Full focus on PC
Even though the developers at NCSoft state that Aion 2 has been primarily developed with a focus on PC, the MMORPG shows signs of also being released for mobile devices. For example, in the setup of the interface and menus, as well as some technical aspects of the game.
Players of the Korean version often criticize that the animations of the characters appear unusually stiff for such an ambitious MMORPG or that the feet of the characters sometimes seem to have no proper contact with the ground. Additionally, there are some optional auto-functions typical for mobile MMOs.
The initially mentioned promise to focus entirely on PC at the launch in the West hopefully means that these mobile peculiarities will be polished in the coming months. This presents the developers with the opportunity to address another design sin from Asia: the nested, unintuitively structured menus that constantly demand our attention with various alert signals.
One constantly spends minutes clicking through these menus to remove the “red dots” that usually inform about somewhat unexciting updates. In the course of streamlining the menus and adjusting the payment model, the developers could also remove many unnecessary currencies that mainly obscure the actual value of items or force some form of grind.
No lingerie in the West
Last but not least, Aion 2 unfortunately also reflects the design sins of many Asia MMORPGs. Included is, of course, the cliché of female fighters with long legs, short skirts, big eyes, and a deep neckline. The female character of YouTuber Kanon, for example, wears in this video only a white negligee that primarily highlights her ample backside and large bust.
Similar skins existed in the first Aion as well, but it was a different time, and the graphics were far less detailed. Some western genre fans may be put off by this type of sexualized character and armor design, leading them to dismiss Aion 2.
How does it look: What must Aion 2 deliver for you to dive in at launch in the West? What must NCSoft change from your perspective compared to the current version from Korea? Or is the loot already sucked dry, and is Aion 2 outside your zone of interest? Let us know in the comments! Another exciting MMORPG of the near future is discussed here: Scars of Honor could be the perfect MMORPG for anyone looking for an alternative to World of Warcraft
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