Zenonia – upcoming RPG game by Gamevil

[EDUB]

browsed around the gamevil forums. they got this RPG game called Zenonia and it looks a lot better than Path of a Warrior. I believe they made the game baseball superstars 09 for the iphone too. here is a link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnkFuiG-AAU) to a trailer of the game.

can't wait!

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Korean mobile publisher Gamevil has done extremely well with Baseball Superstars 2009, and it will soon brings its second game to the App Store: an action-RPG called Zenonia.

Zenonia has been wildly popular in the Korean mobile market, selling 600,000 copies so far, and we can see why. The game looks like a souped-up version of Legend of Zelda: A Link To the Past for the SNES, with more animation, brighter colors, and more complex gameplay.

You play from the same overhead perspective, using a virtual d-pad and buttons to move your character, mount attacks, and use skills. A double-tap in a direction executes a dash attack, and touching slots at the bottom of the screen pulls off special magical techniques.

But Zenonia also has the gameplay guts of a full RPG. You talk to townsfolk to get quests, which take you all over the map and earn you experience points. There are literally thousands of weapons and items to collect and a full Diablo-like skill tree.

Gamevil digs down all the way to the little details. For instance, if you're carrying too much stuff, you'll be unable to move quickly. The game has a 24-hour clock, day/night cycle, and realistic weather. This clearly isn't a casual offering; Gamevil claims that the full adventure clocks in at around 40 hours of gameplay. The company intends to add special micropayment-driven content like magic weapons when iPhone OS 3.0 rolls around, too.

The game was still in Korean when we played it, so we didn't get a real clear idea of the story, other than the fact that it revolves standard good vs. evil themes. The moral dichotomy that seems tio be all the rage in game design these days is present in Zenonia as well, so your character can turn towards the dark side if you make the wrong choices.

Zenonia should be out sometime in May. The pricepoint is still under discussion, but Gamevil is looking at $5.99 or above, which seems reasonable to us for a game of this scope. We'll have screens and video up later today.

Steve-STP

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[Blaqkie]

It would be a great game, if only we could understand it.

[EDUB]

yeah, but hopefully they will translate it to english soon.

[CandyNJ66]

Please lawd, may this game be translated correctly and it actually be a good adventure/RPG game.

[Kamazar]

I'd get it just for the hot chicks they show at the beginning of each stage. But they neeeeeed to work on those sound effects. The main character sounds like he was yanked of of an '80s saturday morning cartoon.

And am I the only one that's bugged by how the epic picture in the title screen in no way resembles the game's graphics?

[EDUB]

I tried to get into the multiplayer for POW, but personally I like an rpg with a good story. hopefully they will deliver.

[Donburns99]

Looks interesting, but the grunting may get a little annoying.

[arta]

Is it confirmed that it's coming for the iPhone? Those youtube comments read like it's for other mobile devices.

[AndyL]

I agree the grunting can get very annoying. But Gamevil has produced a great game in Baseball Superstars, so I'll check this out when it's available

[schplurg]

Please lawd, may this game be translated correctly and it actually be a good adventure/RPG game.

That would be a first :)

I'd get it just for the hot chicks they show at the beginning of each stage. But they neeeeeed to work on those sound effects. The main character sounds like he was yanked of of an '80s saturday morning cartoon.

And am I the only one that's bugged by how the epic picture in the title screen in no way resembles the game's graphics?

They never do. All the RPGs in the Appstore are like that. And it always bugs me too.

The special effects look very cool, the grunting...not cool after awhile I would think. We'll see what becomes of this title. I'd like a good RPG, but I want one that is modern...as in "looks cool"

[greenhornet9]

i personally dont find the grunting annoying...it reminds me of zelda and arcade fighters.

[hkiphone]

The graphics and sounds remind me of Secret of Mana, especially when you can see the HP damaged inflicted! Also adore the little whistle "speech bubble" the avatar dilepicts when he's unlocked a secret cave entrance. Small details like like, and the accompanying music tune, suggest this could weave a strong emotional attachment not experienced since Final Fantasy VII.

Anyone know Korean language who could offer their services to Gamevil??? I really would like to try this!!!!

[Ravenblack]

Ugh it's another one of those GBA style rpgs... I would really prefer to play this on my ds. :)

[JDH22]

This looks pretty legit! If this is going to become an iPhone/iTouch game, I will definitely be gettin' this.

[PointOfLight]

There were only three posts in the thread where this came from, and nothing indicated an iPhone release. I also did a search of their forums and turned up nothing else about the game. If you check their news section of late, the only mention of iPhone is in relation to their baseball game, and all the other current stuff indicates that they are focusing on the Android platform. This looks like it would be a fun game, but I wouldn't get any hopes up of it coming to an iDevice any time soon.

[stargazer513]

holy ****! the ipotch really needs something like this

[Ooo...shiny]

Heck yeah, I love baseball superstars!! I bought it for my mobile phone days ago and loved it, in fact it purchasing that game ended up being the best thing about that mobile service (stupid helio).

When I heard that Gamevil would be developing for the iphone/ipotch I was stoked and bought baseball superstars right away and it rocked!!

I really like the variety of games that Gamevil has on their website and I am excited to see this coming to the app store. Count me in as a purchaser when this is available.

:D

[CandyNJ66]

oops wrong thread

[stargazer513]

oops wrong thread

lol, i wonder why we cant delete our own posts

[Prab]

This is cool and all, but I wonder if Final Fantasy series is going to be ported to the iPod Touch anytime in the near future :-(

[stargazer513]

u mean the one that is available for ipod games but not the appstore? the..summoner or something..or u talking about those gba versions

[Donburns99]

I'd like a good RPG, but I want one that is modern...as in "looks cool"You'd like the SMT series, specifically Persona.

Now if something like that was to come to the iDevice.. :eek:

[s0mah]

You'd like the SMT series, specifically Persona.

Now if something like that was to come to the iDevice.. :eek:

Goodbye 250+ hours of your life.

lmao nothx.

What sucks though is that the SMT games didn't do that great in NA, due to Square turning most PS owners into idiot weaboos, with hardons for gigantic swords wielded by little boys. I remember Persona being so goddamned hard, but incredibly fun. I never finished it. I think I had like 60+ hours or something, at like 50%.

God, those games are bonkers. I know one of them has Jesus as a boss mob. lol, wtf?

[Donburns99]

Goodbye 250+ hours of your life.

lmao nothx.

What sucks though is that the SMT games didn't do that great in NA, due to Square turning most PS owners into idiot weaboos, with hardons for gigantic swords wielded by little boys. I remember Persona being so goddamned hard, but incredibly fun. I never finished it. I think I had like 60+ hours or something, at like 50%.

God, those games are bonkers. I know one of them has Jesus as a boss mob. lol, wtf?
Those are hours spent on a good game.

Would rather have 1 solid game than 20 semi-decent games personally.

Yea, there is some interesting characters in the series.

The first part of the second game (for PSX) has Hitler, which is why it wasn't brought over to the states. ^ ^

[starjimstar]

For a second I thought I was looking at 'a Link to the Past.' I don't care if I can't read it; I want it now.

[PointOfLight]

I wanted to get a confirmation on this, so I actually dropped an email to Gamevil, and it looks like we're in luck! Here's my original question and the response:

[me]"There has been some talk lately on the Touch Arcade forums (specifically, here: http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=6748) that Zenonia was being developed for the iPhone. Is there any truth to that? If it's not currently being developed, are there any plans to pursue it in the future? Thanks for your time and any information you can provide."

[Gamevil]"Yes this is true and the launch date has not been confirmed yet, but we are targeting the next quarter. Please follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/gamevil to get the latest updates."

All I can say is that I hope the controls are worked out better than the ones for Opal's Quest.

[EDUB]

I wanted to get a confirmation on this, so I actually dropped an email to Gamevil, and it looks like we're in luck! Here's my original question and the response:

[me]"There has been some talk lately on the Touch Arcade forums (specifically, here: http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=6748) that Zenonia was being developed for the iPhone. Is there any truth to that? If it's not currently being developed, are there any plans to pursue it in the future? Thanks for your time and any information you can provide."

[Gamevil]"Yes this is true and the launch date has not been confirmed yet, but we are targeting the next quarter. Please follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/gamevil to get the latest updates."

All I can say is that I hope the controls are worked out better than the ones for Opal's Quest.

nice. thanks for asking, looking forward to play this on my iphone. not many good rpgs right now.

