Lunia is s wonderful combination of arcade and RPG! An action-packed arcade game that you can feel with your fingertips by manipulating the keyboard to issue commands for an unlimited number of combination attacks.

• Gameplay

Lunia, in contrast to many MMORPGs currently on the market, is played much like an action arcade game. The player is free to move around in-game using the arrow keys or a game-pad rather than a mouse cursor (freeing the user from the typical point and click method). Instead of clicking on an enemy to attack, varying attacks are launched by pressing combinations of two attack buttons and the space bar. The two attack keys act as a normal attack and a class-specific attack. The space bar is used as the down attack/finisher against opponents who are on the ground. Attacks can be chained together into combos, which are based on the timing, combination, and order of the attack buttons pressed. In addition, special skills and items can be assigned to hotkeys to be used more conveniently as separate attacks or in combos. Lunia does not restrict its skill hotkeys to the function keys (F1-F9) which allows the user to fully customize and adapt the game controls to his/her liking. The current maximum character level is 99.

• PvP

Lunia offers several player versus player (PvP) arenas that allow 1 on 1 to 8 on 8 combat. Additionally, it offers 2 different types of channels, balance and free. Allm has stated plans to eventually support 16 on 16 matches. Some PvP arenas are offered seasonally like the unique Snowman Fight which allows players to don Snowman suits and fight each other with whimsical snowballs of various sizes and special effects.

• Classes

Currently, Lunia's English North American version features nine distinct character classes: the Knight (Sieg), the Healer (Eir), the Thief (Tia), the Wizard (Dainn), the Puppeteer (Dacy), the Combat Slime (Lime), the Templar (Krieg),the Ice Magician (Yuki), and the archer (Arien). Each of these classes offers a distinct play style. Character abilities can be customized through the use of skill points that the player earns when attaining a new level. CDC Games USA, the North American publisher of Lunia, has stated that more characters will be released throughout 2008 and 2009.

Sieg Helmont (The Knight) is the basic melee class, possessing the strongest melee skills, which work well together when chained into combos. He also has a large amount of vitality compared to the other classes, and as such can withstand close-quarters engagement more easily. Essentially, the Knight plays the part of the traditional tank of online games. Sieg is available in every version of Lunia.

Eir Peltrow (the Healer) is a support class, capable of healing and supporting other party members. Her attacking skills are relatively weak against monsters in comparison to the other classes, but quite strong against other players in PvP combat because they delay or push away the target (or otherwise allow Eir the chance to escape and heal). If forced into fighting melee, Eir is also able to defend herself by striking with her wand. Eir is available in every version of Lunia.

Dainn Crowley (the Wizard) is a damage-dealing "crowd control" class that attacks usually from afar using various magic spells and items. His melee combos are weaker than those of the other classes, but he can chain into powerful multi-hit spells which are often far more devastating. Dainn possesses the most diverse variety of skills, as he is able to master many different skills in three different elements (fire, ice, and earth). His multi-combo attacks make Dainn very versatile in PvP. Dainn is available in every version of Lunia.

Tia (The Thief) is an assassin-type character. Tia is suitable for players with excellent reflexes and expert timing. Tia's skills allow her to leap around the battlefield and make pinpoint assaults, escaping virtually unscathed. She can not only attack very fast and cause massive damage to enemies via combo attacks, but she also has the ability to poison enemies. Tia's poison works on both monsters and bosses and slowly drains their HP. Tia is available in every version of Lunia.

Lime the Slime (Combat Slime): is a slime shapeshifter. Lime's play requires a player to be familiar with his various forms. Unfortunately Lime is also very slow at almost everything he does. However he does have a skill which increases his speed. Lime is currently available in the North American, Korean and Japanese versions of Lunia.

Dacy Dalstrin (The Puppeteer): is a puppeteer or "summoner," is suitable for players who enjoy the role of the strategist. She has the ability to summon various puppets, controlled via a special menu, to attack and defend on her behalf. Each puppet has a variety of moves that can be executed when you click a button on the Summon Menu. The puppets can also be controlled using special hotkeys. Dacy is currently available in the North American, Korean, Taiwanese, and Japanese versions of Lunia. In the North American version, players must first obtain a Dacy License Card before they can create Dacy characters.

Yuki (The Ice Magician): Yuki was very quiet and hated the fighting going around her. She became very close with the ice rocks and started to learn how to fight herself. She mastered her fusion of fighting with ice and became the Ice Magician. Yuki is currently available in the North American, Korean, and Japanese versions. In the North American version, players must first obtain a Yuki License Card before they can create Yuki characters.

Krieg El Hati (The Templar): Krieg is a double-hammer wielding "tank" class. Krieg can deal and withstand massive damage, but being a holy knight, he can also heal himself and others which separates him from the strictly melee Tia and Sieg.

Arien Carnesir (The Archer): She doesn't like fighting but has a responsibility to keep elf's wood safe. Arien uses Ice, Lightning, and Fire type skills like Arrow bombs, Arrow rain, Lightning arrow, and summoning a fire bird (Phoenix). Arien, like Yuki, has very few equipment models and thus cash items are necessary for any significant amount of customization.

Most often during my run with the free mmo games I've tried, I've had to keep myself going, find some type of goal, no matter how silly it is to keep playing. But then there are times, when I'll look at the time, and realize I've been playing the game for several hours. Lunia has fallen into that latter category.
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