Shot Online
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| Developer(s) | OnNet Co. Ltd. |
| Publisher(s) | Games Campus (English) gamigo (German, French, Spanish) |
| Platform(s) | PC |
| Genre(s) | MMORPG Golf |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E[1] |
| Media | Download / Setup Info |
| System requirements | DirectX 9.0c or later required; PentiumIII 450 MHz or equivalent. CPU required, PentiumIV 1 GHz CPU or equivalent recommended; 128MB RAM required, 256MB RAM recommended; NVIDIA 32MB 3D accelerated Graphics card or equivalent required, NVIDIA Geforce4 64MB Graphics card or equivalent recommended; 56K Internet Access required, Broadband recommended. sound card recommended. [2] |
| Input methods | keyboard, mouse |
Shot Online is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) which features character development and golf simulation. It is developed by the San Jose-based game developer OnNet USA and published under their game portal website, GamesCampus[3]. Although there is no subscription fee or cost to download and play the game, additional items may be purchased using real currency through the games website. The game is also distributed through retail stores such as Amazon.[4]
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[edit] History
Shot Online was originally created as a Korean title and then later marketed to the United States.[5] Debuting in 2004 as a free online download, this game worked its way onto store shelves in 2006 when a retail version was made available. [1]
Game updates are pushed through an update server with major improvements scheduled every six months.[5] Using this method the developer can make rapid fixes or game changes such as the addition of auction houses to the game. Game developers have promised updates such as graphical improvements in the future. [5]
[edit] Publishing
The game has been made available in four different languages.[5] OnNet USA publishes the English version under their game portal banner, GamesCampus. Other available languages are published under the MMO gaming portal gamigo. Retail versions of the game are published by both OnNet and SyNet Entertainment.[6] SyNet Entertainment is the U.S. arm of a Korean company currently located in New Jersey. [7] GamesCampus no longer honors the PPCards that come with the Retail Edition.
[edit] Gameplay
[edit] Introduction
The golf simulator allows up to four players to tee-off together on several fictional and non-fictional courses[6], while The Square allows a player's avatar to interact with NPCs and make trades with other players.
For each hole completed, the character earns both experience points and in-game currency called NG ("Not Gold"). When the player accumulates enough experience points, their character will advance to the next level. NG can be used to purchase items such as clubs, balls, clothing, greens fees, and club repair fees.
[edit] Characters
Shot Online is similar to many other MMORPGs in the sense it uses a mixture of player experience and items to increase a players skill. All characters are designed in anime. The game classifies players as Beginner, Amateur, Semi-Pro and Tour-Pro. This classification is based on both a player's level and handicap achievements on specific courses. As you progress, more options become available such as the ability to create guilds or use better equipment.[6]
Seven character classes are also available which will give a player different starting abilities based on different character skills. Two character types are only able to be created with a Gold Plus membership. The basic character types are Zygmunt, Shaoring, Erda, Belzebuit, and Wotan. The two Gold Plus characters are Albus and Camilla. Basic characters have a distribution of 18 stat points. Albus has 20 and Camilla has 22.
[edit] Courses
There are a wide variety of courses based on real-world locations and fictional designs.[6] Courses have different green fees, and playing them provides varying bonuses and experience points depending on the difficulty.
[edit] Tournaments
Tournaments are offered, which can be played at any level. Currently a string of seasonal tournaments are being hosted.[3] In addition to these seasonal tournaments, free tournaments are also offered. Instead of any head-to-head play like in a real tournament, your score is registered upon completion of the course. When the tournament ends winners are declared from the submitted scores.
[edit] References
- ^ a b [1]: Shot Online
- ^ Shot Online System Requirements
- ^ a b News Gamescampus.com and Shot-Online to host Hurricane Cup Tournament Series
- ^ Amazon Shot Online: Windows Software
- ^ a b c d [2] Shot Online: Interview with Christopher Yamauchi
- ^ a b c d [3] Shot Online Review
- ^ IGN: SyNet Etertainment
[edit] External links
- Shot Online Official Website (English)
- Shot Online Official Website (German, French, Spanish)
- Shot Online Official Website (Traditional Chinese) (Hong Kong and Taiwan)
