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Myth War 2

Myth War 2 is a 2D fantasy MMORPG that offers four playable classes in a world torn apart by war between the gods, featuring turn-based RPG combat inspired by console gaming. The game is a direct sequel to Myth War Online, featuring many of the popular elements from the first game.

Publisher: TDT Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Guild Battles
Release Date: May 04, 2007
Pros: +Turn-based RPG combat. +Battle pets. +Varied character classes.
Cons: -Dated graphics. -Pay-to-win aspects. -Cluttered UI. -Automated combat.

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Overview

Myth War 2 Overview

Myth War Online 2 is a 2D free-to-play MMORPG set in a medieval fantasy world inhabited by a variety of playable races that include: Humans, Centaurs, Mages, and Borg. Races are the game's version of classes, each offering a set of distinct skills and stats with each gender adding more variation to the race's build. Combat is inspired by console turn-based RPGs where each battler waits their turn to unleash one of their attacks upon the enemy, which can be automated with the game's auto-battle feature. Partake in the game's extensive PvE quest-line or join up with a guild to take on guild PvP events that include Mine Battles and War of the City. Other social features include an apprentice-master system for new players to find mentors, and player marriages that offer unique titles and housing. One of the unique features in the game is its rumor system that utilizes scrolls dropped from enemies to spread rumors among NPCs and players for rewards.

Myth War 2 Key Features:

  • Four Playable Races – choose from the Human, Centaur, Mage, and Borg races and advance your character by completing difficult class advancement quests.
  • Spread Rumors – use scrolls dropped from enemy monsters and turn them into a special NPC that will reward you for rumors spread to multiple players.
  • Apprentice and Master System – sign up as a new player to get paired with a mentor, helping new players understand the game and level up at a faster pace.
  • Battle Pets – take your pet into combat and level them up with experience, giving them their own unique skills to use in battle.
  • Shapeshifting – drink shapeshifting potions to receive a temporary transformations and buffs that range from huge dragons to metal buckets.

Myth War 2 Screenshots

Myth War 2 Featured Video

Myth War 2 Online Game Play Trailer

Full Review

Myth War 2 Review

Myth War 2 is technically a new game but is so similar to the original that I look at more as an expansion or a content upgrade. The same four races are available, the combat , skills, stats, and pet systems are identical. The graphics have been upgraded but still won’t win the game any awards. The one significant improvement, at least in my book, has been the simplifying of the tutorial process. In the original game, getting started meant talking to many more NPCs and even taking a multiple choice quiz! One area that has not been improved is the game’s horrible translations so players should be ready to decipher Engrish.

Race or Class?

Myth War 2 Online is published by IGG, the company behind other 2D MMORPGs including Angels Online, Tales of Pirates, Wonderland and the upcoming GodsWar Online. These sorts of games usually have poor character customization but Myth War 2 disappoints with absolutely no appearance customization whatsoever. Each of the four races have a gender option for a total of 8 different avatars. I’m not sure if something was lost in translation but it seems the developers were confused when coming up with their races; Human, Mage, Borg, and Centaur. The only original race out of those four is the Borg. Centaurs look like fair haired humans (elves?) but are certainly not half horse. I’m not quite sure how Mage even made it as a race but let’s not dwell too much on cosmetics. The only thing that saves character creation from being a complete let down is that gender actually makes a difference in game. Each gender has a special skill not available to the opposite. For example, a male Mage has the fire spell while female Mages have ice. I know it’s not much but it makes a difference in a game that’s this thin on content.

From the Top

Those of you familiar with the original Myth War Online will notice a large change right from the start. The whole flying castle of a tutorial area has been removed in favor of a simpler village near the shore. Message prompts inform the player which NPCs to talk to, all of which are located nearby. Coordinate locations are given to make finding things even easier and the game map (opened by hitting tab) is neat and organized. After completing the first few talk quests, you’ll receive skill points which you can use to increase your starting skills. Each skill takes an increasing number of points to raise based on its level. My suggestion for beginners is to use all available points to pump a single offensive skill. There are only 4 stats in Myth War 2; Stamina, Intelligence, Strength and Agility. Each level, players receive 4 points to distribute among these stats. What each stat does should be obvious to most RPG veterans; Stamina increases max hp, intelligence increases magic damage and max mana, strength increases physical damage and agility increases speed. Following the tutorial quests further will introduce players to one of Myth War’s most important features – pets. There are numerous pets available and they level up, gain stats and skills just like your main character. Movement is standard point and click and it isn’t until you get into battles that things get exciting.

Wait Your Turn!

Combat in Myth War 2 Online is turn based but the game won’t wait for you to make your move! A small yellow bar which fills at a rate determined by your agility indicates your character is ready to make a move. Players can perform melee attacks, use skills, items, block or chose to flee the battle on their turn. In addition to your character, you pet also participates in battles and makes a great partner. Which pets you use and how you grow them will depend on your class and play style. A mage will want a pet with high defense and pumped up stamina while a Human or Borg may need a more damage oriented pet. The monsters you’ll be fighting during the early levels won’t pose much of a challenge and even dieing isn’t punished heavily. Upon death, players are taken to the nearest town with full health. Myth War 2 starts things out with a bang and gives players a triple experience buff which lasts for about an hour. If you put this time to good use, you should have no trouble flying through the initial levels.

It’s a Small World After All

Myth War’s main attractions has always been its unique combat and pet system. When I first played Myth War several years ago it was the only free to play game of its kind available (at least in the USA.) Fast forward to 2009 and the turn based MMORPG market isn’t so small anymore. Huge 3D games like Atlantica Online look and play like main stream RPGS. At least half a dozen other 2D pet based MMORPGs have been released recently including Digimon Masters Online, Elf Online and Fairyland Online to name a few. With a total of 3 towns, 4 bosses and a list of quests that looks short by comparison, Myth War 2 Online just doesn’t have the content to compete with its rivals.

Final Verdict: Fair

Myth War has an interesting combat system but even with the recent upgrade to Myth War 2, the game looks and feels too old to compete in today’s market. With only 4 races, Myth War is too short on content and character customization to earn a higher rating.

Screenshots

Myth War 2 Screenshots

Videos

Myth War 2 Videos4

Myth War II - Boss killing in solo!

System Requirements

Myth War 2 System Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Operating System: Windows 98 (DirectX 8.0)
CPU: Pentium III 800 MHz
Video Card: TNT2
RAM: 128 MB
Hard Disk Space: 1 GB

Recommended Requirements:

Operating System: Windows XP (DirectX 9.0)
CPU: Pentium IV 1.0 GHz
Video Card: GeForce 2 MX
RAM: 256 MB
Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB

Music

Myth War 2 Music & Soundtrack

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Additional Info

Myth War 2 Additional Information

Developer: Unigium
Publisher: TDT Games, IGG

Open Beta Date (IGG): May 20, 2009
Closure Date (IGG): February 27, 2015

Re-Release Date (TDT): August 31, 2015

Development History / Background:

Myth War 2 was developed by Unigium and originally published by IGG, a large game publisher headquartered in Singapore. Myth War 2 is a direct update of Myth War Online, using the game's base to add a variety of new features. The first game was closed in May 2009 to make way for the sequel. Myth War 2 was released shortly after the closure of the first game into open beta on May 20, 2009 through IGG's game portal. IGG closed the game servers down on February 27, 2015 offering rewards to players who signed up for their other games. Myth War 2 was re-released by TDT Games on August 31, 2015 as a continuation of the game's open beta, although the game has received few updates since its re-release.