Some weeks ago we introduced you to the new online action game Arena of Fate. After a period of silence regarding the game, information is now slowly trickling in again – including a fresh trailer from E3.
The developers have set themselves the goal of making Arena of Fate easier and fairer to handle than, for example, the most well-known representatives of MOBA like League of Legends and Dota 2, to make the game more accessible to the masses. They also want to win over frustrated MOBA players. From the beginning, it was important in the design decisions to eliminate “toxic gameplay elements” of the competitors.
In an interview with joystiq.com, Crytek Producer David Bowman mainly pointed out unfair last-hit loot distributions or unnecessarily prolonged matches. The team also wants the emphasis of a match to be back on the action-packed fighting and not on gold farming or the path to the shop.
In short: Just as the developers of WildStar want to attract former World of Warcraft defector players to their game, Crytek is trying to attract MOBA beginners. An author from the English-speaking website gamespot.com, who was able to test Arena of Fate at E3, described it as a casual MOBA, which he had immediate access to. For him, MOBAs had been a confusing fireworks display of colorful effects and complicated numbers so far, but he was able to immediately get on board with this title. He also praised the interesting setting of this beginner-friendly competitor to LoL and Dota 2.
To that end, fairy tale heroes and historical figures will be called upon, with whom you will compete in exciting 5 vs 5 battles. There will be a total of 30 characters to choose from, of which 16 are currently known:
- Little Red Riding Hood
- Fenrir (Fenris Wolf)
- Jack the Ripper
- Richard the Lionheart
- Arachne
- Blackbeard
- Grendel
- Chupacabra
- Baron Samedi
- Van Helsing
- Nikola Tesla
- Polyphemus
- Robin Hood
- Baron Munchausen
- Joan of Arc
- Frankenstein’s Monster
During the battles, you will earn points by destroying towers, killing opponents, or defeating a large titan on the map. Once you have collected ten points or 20 minutes have passed, the match is over.
The rule is: One for all, all for one. If you go for an opponent as a team, not only the player who gets the kill will be rewarded, but everyone equally. But that’s not all: Crytek does not want to integrate an item shop in Arena of Fate, where you can buy additional gear or boosts. This is intended to promote teamwork and eliminate injustices!
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In this new trailer you will get a glimpse into the gameplay of Arena of Fate:
