'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures', winner of multiple E3
awards as the best game in its genre and one of the most
anticipated PC games currently in development, is an Massively
Multiplayer Online Game (MMO) set in the fantastic Conan
universe as created by Robert E. Howard. In "Conan"
the players will encounter a brutal, lush, violent and sinful
universe, presented in fantastic graphics and stunning 7.1
surround audio.
In a world filled with cruel gods, mythical creatures, lost
civilizations and a struggling human race, the mighty barbarian
has finally seized the throne as king of Aquilonia. But Conan's
rule is on the brink of chaos, spiraling towards the doom of
ancient evils. In this twisted fantasy world, dark magic and
brutal combat lurk around every corner, and each man and woman
must carve their own unique destiny under Conan's reign. In the
true vision of Robert E. Howard's dark universe it's now time
for you to become a messenger of death.
Features
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Enter the true Conan experience - The first official Conan
MMO sends you on a brutal journey in the footsteps of the
worlds’ greatest fantasy hero. Meet Conan’s friend and
foes, battle demons and monsters known from 70 year of
Conan history, and step up to the ultimate challenge and
befriend the mighty king Conan himself.
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Explore the world of Conan – Enter a gigantic and unique
gameworld containing more than 30 distinct regions spread
across the three mighty nations of Aquilonia, Cimmeria and
Stygia. Explore deep jungles, burning deserts,
inhospitable mountains, vast valleys, dark dungeons or
gleaming cities, and take part in an incredible journey of
exploration and adventure.
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Real Combat Engine - Experience Funcom’s revolutionary
Real Combat engine, and fight mounted or on the ground. A
new multi-point melee system allows the players to swing
their weapons where they direct it, in real-time, going
head-on against the formulaic nature of MMO combat. The
Real Combat engine also allow players to team up in battle
formations and command both NPC’s and other players in
epic multiplayer battles, as well as giving you the chance
to participate in massive sieges.
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Single-player vs. massively multiplayer - Emerge as a hero
from a story-driven single-player experience and embark
into even greater adventures in the pure massively
multiplayer part of the game. The branching single-player
story is created by the award-winning writers behind The
Longest Journey, Dreamfall and Anarchy Online so expect
something extraordinary.
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PvP and PvE- Meet the ultimate resistance in human
opponents, and enjoy crushing the skulls of fellow players
in mini-games, sieges, arena fights and drunken brawls.
Charge into the world of Conan, and fight monsters and
demons alone or in groups.
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Extensive guild and solo gameplay - Form guilds in the
multiplayer game and lay siege to hostile castles. Let the
catapults sing their merry song of death as the enemy is
brutally crushed to a pulp. Team up with other players in
large guilds, and explore a large range of social gameplay
opportunities. ‘Conan’ also offers extensive solo
gaming opportunities, taking you through an amazing
single-player journey and deep into the lands of Hyboria.
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Varied gameplay – Besides bringing the most brutal
experience ever seen in a MMO, Conan also promises to
deliver what all fans of MMOs love and enjoy. Vast
character customization opportunities, a deep character
creation, lots of social opportunities, crafting, a deep
and fun RPG system, exciting classes and player-made
cities are but a few ingredients in this powerful RPG.
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Amazing graphics - ‘Conan’ takes graphics in MMOs to a
new level! With the latest and greatest in technology and
an amazing art direction the graphics in ‘Conan’
immerses you into a world as never before seen in any
online fantasy universe.
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Stunning Sounds - Listen to a powerful and epic soundtrack
in 7.1 surround. Hear gripping voices recorded by
professional actors, and enjoy a dynamic soundscape
bringing players to the edge of their seats
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A story to die for – ‘Age of Conan’ delivers a
brutal, mature and compelling storyline that will send you
headlong on a journey of brutality, intrigue and depth.
Mixing the finest of storytelling found in classic RPG’s
with the open-ended approach found in MMOs, ‘Conan’
delivers a rare and special story experience.
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The first mature MMO - In the true and barbaric vision of
Robert E. Howard, ‘Age of Conan’ promises to bring
mature online players something dark, new and refreshing.
This is no cartoony fairytale, ‘Conan’ is made by
grown-ups, for grown-ups, giving online gamers the chance
to unleash the ultimate havoc and fury.