

Even the “healing” class (the Cleric) can hold their own in combat with powerful light and lightning-based magics and physical skills.Īn Archer in combat in Dragon's Nest. However, all classes have viable short and long-ranged attacks, making them effective (and dangerous) from any distance. The Sorceress class, on the other hand, fights with mid-ranged magic bolts and area-of-effect spells, and plays more like a first-person shooter. The melee-oriented Warriors control like any console-style action hero, fighting with direct physical attacks and combos. There are four classes (gender-locked, sadly) in Dragon’s Nest, each with unique combat roles and play styles. Players have a great deal of control over their enemies, which makes combat extremely satisfying. Unlike TERA, however, your attacks have an immediate and powerful effect on enemies, like in Vindictus (or in any console action game). Players combine attacks and hot-keyed skills to deal damage in a non-targeting combat system, much like you do in TERA. The gameplay is reminiscent of Nexon’s own Vindictus, crossed with Bluehole Studio’s TERA. In addition to the instanced dungeon available to attendees, press and media were also given a unique PvP-only demo, showcasing the game’s surprisingly balanced playable classes. Nexon and Dragon’s Nest made an appearance at E3 2011 last month. Dragon’s Nest is also offering several events and perks for the duration of the beta period.

From July 26 through August 9, 2011, players can play Dragon’s Nest and try their hand at the game’s unique action combat, establish their own guilds, craft gear, or fool around with the cash shop. (Nexon)ĭragon’s Nest, the cartoony console-style action MMORPG from Eyedentity Games and Nexon, has recently entered its open beta period. A Sorceress working her magic in Dragon's Nest.
