"Aion: Tower of Eternity" - Media Blowout 2008 - The next step...

[Gallagher]

2007: NC Soft finished, the first beta phase of their upcoming game "Aion - The Tower of Eternity", with a beautiful trailer dedicated to all Beta Players.

http://aion.gamona.de/index.php?seit...pid=12&sid=3#9 We created land, built structures, and planted trees and flowers Creating a world for everyone to explore Creating a world full of surprises. We waited patiently This field... ... This town... ... And this town are full of life, bustling with activity Finally New life is all around us We hope everyone will enjoy the journey they are about to embark upon All of you will come to own this new world And we ask for your feedback Criticism and praise We appreciate it all Despite the game not being flawless, you have always been supportive A true indication of that you are the rightful owners of this world To our 3,607 testers and all those waiting to join them Thank you very much... This is dedicated to all our testers

Now, in February 2008, the next step of the beta phase is going to start soon and i will create a new thread for pictures, trailers and stuff. In this beta break, NC Soft was closly working with the community and added/changed some of the stuff in "Aion - Tower of Eternity". For example, the character designs of the Asmodian and general animations are going to get a slight change.

Why a new thread? Because the last thread is screwing up my internet connection even with DSL.... *lol*

First media blowout thread: Aion - Ultimate Media Blowout Thread (Warning: Picture blowout) - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthre...highlight=Aion

Iam going to start the thread with some new pictures of the "Mau" (NPC race)


Mau












Then we have the Transformation System:

1. Zaiff

Class: Scout (ELYOS) Level: from the start Special: Speed improvement Video: http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=_b4xI3Pp1qs "Zaiffs Ghost" is a alchemic mixture to transform. You can get all what you need at a shop.

2.Kalnipf

Race: Scout (Asmodian) Level: from the start The same like Zaiff. You need "Kalnip`s Ghost" mixture to transform. Video: http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=lQe6Kf8ajZA

3. Drake`s Memories

Race: Both Class: All Level: Finish "Drake`s Memories" quest at level 18 with the FIRST try! Video: http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=LTlo6ImnYVo

4. Kyliene

Race: Elyos Class: All Level: From the start till level 20... (its for a special spy quest "A revolutionary intrigue) Video: http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=bbZWgzoQ0YA

5. Puscorn - dont mess with the crop

Race: Asmodian Class: All Level: 12 Video: http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=lZPhozn3Bzo You need the mixture "Puscorn`s Seed" to transform into this thing... well its just for fun... ;)

Lycan - Lycan Mage Transformation

Race: Asmodian Class: All Level: 17 - Part of a search quest... after finishing the quest you will lose the transformation Video: http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=isvAZjy6uRY Without the transformation you cant infiltrate the "Black Clawcamp" of the Mau...

So we got:

1. Class Transformations
2. Quest Item Transformations (you get them as a reward)
3. Quest Transformations (Its part of quest)

NC Soft is planning to improve the transformation system for Players and Quests.


Have fun ^^

[sprocket]

I like it! rumor has it ... that it will appear on the ps3 as well.

[Desi]

Neato. Looking forward to it all.

[Ferrio]

I came in here to "meh" this game, holy hell YOU CAN PLAY AS CORN!

[CTLance]

Oh gawd. My OCD would kill me. I'd fear the Drake`s Memories quest. Leveling up characters to Level 18 until I could best that mission on the first try would END me.

Yet I'd do it. Stupid server-based games with no quickload/reset button.

WRT the screens: To me they don't look half as spiffy as the ones from the other thread. I'm still wary of the grinding aspect/ratio of the game, too. Cautiosly optimistic about it though.

[Spy]

The corn put a smile on my face.

[Diablohead]

Been waiting for some more news on this game, looking good.

I will become one with the corn.

[Opus Angelorum]

Cannot wait for this, I grew tired of Guild Wars and need something fresh.

[Gallagher]

I came in here to "meh" this game, holy hell YOU CAN PLAY AS CORN!

