Rohan: First-Hand Experience

I had a good-enough PC to get me the opportunity to be one of the few Filipino gamers to participate in the Close Beta Testing of Rohan Online, released under LevelUp Games.

It took me to the edge of my seat!

I chose to be a Dekan, due to its dark profile and mysterious aura. Dekans are swift and have skills similar to those of a Cabal Blader, but with more oomph to keep you wanting to get your character stronger.

First-timers might be surprised to see other players named "Dekan" or "Dhan". It is because only characters in Peace Mode can see other players' names. This also means that you cannot see a character's name when he is in Attack mode, even if you are in Peace Mode. This gives players enough confidence when they want to PK you (since Rohan is PK-based).

The game is not overrated - it has very meticulous graphics with scenic backgrounds and realistic environment that will completely remind you of Lord of the Rings (especially when I was battling those Drhyses because they looked like Ents). Characters are equipped with interesting skills with action-packed graphics that will make you feel like you are the one executing those attacks.

And I didn't even have an audio card to begin with - which means the action will make your heart pound even without any sound or music accompanying your gaming.

The only downside to this game is the only irritating bug I encountered - the mobs disappear if you are in a crowded map. Because of this, your character gets attacked by aggressive monsters and you'll end up dead without even knowing why. I thought it was just because of lag but after checking my internet connection speed, I confirmed it was a bug.

Rohan Online Open Beta begins this April.