><br />Wizards are experts of psychic power and use a totem as their weapon. They bring endless nightmares to enemies as they take control of both body and mind. Wizards are not the most deadly, but their debuffs and powers are extremely powerful.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="283" src="http://images.bbgsite.com/news/2013/03/18/tales_of_laputa2.jpg" width="400" /></div><br />Snipers are masters of firearms and specialize in dealing large amounts of damage from range. However, as deadly as they are from range, they are vulnerable and require protection from enemies to be most effective.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="283" src="http://images.bbgsite.com/news/2013/03/18/tales_of_laputa3.jpg" width="400" /></div><br />Priests are good at supporting and healing other team members. It is said that their power is bestowed by the god of Morias and as such they are regarded as the embodiment of benevolence and redemption. The best Priests can keep a team alive for as long as necessary to defeat the enemy.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="283" src="http://images.bbgsite.com/news/2013/03/18/tales_of_laputa4.jpg" width="400" /></div><br />Mages use wands to turn spirit into destructive power. Their incredibly powerful attacks require a plentiful supply of mana, but the speed at which they can decimate opponents is unparalleled.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="283" src="http://images.bbgsite.com/news/2013/03/18/tales_of_laputa5.jpg" width="400" /></div><br />Assassins are proficient with daggers and adept at dealing quick, deadly strikes in the key spots of their enemies. Well trained Assassins can strike and kill before the target is even aware of their presence.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="283" src="http://images.bbgsite.com/news/2013/03/18/tales_of_laputa6.jpg" width="400" /></div><br />With six varied and exciting classes to choose from, there is an option for every player in Tales of Laputa. Interested players can visit the Tales of Laputa official website and pre-register now: <a href="http://tol.game321.com/" target="_blank">http://tol.game321.com/</a><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bv5pWKULIZI" width="560"></iframe> </h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">About NGames</h3>NGames Limited specialize in the development, operation, and promotion of online games.<br /><br />Thanks to a research & development operation focused on creating and launching original content, years of online experience, and an array of stunning titles, NGames are firmly established as one of the most recognised publishers operating today.<br /><br />Ngames are leveraging the power of their established Game 321 brand, building a large-scale integrated entertainment platform with the ultimate goal of providing users with premium online gaming content, visually stunning animation, as well as a social networking service. Game 321 operates under a one-account-for-all-games system, meaning any user who signs up for a free account can experience all of the action without the need to constantly re-register their details.</div>

NGames Reveal Tales of Laputa Classes

Source: bbgsite NGames, a leading online games developer and publisher, has today revealed the six classes players can choose from in upcomi...

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