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{{Primary sources|date=December 2008}} {{Cleanup|date=June 2009}} {{Infobox VG |title = Rakion: Chaos Force |image = Rakion Logo.jpg |developer = Softnyx <ref name="Rakion Tech Info">{{cite web|title=Rakion Tech Info|publisher=Gamespot|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/rakion/tech_info.html?tag=tabs;summary|accessdate=2008-09-08}}</ref> (current maintainer)<br> NetCraft (original creator) |publisher= Softnyx <ref name="Rakion Tech Info"/> Mobius |designer= Softnyx |engine= |released = {{vgrelease|World|INT|December 1, 2005}} {{vgrelease|Philippines|PHL|September 26, 2006}} |genre = [[Action game|Action]] |modes = [[Online]] only |platforms = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Rakion: Chaos Force|publisher=GameStats|url=http://www.gamestats.com/objects/779/779393/|accessdate=2008-09-08}}</ref> |media = [[Download]] |ratings= NIL |requirements = '''Minimum''':<br> OS: Windows 2000<br> CPU: 1.2 GHz<br> Memory: 512 MB<br> Graphic Card: Geforce MX 4000/Radeon 9200<br><br> '''Recommended''':<br> OS: Windows XP or later<br> CPU: 2 GHz or higher<br> Memory: 1 GB or more<br> Graphic Card: Geforce FX 5700+/Radeon 9600+ <ref>{{cite web|title=Rakion Client|publisher=Softynx|url=http://rakion.softnyx.net/download/client.asp|accessdate=2008-08-08}}</ref> |input = [[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]], [[Computer mouse|mouse]] }} '''''Rakion''''' is a [[free-to-play]], [[Real-time strategy|real-time]], three-dimensional, fantasy action, room-based [[MMORPG|online game]] developed and published by the [[South Korean]] company [[Softnyx]].<ref name="Rakion Tech Info"/> ==History== Rakion began with "closed" [[Software testing#Beta testing|beta testing]], which ran from August 11 to 25, 2005, in a limited group of countries (which included the [[United States]], the [[UAE]] and, at a later date, [[Europe]]).<ref>{{cite web|title=Rakion Closed Beta Test|publisher=MPOGD|url=http://www.mpogd.com/news/?ID=1696|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> It switched from development to [[Beta testing#Alpha, Beta, and Gamma testing|open beta testing]] on October 13, 2005;<ref>{{cite web|title=The schedule of Open Beta Test|publisher=Softynx|url=http://rakion.softnyx.net/news/notice_view.asp?f_index=859&page=44|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> running to and releasing on December 1, 2005.<ref name="Rakion Tech Info"/> At this point, the game began to follow a similar model to Softnyx's other [[MMOG]], [[GunBound]], where users could purchase "Softnyx Cash" with real-world currency and spend it on "Power User" status (which offers various benefits and unlocks further in-game purchases) or powerful, cash-only items, called ex-items.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ex-item|publisher=Softynx|url=http://rakion.softnyx.net/shop/poweruser.asp|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> In 2007, Mobiusonline operated a localized server in [[Southeast Asia]]. However, the server is now in the process of a merger with the international server.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rakion migration|publisher=Mobiusonline|url=http://www.mobiusonline.net/games/rakion_migrate_info|accessdate=2009-12-06}}</ref> ==Gameplay== The gameplay of Rakion is similar to that of most third or [[first-person shooter]] games. Players use the [[Arrow keys#WASD keys|WASD]] keys to move their character around the map, and the camera controls are [[third-person shooter]] style. The mouse is used for controlling the camera and attacking.<ref name="Character & Control">{{cite web|title=Character & Control|publisher=Softynx|url=http://rakion.softnyx.net/guide/character/|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> Significant features include the Chaos mode, in which a character can become much more powerful after a number of kills, and Cells, summonable creatures that aid the summoner in combat.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rakion Review|publisher=GameFAQs|url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/review/R92965.html|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> There are six different game modes: Clan War, Stage, Team Deathmatch, Solo Deathmatch, Boss War, and Golem War. A level limit may be selected when making a game. There is also a "Basic Mode" option in games, which ignores added stats.<ref name="Game Rules">{{cite web|title=Game Rules|publisher=Softynx|url=http://rakion.softnyx.net/guide/rule.asp|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> ===Classes=== In Rakion, a player may choose from five classes when creating a character: Swordsmen, Archers, Mages, Blacksmiths, and Ninjas.<ref name="Character & Control"/> Characters can transform into "chaos mode," a temporary enhancement acquired after attaining a certain number of kills.