Arcane Online Explained

Arcane Online
Publisher:Gala Inc.
Platforms:Android
iOS
Released:August 2016
Genre:MMORPG
Developer:Gala Inc.

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

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.

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. 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." 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."

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

Notes and References

  1. News: Fantasy MMORPG Arcane Online is unleashed on Android and iOS. October 20, 2016. Pocket Gamer. February 20, 2019.
  2. Web site: Arcane Online for iPhone/iPad Reviews. Metacritic. February 20, 2019.
  3. Web site: Arcane Online - Best 2D Fantasy MMORPG. February 19, 2019. Google Play. February 20, 2019.
  4. Web site: Arcane Online - Best 2D MMORPG. App Store (iOS). February 20, 2019.
  5. News: Arcane Online introduces an Archer class in its latest update. January 23, 2017. Pocket Gamer. February 20, 2019.
  6. News: 5 reasons why you should play Arcane Online. November 1, 2016. Pocket Gamer. February 20, 2019.
  7. News: Archer Class Introduced in Latest Arcane Online Update. January 23, 2017. Gamezebo. February 20, 2019. February 21, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190221112206/https://www.gamezebo.com/2017/01/23/archer-class-introduced-latest-arcane-online-update/. dead.
  8. News: Arcane Online - Mobile MMORPG - NewsWatch Review. November 4, 2016. NewsWatch. February 20, 2019.
  9. News: Arcane Online tries to convince you of MMORPGs on mobile. October 21, 2016. Android Community. February 20, 2019.