Still humming with life 21 years later, Konami's Master of Epic is a wonderful time capsule of the experimental…
Master of Epic, a Japanese-only MMORPG released in 2005 by Hudson Soft and now published by Konami, is examined as a time capsule of experimental MMO design. Despite a slow start and a unique skill system that rewards player experience over traditional leveling, the game has maintained a dedicated niche audience due to its immersive, friction-filled gameplay that encourages player attention and exploration.
- Entities
- Game: Final Fantasy XI
- Company: Hudson Soft
- Company: Konami
- Game: EverQuest
- Game: Master of Epic
- Game: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Game Design
- Topic: MMORPG
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