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Is the Adult MMORPG Shaiya worth playing?

This review is written by Michael Grantham from MMOSite forum.

My goodness, has this been a year for Shaiya Gold gaming or what, it is as if they just keep coming and guess what…that is right, here is another one for you.

Described and distributed as an adult MMORPG, for its graphic violence and controversial scenes of depravity and nudity, Shaiya Gold by Aeria games, is yet another game for you to download and play free, this holiday season. However, with the release of so many new games, both pay and free to play, the only problem facing Shaiya Gold games this time of the year, is not an overdose of festive foods, or cheesy holiday spirit, it is knowing which game to download and play next.

However, the question is who has time to waste? Well, never fear, for that is why, I, the reviewer, am here.
So without further hesitation, let’s jump on in and take a look at what this Shaiya Gold game has to offer the cyber-freaks, net nerds and button bashers alike.

Essentially, the game controls have been individualized in an attempt to step away from other MMORPG and appeal to fans of more action styled console gaming. Shaiya Gold utilizes what is commonly known as the first person shooter key setting, thus players are able to move their characters around through the WASD keys, rather than the old and outdated point and click method of moving. Furthermore, to give the Shaiya Gold game a more platform feel, players can also make their characters jump by pressing the space bar.

Beyond this, however, the Shaiya Gold game plays much like other MMORPGs, such as World of Warcraft, Guild Wars and 2 Moons. This of course meaning, many actions are affiliated with the left mouse button, such as, NPC interaction, chat, trade and various other facets of the game, whilst the right mouse button is reserved for alternative actions such as secondary attacks, spells, ranged combat, skills and items. However, utilizing hot key systems, such things can be bound to personalize key bored commands, such as numeric keys 1 ?C 9. Furthermore, targeting NPC monsters can be done using the mouse and or tab button, which instantly allows players to target the monster closest to them and from there, can then choose to start with a spell, skill or simply run in for a head to head slug-fest.

The story of the Shaiya Gold game is rather interesting and strongly gives the sense of the unending struggle between the powers of light and darkness. This, in turn is one facet of the Shaiya Gold game, allowing you to choose with which fraction you will be allied. Thus, your choices are to work towards saving the land or bringing about its oblivion. However, this also works towards the race and or class your character will attempt to master. Much like other MMORPGs, this is inclusive of a mix between close-ranged combatants, long ranged warriors, casters and swift rouges and or assassins. When first entering the Shaiya Gold game, new player’s may feel a little overwhelmed by the games size, especially if they are not use to such large and expansive game terrains.

Furthermore, it may also take some time getting use to finding your quests, how to effectively level your character and where to find the best training spots for your level and skill. With that said, I should mention that the graphics in this game are rather impressive and surely some of the best we have seen in Shaiya Gold games such as this, in a long time. But, saying that, I must also note, this game did really remind me of that old Guild Wars sensation, in terms of appeal and visual lay out.

Shaiya Gold is a graphically stunning game and with great sound effects and music scores, players of MMORPGs are sure to love this game. Also utilizing both PVE and PVP elements, crafting systems and various other roles to raise skill and profit margin, there are many things one can do throughout the game besides grinding for levels. However, with that said, this game, like many others, is still based on a character’s lvl, which determines; where they can go and the monsters they are able to fight. The WASD commands are a welcome change from point and click adding a swift feel to game play, taking out some of the more boring aspects of the genre.

Personally, there was enough in this game to keep me going, even if only to explore the beautiful and stunning fields, dungeons and various terrains. However, at the end of the day, this game is still strongly in the tradition of World of War Craft and Guild Wars and players who are looking to escape such things will not be impressed. Still, Shaiya Gold, for the most part, in my mind anyway, is a breath of fresh air and I am sure I will keep playing it… at least until something else comes out.
All in all, I would give this Shaiya Gold game 7-5- 8- 0 out of 10-00