Not only you can play as a corn, you can fight as a corn too ;)

[Gallagher]

A beautiful new fliying video presented by "SunshineAion"

http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=9at060N0ryA

Scout vs. Mage duel... look at the stealth skill for scouts.

http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=XLKyGML7ne0

And here i got 125 Videos at Stage6.com

http://www.stage6.com/Aion-Forum-Zen - Have fun


Some more HD Videos from Gametrailers.com

Chanter - http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29102.html
Assasin - http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29100.html
GC 2007 Trailer - http://www.gametrailers.com/player/23989.html

[Lain]

Soooo... when are they planning to release this?

[Loudninja]

I like it! rumor has it ... that it will appear on the ps3 as well.

It most likely will

[Mashing]

What the hell. this looks like Titan Quest online or something (if TQ was in a fantasy setting instead of psuedo-real world setting). In particular the interface is VERY similar.

[FunkyMunkey]

Wow, this game looks absolutely amazing.

Release date announced?

[ManaByte]

It's a Korean MMO. Here's the gameplay in a nutshell:

Grind
Grind
Grind
Grind
OH FUCK I DIED LOST ALL EXP FROM THE PAST WEEK
Grind 5x as hard to make up lost exp
Grind
Grind
Grind
Grind
OH FUCK I DIED LOST ALL EXP FROM THE PAST WEEK
Grind 5x as hard to make up lost exp
Grind
Grind
Grind
Grind

[Gallagher]

It's a Korean MMO. Here's the gameplay in a nutshell: Grind Grind Grind Grind OH FUCK I DIED LOST ALL EXP FROM THE PAST WEEK Grind 5x as hard to make up lost exp Grind Grind Grind Grind OH FUCK I DIED LOST ALL EXP FROM THE PAST WEEK Grind 5x as hard to make up lost exp Grind Grind Grind Grind

your are wrong, but nice try. ;) you can reach max lvl in almost one month even if you are only doing quests and missions.

@Funky:

In a interview they said... "Around Summer 2008 almost worldwide" but then they say Q4 2008. I guess it will come out at the end of 2008.

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More HD Videos:

PvE Video - Download: http://aion.onlinewelten.com/downloads.php?id=34
Aion Flight - Download: http://aion.onlinewelten.com/downloads.php?id=35
Watter Summon: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28481.html
Earth SUmmon: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28479.html
Fire Summon: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28477.html



Some screens of the monsters and random landscapes in aion















Some monsters are looking like nature elements till someone wakes them up...

[Gallagher]

Two Artworks:

http://www.aionsource.com/photoplog/...ian_Shrine.jpg
http://www.aionsource.com/photoplog/..._sanctuary.jpg

[Gallagher]

New AION article in PLAY magazine! Mar 01, 2008 - 1:58 PM - by Mark PLAY magazine is where I first read about AION back in 2006. They're to blame for this here fansite, to be blunt. Now, about two years after their first AION article, they've penned another one. This one is great for new people and should bring us some fresh blood. I encourage you all to go out and buy it and give it a read, even if you know everything there is to know about AION. It's a well-written article that gets nearly everything right and even has a bit of insight on NCsoft's Studio 5/AION Team's tribulations during last beta (most all of them got sick). I don't believe it's legal for me to scan the article or transcribe it, so I won't. I'm going to try and contact PLAY magazine's corporate office today for permission.

Aionsource.com

[Opus Angelorum]

Has there been talk of a European beta?

[Kosma]

Will try out I think.

[zurra]

It's a Korean MMO. Here's the gameplay in a nutshell: Grind Grind Grind Grind OH FUCK I DIED LOST ALL EXP FROM THE PAST WEEK Grind 5x as hard to make up lost exp Grind Grind Grind Grind OH FUCK I DIED LOST ALL EXP FROM THE PAST WEEK Grind 5x as hard to make up lost exp Grind Grind Grind Grind

Obviously you haven't read anything about Aion, at all.

But I would much rather play a game like that and socialize with fellow players in a friendly manner than raid all day for loot I don't get and is argued about anyway, nevermind that the game looks like a crappy Saturday morning cartoon.

[Lain]

But I would much rather play a game like that and socialize with fellow players in a friendly manner than raid all day for loot I don't get and is argued about anyway, nevermind that the game looks like a crappy Saturday morning cartoon.