[Fletch]

Just found this on Side to Play

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[PointOfLight]

That looks awesome. The person from Gamevil that responded to my other questions was willing to give me a hands on preview of the game at GDC, but sadly I never get to do anything fun in the industry like go to GDC. After seeing that little clip I'm really bummed about that...

[GodSon]

Looks promising.

[walsh06]

this looks great. i love the graphics (even though some dont). plus its got all rpg stuff such as item picking, classes, custom stats. its also got some fun looking fighting even if it is a tad simple. really looking forward to this now.

its really the kind of game im looking for.

[PointOfLight]

I'm really keeping my fingers crossed, because this is looking like the kind of game Opal's Quest (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=307182277&mt=8) should have been.

[Xgamer1224]

So is it unknown at this point whether it will come out in the US or eventhe app store at all?

[posterized]

I wanted to get a confirmation on this, so I actually dropped an email to Gamevil, and it looks like we're in luck! Here's my original question and the response:

[me]"There has been some talk lately on the Touch Arcade forums (specifically, here: http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=6748) that Zenonia was being developed for the iPhone. Is there any truth to that? If it's not currently being developed, are there any plans to pursue it in the future? Thanks for your time and any information you can provide."

[Gamevil]"Yes this is true and the launch date has not been confirmed yet, but we are targeting the next quarter. Please follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/gamevil to get the latest updates."

All I can say is that I hope the controls are worked out better than the ones for Opal's Quest.

Amazing news!!

I simply love SS Baseball, and am pretty assured that this would be just as fun~


@Xgamer1224
After the reply PointOfLight got from Gamevil, why do you think so??

[PointOfLight]

Amazing news!!

I simply love SS Baseball, and am pretty assured that this would be just as fun~


@Xgamer1224
After the reply PointOfLight got from Gamevil, why do you think so??

I was a bit puzzled about the App Store comment myself, but I'm gathering his concern about coming out in the U.S. was due to the fact that the text on the game in the video was not in English.

[Mattman]

The grunting sounds a lot like Zelda, looks like it could be good in the nostolgia department also.

[Jared2k9]

I cant wait for this game to come out in May. Im so excited this game reminds me of final fantasy crystal chronicles. From what the video looks like. The game has different fighting like styles like single handed or duel wielding and more. That is great because it adds more ways to kick butt. The graphics arent that bad. I wish it was 3D but it still looks good anyways. This is going to be an awsome game when released. It looks like a must buy for Action RPG Fans.

[posterized]

I was a bit puzzled about the App Store comment myself, but I'm gathering his concern about coming out in the U.S. was due to the fact that the text on the game in the video was not in English.

Hmm,

Well Gamevil made SS Baseball accessible to the English speaking audience. Although Zenonia clearly requires much more translation, I have my faith in Gamevil doing the same. A simple localization would make them multiples of more money. Why wouldn't they?

Btw, whether it's in English or not it still should be in the App Store, right?

[don_k]

Finally.. hope it's the real rpg I've been waiting for.
Vay is one, but it's way too old.
Inotia and Dungeon&Hero are nowhere like mediocre RPG titles on DS (eg: Magical Starsign).

[theone1007]

This game actually looks pretty good. I hope Gamevil releases it for around 5.99 and the controls are playable. Can't wait for the release of this game :)

[hes72]

Hello guys,

My name is Han from Gamevil.
Zenonia is currently in the works right now.
We are aiming for May 1st. (language localization is taking some time).
We will keep you updated on development.

Thank you all for your support.

[tunawrap]

Han, I'm going to buy this game so fast when it comes out I'll go back in time.

[arta]

Hello guys,

My name is Han from Gamevil.
Zenonia is currently in the works right now.
We are aiming for May 1st. (language localization is taking some time).
We will keep you updated on development.

Thank you all for your support.Idea, enhance the control pad with the wheel from iDracula. See with the wheel, you can move different directions without taking your finger off the screen. With the directional pad you have to take your finger off and on, making you disoriented.

[jjr]

i cant wait for this game!!

[walsh06]

are you sure you have to remove your finger. i played some game (cant remember what though) where you just move across to the other arrow. no lift needed.

still cant wait for this game. but can i just say dont rush it. make sure its done right as you dont want to be getting quest information and you are told do something different to what your meant to be doing.

[jjr]

In my opinion the cross is better like wheel in iDracula:) but an Inotia: LoF have nice control.

[posterized]

@arta & jjr

Not sure if that works with Zenonia.
It worked for iDracula since you move freely with the need to aim at enemies coming in from any direction.

However, think you're playing the first Zelda (NES), iDracula's control scheme wouldn't work too well, IMO.

Zelda like games are easier to play with the d-pad, since the positioning/movement of the character is aligned and locked/snapped to a grid (they move in predetermined increments along an invisible row or column).
Plus all of the objects and enemies in game are also aligned to a grid (think Final Fantasy).

Therefore, giving too much freedom in control, to a game environment with less freedom makes it harder to control. It's easier to have a control that utilizes such grid-like environment instead.

A tweak to the SS Baseball control should do. Even that, I don't think you have to constantly lift your thumb to change your direction. Although doing so might be helpful in preventing over-moving your character.



Btw,
@hes72

Great news Han!
Would there be a Korean version available earlier?
Can't wait to get my hands on this. May just seems too far away~

[jjr]

Thats what i said, i prefer cross (d-pad) i dont like wheel (iDracula):) sorry my bad for non clear post.

[dk206]

I'd get it just for the hot chicks they show at the beginning of each stage. But they neeeeeed to work on those sound effects. The main character sounds like he was yanked of of an '80s saturday morning cartoon.

And am I the only one that's bugged by how the epic picture in the title screen in no way resembles the game's graphics?

thats because non korean/japanese devs try to pull it off as a "jap/kor-rpg"
with manga like pictures to sell...then you play it and know your NOT playing one LOL

Kamazar don't play it. Because i know I will.
Transitions seem inch perfect, this will kill all rpgs on the appstore no doubt.

[tunawrap]

This RPG will destroy the other app store RPG's houses with a wrecking ball and steal all of their money earned from the app store!!!!

[don_k]

I don't like the control. While the movement is locked to grid, it feels tedious to use that cross where we have to take our fingers of the screen to change direction.

It can use the control method in Bobby Carrot and Mouse About.I'm talking about the slide-anywhere control which can work well with this. It doesn't have to be 'anywhere' though, it can be in one certain position like PacMan. But I just feel the control in Pacman is not as good as Mouse About.

My other concern is the menu, hopefully they tweak it so it works like iGames. It's so unlike iGames to have to choose the menu with d-pad and select with a button. We should be able to select what we want by simply tapping it.

If those 2 are fixed, this would be an instant buy for me :)

[posterized]

I don't like the control. While the movement is locked to grid, it feels tedious to use that cross where we have to take our fingers of the screen to change direction.

It can use the control method in Bobby Carrot and Mouse About.I'm talking about the slide-anywhere control which can work well with this. It doesn't have to be 'anywhere' though, it can be in one certain position like PacMan. But I just feel the control in Pacman is not as good as Mouse About.

My other concern is the menu, hopefully they tweak it so it works like iGames. It's so unlike iGames to have to choose the menu with d-pad and select with a button. We should be able to select what we want by simply tapping it.

If those 2 are fixed, this would be an instant buy for me :)

I agree Bobby Carrot has a good control method for games like Zenonia. Or even the control used in some RPG games on the DS (pointing with the stylus) would work great.

But I seriously doubt Gamevil will implement any of them, looking at their history of iPhone games (personal experience being SS Baseball). Plus, the fact that they're just "porting" their existing mobile games, it is all the more unlikely they'll change much. Still have my fingers crossed though.

As for navigating menus, from my experience with Gamevil's SS Baseball, I had no problems at all. I ended up navigating the menu of SS Baseball so much that now I could get to anywhere I want in a breeze. It reminded me of playing Final Fantasy, where you play it so long you don't even think or look when quickly going through menus.

So, yeah it would be a big plus if Gamevil utilizes the touch screen much better.. but even if they don't... it won't hinder much from a "conventional" RPG experience.

Well this is just my opinion stating that you shouldn't give up on playing Zenonia just because the controls ^^



Btw,
Doesn't Bobby Carrot require lifting your finger at times for changing direction?

Also, I don't think you have to lift your fingers to change direction with the d-pad of Zenonia. I'm assuming it works like the d-pad used for the nes/snes emulators for the iPhone. Although with those d-pads, if you don't tap to move and lift to change directions, you'll end up moving the player too much before turning in the direction you intend to.

Hence, I hope they optimize the their d-pad for the iPhone so it is much more controllable without making the player go all over the place.

