Software:Ragnarok DS

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Ragnarok DS
North American cover art
Developer(s)Tose
Publisher(s)
Designer(s)Masayuki Morimoto
SeriesRagnarok series
Platform(s)Nintendo DS
Release
  • JP: December 18, 2008
  • KR: June 25, 2009
  • NA: February 16, 2010
Genre(s)Role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer, online multiplayer

Ragnarok DS, known in Japan as Ragnarok Online DS (ラグナロクオンラインDS, Ragunaroku Onrain Dī Esu), is a Nintendo DS video game based on the MMORPG Ragnarok Online and was released in Japan on December 18, 2008. Xseed Games published the game in North America on February 16, 2010. The game was also released in South Korea in June 2009.[1]

GungHo Online Entertainment, the company that hosts the Japanese server of Ragnarok Online, expanded its business for video game consoles; Ragnarok DS is the sixth of eight games for DS to be released by them, along with Love Revo!! DS, Indo Shiki Keisan Drill DS, Aqua Zone DS, 100 Kiri Golf DS, Hero's Saga Laevatein Tactics, Minna de Jibun no Setsumeisho: B-Kata, A-Kata, AB-Kata, O-Kata and Ecolis: Aoi Umi to Ugoku Shima.

Gameplay

The massively multiplayer features of the original are not present in this version,[2] but it supports up to three players simultaneously in a variety of multi-player dungeons.[3]

Two new possibly exclusive classes are released alongside this game: Dark Knight and Shaman.[4]

The game follows the plights of the main character Ales as he ventures out in the world to form a guild after the death of his mother. Ales' father, who was also an adventurer, has been missing for several years and Ales blames him for not being present to take care of her. Along his way to fame and fortune several characters are introduced and join Ales in completing specific tasks, usually resulting in permanent companionship. After completing the main storyline to a point a guild will be formed and access is gained to storage, new recruit characters and the option to edit what characters are currently in the player's party.

The mirage tower, a 50 floor dungeon consisting of a boss character every 5 levels is a single or multiplayer challenge and contains the most valuable items in the game. After beating a boss characters will be presented with a bidding screen to determine loot distribution and a base experience and job experience award will be doled out to each participant. Monsters inside the tower themselves do not offer any experience. Computer controlled allies are unable to enter the dungeon, so single player attempts will consist of just the player character. The main characters hair color and hair style as well as gender can be altered for play in the tower with each boss unlocking more hair styles and colors.

The game is designed to be almost entirely controlled by the DS stylus for simplicity and ease of use.[5] Additionally, the game is designed to follow a quest based story line with the options of side-quest to gain access to additional rewards. Only one side-quest can be accepted at a time despite the fact that multiple side-quests are available for each area. Players who want to accomplish more side-quests will have to visit the same areas multiple times.[5]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic53/100[6]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Famitsu28/40[7]
GameProStarStarHalf star[8]
GameRevolutionC+[9]
GameZone5/10[10]
IGN7/10[5]
NGamer48%[11]
Nintendo Power5/10[12]
RPGamer2/5[13]
411Mania4.5/10[15]

The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[6] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of all four sevens for a total of 28 out of 40.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Ashcraft, Brian (June 23, 2009). "Ragnarok Online DS Coming Home To South Korea". G/O Media. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200922024233/https://kotaku.com/ragnarok-online-ds-coming-home-to-south-korea-5300589. Retrieved August 12, 2023. 
  2. ↑ Razak, Matthew (January 30, 2010). "Ragnarok DS brings touch controls to MMO action". Gamurs. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211127204718/https://www.destructoid.com/ragnarok-ds-brings-touch-controls-to-mmo-action/. Retrieved August 12, 2023. 
  3. ↑ IGN staff (July 30, 2008). "Ragnarok Online DS Detailed". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on February 16, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190216050041/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/07/30/ragnarok-online-ds-detailed. Retrieved August 12, 2023. 
  4. ↑ Jetlogs (August 1, 2008). "Ragnarok Online DS: New Jobs Revealed". Archived from the original on August 6, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080806215819/http://jetlogs.org/2008/08/01/ragnarok-online-ds-new-jobs/. Retrieved July 11, 2017. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Kolan, Nick (March 29, 2010). "Ragnarok DS Review". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230207013300/https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/03/29/ragnarok-ds-review. Retrieved August 12, 2023. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ragnarok DS for DS Reviews". Fandom. Archived from the original on August 13, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813034121/https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/ragnarok-ds. Retrieved August 12, 2023. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Valay, Brian (December 10, 2008). "Famitsu review scores". Archived from the original on February 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200221115605/https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-30/. Retrieved August 12, 2023. 
  8. ↑ Meunier, Nathan (February 18, 2010). "Ragnarok DS". GamePro (GamePro Media). Archived from the original on February 23, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100223051910/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/214084/ragnarok-ds/. Retrieved July 11, 2017. 
  9. ↑ Schaller, Kevin (March 10, 2010). "Ragnarok DS Review". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on October 1, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151001131443/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/ragnarok-ds. Retrieved July 11, 2017. 
  10. ↑ Grabowski, Dakota (March 12, 2010). "Ragnarok DS - NDS - Review". Archived from the original on March 16, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100316044816/http://nds.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r38169.htm. Retrieved July 11, 2017. 
  11. ↑ "Review: Ragnarok DS". Nintendo Gamer (Future plc): 65. April 2010. 
  12. ↑ "Ragnarok DS". Nintendo Power (Future US) 252: 91. March 2010. 
  13. ↑ Moehnke, Mike (March 9, 2010). "Ragnarok DS - Staff Review". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on June 8, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100608051850/https://www.rpgamer.com/games/ragnarok/ragnarokds/reviews/ragnarokdsstrev1.html. Retrieved August 12, 2023. 
  14. ↑ Chandran, Neal (March 18, 2010). "Ragnarok DS". Emerald Shield Media LLC. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230812181118/https://www.rpgfan.com/review/ragnarok-ds/. Retrieved August 12, 2023. 
  15. ↑ Aber, Trace (March 29, 2010). "Ragnarok DS (DS) Review". Archived from the original on April 1, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100401122713/http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/134147. Retrieved August 12, 2023. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

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History

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MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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