Free-to-play MMORPG Fantasy Earth Zero by Square Enix Coming to North America

Status
Not open for further replies.
moogling

moogling

yaoi master ari
Veteran
Joined
Oct 25, 2009
Messages
2,723
Age
30
Location
ny
Gil
0
219wc9l.jpg

The increasingly crowded free-to-play MMORPG market is going to be seeing the release of at least one fairly big name game this year as Gamepot has partnered with Square Enix to bring Fantasy Earth Zero to North America in 2010. The game's large-scale player vs. player combat is being touted by Gamepot as a significant feature.

"Imagine a world of perpetual warfare, legions of unique classes, and a Hyper-Active Battle System -- Think the best scenes in Gladiator or Braveheart, with the action ratcheted up to 20," said Gamepot senior director of business and marketing Thomas Lee in a press release. "It's quite unlike any MMORPG available -- our 50 vs. 50 PvP system is pure, pulse-pounding excitement. And now, for the first time ever, North American players can step into a world from the creators of so many high-quality RPGs, completely for free."

FEZ has three classes (Warrior, Mage, and Archer) to play as and promises immersive quests, a "nearly endless array of character customization options," and a soundtrack from Hitoshi Sakimoto, who was one of the composers on Final Fantasy XII and also has worked on Odin Sphere, Final Fantasy Tactics, among other games.



The release set up the story of FEZ:
In Fantasy Earth Zero, an era of peace ironically brings about war through the discovery of skills, which cause trivial disputes of the past to evolve into full-blown battles that throw the world into chaos. Kingdoms are created and destroyed over the years while their inhabitants fight for control of powerful crystals spread throughout the land. These crystals are the origins of everything in the world and their power can be used for a number of utilities, making them invaluable.​
No release date has been announced beyond the 2010 date at this point. Gamepot has promised the game's website, locatedhere (which has not yet gone live as of this writing), will provide gamers with a chance to sign up for a chance to get into the forthcoming beta.


<OBJECT width=425 height=344>


<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2JA8Nx5bl9Q&color1=0xffffff&color2=0x0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></OBJECT></P>
Source: 1up​
 
Oh yeah, I thought the name sounded rather familiar. Like RPGLandHeath said, I first heard the name a while back now, so the game seems rather old.

If it's North America only, it looks like I probably won't get to play this game, but I'm not fussed. I'm not really an MMO person anyway.

I'm deliberately avoiding all MMOs in case possible addiction ruins my life or something.....:mokken:
 
Ohhh how exciting and this game really looks like a lot of fun! I've actually never heard of this until because it's been only about a year for me since I really got into MMO gaming (which is currently Perfect World for me right now) so yeah. I think this is something I will definitely play without a shadow of a doubt. It looks incredibly exciting and I like the story. The trailer was very well put together and so I can definitely say I'm intrigued! Not that I don't love Perfect World, I do, but it would be fun to try other MMOs as well!
 
The trailer looks gorgeous. Reminds me of FFTactics. I can't believe it's free too, especially one made by SE. I'll take advantage of this then and play it when it comes out! Nice find, Ari!
 
I've actually managed to watch the trailer now with Youtube being sluggish on me as usual.

And wow, even without the glossy high-budget FMVs, the trailer manages to look rather amazing. I love the art style for some reason and it gives me that nostalgic Final Fantasy feeling despite not actually being a FF game.

Despite the odd cliche with the spiky haired boy with a big sword, I love how it is the girl who emerges as the heroine there rather than the boy. That was a nice change for once. :ryan:

So Final Fantasy XIV will also be up against this game. Seeing as though Fantasy Earth Zero is free (!!), I don't see why this game can't be more popular.
 
bummer I cant play PerfectWorld..this one probably neither/..no time...
and yes mmorpgs are extremely addictive it is not good for mu social life lol

but a free mmorpg from square enix = thatis just amazing. nice.
 
It's about time. We saw the game for the first time a year ago and we've been waiting ever since. We thought that they were never going to bring it to NA. We can't wait for the Open Beta. :D
 
A free MMO from squeenix? Epic Win :awesome:

I guess this can be my prelude to FFXIV, when it comes out. I avoided XI because of ny hatred of MMO but maybe I can make this one a rebirth or something.
 
We just checked out some gameplay videos of it, and we are really liking how the combat system works out. Just from the way combat looks alone, this could be on of the greatest free MMO experiences of our lives.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top