[PeterM11]

This looks AMAZING!!!!
I can not wait!!

Any news of a release date (agh! why does it have to be in the next few months!!) or anything I'd love to hear so be sure to post it here!!
thx!

[arta]

For those of you saying the iDracula wheel or Virtual Joystick will make you go past your target when you want to run up to one object, the solution is easy:

Use the wheel/ joystick without taking your finger off the wheel/ joystick to move around the big map, then when you get near your enemy/ doorway etc, simply take your finger off and tap the "Up/ Down/ Left/ Right" parts like a virtual d-pad. :)

[Maythius]

Here's a little something to get your mouth watering:

http://www.gamevil.com/GAME/index.php?m=2&mk=8&pk=201

[inferi22]

main charcater looks like CLOUD:eek::confused::eek:

[Christopher]

main charcater looks like CLOUD:eek::confused::eek:
http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/6214/zenoniacomic.png

[SMN]

Wheeeeeeen wheeeeeeeen? give me info :D When is this coming out in US and EU??? thank's :)

[inferi22]

I think zelda phantom hpurglass controls would work the best

[crimson.]

I'm buying.

[TheOZ]

Wheeeeeeen wheeeeeeeen? give me info :D When is this coming out in US and EU??? thank's :)

May...

[theone1007]

Here's a little something to get your mouth watering:

http://www.gamevil.com/GAME/index.php?m=2&mk=8&pk=201

Ok well I kinda translated the screen on the very bottom page.

There will be an HP and SP gage bar on the bottom. There will also be 5 quick slots on your screen. There will also be an active skill slot right next to the quick slots and below your SP bar. The bug on that screen is called a Spinbug :confused: I don't think I translated that one right but you guys all get the point. The character infos seem a little long but I read the first part of the knight looking character.

It reads something like his dad got killed so he's seeking to fight for revenge something on those lines. Well, there you go Zenonia geeks :p

EDIT: His dad actually died suddenly so he's out to find out why he died so suddenly. Then he meets up with some girl and then I don't understand the rest.

[APPyhourreviews]

lol..nice. :) I guess you can read korean huh? Anyways, this game looks very cool.

[theone1007]

lol..nice. :) I guess you can read korean huh? Anyways, this game looks very cool.

I'm in the process of learning Korean. If I had the time, I could translate the rest for you but would take some time.

[posterized]

Not sure if you all seen it yet, but here's where you can see a gameplay video.

Go to the same page Maythius mentioned in an earlier post
http://www.gamevil.com/GAME/index.php?m=2&mk=8&pk=201

Click the third tab ("자료실") under the game poster(?) at the beginning of the page.

Click the post that reads "제노니아 Play영상." It's post 36.

[Spiral75]

The video looks great. I still am not happy with any RPG I have purchased. Some are.......okay. But nothing to blow my mind.

[arta]

iphonegamenetwork:

Gamevil have shared with us an early build of their*upcoming fantasy RPG ?Zenonia?. Built from a Korean mobile game of the same name the game features classic Zelda meets Final Fantasy gameplay with real time battles mixed with FF style leveling up and inventories.

The story sees you playing a mysterious kid called Regrett, who is trying to uncover the his fathers death and a greater unexplained evil. The game is still in it's early stages, and much of the dialogue between my character and NPCs have not been translated, but I have already taken on various errands around the village and uncovered a storyline that have put bigger events in motion.

Due to the extent of the un-translated text I don't want to play any more until it's fixed as I'm no doubt missing important plot points. But I can safely say that it's an engrossing game which Gameveil state delivers more than 40 hours worth of gameplay. (con't - posting from ps3 :( )

[arta]

Graphically it features a style similar to the earlier 2D Zelda games, but even so, the game worlds are full of flora and fauna to interact with. The music features a few glitches such as pops in the looping, but overall fits well within the fantasy theme.

Controls feature an onscreen d-pad and action button, and work petty well with both character motion, fighting and navigating the menus and your character inventory.

Look for more on the game soon, in the meantime check out screenshots from the current build.This game is seriously awesome so far. The on screen D-Pad actually doesn?t bother me much at all! I almost don?t want to start playing the early build, cuz I know I?ll get addicted, and then have to start over when the official version is released hehe.
Ok I just killed like 2 hours on this game, even without being able to read like 70% of the text... I must force myself to stop! This will definitely e a must-have game when it?s released!....

[Benegesserit]

Massive boo at the micropayment for weapons. Micropayment should add new areas and possibly skill trees. Not freakin weapons. That would be like paying real money for Diablo drops.

[Varkman]

This game is fantastic, apparently due in May, presumably just waiting for them to finish localisation :)

[posterized]

Massive boo at the micropayment for weapons. Micropayment should add new areas and possibly skill trees. Not freakin weapons. That would be like paying real money for Diablo drops.


Where did you get that information???

I've gone over the game website and through some reviews in the gamevil forum, but haven't come across micropayment for weapons.

[stargazer513]

Massive boo at the micropayment for weapons. Micropayment should add new areas and possibly skill trees. Not freakin weapons. That would be like paying real money for Diablo drops.

this game?? u mean the fps that was announced for ngmoco..:confused:

[Arland]

yah were did you get that info???

[Benegesserit]

Hey. You three above me. Learn to read the original post IN ITS ENTIRETY before posting in any thread. Ever.

The company intends to add special micropayment-driven content like magic weapons when iPhone OS 3.0 rolls around, too.

I am extremely interested in playing this game. But I may just remove it from my iPhone when 3.0 comes out, as I don't like the idea that my character may no longer be at his/her max potential w/o spending more money. Micropayment stuff should always strive to increase the amount of time you spent in a game (usually by adding new content), not reduce it by making you more overpowered. I'll take back my complaint if these magic weapons don't make you more powerful, but instead completely change the way your character plays so it feels like there's a lot of added replay value.

[arta]

Hey. You three above me. Learn to read the original post IN ITS ENTIRETY before posting in any thread. EverHow about you just chill the **** out? It's not that serious, you could have simply directed everyone to the info without acting like a dumb spaz.

[stargazer513]

Hey. You three above me. Learn to read the original post IN ITS ENTIRETY before posting in any thread. Ever.

lmao you nubs are getting so high and mighty:rolleyes: "you three above ME." wow..trying to hit three birds with one stone eh? so like..im i not allowed to post in any thread anymore??? oh wait..i believe i just did OMG:eek:

[Arland]

Where did you get that information???

I've gone over the game website and through some reviews in the gamevil forum, but haven't come across micropayment for weapons.

lmao you nubs are getting so high and mighty:rolleyes: "you three above ME." wow..trying to hit three birds with one stone eh? so like..im i not allowed to post in any thread anymore??? oh wait..i believe i just did OMG:eek:


Haha true true

[PointOfLight]

Where did you get that information???

I've gone over the game website and through some reviews in the gamevil forum, but haven't come across micropayment for weapons.

this game?? u mean the fps that was announced for ngmoco..:confused:

yah were did you get that info???

Yeah, what were you guys thinking? I can't believe you didn't go back and read the FIRST post on this thread before questioning a comment someone made 7 pages later where they didn't even have the courtesy to quote what they were commenting on. What kind of posters are you :D:D

[arta]

qdPH8XUC1WY

[PeterM11]

qdPH8XUC1WY
OMG!!! THATS IN ENGLISH!!! Does that mean it should be released soon!? Are they planning on submitting it soon and then just releasing it on May 1st or something?? I cannot wait!

Oh and yay for seeing that you dont have to lift your finger to change directions!

[stargazer513]

great news!!! i still see some koreans thou..good to see an update on their translation progress~~ looking good!

[superbad]

great news!!! i still see some koreans thou..good to see an update on their translation progress~~ looking good!

Yeah! It's coming along nice YAYAYAY!!!

[EDUB]

wow, I didn't think this thread will grow like it did. great job on making the thread a lot stronger to whoever editted it. the video is nice and big.

[nooobynick]

Does anybody have new info about a release date, I've been looking forward to a good rpg on the ipod touch for awhile now

[stargazer513]

Does anybody have new info about a release date, I've been looking forward to a good rpg on the ipod touch for awhile now

me too! SOO looking forward to it, i think its safe to say that it wont be april and most likely sometimes in may, hopefully beginning of may

[randomdude]

Cool!

[don_k]

Oh and yay for seeing that you dont have to lift your finger to change directions!

Yay from me as well!

[yongkykun]

All we know is that it's due on May, but if they haven't even finished the translation, chances are, we'll get it by June...