I don't get this.
Are you trying to throw a jab at WoW? If so, you're being foolish, considering on it people socialize, aren't arguing all day about loot or raids... but even if they did, you'd be even more foolish in thinking Aion wont have people arguing about loot and/or raids... all... ALL mmorpgs have that stuff, the socialization aspects and the raiding/loot aspects with the drama and shit... just some are more fun to play (WoW, Lotr:O) while others are a boring grind (all Eastern MMORPGs, with Aion hopefully being an exception).

[zurra]

I was just arguing the other extreme. Obviously there's more to it than that.

[Concept17]

Is the movement done by point and click, or WASD?

point and click is such shit

[n1n9tean]

LOLOLOL

A PIECE OF FUCKING CORN!

It's too much!

In Garnett's voice (from 1UP Yours): Now, all they need are the Killer Tomatoes and they'd be set, right? Throw some fuckin' horny high school teenagers in there.

[zabuni]

I was just arguing the other extreme. Obviously there's more to it than that.

The point is that screenshots are easy, and gameplay is not. MMOs from Korea have a reputation of being grindfests. The press copy isn't inspiring either:

For the first time in the MMORPG genre, Aion™ brings these two game features together in an evolving and seamless system. PvPvE manages the complex relationships and alliances between realms, races and guilds; it also controls the mighty Dragons, a non-player faction and a common enemy to all players, regardless of faction.

How is this new at all? Dragons could easily be replaced with Scourge/Burning Legion/Black Dragonflight/etc/etc/ from WoW.

From what I've read, it appears to be basic MMO grinding ala WoW, probably with less flavor text and more kill 10 rats. It rips character customization from EQ2, with various classes and specializations within that class, and it has an endgame that combines Lineage's keep system with WoW factional PVP.

Soooooo, why should I play? Pretty pictures and vague descriptions of gameplay aren't making me reach for my credit card.

[Broadbandito]

Is the movement done by point and click, or WASD? point and click is such shit

itll be WASD.



Cant wait for this, I have needed a new mmo for so long

[Gallagher]

Has there been talk of a European beta?

If they think about it, then they will talk about it later i guess but nothing about a europe beta right now.

Second korean beta is going to start soon.

[Gallagher]

And some videos:

http://www.dailymotion.com/cluster/v...ne3_videogames

Beautiful: http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance...rpg-e_creation

Avalon Musicvideo:
http://aion.gamemeca.com/special/sec...=14630 &head=

Again some crafting, tailoring and more..
http://www.dailymotion.com/cluster/v...ne3_videogames

[Metalmurphy]

I wish NCsoft invited me to this beta instead of crappy ones like Tabula Rasa and Auto Assault... I mean... HELLO NCsoft? I play Lineage II, it's only normal that i'd be interested in games like that, not crappy mmos with cars and guns.

[Gallagher]

I wish NCsoft invited me to this beta instead of crappy ones like Tabula Rasa and Auto Assault... I mean... HELLO NCsoft? I play Lineage II, it's only normal that i'd be interested in games like that, not crappy mmos with cars and guns.

Hhrhr i was invited to tabula rasa too but i dont like Tabula Rasa ... x-x

[Lain]

More videos, please =p

[Spire]

Looks nice (like a cross between Guild Wars and FF: Crystal Chronicles) but how does it play? If it's a WoW clone or a Korean grindfest, count me out.

Also, do we know what the endgame is going to look like?

[Gallagher]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!

A trailer about the expanded character customisation (really watch it)
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=yu6TFCQGTmM












Also second beta date:

From april 8-april 27. 3 weeks testing period~
Monday-Friday 4:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday, Sunday: 11:00am-11:00pm　
5000 Players
Expanded Character Customisation
More Quests and Stuff
Max. Level 35

[Vorador]

Soooo any chances this will come out in english?

Looks good. REALLY good.

[Gallagher]

Soooo any chances this will come out in english? Looks good. REALLY good.

Second half 2008 - North America / Europe etc.

[Lain]

Pretty, pretty nice.
Alot of customization and I really like the various emoticon animations as well.

[Gallagher]

RELEASE SCHEDULE

이온, 상반기 이후 오픈베타-유료화

Aion expected to commercialise after 1st half 2008
다크지니

엔씨소프트의 MMORPG 차기작 <아이온>의 상반기 중 유료화가 힘들어졌다.
The commercialisation process for NCsoft’s highly anticipated MMORPG, Aion, has just become more complicated.

