SmartCell will release the first Shadow of Legend MMORPG demos in 10 days!

Menneisyys · 12-27-06, 02:34 PM

I’ve elaborated a lot on Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) games in my Multiplayer Bible and Pocket PC 3D Acceleration Bible. Up to now, unfortunately, there only have been two clients available for the Pocket PC; namely,

the Java-based Wyvern, which did have some Java incompatibility and / or speed problems
the Russian-language, non-free Sphere by Nikita.

Fortunately, this seems to change in the future. SmartCell, of which I’ve reviewed several products of (see for example this AquaForce 1.1 and this TextPlus review / tutorial) is working on a really promising, Pocket PC-compliant (!) MMORPG called Shadow of Legend, which even has its own top-level homepage here, which may be worth checking out. There still isn’t much tangible stuff in there (unfortunately, the first demo game clients will only be released in early January as can also be read in here); however, at least there are three MP3 files and two trailers to download.

This is indeed a very promising project. I’ll report as soon as a playable demo is released.

By the way, in addition to the above links, I also recommend this PPCT thread on similar subjects.

(By the way, still speaking of SmartCell’s product line, they still (?) haven’t ported RemotePlus to the Pocket PC. Hope they change their minds soon – as will also be explained in my forthcoming, biiiiiiiiig roundup of all Pocket PC -> PC remote controller solutions, Pocket PC-based Terminal Server / Services clients are all pretty bad and a decent alternative would be more than welcome.)

12-27-06, 03:36 PM

Thanks for the heads up.

LandoX · 12-27-06, 05:35 PM

the game looks really nice... a mmorpg for pocket pc will be great.. this one will use the intel 2700g?.. thanks

Menneisyys · 12-27-06, 06:47 PM

I don't think so.

LandoX · 12-27-06, 10:30 PM

mmm ok... anyway.. the game looks good.. i'll waiting for it ^^

player911 · 12-28-06, 10:20 AM

It looks interesting. I just hope there is a good following or else it won't be worth playing. MMORPG's require a good fan base or else you'll be running around alone.

Menneisyys · 01-23-07, 07:40 AM

Some weeks ago, I’ve elaborated on the forthcoming, highly anticipated Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) called Shadow of Legend.

Now, there are some news on the title; most importantly, some screenshots and two CES videos (without really showing in-game videos). Unfortunately, nothing tangible – that is, no downloadable client is available as yet.

However, the two new videos (directly accessible on the video download page) may be worth checking out.

**chevybythesea** · 01-23-07, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by Menneisyys

Some weeks ago, I’ve elaborated on the forthcoming, highly anticipated Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) called Shadow of Legend.

Now, there are some news on the title; most importantly, some screenshots and two CES videos (without really showing in-game videos). Unfortunately, nothing tangible – that is, no downloadable client is available as yet.

However, the two new videos (directly accessible on the video download page) may be worth checking out.

So much for ten days, eh?

Menneisyys · 01-23-07, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by chevybythesea

So much for ten days, eh?

Yup, they haven't really released anything REAL.

**chevybythesea** · 01-23-07, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Menneisyys

Yup, they haven't really released anything REAL.

Figures...

Paul123 · 01-23-07, 04:17 PM

Thanks for another invaluable post Menn!! (See, I've given up typing your name man...)

How much will this cost.....Any ideas?

Thanks,
Paul.

thebigbread · 01-23-07, 05:55 PM

The first release will be a demo... but i say it will cost between 20-30 dollars. Ive been waiting on the demo, but i came back in ten days to find nothing.

Paul123 · 01-23-07, 10:49 PM

Wow- i think they JUST updated their website..(added a navbar on the right with 'my account' and 'latest patch' buttons)...maybe by morning a demo will be there!