Ashes of Creation released a new gameplay video during PAX West 2018. The MMORPG is receiving a lot of praise for it. Fans are comparing it to Warframe and The Elder Scrolls Online.
What can be seen in the video? It showcases new gameplay from the upcoming Alpha One, which is set to be released at the end of September. The focus of this alpha test is mainly on PvP, arenas, and the action combat system. This is also the focus of the video, which provides an initial glimpse into the siege battles of Ashes of Creation.
How is the video being received: On YouTube, there are almost only positive comments. Currently, the video has 1355 likes and only 72 dislikes.
This is what fans are saying: “Each trailer makes the game look better. I can’t wait for Alpha 1,” is the comment with the most likes on YouTube.
There are also many voices saying that the combat resembles Warframe. This is due to the movement, the effects, or the field of view when using a bow. Even the design of the armor could be from Warframe.
And another comparison that is often mentioned: Some feel a The Elder Scrolls Online vibe from the shown gameplay. One comment even states it looks like ESO 2.0.
This is what critical voices are saying: On MMORPG.com, some users note that the combat system seems too action-heavy for them, and they were expecting an MMO with a nostalgia factor. The conventional tab-targeting seems to be missing.
CEO speaks up: The CEO, Steven Sharif, personally responded to this criticism. Sharif pointed out that the footage comes from a test where the action combat would be 100% tested. In the end, a hybrid of tab and action should emerge.
Steven Sharif told Mein-MMO.de in an interview when asked if the effect storm is not too strong, that the effects are still being refined. After all, they are in an alpha, which is an early stage of the game, but they are making a lot of progress. The developers are still working hard on the balance of these effects. He described it as a double-edged sword to reveal things in development so early, as not everyone is familiar with the transparent process.