<ref>{{cite web|title=Game Features: Chaos System|publisher=Softynx|url= http://rakion.softnyx.net/about/feature/feature04.asp|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> ===Game Modes=== Excluding Stage mode, which puts all players on the same team, all of the game modes are [[Player versus player|PvP]]-based. Both the number of rounds and round-time-limits can be set. The game will automatically balance the teams after every round, except for clan war mode. There are five types of PvP games in Rakion. In both team and solo deathmatches, dead players respawn after 5 seconds. The Deathmatch modes have healing capsules and books that provide cell points; the other modes do not. For the clan war mode, players can only respawn up to a total of 3 times.<ref name="Game Rules"/> *''' Clan War (Teamplay)''': This mode is only for players with a clan, and can be started by a clan knight or the clan master. Both team can only contain players from the same clan. 1 Team would attempt to destroy the other Team's golden nak. The second Team's job is to protect the golden nak. The winning clan would earn C-xp and M-xp, while the losing team would lost C-xp and M-xp.<ref name="Game Rules"/> *''' Deathmatch (Solo)''': A Solo Deathmatch is a free-for-all variation of team deathmatch. All players are on their own and the first player to achieve a specified amount of kills is declared the winner.<ref name="Game Rules"/> *''' Deathmatch (Teamplay)''': These are similar to Solo Deathmatches, except that the players are separated into teams.<ref name="Game Rules"/> *'''Golem War''': Players are assigned to a team in this mode. Each team has a Master Golem. Located somewhere in the map is the Golden Golem. The objective is to destroy the opponent's Master Golem, but only the person that kills the Gold Golem can do significant damage to the other team's Master Golem. To prevent teams "stealing" the Gold Golem from each other, it has separate health for each team. Unlike the other PvP modes, slain players do not respawn, and a team can also lose when all their players have been defeated. If the time runs out and both Master Golems are still alive, the team with the Golem with more health wins the round.<ref name="Game Rules"/> *'''Boss War''': This is a team-based headhunter fight. Each team has a player who's the "boss" that they must protect at all costs; if the boss dies then the team loses the game.<ref name="Game Rules"/> *'''Stage''': A co-operative game mode for 1 to 4 players (depending on the stage) that lets player play a [[Player versus environment|PvE]] mission. After completing a stage, players get a grade ranging from S, A, B, C, or D, depending on how fast they complete the objective. Stages can not be repeated for more rewards, but can be redone for a higher rank.<ref name="Game Rules"/> *'''Basic Mode''': A setting which can be assigned to any non-stage game. All players' stats are as if they were level 1 for the duration of the game. No cells can be summoned in this mode aside from the lowest level cell, the Nak. Stats from equipment still applies.<ref name="Game Rules"/> ==Items== Rakion operates an in-game store, through which players can purchase various items using Gold and Cash. Gold can be earned by playing stages and multiplayer games. Items available for purchase include equipment, cells, potions, and item-upgrading material.<ref name="Game Rules"/> Most equipment and cells have level restrictions. Players must achieve the correct level to be able to use them. Potions, which do not have level requirements, have various effects, such as: restore health, restore armor, knock enemies back, give chaos points, or restore Cell Points.<ref>{{cite web|title=Game Rules|publisher=Softynx|url=http://rakion.softnyx.net/guide/item.asp|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> One of Rakion's main features include "cells."<ref>{{cite web|title=Game Features: Cell System|publisher=Softynx|url=http://rakion.softnyx.net/about/feature/feature03.asp |accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> Cells are creatures that can be summoned in games. They also appear as enemies in stages. Cells are capable of leveling up, just like a player.<ref>{{cite web|title=Game Features: Level Up|publisher=Softynx|url=http://rakion.softnyx.net/about/feature/feature06.asp|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> To summon a cell, a player must attain Cell Points by killing other cells, players, golems, or using potions. Each cell requires a certain amount of Cell Points to summon.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cells|publisher=Softynx|url=http://rakion.softnyx.net/guide/creature/nak/feature.asp|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> Players may summon a maximum of three cells in a game, or a maximum of nine with the white nak sets. ==Screenshots== <gallery> Image:Rakion I.jpg|A Golem Mode battle. Image:RakionII.jpg|Players fighting. Image:Rakion III.jpg|A ninja being attacked by another ninja. Image:Rakion IIII.png|The game selection screen. </gallery> == See also == *[[GunBound]] ==References== {{reflist|colwidth=40em}} ==External links== *[http://rakion.softnyx.net ''Official Homepage''] *[http://www.softnyx.net ''Softnyx International''] - International Softnyx website. [[Category:2005 video games]] [[Category:Massively multiplayer online games]] [[Category:Video games developed in South Korea]] [[Category:Windows games]]
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