



Mastering Age of Conan Combat System
Written by zhengxiaoting on September 15, 2009 10:32
The game like Age of Conan, without doubt it has a groundbreaking combat systemIt is the fact that it has a brand new system for combat that is completely like anything else on the market todayMost similar games followed a more traditional target and click method of combat, which worked in the past but has been rendered obsolete based on what Age of Conan is introducingThe Age of Conan combat system allows players to really feel like they are a part of the battle at hand.
Firstly, when it comes to the combat system in the game you will find out you that you swing your weapon by moving the mouse or clicking on directional keysWithout even having to target an enemy to hit them you can wade in to battle and swing and hack away.
You will notice as you fight that an enemy will start to defend more from the direction you swing from if you do the same repeated blows over and overThis is shown by the shields icons superimposed over your enemyThis will let you know which direction they are more vulnerable from and which they are defending from the most.
As you continue to fight an enemy in the same manner over and over, the AI or Artificial Intelligence in the game is of a high enough quality that your opponents will be better capable of defending themselves if your attacks become predictable.
When an opponent can block your attacks, a shield icon appears over him to let you know which directions make the opponent more vulnerable so that you may switch up your attacks for more effective offenseYou will also be able to learn how to make use of special attacks and combination moves as you gain additional levels in the game, making the fight that much more interesting in the processYou can execute these specific attacks using a method that is classic when it comes to console video gaming, as a series of directional taps are required in order to create each special attackEach class of characters has its own unique special attacks, and some special attacks have unique applications depending on the opponentSpecial attacks include stunning, freezing, and even massively bloody finishing moves.
In Age of Conan, as you gain levels you will learn special attacks and combosThese are executed by a more classic Console gaming method of using a combination of directional taps to cause a special attackFrom massive and bloody finishing moves to hitting your weapon on the ground and stunning those around you.
One of the first things you will notice in Age of Conan is the graphics and the realismThere is a reason this is a mature rated gameThe blood and limbs fly from your opponents in battle as you wade thru cleaving from side to sideLearning how to utilize these combination skills will result in a spectacular display of blood and gore
There is more to Age of Conan than the unique system for combatAge of Conan is known for presenting excellent graphics and realism relating to the battlesIt is rated as a Mature Rated game because of the level of blood and gore that is presented during battles between characters and opponentsCharacters can learn how to take advantage of special attacks and combinations to make the game play even more gory and realistic, hacking and slashing through opponents for a true bloodbathPlayers who enjoy hack and slash games with unique game play and combat systems will appreciate what is being presented by Age of Conan
