Cabal Online: US Open Beta Opens

Szark

The folks at Cabal Online have announced the start of the U.S. open beta for Cabal Online.

El Segundo, Calif.- Jan 29, 2008 - OGPlanet, an innovative provider of multiplayer online games, today announced the start of the U.S. open beta testing period for CABAL ONLINE, an action- oriented massively multiplayer online game that already boasts nearly 1 million players in more than 12 countries throughout Asia and Europe . Open beta testing will begin on Feb. 1, 2008, and continue until the game officially launches on Feb. 21, 2008.

Made world-famous for its high-octane attack system, CABAL allows for combination-based fighting and a whole new type of player vs. player combat. Consistent with the OGPlanet model, CABAL will be free to play, with the option to purchase in-game items and features.

Additional CABAL ONLINE features include:

• An interactive combat system that utilizes combination attacks (precision and timing sensitive) to deliver blow after blow with NPC and PvP encounters.
• Six distinctive classes of characters-Warrior, Force Archer, Blader, Force Shielder, Wizard and Force Blader-each offering an entirely unique game play experience within CABAL.
• An in-game downloadable jukebox that allows players to download their own songs to play while they take on CABAL.
• A fluid fighting interface that brings intuitive and elegant motions to players' fingertips. Different classes bring unique movements and actions to their character both in and out of the battle zone.
• All in-game items can be crafted into new items or enhancement.
• A dynamic character-creation tool with more than 200 options.
• More than 300 dungeons featuring highly original and challenging quest designs to explore.
• Magical and mystical unlockables enhance healing, attacking, crafting and shielding powers.
• Astral cycles and boards allow players to travel great distances in short amounts of time.
• Hundreds of weapon styles, ranging from blade, bow and arrow, guns, and magic, are available.
• Supports multi-player Server-Client.
• A state-of-the-art game engine delivers stunning, high-polygon-count 3D graphics at a sustainable high frame rate, even on low-end machines.
• Unparalleled special effects: dynamic lighting shading, Z-buffering, particle-based effects.
• An engine designed and built by a staff experienced with massive network traffic management to minimize any latency.
• Supports most popular 3D hardware accelerators.

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rmk70

Just to warn people, this game is pretty boring. Same asian grindfest for those who may be wondering what game play is like.

thedge

I agree. I tried it for an hour or so and really couldn't get into. Lots of awkward translations, interface issues, and really bad textures.

bonoharvey

Thanks you guys saved me wasted download time.  I will play anarchy online until age of conan finally comes out.  Thanks again

mackdawg19

Its always been my motto to try a game myself, before i judge it. That being said, i played this game quite sometime ago. And it was the only f2p mmo with micro payments i would suggest to someone looking for a f2p game. Its combat system is very nice and appealing. This game is only for US and Canadians, and alot of the translations have been fixed. So if your looking for, imo, the best f2p game, this one is for you. Its only and 900 mb download i beleive. So if you have cable, it shouldnt take you long to download. Took me about 20 mins, if that, on a 5 meg line getting 600k/sec from the central US. Goodluck, and remember, give your own judgement. Dont let people choose it for you!

sstaz

what does micro payments mean i never understood that

Robbgobb

Paying for little extras. Some games offer things that can only be gotten by buying it with real money. Also could be extra content early or special looking items. Tons of little things that cost real money over being able to find it in the game.

rev_lazaro

Originally posted by mackdawg19


Its always been my motto to try a game myself, before i judge it. That being said, i played this game quite sometime ago. And it was the only f2p mmo with micro payments i would suggest to someone looking for a f2p game. Its combat system is very nice and appealing. This game is only for US and Canadians, and alot of the translations have been fixed. So if your looking for, imo, the best f2p game, this one is for you. Its only and 900 mb download i beleive. So if you have cable, it shouldnt take you long to download. Took me about 20 mins, if that, on a 5 meg line getting 600k/sec from the central US. Goodluck, and remember, give your own judgement. Dont let people choose it for you!

 

I've grown very weary of MMO's in general lately except for GW and some LOTRO on the side, I especially grow tired of the free to play market.

That said, yes, this is a grindfest. But the quests are actually well translated in the previous closed beta. Leveling was at a good pace, and the combat system is freaking fun. It's not an immersion game, it's not an award winning plot. But it's definitely combat heavy and far from boring...you're going to actually need skill here and watch what you're doing. Play it like an over the top console-style action RPG, not the next big commercial MMO. It's a fun romp.

 

Slotter11

When I played Cabal during this beta is was a fun game. The quests were wonderful, the leveling pace was pretty good. The PvP was one of the greatest things in this.

Cabal was an awsome game when the beta first started. The max cap at the time was 50. But when the Beta ended, they banned all IP's outside of Europe, which sucked. So I will not play this game. Like others have said, it was a complete grindfest. So do whatever you want to do with this game.

Grunty

Open beta starts at 2:00pm PST (GMT-8), Feb 1.

cabal.ogplanet.com/news.og

Sabbicat

Has anyone been able to get past the registration screen. I seem to be stuck at the point of submitting my email. This is vary frustrating.