[arta]

OMG!!! THATS IN ENGLISH!!! Does that mean it should be released soon!? Are they planning on submitting it soon and then just releasing it on May 1st or something?? I cannot wait!

Oh and yay for seeing that you dont have to lift your finger to change directions!

That's great, you slide around like iDracula's control wheels! I was arguing this earlier in the thread and they did it! The pad also visually simulates being pressed!

[Mattman]

That's great, you slide around like iDracula's control wheels! I was arguing this earlier in the thread and they did it! The pad also visually simulates being pressed!

noice looks cool thanks for the vid:D

[Varkman]

You are welcome sir ;)

[EDUB]

just realized that you don't have to take your thumb off the screen when moving the character around. now that's the s**T!

[stargazer513]

i know!! that is the only thing i hated about the other rpg game..what was it...dungeon and hero i think, u had to lift ur hand lmao i never walk correctly

[Isilel]

Now I never played Zelda as I never posessed relevant consoles, but from what I heard the series has really good environmental puzzles. Does this game have them too? Because from the video combat doesn't look all that exciting.

Also, the problem with premium weapons is the balance. I.e. if they make it still challeging for players with premium stuff, it could be frustratingly difficult for normal players.

Honestly, micro-transactions should be reserved for adventure packs and expansions, rather than items.

[EDUB]

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs014.snc1/2951_65808086731_60786996731_1718180_2593836_n.jpg

the artwork isn't bad. just need to take out the korean.

[TheBrianPerryProject]

This RPG is just my style :D

[arta]

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs014.snc1/2951_65808086731_60786996731_1718180_2593836_n.jpg

the artwork isn't bad. just need to take out the korean.

Seem to me the Korean is really small.

[arta]

Steve Palley from SlideToPlay forums last Friday:
Oh, it's pretty cool, all right. Reports are that Gamevil's about 90% done with the translation!

[ksl2006]

steve palley from slidetoplay forums last friday:

hooray!

[STP_Tim]

Good ol' Steve :D

Yeah, we are pretty excited about this game over at STP... well at least I know that I am!

[nooobynick]

Can't wait for this to come out, I was thinking about buying Vay, but after looking at this I am definetly saving my money and buying this when it comes out:D

[Phil_Synowiec]

Good ol' Steve :D

Yeah, we are pretty excited about this game over at STP... well at least I know that I am!

Ill second that, I am SUPER excited for this.

[hazmat95]

i dont remeber but are they making it so u dont have to tap to move u can justy hold it down?

[crimson.]

i dont remeber but are they making it so u dont have to tap to move u can justy hold it down?
You can hold it.

[arta]

i dont remeber but are they making it so u dont have to tap to move u can justy hold it down?

Yeah watch the Appgamer video I posted a few pages back.

[yongkykun]

No definite release date yet, eh? I bought Inotia and finished it in a week just because I can't wait for this game to come out... Got a bit dissapointed by Inotia though, and I hope this game will mend me broken hearty...

[arta]

YouTube: video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=qdPH8XUC1WY)This vid I mean.

[theone1007]

Gosh I can't wait for this game. Chronicles of Inotia and Dungeon and Hero look like poo compared to this game.

I WANT THIS GAME SO BAD.

[SMN]

Well, I have 7 hours of game on Zenonia, which was kindly sent to me by Gamevil, all I can say it that this game is from far the best rpg of the iPhone.

Plus, it could be the best iPhone game to my eyes, if... there was better control, all the button are great but the moves can become terrible during boss fight for exemple.

For the RPG's fan that just awesome, lot of stuff, great story, ton of monster to xp (I played lot of Diablo2 and some mmo ;p), Night/day system, Hunger system (which is a bit annoying :p), you can cast a spell with tracing on the touchscreen.

What this game is missing to my eyes to best more than great is: "miniboss" monster which would appear randomly and have better loot, better pad (like why not a joystick?:x), for the rest it's not yet 100% translated so I can't yet understand all NPC etc

It's announced to be as a GREAT game, certainly a must have. (7hours I said and maybe 1/5 the entire map played, level 28)
To be honnest this game could be more expensive than DS games. (do we say more expensive? xD french inside)

[Ph4ntom4]

Can't wait for this game. It looks so awesome.

[posterized]

Well, I have 7 hours of game on Zenonia, which was kindly sent to me by Gamevil, all I can say it that this game is from far the best rpg of the iPhone.

Plus, it could be the best iPhone game to my eyes, if... there was better control, all the button are great but the moves can become terrible during boss fight for exemple.

For the RPG's fan that just awesome, lot of stuff, great story, ton of monster to xp (I played lot of Diablo2 and some mmo ;p), Night/day system, Hunger system (which is a bit annoying :p), you can cast a spell with tracing on the touchscreen.

What this game is missing to my eyes to best more than great is: "miniboss" monster which would appear randomly and have better loot, better pad (like why not a joystick?:x), for the rest it's not yet 100% translated so I can't yet understand all NPC etc

It's announced to be as a GREAT game, certainly a must have. (7hours I said and maybe 1/5 the entire map played, level 28)
To be honnest this game could be more expensive than DS games. (do we say more expensive? xD french inside)


Thanks for the info! Sounds great already~

As for controls, I was concerned even after the gameplay video.

Personally a joystick wouldn't solve the problem. Also, not having to lift to change directions is not the issue either (I mentioned you won't have to lift from the beginning of my post here).

As seen from the videos, having to precisely move your player in a limited grid based positioning/moving environment with a dpad/joypad/idracula-360-control-pad is the problem. The slightest touch in an unintended direction, which is prone to be done with the above control schemes (the directions are crammed altogether in small space!), already advances your player in that unwanted grid position. Such are not a problem for games like Hero of Sparta or iDracula, where the player moves in a 360 freely movable environment.

Hence, I was hoping for a Bobby carrot like control scheme or an optimized d-pad, where the up/down/right/left directions are mapped to each edge of the screen. If so, no more would unintended movement be made nor even erroneously pressing the wrong direction on a small control pad (All the directions are mapped so close to each other!)

The balloon head game also implement a similar control method. The only problem being the left/right/jump, although being mapped on each edge of the screen, the developer did not allocate the entire edge as the button. They are small buttons at each edge. Therefore, the game solves only one of the two problems I mentioned above.

Hence, my point is... Gamevil plz change the control method~~

[Mr.Moogle]

Want this game soooo bad -_- ive been hungering for a in depth rpg on the iphone since the launch of 2.0
I hope this lives up to it ^_^.

[theone1007]

Well, looks like this game is in beta now. They're picking 20 people from TA to beta test it. Zenonia seems like it's getting closer to its release :D

[Grx]

Well, looks like this game is in beta now. They're picking 20 people from TA to beta test it.

Unfortunately, that probably means its still months away from release. :(

[theone1007]

They did say this game is coming out in May. So, it's not actually months away from release.

All they need are some translation errors to be reported, bugs, and all that great stuff. Overall, it seems like the game is finished just those minor fixes to submit the game at its best quality.

[nooobynick]

How are they going to choose the beta testers? personally, I would love to test this one because it looks awesome.:D

[arta]

No mini bosses? Damn. How are they going to choose the beta testers? personally, I would love to test this one because it looks awesome.:Dhttp://forums.toucharcade.com:80/showthread.php?p=182849

[arta]

Zenonia handson preview at 50 mins on iphonegamenetwork.com podcast. Very detailed.

http://www.iphonegamenetwork.com/ipgn-unleashed-episode-23

[theone1007]

Dang it, I think I created more competition by posting the beta thing on this thread. It was all just a joke, they never said anything about beta testing :p

[CandyNJ66]

Dang it, I think I created more competition by posting the beta thing on this thread. It was all just a joke, they never said anything about beta testing :p

They just did earlier in the game forum.

[coconutbowling]

They just did earlier in the game forum.

It was sarcasm...

It's okay though. I really want to beta test this game. I'm a bigtime fan of Zelda, and similar games. I'm hyped.

[Vester]

looks hot >:l

[CandyNJ66]

It was sarcasm...

It's okay though. I really want to beta test this game. I'm a bigtime fan of Zelda, and similar games. I'm hyped.

with fingers crossed I really will tomorrow. omg im like super super super super excited omg excited! please happen..

[arta]

What did you guys think of the info in the podcast?

[EDUB]

nice. for those lucky enough that got picked, do it right.

[PeterM11]

I hope I get picked!

I am soooo looking forward to this game! buying it as soon as it comes out! (as long as I have money on my account XD)

[theone1007]

with fingers crossed I really will tomorrow. omg im like super super super super excited omg excited! please happen..