엔씨소프트가 13일 ‘2007년 4분기 실적발표’ 컨퍼런스 콜에서 <아이온>의 유료화가 상반기 중에 힘들다는 입장을 밝혔다.
NCsoft revealed that it may be difficult to commercialise Aion within the year’s first half in a conference that took place on the 13th.

엔씨소프트 이재호 CFO는 “아무래도 <아이온>의 상반기 중 유료화는 힘들지 않겠나”라고 말했다. 실적발표 자료와 컨퍼런스 콜 서두에서 “상반기 말 유료화에는 큰 문제가 없을 것”이라고 밝힌 것과 상반되는 내용이다.
NCsoft’s CFO Lee Jae-Ho stated, “It may be difficult to commercialise the game during the first half of the year.” This contradicts the earlier statement that was announced in another conference which stated that there wouldn’t be much problem in commercialising the game by the end of the first half of 2008.

이로써 지난해부터 엔씨소프트가 고수해왔던 ‘2008년 상반기 중 유료화’는 실행이 힘들어졌다. 엔씨소프트는 2월2일로 예정됐던 <아이온>의 2차 클로즈 베타테스트를 “준비 부족”을 이유로 3월로 연기한 바 있다.
It appears NCsoft’s aim at commercialisation during the first half of 2008 may have become difficult. NCsoft had previously postponed the second phase CBT to March that was originally to take place in February.

그렇다면 <아이온>의 오픈 베타테스트는 언제쯤 진행될까?
Then when will the Open Beta take place?

엔 씨소프트는 3월에 시작될 2차 테스트부터 인원을 대폭 늘려서 ‘오픈 베타’ 수준의 규모로 키워나갈 계획이다. 이후 짧은 오픈 베타를 진행하고, 바로 유료화에 들어간다는 입장이다. 오픈 베타와 유료화의 간격이 짧아지면서 사실상 오픈 베타도 상반기를 넘기게 될 전망이다.
NCsoft plans to dramatically increase the number of testers in March to make it an Open Beta-sized test. A brief Open Beta will then take place, followed by commercialisation. It seems that even with the sped up process of open beta to commercialisation, the open beta will likely miss the originally planned date in the first half of 2008.

엔 씨소프트 관계자는 “<아이온>의 오픈 베타는 사실상 큰 의미가 없을 것이다. 2차 클로즈 베타를 충실히, 대규모 인원으로 진행할 예정이며, 그 결과에 따라서 유료화 일정을 확정하게 될 것”이라고 말했다. 엔씨는 <리니지II>를 런칭할 때도 짧은 오픈 베타 뒤에 바로 유료화를 실시한 바 있다.
NCsoft’s publicist stated, “Aion’s open beta won’t really play that important of a role. The 2nd phase of CBT will be carried out with a larger number of participants, and we will make the arrangements for commercialisation accordingly.” NCsoft had moved Lineage II right into commercialisation following a brief open beta in the past.

한편, 엔씨소프트 김택진 대표는 컨퍼런스 콜에서 “올해 상반기에 개발중인 미공개 MMORPG 6개를 투자자들에게 공개하고, 자세한 일정을 설명하겠다”라고 밝혔다. 엔씨소프트는 올해 <아이온> 외에도 <포인트 블랭크> <펀치 몬스터> <드래고니카> <러브비트> 4가지 캐주얼 게임의 오픈 베타와 상용화를 진행할 예정이다.
On another note, NCsoft’s representative Kim Tak-Jin has stated that exact details will be explained after six MMORPGs currently under development are showcased to their sponsors. Besides Aion, NCsoft plans to commercialise four other casual games during the first half of the year.







GATHERING SYSTEM

The gathering system in Aion isn’t drastically different from other MMORPGs. Any material that sprouts out of the ground can be gathered if the proficiency level is met, and this allows you to gather materials required for various trade professions.

Aion’s gathering interface consists of success/failure gauges. Gathering mode can be activated by double clicking the target resource. Success is achieved when the success gauge fills up before the failure gauge—and vice versa. The difference in proficiency level between the target resource and the player determines the success rate.


