An MMORPG like Sword Art Online? With “Noah’s Heart,” the wish could come true. At least there are many similarities.
For years, players have longed for an MMORPG adaptation of the popular anime Sword Art Online (SAO). So far, this wish has been largely unfulfilled – but a new MMORPG might come close. At least at first glance, Noah’s Heart seems to have a lot in common with the world from the series.
Why is this like Sword Art Online? The parallels to the fantasy world from the anime Sword Art Online are quite pronounced. On one hand, the game world is virtual – also in the story of the game. The virtual environment was created by a mysterious construct called “Cube.” What exactly Cube intends and why it created this world can be discovered by players throughout the storyline.
But also visually, the game world resembles the anime, as the graphic style is clearly inspired by manga, as is the colorful fantasy world. What it looks like is shown in this trailer:
What else is there? Other game elements also remind of the anime template. Players can customize their character, and there don’t seem to be fixed character classes. Not everyone has to become a great fighter and want to save the world. Those who simply want to lead a peaceful life in a village can do so – a theme that was also addressed in SAO.
Player decisions are supposed to have consequences. There are storylines with different endings. For example, if a player lets an NPC die in a quest, that NPC remains dead – which can have repercussions for the further course of the game. There will not be a possibility for reversal. Consequences are therefore palpable.
When will the game be released? Whether Noah’s Heart can truly fascinate in the end remains to be seen. The game is set to be released in 2021 also in English on mobile devices. As mmorpg.org.pl knows, a PC adaptation of the title should also follow afterward. However, there is no specific date for this yet.
Will you take a look at “Noah’s Heart” upon release? Or do you share the concerns of some commentators under the video that this will be another “generic trash game”? Maybe it will be good enough to be one of the best mobile games.