What do you mean? You're going to beta test it tomorrow?

[Isilel]

OK, so tell me, folks who have played the game - does it have good environmental puzzles like Zelda? Or is it just a twitchy kill-fest with stats?

[EDUB]

OK, so tell me, folks who have played the game - does it have good environmental puzzles like Zelda? Or is it just a twitchy kill-fest with stats?

isn't it a closed beta. i highly doubt they will inform us about what's this game is all about if they get a consent from gamevil first...

right?

[theone1007]

The beta testers haven't been picked yet. They'll be picked tomorrow then on the 16th will be sent the beta versions of Zenonia.

And @EDUB
I believe you are absolutely correct.

[EDUB]

The beta testers haven't been picked yet. They'll be picked tomorrow then on the 16th will be sent the beta versions of Zenonia.

And @EDUB
I believe you are absolutely correct.


thanks

[lghtnsurf]

agh Im so excited I hope I get picked for beta, this is my new WANTED game. gah been waiting for a good RPG for awhile.

[Swordplay]

This looks so good! I have high hopes for this game, I can't wait to buy it!

[CandyNJ66]

What do you mean? You're going to beta test it tomorrow?

I work for an iphone/itouch review/blog site. I do reviews and am a beta tester as well.

[theone1007]

Lucky... wish I could beta test it.

Hopes are still up for me but not as much since the competition is so great. Whatever, I guess I'll just have to wait until May to play this game.

[Acole18]

if anything the grunting sounds a bit like the grunts zelda makes in link to the past when he fights. it has that kinda feel to the game and atmosphere. if it plays out anything like the older zelda series then we got a good game coming on our ipods :D

[EDUB]

brings back those ol' memories of past epic games. i checked the closed beta thread and seems like people are getting picked. have fun with it.

[EDUB]

after reading this, the game is coming along fine. http://www.💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩/2009/04/16/zenonia-hands-on-impressions-an-idevice-milestone/

[dalurkersteve]

Does anyone have any idea of when this is expected to come out? Looks awesome :)

[lazypeon]

after reading this, the game is coming along fine. http://www.💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩/2009/04/16/zenonia-hands-on-impressions-an-idevice-milestone/
Wow thanks -- I am SO sold on this game. I'm a sucker for different classes, and it sounds like they have that base covered.

I'd be curious to hear more about the controls. How does it compare to the point & click controls in CoI (which I didn't much care for)? Is the d-pad preferable to that control scheme?

[Axl Lowe]

Ooo, an action-oriented Zelda-ish title of iPhone? I'm intrigued.

It looks like a fairly traditional Korean MMO in the sense that you walk around, kill monsters, and the interface shows what looks like a quick-select bar for various skills, much like you see in MMORPGs that allow you to use quick-slots on the F1-F12 keys to swiftly activate magic, skills or items.

I hope these slots on the iDevices won't be too small, or it could be a hassle to have to push the tiny buttons in the middle of a fight and accidentally use up your last health potion when you don't need it.

I could have missed this, and forgive me if I did, but does anyone know if this is a solely single-player affair, multiplayer only, or both?

[shigzeo]

Not too excited by the menu appearing with okay button - too much like it was an afterthought production for the touch and iphone. But another 'rpg' in the app store is always a good thing. It would be nice however to see it soon in English!

[yosaso]

Hi everyone, this is Young. I wrote the preview for Zenonia. I was browsing through some of the comments and thought I'd answer some questions that were posted.

I'd be curious to hear more about the controls. How does it compare to the point & click controls in CoI (which I didn't much care for)? Is the d-pad preferable to that control scheme?

The d-pad is definitely better than the point & click method. You feel more in control of the game, and having played both Co and Zenonia, yeah, Zenonia thoroughly beats CoI on this. I do have to say though, Zenonia's controls, while good, aren't as good as say Hero of Sparta, which btw I feel has the best control scheme I've used.

I hope these slots on the iDevices won't be too small, or it could be a hassle to have to push the tiny buttons in the middle of a fight and accidentally use up your last health potion when you don't need it. I could have missed this, and forgive me if I did, but does anyone know if this is a solely single-player affair, multiplayer only, or both?

I found that the slots on the interface aren't too small. As for the items, if you go to the preview and look at screen shot 3, you'll notice a circle with two green arrows on it. This is a quick slot for your items. You can scroll through them, if you set your items there, by flicking down.

The other slots are for your spells and skills. They're spaced apart far enough that they can be accessed easily. I don't think I made any mistakes with choosing them in-game.

Also, this is a single player game. There is a whole story line that takes about 40 hours to finish. Interestingly enough, though, there's a network option to see rankings, back up/restore your character, and some stuff in Korean about friends. Since I played an Alpha build, none of these worked.

Not too excited by the menu appearing with okay button - too much like it was an afterthought production for the touch and iphone. But another 'rpg' in the app store is always a good thing. It would be nice however to see it soon in English!

Menu navigation is similar to Baseball Superstars 2009. Both these games are ports, so menu navigation and so forth isn't optimized for the iDevice. With the virtual d-pad, though, this is not an issue BTW, HI SHIGZEO!!!!!!!!

[CandyNJ66]

Hi Young and Shigs too!

Btw Young, you might want to remove the reference to our job, because arn the admin doesn't permit that. Under self promotion rule :)

You are lucky you ready have Zenonia, but I am sure the rest of us will get our Betas this weekend.

Thank you for info!!! :D

Hi everyone, this is Young. I wrote the preview for Zenonia on 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩. I was browsing through some of the comments and thought I'd answer some questions that were posted.



The d-pad is definitely better than the point & click method. You feel more in control of the game, and having played both Co and Zenonia, yeah, Zenonia thoroughly beats CoI on this. I do have to say though, Zenonia's controls, while good, aren't as good as say Hero of Sparta, which btw I feel has the best control scheme I've used.



I found that the slots on the interface aren't too small. As for the items, if you go to the preview and look at screen shot 3, you'll notice a circle with two green arrows on it. This is a quick slot for your items. You can scroll through them, if you set your items there, by flicking down.

The other slots are for your spells and skills. They're spaced apart far enough that they can be accessed easily. I don't think I made any mistakes with choosing them in-game.

Also, this is a single player game. There is a whole story line that takes about 40 hours to finish. Interestingly enough, though, there's a network option to see rankings, back up/restore your character, and some stuff in Korean about friends. Since I played an Alpha build, none of these worked.



Menu navigation is similar to Baseball Superstars 2009. Both these games are ports, so menu navigation and so forth isn't optimized for the iDevice. With the virtual d-pad, though, this is not an issue BTW, HI SHIGZEO!!!!!!!!

[EDUB]

they laggin on the betas? bet all of you testers are eagerly waiting for it. oh those beta testers days...

[arta]

Hi everyone, this is Young. I wrote the preview for Zenonia.
- Is the food/ weapon damage mechanic gets annoying i.e. do you have to do it too often?
- Are there environmental puzzles?
- does the game ramp up well from normal enemies to sub bosses to bosses? Are boss fight just slashing away or hitting weak points, stuff like that?

[yosaso]

- Is the food/ weapon damage mechanic gets annoying i.e. do you have to do it too often?
- Are there environmental puzzles?
- does the game ramp up well from normal enemies to sub bosses to bosses? Are boss fight just slashing away or hitting weak points, stuff like that?

It doesn't get as annoying as it did in GTA: San Andreas. It actually takes a while for all these things to take affect. It's just enough to add an extra level of complexity to the game.

So far, I've played about 2+ hours, I haven't run across any environmental puzzles. This is more RPG than Adventure... more Secret of Mana than Legend of Zelda.

I haven't come across any bosses yet, but I believe there are bosses. I don't know any specifics concerning this. My guess, though, is that since this is not like The Legend of Zelda in terms of its philosophical take on gameplay it will not have a zelda-esque style boss battle.

[jmhanson11]

Wow. This looks awesome. May, they say? I hope May 1st ;)

[Isilel]

So far, I've played about 2+ hours, I haven't run across any environmental puzzles. This is more RPG than Adventure... more Secret of Mana than Legend of Zelda.

So, it's not Zelda-ish at all, apart from the graphics? A pity. So, since combat is all there is, how is it? Looked like a simple click-fest in the video...

[arta]

rnkFuiG-AAU
Go to 1:28, he pushes a block into place to cause some event, this is why I assumed eventually there would be Zelda-like block puzzles.

[GodSon]

Man i cant wait for this game!!!! :D

[Aurora]

This is my #1 anticipated game. Finally a good RPG for the iPhone.

