Shot Online

Infobox VG| title = Shot Online


developer = OnNet Co. Ltd.
publisher = Games Campus (English)
gamigo (German, French, Spanish)
genre = MMORPG Golf
modes = Multiplayer
ratings=vgratings|ESRB=E [http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/shot-online/|GameSpy] : Shot Online]
platforms = PC
media = [http://www.shot-online.com/downloads/game.asp Download] / [http://www.shot-online.com/guide/setup.asp Setup Info]
requirements = DirectX 9.0c or later required; PentiumIII 450 MHz or equivalent. CPU required, PentiumIV 1 GHz CPU or equivalent recommended; 128MB RAM required, 256MB RAM recommended; NVIDIA 32MB 3D accelerated Graphics card or equivalent required, NVIDIA Geforce4 64MB Graphics card or equivalent recommended; 56K Internet Access required, Broadband recommended. sound card recommended. [ [http://shotonline.gamescampus.com/downloads/game.asp Shot Online] System Requirements]
input = keyboard, mouse

"Shot Online" is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) which features character development and golf simulation. It features an anime like world with characters designed in anime. It is developed by the San Jose-based game developer OnNet USA and published under their game portal website, GamesCampus [http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/38036/GAMESCAMPUSCOM-And-Shot-Online-To-Host-Hurricane-Cup-Tournament-Series|MCV News] Gamescampus.com and Shot-Online to host Hurricane Cup Tournament Series] . Although there is no subscription fee or cost to download and play the game, additional items may be purchased using real currency through the games website. The game is also distributed through retail stores such as Amazon. [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I7ZBBI Amazon] Shot Online: Windows Software]

History

"Shot Online" was originally created as a Korean title and then later marketed to the United States. [http://www.warcry.com/articles/view/interviews/2637-Shot-Online-Interview-with-Christopher-Yamauchi|Warcry] Shot Online: Interview with Christopher Yamauchi] Debuting in 2004 as a free online download, this game worked its way onto store shelves in 2006 when a retail version was made available.

Game updates are pushed through an update server with major improvements scheduled every six months. Using this method the developer can make rapid fixes or game changes such as the addition of auction houses to the game. Game developers have promised updates such as graphical improvements in the future.

Publishing

The game has been made available in four different languages. OnNet USA publishes the English version under their game portal banner, GamesCampus. Other available languages are published under the MMO gaming portal gamigo. Retail versions of the game are published by both OnNet and SyNet Entertainment. [http://pc.ign.com/articles/733/733089p1.html|IGN] Shot Online Review] SyNet Entertainment is the U.S. arm of a Korean company currently located in New Jersey. [ [http://games.ign.com/objects/851/851509.html IGN] : SyNet Etertainment]

Gameplay

Introduction

The golf simulator allows up to four players to tee-off together on several fictional and non-fictional courses, while "The Square" allows a player's avatar to interact with NPCs and make trades with other players.

NPC charactersFor each hole completed, the character earns both experience points and in-game currency called NG ("Not Gold"). When the player accumulates enough experience points, their character will advance to the next level. NG can be used to purchase items such as clubs, balls, clothing, greens fees, and club repair fees.

Characters

"Shot Online" is similar to many other MMORPGs in the sense it uses a mixture of player experience and items to increase a players skill. All characters are designed in anime. The game classifies players as Beginner, Amateur, Semi-Pro and Tour-Pro. This classification is based on both a player's level and handicap achievements on specific courses. As you progress, more options become available such as the ability to create guilds or use better equipment.

Six character classes are also available which will give a player different starting abilities based on different character skills. For example, choosing the character class "Wotan" will increase your driving range while decreasing your control of the ball.

Courses

There are a wide variety of courses based on real-world locations and fictional designs. Courses have different green fees, and playing them provides varying bonuses and experience points depending on the difficulty.

Tournaments

Tournaments are offered, which can be played at any level. Currently a string of seasonal tournaments are being hosted. In addition to these seasonal tournaments, free tournaments are also offered. Instead of any head-to-head play like in a real tournament, your score is registered upon completion of the course. When the tournament ends winners are declared from the submitted scores.

References

External links

* [http://www.shot-online.com/ Shot Online Official Website] (English)
* [http://www.shot-online.eu/ Shot Online Official Website] (German, French, Spanish)