Using ‘gather’ skill

The success gauge fills up quicker if the target resource is much lower in proficiency level than the player, and the failure gauge fills up in smaller amounts.

1. The player may gather resources up to five proficiency levels higher than the player. (The resources that cannot be gathered by the player will have their names displayed in red)
2. The gather skill may be applied on the same target up to five times at maximum. (Exception: Gems can only be gathered once)
3. The spawn locations of the resources are static and they do not change in type when they respawn.
4. The maximum amount a target may be gathered (five times) is shared with other players that may also be gathering the same target.
5. You can store up to 100 resource materials inside a cube.
6. The human gathering proficiency level is retained even after the name of the skill changes upon becoming a Daeva. (But you may no longer gather human materials)
7. You still obtain experience should you fail to gather successfully, albeit a less amount.

The essence of “Ode” exists within all things in the world of Aion. Its role is important enough to define the difference between humans and Daeva as beings who cannot manipulate Ode and those that can. The Divine Power is also a form of Ode, which is obtained when it is released from the enemy upon death, therefore being absorbed by the player and converted into the form of Divine Power.

Aion’s gatherable resources also obtain Ode. The gathering skill can be divided into three types based on the ability to handle Ode.

Human Gathering Skill


Players from Lvl 1 – 9 are treated as humans. Therefore the only way to gather resources is to rely on the human method of pulling them out with your hands. Although it’s only used for a short period of time before ascending to a Daeva, it’s recommended that you work on your proficiency level, for the p. level carries over even after becoming a Daeva. Minimum of 10 to maximum of 15 of proficiency level is recommended, based on the level of the resource with the highest p. level requirement in the noob region, iron.

Daeva’s Gathering Skill (Extract life force, extract Ode)



Players obtain the ability to manipulate the energy of ‘Ode’ upon becoming a Daeva. You may also gather resources floating around in the air with your flight ability. In place of human gathering skill which can no longer be used, you obtain two new types of gathering skills.

The first is Extract Life Force, which can be used on the same types of targets as the materials you were able to gather as a human. Daeva have the ability to extract the essence from the target resources and reconstruct them into their purest state without damaging them as humans would with their tools.




Ode Extraction is a skill that only Daeva are capable of performing. It’s an entirely new type of skill which starts at level 1. The biggest difference from the gathering skill is that the Ode shards spawn only high up in the air. The Ode shards have the same properties as regular resources, but the type of Ode that can be obtained differs based on the chance. One thing to look out for while performing this task is to make sure to keep an eye on the flight duration, for these shards spawn only high up in the air, and should the flight time expire in the middle of the extraction process, you will fall and die.

(To be used with Ode Extraction, Convert Substance)


Since Ode energy is the essence of all substances, it is possible to convert the extracted Ode energy into various substances. Convert Substance skill allows you to perform the said task, and is obtained upon becoming a Daeva. The skill does not come with a skill level. Initially you only have a few options, but additional plans and recipes can be purchased from NPCs with Qina.

The Basics

Various types of resource materials exist, and by looking at these, one can assume which would be used for which profession. Currently there are nine known types of resources.



Zone Info – Racial Gathering Zones

Elyos resources






http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q...g?t=1205374052

Asmodian resources






http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q...g?t=1205374108

Conclusion

Gathering wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be. The P. level seemed to go up pretty quickly. I was able to get my P. level up to 92 in four hours starting at level 20 with P. level of 5. One interesting thing to note is that the resources spread around the map generally correspond with your level.


▲ Before/after

[Gallagher]

STIGMATA SYSTEM (REMEMBER: ITS LIKE FINAL FANTASY 7 MATERIA)

Stigmas can only be obtained through NPCs that specialise in them.

These screenshots are from the 2nd CBT. These are 13 currently available stigma stones that enable you to equip certain types of equipments.


[color=#40BF00]*the green text above reads: equip/unequip stigma[/color]

[Vorador]

Second half 2008 - North America / Europe etc.

:3

Thanks.

[dai]

awesome thread, gallagher... i really hope aion is good. i need something to replace rfonline.

[Maxrpg]

Aion is something I'm looking hard at to replace WoW with. If it does away with most conventions that I know of and is still really cool, I am hooked.