[EDUB]

So, it's not Zelda-ish at all, apart from the graphics? A pity. So, since combat is all there is, how is it? Looked like a simple click-fest in the video...

keep assuming things up and find out what this game is really about when it comes out.

[hazmat95]

besides trans;ating, wat is keeping this from bieng released?

[EDUB]

found another article on Zenonia, but its in russian...

http://tapni.ru/index.php?newsid=178

[CandyNJ66]

besides trans;ating, wat is keeping this from bieng released?

I'm a beta tester for Zenonia and the group of us should be receiving our Betas tomorrow. It's not done being tested yet.

[jmhanson11]

I'm a beta tester for Zenonia and the group of us should be receiving our Betas tomorrow. It's not done being tested yet.

I am so jealous.

[jmhanson11]

SO whats this game about?

Read the first page...

[iGame]

Wow, this looks really fun! I'd pay $5 for this game!

[PeterM11]

Any word on how much the game will be??
I wanna be prepared and make sure I have enough money on my iTunes account when it comes out!

[jmhanson11]

Any word on how much the game will be??
I wanna be prepared and make sure I have enough money on my iTunes account when it comes out!

According to Slide To Play, it'll be around $5.99.

Here's the article: http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/gdc-2009-zenonia-hands-on

[Dr Ashworth]

Can you not go in a diagonally in this game, ala most overhead Zelda titles?

[Xandan]

Can you not go in a diagonally in this game, ala most overhead Zelda titles?

No. (nice and blunt ;))

[bojack13]

I noticed in one of the videos some sort of "character" option at the start of the game which changed the appearance of the avatar. Does anyone know more about that? I thought the main character was pretty much set in stone and couldn't be customized

[Chapperz :D]

I noticed in one of the videos some sort of "character" option at the start of the game which changed the appearance of the avatar. Does anyone know more about that? I thought the main character was pretty much set in stone and couldn't be customized

i read somewhere that you could choose between three people.i remember one of them is an assassin and they get two daggers(i think).i can't remember the rest but i'm guessing that they change your stats in the game.

[STP_Tim]

i read somewhere that you could choose between three people.i remember one of them is an assassin and they get two daggers(i think).i can't remember the rest but i'm guessing that they change your stats in the game.

There is only one playable character (the norm for an RPG of this type) but there are three classes. You also choose between good and evil at a point in the game. Can't give out too much information as it is currently a closed beta ;)

[Chapperz :D]

There is only one playable character (the norm for an RPG of this type) but there are three classes. You also choose between good and evil at a point in the game. Can't give out too much information as it is currently a closed beta ;)

thank you for correcting me. thats kinda what i meant but i just didn't put it correctly.

[SoloDrawn]

The computer translation of the russian preview (used translate.ru)
http://www.tapni.ru/index.php?newsid=178

In our "edition" the beta version of this remarkable RPG at present is
persistently tested, we hasten to share with you the first impressions, in the portion of screenshots and specially written down video. The first that it would be desirable to note - on iPhone / iPod Touch there will be the Zelda. And the second - Koreans are able to do RPG. So, we will start: Transfer of game with Korean on English language is executed at present mediocre enough, some dialogues are not translated in general, but it at all does not prevent to play. Actually, and without knowledge of English language to play it will turn out quite. All dialogues and events are visually enough animated, the received missions appear in a special window, names, names and destinations are allocated by colour. Many subject dialogues can be passed simply, having pressed on skip. For game it is possible to create 3 profiles. To keep game it is possible at any moment. But here to find the menu for preservation not so it is simple. In the right top corner - the button инвентори. Инвентори by a call does not close all screen, but inscriptions and icons of subjects are executed very small. Without D-pad'a to operate it it would be impossible. There and then it is possible to look the, points, experience and that is surprising - the general menu where the preservation button was found out. In game there is inner clock, they do not correspond real (as we assumed earlier), depending on time of days illumination dynamically varies. The special attention needs to be pointed at shades - it is possible to see as by the ground floats a shade from a cloud. About game in twilight when the way shines only a lantern and there is nothing to speak, our impressions of the first decline неизгладимы. On the other hand - game very much and very quickly puts the battery. Yes, it can be a beta version lack, but developers have already provided a way of struggle against it: in options it is possible to choose quality of a drawing: low, mid, high. Though the drawing in game two-dimensional, switching-off of effects of illumination will help to hold on longer to gymnastics, but will not allow to take pleasure in all beauty of an excellent "8-bit" drawing. The weight of stock and ammunition plays the important role - if it above norm, our character starts to move very slowly. Also it will slowly move and on water. Other aspect - hunger if not to be supported, success in fight not to see, and also it will not turn out to reach the remote district. The sound in game of censures does not cause, however, we suggest to finish on it reading (Continuation follows!) and to familiarise with video, and on Zenonia you can set any interesting question in comments or at a forum. Probably even to leave the offer on game, and we with pleasure will transfer to its developers. Screenshots above, and also video, show only the game beginning, apparently (and on a card) it is necessary to play still oh as long...

[inferi22]

closed betas are meant to be kept closed guys

[Xandan]

closed betas are meant to be kept closed guys

I'm sure all this information has already been stated elswhere.

[STP_Tim]

I'm sure all this information has already been stated elswhere.

Yes, I am just restating what has been said by other sources.

[EDUB]

The computer translation of the russian preview (used translate.ru)
http://www.tapni.ru/index.php?newsid=178

In our "edition" the beta version of this remarkable RPG at present is
persistently tested, we hasten to share with you the first impressions, in the portion of screenshots and specially written down video. The first that it would be desirable to note - on iPhone / iPod Touch there will be the Zelda. And the second - Koreans are able to do RPG. So, we will start: Transfer of game with Korean on English language is executed at present mediocre enough, some dialogues are not translated in general, but it at all does not prevent to play. Actually, and without knowledge of English language to play it will turn out quite. All dialogues and events are visually enough animated, the received missions appear in a special window, names, names and destinations are allocated by colour. Many subject dialogues can be passed simply, having pressed on skip. For game it is possible to create 3 profiles. To keep game it is possible at any moment. But here to find the menu for preservation not so it is simple. In the right top corner - the button инвентори. Инвентори by a call does not close all screen, but inscriptions and icons of subjects are executed very small. Without D-pad'a to operate it it would be impossible. There and then it is possible to look the, points, experience and that is surprising - the general menu where the preservation button was found out. In game there is inner clock, they do not correspond real (as we assumed earlier), depending on time of days illumination dynamically varies. The special attention needs to be pointed at shades - it is possible to see as by the ground floats a shade from a cloud. About game in twilight when the way shines only a lantern and there is nothing to speak, our impressions of the first decline неизгладимы. On the other hand - game very much and very quickly puts the battery. Yes, it can be a beta version lack, but developers have already provided a way of struggle against it: in options it is possible to choose quality of a drawing: low, mid, high. Though the drawing in game two-dimensional, switching-off of effects of illumination will help to hold on longer to gymnastics, but will not allow to take pleasure in all beauty of an excellent "8-bit" drawing. The weight of stock and ammunition plays the important role - if it above norm, our character starts to move very slowly. Also it will slowly move and on water. Other aspect - hunger if not to be supported, success in fight not to see, and also it will not turn out to reach the remote district. The sound in game of censures does not cause, however, we suggest to finish on it reading (Continuation follows!) and to familiarise with video, and on Zenonia you can set any interesting question in comments or at a forum. Probably even to leave the offer on game, and we with pleasure will transfer to its developers. Screenshots above, and also video, show only the game beginning, apparently (and on a card) it is necessary to play still oh as long...

thanks for translating it. some new information, better than nothing.

[Mattman]

thanks for translating it. some new information, better than nothing.

Yea, its a little choppy, but I'll take anything!

[EDUB]

lololol check out this epic video

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[lghtnsurf]

lol funny commercial. Looks liek it could make a cool cartoon lol

[dannys95]

lololol check out this epic video

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0:32-0:34

put clothes on before apple gets u!!

[don_k]

That's Lion King music in the background! Stampede!

[nooobynick]

lololol check out this epic video

YouTube: video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oGvKSFiQpEU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oGvKSFiQpEU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>)

that truly is epic

[arta]

Don't like the icon for Zenonia, reminds me of Abigale. It should be for the main character Regrett instead.

dNxkPOzSzHA

[inferi22]

Don't like the icon for Zenonia, reminds me of Abigale. It should be for the main character Regrett instead.

