Software:Arcane Online

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Arcane Online
Arcane Online cover.jpg
Developer(s)Gala Inc.
Publisher(s)Gala Inc.
Platform(s)Android
iOS
ReleaseAugust 2016
Genre(s)MMORPG

Arcane Online is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG for Android and iOS, published by Gala Inc.

Gameplay

History

Arcane Online was first released in August 2016 by Japanese game publisher Gala Inc.[1][2] The game was made available for both Android and iOS platforms.[3][4]

The game received a large update in January 2017, adding a new archer class.[5] The most recent Android update occurred in February 2019.[3]

Reception

Arcane Online has received a generally positive reception, garnering reviews from Pocket Gamer,[6] Gamezebo,[7] NewsWatch,[8] and Android Community,[9] among others.

Pocket Gamer praised the game for its various fighting and competition modes, large amounts of content, special events, customizable characters, and the large community.[6] They stated that Arcane Online "proves that you don’t need to shell out thousands of pounds on hardware to enjoy massively multiplayer gaming" and "has features bursting from its armoured seams, the game throws you into a vast open world of dark fantasy and magic just waiting to be explored."[1] NewsWatch also stated that "If you’re looking for a new full-blown MMORPG, then check out Arcane Online . . . MMORPGs are defined by their online community and Arcane Online delivers."[8]

As of March 2019, the game has more than 500,000 downloads on the Google Play Store.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Fantasy MMORPG Arcane Online is unleashed on Android and iOS". Pocket Gamer. October 20, 2016. https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/071825/fantasy-mmorpg-arcane-online-is-unleashed-on-android-and-ios/. 
  2. "Arcane Online for iPhone/iPad Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/arcane-online/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Arcane Online - Best 2D Fantasy MMORPG". February 19, 2019. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.galaglobal.arcane&hl=en_US. 
  4. "Arcane Online - Best 2D MMORPG". https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arcane-online-best-2d-mmorpg/id1123539597#?platform=iphone. 
  5. "Arcane Online introduces an Archer class in its latest update". Pocket Gamer. January 23, 2017. https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/072768/arcane-online-introduces-an-archer-class-in-its-latest-update/. 
  6. 6.0 6.1 "5 reasons why you should play Arcane Online". Pocket Gamer. November 1, 2016. https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/071946/5-reasons-why-you-should-play-arcane-online/. 
  7. "Archer Class Introduced in Latest Arcane Online Update". Gamezebo. January 23, 2017. https://www.gamezebo.com/2017/01/23/archer-class-introduced-latest-arcane-online-update/. 
  8. 8.0 8.1 "Arcane Online - Mobile MMORPG - NewsWatch Review". NewsWatch. November 4, 2016. https://newswatchtv.com/2016/11/04/newswatch-discovery-channel-appwatch-arcane-online/. 
  9. "Arcane Online tries to convince you of MMORPGs on mobile". Android Community. October 21, 2016. https://androidcommunity.com/arcane-online-tries-to-convince-you-of-mmorpgs-on-mobile-20161021/.