[Gallagher]

Aion is something I'm looking hard at to replace WoW with. If it does away with most conventions that I know of and is still really cool, I am hooked.

That is the general thinking of the most WoW Players i know.

Almost 8 out of 10 Clans are thinking about leaving for Aion.

[Gwanatu T]

I love the art. I remember seeing this game a while ago and being excited about it, but there's so many freakin MMOs coming out now that it's hard to be excited about all of them.

[RSLAEV]

I think a lot of us are looking to be 'saved' from WoW (at least I am) If they have any sense at all they'll get this to market before WOTLK comes out.

[Gallagher]

new screenshots:

[Acosta]

I won't be tired of saying how great it looks. Really looking for it.

[Gallagher]

Second Korean CBT Update, and Character customization! I know we've all been dying to hear about the Korean beta, and now an update has been posted on the official Korean site, and sent out to fansites (thanks Ayase and whoever translated). We also have a couple of new official screenshots, and a video featuring the upgraded character customization system. The screenshots can be found right here for now: http://www.aionsource.com/forum/gene...ed-3-13-a.html The gallery isn't liking me, but we'll get the high quality ones in there soon hopefully. MEDIT: Screenshot [1] and [2] The video can be found in a few different spots: Official Korean Site Official European site (HD) YouTube - Thanks to sunshineaion RapidShare - Thanks to IceTea-OW for uploading The Announcement reads: Disclaimer: This document applies only to Korean beta and its participants. All times are written as UTC+9 unless otherwise stated. Greetings, Legions of Aion! This notice contains general information about Season 2 of the Aion CBT as well as the schedules and feedback systems. First of all, we would like to thank you for your patience and loyalty throughout the unexpected delays. 1. Schedule Season 2 is due to begin on the April 8th and last for 3 weeks, until April 27th. The detailed schedule is as follows: - Tue~Fri: 16:00 ~ 23:00 / no limit on play time. - Sat~Sun: 11:00 ~ 23:00 / no limit on play time. - Mon: Server Maintenance 2. Tester Eligibility All the previous testers from CBT Season 1 will automatically be eligible to play in Season 2, and will be given the advantage of inviting a friend to join Aion CBT Season 2. Testers can send the invitation to a friend between March 24th and April 2nd. Further information on the invitation event will be posted on the message board in the near future. Moreover, 5,000 additional testers will be drawn randomly. The results will be released at 2pm on March 24th. The additional 5,000 testers will not get an invitation to send to a friend. You can apply to be an Aion tester by simply registering a unified ID on the PlayNC website and through the agreements and surveys on the Aion website. If you apply once, you will go into a draw every time additional testers are picked <To make a PlayNC unified ID Registration> 3. Test Details We’ve been monitoring testers’ feedback on the starting phase of Aion throughout Season 1. During Season 2, we aim to observe the characters leveling up to medium level, monitor the player economy, and do the server stress test. Important Changes Character Information Initialization. For Season 2, some changes have been made to the game contents—such as the character customization system, quests, items, skills etc.—and the race selection system and the naming policies have been changed. Going through all these changes, the decision was made that testers wouldn’t be able to play with their previous characters and, unfortunately, all the characters had to be erased. We apologize to all the testers from Season 1 and thank you for your co-operation. The ‘Piece of Eternity’ items that were collected through Season 1 will be recorded separately before resetting the characters, and will be used as a reference when we are selecting Guardians/Archons. New regions for Elyos and Asmodians and contents for level 20~34 characters will be added. Improved combat system and a direct portal (pathway between the two camps) will be added. Further updates on the main features of Season 2 will be announced in the near future. 4. Feedback System As before, testers can post their opinions in various ways such as in-game surveys, discussion board posts, etc. In addition, beginning in Season 2, FGIs (Focus Group Interviews/Meetings) will be held every week so that testers can express things that they could not online. Detailed information for FGIs will be announced in the near future. All the opinions and questions will be seriously discussed internally and will be answered promptly through the development notes. The Aion team will try our best, always. Thank you.

Great Aion is growing each day.

[Gallagher]

Fake Stuff ^^

[Russian Steve]

I saw some stuff on this game a while back I think. Is this the one where your character has some kind of flight mode or something? So apart from the good art what make this game "The next step"?