YouTube: video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=dNxkPOzSzHA)

I 1000% agree

[bigred447uk]

Fingers crossed this isn't a let-down.... I feel a bit let down by the length of 'Underworlds'. I wish Square Enix would release a proper RPG ....

[CandyNJ66]

Fingers crossed this isn't a let-down.... I feel a bit let down by the length of 'Underworlds'. I wish Square Enix would release a proper RPG ....

Trust me, it's not. It's wonderful and coming along very well. :)

[arta]

Fingers crossed this isn't a let-down.... I feel a bit let down by the length of 'Underworlds'. I wish Square Enix would release a proper RPG ....

Underworlds is 3 hours, Zenonia is supposedly 40.

[PeterM11]

Underworlds is 3 hours, Zenonia is supposedly 40.
My friend got Underworlds and finished it even quicker than that. He said it was good but way too short. I have a feeling Zenonia wont be a let down. Cant wait for the release!

[Clymos]

My friend got Underworlds and finished it even quicker than that. He said it was good but way too short. I have a feeling Zenonia wont be a let down. Cant wait for the release!

I have played it for at least 6 hours already and I am no where near done (with Zenonia) trust me no worries on length.

[arta]

Have you beta testers asked about the music? It has very short loops and doesn't loop cleanly.

[TheBrianPerryProject]

I just finished Chronicles Of Inotia last night.......I kicked its' *ss! I have a habit of buying games late haha. But, I do want this RPG. I have a feeling it will be epic :cool:

[EDUB]

been following gamevil on their twitter page and found this great interview article.

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Zenonia/news.asp?c=12865

[iGame]

I just finished Chronicles Of Inotia last night.......I kicked its' *ss! I have a habit of buying games late haha. But, I do want this RPG. I have a feeling it will be epic :cool:

Yeah, I hope it gets translated well and everything...btw, its, not its'

o_O

[CandyNJ66]

Yeah, I hope it gets translated well and everything...btw, its, not its'

o_O

Correcting grammar here is a no no, since it's against the administrator's rules. :)

[PointOfLight]

Yeah, I hope it gets translated well and everything...btw, its, not its'

o_O

You're new, so this is just an FYI, but you might want to check out the rules: The Rules (or Don't Do These Or You'll Get Banned) (http://forums.toucharcade.com/announcement.php?f=2). Specifically, the one about Please avoid correcting spelling and grammar...

By the way, I won't give any specifics, because I'm sure I probably shouldn't, but from what I've played so far Zenonia is pretty awesome (unfortunately, the version I'm testing isn't 100% translated yet)...

[arta]

been following gamevil on their twitter page and found this great interview article.

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Zenonia/news.asp?c=12865

What do they mean by "assist user communites"? Rankings? Multiplayer? Mods?

And that part about looking into the iPhone/iPod touch 3.0 API to "see if we could implement the rest of the features from the original game", what the hell, so we don't get ALL of the features from the original game?

[Clymos]

Have you beta testers asked about the music? It has very short loops and doesn't loop cleanly.

I will add this to my feedback for you. However it is not really a probelm when playing it. If you all have any suggestions based on the video I would be glad to pass them on.

[Stykman]

has zenonia been submitted yet?

[Clymos]

has zenonia been submitted yet?

No it is in beta currently. We recieved it a few days ago.

[arta]

If you all have any suggestions based on the video I would be glad to pass them on.

Typo: "Keep your head up!Your father is looking..." and "Don't you see I'm trying to concentrate!Go away..." needs a space after the exclamation mark to separate the sentences. It's a VERY common mistake in translations actually.

I wish you could move diagonally.

The quick menu between the dpad and action button should allow you to slide your finger along the boxes and show you an enlarged image of the icon. Otherwise your finger keeps blocking what you selected.

The ingame main menu that you use to level up, use items and such need to be navigated in similar fashion, instead of using the dpad. Swiping around and viewing enlarged image previews should be standard.

These menus also look very bland, like a holdover from old J2ME cell phone games. It's jarring switching between detailed drawing and animation of the game and the lameness of the menus. Definately need to be redone with pizazz.

[arta]

Typo: "Keep your head up!Your father is looking..." and "Don't you see I'm trying to concentrate!Go away..." needs a space after the exclamation mark to separate the sentences. It's a VERY common mistake in translations actually.

I wish you could move diagonally.

The quick menu between the dpad and action button should allow you to slide your finger along the boxes and show you an enlarged image of the icon. Otherwise your finger keeps blocking what you selected.

The ingame main menu that you use to level up, use items and such need to be navigated in similar fashion, instead of using the dpad. Swiping around and viewing enlarged image previews should be standard.

These menus also look very bland, like a holdover from old J2ME cell phone games. It's jarring switching between detailed drawing and animation of the game and the lameness of the menus. Definately need to be redone with pizazz.

Oh yeah, and the icon should be of the main character Regrett.

[Clymos]

Typo: "Keep your head up!Your father is looking..." and "Don't you see I'm trying to concentrate!Go away..." needs a space after the exclamation mark to separate the sentences. It's a VERY common mistake in translations actually.

I wish you could move diagonally.

The quick menu between the dpad and action button should allow you to slide your finger along the boxes and show you an enlarged image of the icon. Otherwise your finger keeps blocking what you selected.

The ingame main menu that you use to level up, use items and such need to be navigated in similar fashion, instead of using the dpad. Swiping around and viewing enlarged image previews should be standard.

These menus also look very bland, like a holdover from old J2ME cell phone games. It's jarring switching between detailed drawing and animation of the game and the lameness of the menus. Definately need to be redone with pizazz.

Ok it is still in the process of translation so typos are not an issue yet. I too thought you should be able to move diagonally but it is surprisingly not a big deal and the 4 way controls actually work well. I will pass on your opinions about swipe controls for the menus which I too think should be and option but the use of the d-pad is faster when you get used to it and it works similarly to a regular mobile RPG because of it.
I will tell them about adding pizazz to the menu as well :)
Oh and the icon has been a hot topic among the testers too. Most think it should be changed and Regret definitely seems to be the best (and most spoken of) alternative.

[inferi22]

wat about that dragon or demon or evil knight guy they could work as good icons

[Clymos]

wat about that dragon or demon or evil knight guy they could work as good icons

Honestly I don't care who they change it to just so long as they change it because I do not like the current one.

[inferi22]

Honestly I don't care who they change it to just so long as they change it because I do not like the current one.

agreed-i hate current one and there are two faries anyways(y only choose one)

[hazmat95]

ny new news?

[inferi22]

it has a pokemon type save anywhere feature

[STP_Tim]

it has a pokemon type save anywhere feature

Its a CLOSED BETA....

[hazmat95]

hehehe srry :p but thx for the info, thats nice to hear

[PointOfLight]

Its a CLOSED BETA....

Chill out a little bit. All a "closed beta" means is that the beta was provided to a select group of individuals rather than put on a web site somewhere for anyone to access. Since no one signed an NDA (that I'm aware of), we are technically not obligated to remain silent. Not to mention the fact that I went back and re-read all the emails I've received about the game, and I can't seem to find one where the developer says that we aren't allowed to answer questions about the game. That being said, I would hope the beta testers would use some discretion in how / what they answer, but so far it doesn't seem like anyone has revealed anything too earth-shattering.

[inferi22]

exactly wat i thought and i dont think that is an awful thing to give awayChill out a little bit. All a "closed beta" means is that the beta was provided to a select group of individuals rather than put on a web site somewhere for anyone to access. Since no one signed an NDA (that I'm aware of), we are technically not obligated to remain silent. Not to mention the fact that I went back and re-read all the emails I've received about the game, and I can't seem to find one where the developer says that we aren't allowed to answer questions about the game. That being said, I would hope the beta testers would use some discretion in how / what they answer, but so far it doesn't seem like anyone has revealed anything too earth-shattering.

[crimson.]

Chill out a little bit. All a "closed beta" means is that the beta was provided to a select group of individuals rather than put on a web site somewhere for anyone to access. Since no one signed an NDA (that I'm aware of), we are technically not obligated to remain silent. Not to mention the fact that I went back and re-read all the emails I've received about the game, and I can't seem to find one where the developer says that we aren't allowed to answer questions about the game. That being said, I would hope the beta testers would use some discretion in how / what they answer, but so far it doesn't seem like anyone has revealed anything too earth-shattering.
True dat.

[STP_Tim]

I wasn't freaking out but emphasizing that we are beta testers and should show Gamevil our respect by not discussing anything in the game that is not announced until we are specifically told that we may.

[crimson.]

