Ragnarok Origins" Advance Trial Report Ragnarok Origin" Advance Trial Report

From April 16 to 22, 2021, an advance trial of "Ragnarok Origin" (hereafter referred to as "Raguori"), an application for smartphones to be distributed by Gungho, was held. This is the latest MMORPG for smartphones in the series, which inherits the world view of "Ragnarok Online" (RO), an MMORPG for PCs that has gained popularity over the years since its launch in 2002 and is still in service today. In this article, we will disclose the information we learned from our participation in the advance trial event.

The story takes place on the continent of Midgard. Players will land in the Kingdom of Rune Midgard and make their debut as adventurers after training at the Adventurer Academy. The first problem with MMORPGs such as this one is that players are suddenly thrown into the game world and have no idea what to do, However, in this work, the main storyline in the early stages of the game includes a tutorial element, so you can learn the necessary information and operations while following the storyline.

What is also noteworthy is the "Quests" section of the window that appears on the left side of the screen when you play. The "Quests" section of the window that appears on the left side of the screen shows the people you need to meet and the places you need to go in order to progress through the events you are currently undertaking. Moreover, with the exception of some dungeon crawls, the player's avatar will automatically move to the destination simply by touching the window. Tapping on the map will also auto-move the avatar to that location, as will acquiring items. It is also possible to move to an area you want to visit that is not on the list by using the "Capra staff" movement service. Auto-movement systems themselves are not uncommon in MMORPGs for smartphones, which need to take into consideration the ease of play for an unspecified number of people, but it is reassuring for beginners that they are taken care of in such detail.

The combat system is a basic style that does not require complicated operations, with the virtual stick for movement in the lower left corner of the screen and icons for attacks, special attacks, and items on the right.

Auto-combat is also available. You can choose between "auto," which automatically attacks and moves, and "semi-auto," which moves manually and only attacks automatically. Furthermore, it is possible to set the level of enemies to fight, timing of recovery, etc., so that the game can be left unattended to a certain extent for later hunting. However, when fighting dungeon bosses and other enemies, manual operation will be necessary because of the possibility of heavy damage from ranged attacks and the like.

In "Laguori," players can choose their own profession after graduating from the academy, which serves as a tutorial. The occupations are as follows: "Swordsman," a vanguard position for close combat and shield work; "Acolyte," who heals and increases the status of fellow players; "Magician," who is in charge of offensive magic; "Thief," who uses stealth movement to perform quick melee attacks and poison attacks; "Merchant," who specializes in making money through business; and "Archer," who uses a bow and arrow to perform long-range attacks. The six professions are divided into "Archer," which uses bows and arrows for long-range attacks. In addition, one can become a higher rank by leveling up from one's chosen profession.

Incidentally, skill points and status points gained by leveling up can be used to freely increase a character's abilities. This system is also called the "Recommended Assignment" system, which automatically assigns the appropriate status for each occupation, so it is best to use this system in the beginning.

In addition, the camera in the "Album" function can be used to take commemorative photos from the front, or even from a selfie-style angle. Furthermore, the images taken can be downloaded and saved to an album in the smartphone and posted directly to various social networking services such as LINE, Facebook, and Twitter, making it quite easy to use as a tool for the MMORPG community, which has many opportunities to communicate with the outside world.

Of course, the "Closet" feature allows users to create their own personalized characters by using acquired items and other items.

The main storyline also features fully voiced events. There are also events in which the player can take on the role of a character and manipulate scenes from the past. In addition to exploration and combat, there are also elements that can be enjoyed personally, such as fishing, and the game allows players to experience what an MMORPG is all about, despite the convenience of a smartphone. We hope you will enjoy the game when it is released.

Game Information
Ragnarok Origin
Genre: MMORPG
Supported devices: iOS 13.0 or later / Android 6.0 or later *Requires 4 GB of RAM or more
Some models may not work even if they meet the above requirements.
　There is a possibility that the game may not work on some models even if they meet the above requirements.
Price: Free for basic play *Some items are available for a fee.
Operated by: Gungho Online Entertainment, Inc.

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