What Makes Aion Special?

Aion is an MMORPG by NCsoft that was just recently released in North America and Europe. The game has been online in Korea since November of 2008 and in China and Japan since earlier this year. Aion has millions of subscribers and the number is sure to increase with its release to this half of the globe. But what makes Aion so special? MMORPGs are a large commitment for a gamer if they're to be taken seriously. Hours and hours are spent in these games that, by definition, never really end. Why should a player spend time and money on Aion, or any other MMORPG for that matter, when World of Warcraft so steadily dominates the genre with nearly 12 million subscribers? Well, Aion offers some things that other MMORPGs can't offer, including the infamous WOW. Here are a few of them.

First of all, everyone can fly. This is a feature that can't be found in any other MMORGP on the market right now. There are two races to choose from, four classes, and eight subclasses, and every single one of them can fly after they reach level 10. Characters can use flight asFFXI GIL a quick form of transportation to be used at will, unlike mounts that are found in WOW. And in Aion, flight is not just limited to transportation. While some areas may restrict flight and limit the amount of time a character can stay in the air, in an area called the Abyss (the center stage of the Aion's world-wide battle) flight is completely unrestricted. Aerial battles are a totally unique element in this game, and the decision to unlock this dimension of movement and combat was a genius one by the game's creators.

As mentioned, this game allows players to make very specific characters, first through race, then class, then subclass, but that's just the beginning of a character's specialization. Unlike other MMORPGs, Aion offers a unique personalization. NCsoft is the publisher responsible for the games City of Heroes and City of Villains, and any gamer who has previously played either of these games will know that NCsoft doesn't joke around aboutBuy FFXI GIL customization. Over forty stock heads can be chosen from when first designing a character, along with eye color, hair color, height, width, and a menagerie of other physical characteristics that ensure each character will be distinct and different.

Also, this game is rich in its own unique and very thorough history and background, full of ancient wars, epic battles, ultimate evils and conflicting goods. Chapters and chapters of the game's story can be found at Aion's official website:www.aiononline.com There, and through game play, gamers can become immersed in a world that was carefully crafted to have both a classic feel of good vs. evil and a unique storyline all its own.

These are just a few elements that make Aion a unique game. It's important to understand some of the advantages an MMORPG might have when selecting from the multitude that are available in today's market, but the only way to truly see the game for what it is, is to sit down and play it.