Lost Ark
Release Date: February 11, 2022
RPG, fantasy, hack'and'slash, free-to-play, PvP, PvE, MMORPG, isometric view, MMO, action RPG, internet
A free-to-play online action-RPG designed for the Asian market by the South Korean studio Tripod. The game is set in a fantasy realm, whose people managed to avoid an invasion of evil thanks to the titular Ark. After years of peace, the leader of demonic legions, Kazeroth, tries to use the artifact to take over the world. The players have to find it and prevent the imminent disaster.
Last Update: February 10, 2022
Lost Ark Guide
Lost Ark walkthrough guide is a complete walkthrough, Begginer's Guide, tips for Advanced Classes, skills, combat in dungeon and healing. We describe fast travel, mineral digging, main mechanics, game length and system requirements.
February 11, 2022
Lost Ark Review: Setting the Standard for a Modern MMORPG
The new free-to-play MMORPG, Lost Ark, brings all the classics of the genre to a beautifully modern game. Unfortunately, some of these expected features might be what keeps new players from joining in the fun.
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Gamepressure Review
Lost Ark
The new free-to-play MMORPG, Lost Ark, brings all the classics of the genre to a beautifully modern game. Unfortunately, some of these expected features might be what keeps new players from joining in the fun.
God is a Geek: 8.5 / 10 by Mick Fraser
Lost Ark is fantastic, but like all MMOARPGs, it demands a massive time investment and a ton of extra reading to get the most from it.
GamesBeat: 4 / 5 by Jason McMaster
Lost Ark, at the end of the day, is a very good ARPG with MMO mechanics. The way the game funnels you through the initial content is like an amusement park ride with side quests. After that ride, though, you get dumped out at this giant, unexpected playground full of stuff to do. If sailing around the map, hunting giant monsters, and chasing upgrades sounds like a good time, then this might be the game for you.
MMORPG.com: 7 / 10 by Nick Shively
While it’s clear that Lost Ark isn’t necessarily an ARPG, but rather a traditional Korean MMORPG with an isometric view, Smilegate is very clearly looking to cater to a specific audience. Lost Ark finds itself focused on a never-ending gear treadmill, and it does an extremely good job at it. Unfortunately, casual players who want to explore an interesting world or want diverse or more dynamic content will likely be let down. And while Lost Ark is fun, the arduous leveling process and repetitive endgame will likely lead to polarizing opinions about it, with most players either loving or hating their experience in the end.
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Gameplay: Players appreciate the combination of hack-and-slash mechanics with MMO elements, leading to a highly addictive gameplay experience.
- Visuals and Graphics: The game is praised for its stunning graphics, detailed environments, and impressive character animations.
- Diverse Content: There is a wealth of content available, including a variety of classes, dungeons, raids, collectibles, and side activities like fishing and crafting.
- Combat System: The action combat feels satisfying and impactful, with numerous combos and skill choices that cater to different play styles.
- Free-to-Play Model: Many users commend the game for being free-to-play without significant pay-to-win elements, allowing players to engage with the content without spending money.
- Community and Guilds: Players look forward to forming guilds and engaging in cooperative gameplay, enhancing the social aspect of the game.
The main cons of the game
- Gender Locking: Several classes are gender-locked, which frustrates players who prefer to play as male characters but want to access certain classes.
- Content Availability: The game will launch with fewer classes and content compared to the Korean and Russian versions, which may disappoint some players.
- Pacing Issues: Some users find the questing and leveling process slow and repetitive, with too many fetch quests that can feel tedious.
- Voice Acting and Translation: There are complaints about the quality of voice acting and translation issues, which detract from the overall experience.
- Minor Bugs and Glitches: Players reported some bugs and performance issues during the beta, though many were minor and expected in a testing phase.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Improved PvP Mechanics: While PvP is present and balanced, some players desire more depth and variety in PvP modes.
- More Classes at Launch: Users expressed a wish for all classes available in other regions to be included at launch, rather than being rolled out later.
- Better Quest Design: There is a call for more engaging and varied quest designs, as many found the current quests to be uninspired and repetitive.
- Quality of Life Improvements: Some players suggested enhancements in user interface and controls, particularly for keyboard and mouse users.
- Increased Difficulty: A desire for more challenging content, particularly in dungeons and raids, was noted, as some players found the current difficulty levels too easy.
Summary
- Overall, the reviews for Lost Ark indicate a strong anticipation for the game's official release, with many players excited about its potential while also voicing some concerns that developers may need to address.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 370 votes. 1008 players anticipated the game.
Lost Ark Description
Lost Ark is an online action RPG in the free-to-play model, similar in general to other popular games of the genre, such as Path of Exile, Diablo or Torchlight. The game was created by the large Korean studio Tripod and was originally prepared for the Asian market, but over time it was decided to make it also available in the West in an English-language version.
Plot
The game featured a full-fledged campaign with extensive missions, interactive dialogues with NPCs and cutscenes. The story is set in an epic fantasy world. Centuries ago it was protected from the forces of evil thanks to the eponymous magical artifact - the Ark. Centuries after those events, the Ark became only the subject of stories and legends, and people stopped believing in its existence. The players' goal in the campaign is to find it before Kazeroth - the leader of the demonic legions, who wants to use it to take over the world.
Gameplay
Gameplay is shown in isometric view. All kinds of character's actions are made by using the mouse or keyboard shortcuts. Starting the game, we choose one of 18 available character classes, which in many cases represent an original approach to the classic archetypes known from RPG games. For example, the Devil Hunter uses three types of firearms (pistols, shotgun and rifle) and can change them instantly depending on the situation on the battlefield. The Arcanist, on the other hand, uses magic cards whose effects are randomly generated from the available powers.
In addition, players can modify the skills of their heroes and adapt them to their own fighting style. In addition to the traditional extermination of hordes of minor opponents, there are also multi-stage battles with powerful bosses, which are designed in the fashion of full-blooded slasher action games. In addition to a wide range of PvE activities - which can be done in teams, together with other users - there is no shortage of PvP type attractions (such as duels).
There are also many elements known from the MMORPG genre. In the world of Lost Ark there are hub cities, where we interact socially with other players. We can also collect resources (e.g. cutting down trees or becoming a miner) and do crafts, dig for treasures or fish. An interesting option is the sea exploration, thanks to which we discover new locations and tasks.
Technical Aspects
Lost Ark uses the Unreal Engine technology and features exceptionally spectacular graphics, the quality of which exceeds what fans of classic hack'and'slash games are used to.
Last updated on October 16, 2015
Lost Ark Summary
Early Access:February 8, 2022
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: Tripod Studios / Smilegate (PC)
Publisher: Amazon Games
Lost Ark System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 1050 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
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