I wasn't freaking out but emphasizing that we are beta testers and should show Gamevil our respect by not discussing anything in the game that is not announced.
The games already has been announced...

[walsh06]

Facepalm time I think

[STP_Tim]

The games already has been announced...

Uh... what? I did not mean Zenonia as a game but its features....

[crimson.]

Uh... what? I did not mean Zenonia as a game but its features....
Oh ha now it makes more sense.

[inferi22]

sorry i didnt think that that would be a secret

[TheOZ]

Ooh another thread were someone points out the littlest details to argue about, great.

[STP_Tim]

Ooh another thread were someone points out the littlest details to argue about, great.

This was not my goal. It was only to try and lessen the amount of new information on the game given out. When people posts things like you just did it only extends disagreements.

[PointOfLight]

I wasn't freaking out but emphasizing that we are beta testers and should show Gamevil our respect by not discussing anything in the game that is not announced until we are specifically told that we may.

I guess we'll just agree to disagree, then, because I see it the other way. If I wasn't told to keep quiet, I feel I have the right to talk about it. I don't really see that as being disrespectful either, but that's just me. At any rate, I haven't talked specifics about the game anyway (at least that I can remember), so I guess this is all a moot point for me.

[TheOZ]

This was not my goal. It was only to try and lessen the amount of new information on the game given out. When people posts things like you just did it only extends disagreements.

I can as easily say the same thing to you, but I think this threads had enough arguing for one day.

Question, is the release for this game May 1st? It's been bugging me because I can't remember whether it was this game or awhole other game due for a release May 1st, so could someone help me out with that?

[PointOfLight]

I as easily say the same thing to you, but I think this threads had enough arguing for one day.

Question, is the release for this game May 1st? It's been bugging me because I can't remember whether it was this game or awhole other game due for a release May 1st, so could someone help me out with that?

There had been talk about that in another part of this thread, but in my opinion no, the game won't be released May 1st.

[Dr Ashworth]

This was not my goal. It was only to try and lessen the amount of new information on the game given out. When people posts things like you just did it only extends disagreements.

Hey Tim: did they tell you not to talk about it? Make you sign a disclaimer? No?

Then they DON'T CARE ABOUT IT. Stop speaking for the developers and just beta test the game. Others can speak if they want to.

[TheOZ]

There had been talk about that in another part of this thread, but in my opinion no, the game won't be released May 1st.

I see, alright then, thanks for the answer.

[STP_Tim]

What is with all the flaming going on here? Lets just stop the conversation and move on. I have stated what I wanted, you guys can take it or leave it, but lets try to keep this thread sane before it turns into CJS Pre-release Thread 2.0

I also don't think rude remarks are in order.

[PointOfLight]

What is with all the flaming going on here? Lets just stop the conversation and move on. I have stated what I wanted, you guys can take it or leave it, but lets try to keep this thread sane before it turns into CJS Pre-release Thread 2.0

I also don't think rude remarks are in order.

I actually agree with this (well, except for the CJS part which I can't speak for, because I never read that thread). Anyway, you all have fun, I think it's time for me to sign off from this thread...

[STP_Tim]

I actually agree with this (well, except for the CJS part which I can't speak for, because I never read that thread). Anyway, you all have fun, I think it's time for me to sign off from this thread...

+1! Same here.

[Dr Ashworth]

What is with all the flaming going on here? Lets just stop the conversation and move on. I have stated what I wanted, you guys can take it or leave it, but lets try to keep this thread sane before it turns into CJS Pre-release Thread 2.0

I also don't think rude remarks are in order.

If you don't want threads to devolve into this, try to refrain from telling others what to do without good reason... considering you're the one that started it.

[EDUB]

it is a closed beta, but of course you will have the blabber mouths out there that want to get some sort of attention.

claiming this or that, but thanks for bumping out my thread guys!

[theone1007]

Anyways, I can't wait for this game. I've said this so many times and craving for SOME hope on the RPG genre on the App Store. I'm hoping that this will raise the bar for iPhone games and all that great stuff. May 1st sounds good but don't mind if they release it later. As long as they release it in May and this game doesn't turn into another NFS. :)

[STP_Tim]

Anyways, I can't wait for this game. I've said this so many times and craving for SOME hope on the RPG genre on the App Store. I'm hoping that this will raise the bar for iPhone games and all that great stuff. May 1st sounds good but don't mind if they release it later. As long as they release it in May and this game doesn't turn into another NFS. :)

It definitely won't be May 1... after all, thats about when the next beta build is out :D

I would expect the game in late May but more likely June

[EDUB]

who ever thinks that this game is coming out May 1st, is smoking crack.

[brendons]

who ever thinks that this game is coming out May 1st, is smoking crack.
hopeful crack :(

[EDUB]

hopeful crack :(

lololol hopeful crack? god damn fiends.

[brendons]

lololol hopeful crack? god damn fiends.

i know right?

young people these days....

BUT SERIOUSLY

i'm willing to play it and use a translator :D

[STP_Tim]

i know right?

young people these days....

BUT SERIOUSLY

i'm willing to play it and use a translator :D

Translation is not the only thing keeping it back ;)

[arta]

Thoughts on the beta by another poster.

as for price they havent said but me and everyone else in the beta LOVES it and it's definetely worth whatever they put it at even at the dreaded 9.99 (honesly I'd pay 15-20 for it) but yea idk about proces yet but its definetely worth it. lol especially if were all excited with a 70% done beta :P

Yup. [level up system]Also weapons upgrade. Three different types of charcters to pick from. I think there Warrior, Assasin, and Paladin? Im positive for warrior and paladin.

Pro's:

Excelletn graphics
Nice story
Somewhat easy learning curve
Nice controls
Addicting (lol)

Con's:

Crappy UI (its nice but there gonna fix it up. I keep trying to tap the UI but i forget u have to use the directional arrows.)
Player movement(sometimes he doesnt realize a breakable box is in front)
Player movement2(Just general movement)
Money (very tight)

[arta]

Thats just a few off hand things. I mean it's beta still but so far its definetely comign along nice. Lets just say even if it was submitted as is it would still blow many apps outta the water. All the Cons I listed are getting worked on though :DPretty good. Is Gameevil planning to address problems raised in the beat before release or in a subsequent update?

[Phil_Synowiec]

Tribute:
http://forums.toucharcade.com/picture.php?albumid=129&pictureid=742

[Gavaphone]

They are going to have it ready the first of may. Yes or yes... Only four days!!!!!
With baseball game they were very strict with the dates too.

Really it will be the best game ever for Iphone...

[Masmo]

They are going to have it ready the first of may. Yes or yes... Only four days!!!!!
With baseball game they were very strict with the dates too.

Really it will be the best game ever for Iphone...

Wow, didn't know it was first of May, that's excellent news! Can't wait! :D

[arta]

They are going to have it ready the first of may. Yes or yes... Only four days!!!!!
With baseball game they were very strict with the dates too.

Really it will be the best game ever for Iphone...

Released or submitted May 1st?

[Puzzles5]

Han, I'm going to buy this game so fast when it comes out I'll go back in time.

[Isilel]

OK, now that I few people have played the game for some hours, maybe somebody can finally answer me - does Zenonia have environmental puzzles for which Zelda, with which it is often compared, is famous for? I'd hardly call moving a lone box out of the way a puzzle and that's all that I have seen in the trailers so far...

[STP_Tim]

OK, now that I few people have played the game for some hours, maybe somebody can finally answer me - does Zenonia have environmental puzzles for which Zelda, with which it is often compared, is famous for? I'd hardly call moving a lone box out of the way a puzzle and that's all that I have seen in the trailers so far...

So far, I have seen small but insignificant ones.

[Benegesserit]

Tribute:
picture

Looks more like a FF7 tribute

[EDUB]

Tribute:
http://forums.toucharcade.com/picture.php?albumid=129&pictureid=742

ha ha ha nice!

[iGame]

So far, I have seen small but insignificant ones.

So Zenonia is more about leveling up, gaining skills, killing bosses instead of solving puzzles?

[PeterM11]

Wait what!? did they announce this!? do you have a link to the announcement or something!?? (just wanna be sure.)

[inferi22]

its in beta and im playing it right now is that announced enough for you

[Phil_Synowiec]

uh oh! new screen from me =D

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/5639/img0045.png

[inferi22]

uh oh! new screen from me =D

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/5639/img0045.png

srry wats special about that

[dogmeat]

srry wats special about that

no, he's just rubbing it in your face that he's a beta tester. Typical teenage behavior, you're suprised that teenagers are beta testing this?