In the world of free-to-play games, you’re sometimes forced down a narrow path of options. Thankfully, this is starting to change, with more and more genres being released everyday, but the vast majority still involves some fantasy ‘lightness’ as I might call it, or youth focused titles. Stack the browser based, I can play it at work option, and the pickin’s start getting rather slim. So where does that leave us late 20-early 30 something’s that still want a decent game, but are a bit tired of fantasy light? Enter stage right, Resistor Production’s recent release, Disciple.
This free-to-play, literally anywhere via a web browser turn based strategy and fighting game is set in the fantasy world (I know…but stay with me here) of Aphelion, is persistent, and here’s the kicker; specifically targeted at ‘Adults’ with it’s bloody battle sequences. Given the turn based battle structure, players’ characters are always fighting, even if the are online or off. Battles are conducted only when both parties agree, and both wins and losses grant XP points as well as geldors, Disciple’s in-game currency. These battles also allow players access to more powerful weapons and armor, as well as increase their overall ranking. Newcomers create one of three unique character classes, which ultimately determine their life foundation, strengths, and battle style. Disciple is already supporting clan battle battles right out of the box, as well as a fully featured chat functionality.
Tobias Batton, Founder and CEO of Resistor Productions is the main driving force behind this new browser battler. “I wanted to take MMORPGs to the next level with Disciple and its ability to be played anywhere yet be challenging, graphically rich, engaging – even addictive,” said Batton. “Disciple is all about creating a character that is an extension of the player’s personality, and watching it grow and become more powerful, no matter where the player is or what their circumstance.”
Disciple, and all it’s bloody goodness are free-to-play, but offers users the option to purchase more geldors via microtransactions, and/or a small subscription fee; thereby providing the best of both worlds, however a play chooses to play.
Will this new free-to-play be your main go to? Probably not, but I found myself engaged in a number of battles, having almost no time to head to the armory to grab some new gear before I received a battle request from player after player, clearly indicating there are a number of battlers out there, thirsty for blood. A great lunchtime, or any time you need a break PvP battler, Disciple is ready for blood filled action at www.disciplemmo.com.
