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Mabinogi
- Windows
- Price: $0 (Free)
- Genre: Massively Multi-player Online Game (MMOG)
Common Sense Media says
A somewhat deep role-playing game with character.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there is plenty of violence in this massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) -- the player receives a sword about 15 minutes into the game -- but there is no blood or gore. However, the violence can be a bit graphic, such as a "smash skill" move that has your character stabbing an enemy with a long sword and then using his boot to kick the injured character off the blade. Since players can talk with one another online, there is an unknown factor of what others will say. Swear words are filtered out (we tried typing them in and it shows up as asterixes in the live chat window). The game doesn't contain sexual content but some of the characters you meet have very large breasts that look a little strange on a girl with a child-like face with big eyes (anime style). While this game is offered for free, you will get nickel and dimed by a series of "micro transactions."
What's it about?
Rather than charging the typical $15 a month to play a massively-multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Korean-based Nexon Group has a different strategy: give the core game away for free but offer small "micro transactions" to players -- a dollar here, two bucks there -- that provide additional weapons, items, skills, and locations. The latest in the company's string of popular games is MABINOGI, an ambitious fantasy MMORPG with an attractive 3-D "cel-shaded" anime art style (including pre-rendered cinematics), multiple roles players can partake in (from heroic warriors to humble farmers), and a rich community in which to play together as a small party or specialized guild.
Already a huge success in Asia with more than 7 million players, Mabinogi (http://mabinogi.nexon.net) utilizes a real-time, mouse-driven combat system, not unlike Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo. After creating a custom character (by selecting a name, face, hair, clothes, and so on) you'll begin exploring a countryside town and trying out your fighting moves on creatures such as foxes and raccoons, but will soon take on missions that pits you against bigger and deadlier beasts. Whether fighting alone or in groups, there is no blood or gore during combat, but the violence can be a bit graphic, such as a "smash skill" move that has your character stab an enemy with a long sword and then use their boot to kick it off the blade. Special items, such as potions, can be mapped to the F keys for easy access.
Is it any good?
As characters progress by completing missions, they'll develop skills in one of three categories -- life, combat, and magic -- so while most will likely choose fighting as their modus operandi, players will benefit from additional "ability points" by becoming a prominent member in their community, which can occur when you fish or cook for others. Players can also earn daily "bonuses" (based on the game's clock) and the character will grow taller as they get older (up to 21 years of age). Whether you're a casual player who wants to dabble in a free MMORPG or a hardcore gamer curious to know what all the hoopla is about, we had fun spending three days living in Mabinogi with its attractive graphics, huge world, and intuitive combat system.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about whether Nexon's approach of "micro transactions" is a good for the consumer. Is getting the game for free an appealing advantage over the typical $15 a month for other role-playing games or does this pose more of a nuisance for those who want access to everything up front for a flat monthly fee?
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It's Fun
The game is great, however it's always good to play with caution. I reccomend playing with people you know and keeping away from anyone who hacks, or is rude or insulting. Of course there will be breasts on women in the game. They're women. While the art style may accentuate some of their more feminine attributes, it's very common in Korea and Japan. I play, and I enjoy it thoroughly. --Blitzen98, Alexina
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Kid, 11 years old
March 24, 2011
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MABINOGI
I love this game,I am mailogoa I'm sided with the elfs,The common sense despirction is NOT good i hate it...Its ESBA rating is 10+ but no volicne,Lots of fun edc. events like the quiz event,WHERE IS THE GRAND CAYON LOCTED like that.I'm 9 when i started to play this.Kids my get picked on,And lang on other pl is used often,Glitches,Hacks all that junk happens too,Cute mountable and non-mountable pets are here too.10-20$ for them but its ok for 7+,The sexaul is -0,Voleine +1,Firends +2,MMO sylse +3
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Perfect for 10 and up bus some minor flaws
Ive been playing Mabinogi since it came out and I love it. The one thing that people havent said in here is you CAN cuss in the game. Many people have figured out that if you put an & in the middle of a curse word it allows it to be put into the chat box without showing the & in it, so it looks like the whole curse word. All in all I LOVE this game and when my son gets a little older both me and my husband will allow him to play with no worries but the occasional jerk or scammer. Im Narrissa on the Mari server so add if u want XD
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I Had Fun
This is a fun game for all players. I have an account and play it all the time. There is a pvp style system between elves and giants or paladin vs dark knights. Human characters can side with either elves or giants and they get a free character card depending on who they side with. The only bad thing is that when u want to fight someone u have to turn on you pvp which leaves u open to attacks from aggressive players and wont give u a chance to get up. All in all players are friendly and you can make great friends there.
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Good for most kids
Pro's:
Fun and addictive
Mainly nice people to interact with
Large amount of people playing
A lot of things to do
Large world
IT"S FREE
only pay optianal
Con's:
Occasional language
Some violence
Hackers and spamers rarely
This game is really good for kids to have fun with other people and their friends. Since World of Warcraft cost's over 120$ a year, this is a good free option. It is easy to play and fun to play. Ocassoinaly language but nothing serious. Violince is very very small but may be a little bad for Kindergardners. Since battling is optional, this game is very fun to play with tons of things to do.
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Great to play, just keep out some money for extra joy.
I love this game, I play it when I have time. Though since it is run by the game publishing company NEXON, their f2p thing isn't working well due to if you need something good out of the game, you may need to spend a few bucks. It gets addicting. Remember, NEXON = greedy moneysuckers. :) Especially MapleStory, they get most of their money from that game. Oh, and most guys from that game pretty much like Nao (the busty woman dressed in black) and will mostly talk about....well, you should know.
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Not as violent as posted but complacaded to new rpgers
It is not actully that violent but it is quite complects realtime, (unlike runescape or WOW) It has a ton of updades and doesn't get old. For players the huge Zardin update soon begains.
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| Platforms: | Windows |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Massively Multi-player Online Game (MMOG) |
| Developer: | Nexon |
| Release date: | March 27, 2008 |
| Price: | $0 (Free) |
| ESRB rating: | NR |
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