Elsword
Sign in to saveElsword () is a free-to-play, 2.5D action MMORPG developed by the South Korean company KOG Studios. It features real-time action gameplay and includes both player vs. environment and player vs. player modes. There are fifteen playable characters within the game, each with unique backstories and distinct abilities. While playing the game is free, some items and costumes can be purchased through an in-game "Item Mall" using real currency. The game was originally made with the intention of being the spiritual successor to Grand Chase by upgrading the graphics from 2D to 2.5D.
Game data
- Released
- 2011-05-04
- User rating
- 2.90 / 5
- Genres
- Adventure, Action, RPG, Casual, Massively Multiplayer
- Platforms
- PC
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Key facts
- Video game.title
- Elsword
- Video game.developer
- KOG Studios
- Video game.image
- Elsword logo.png
- Video game.genre
- Fantasy, action, MMORPG
- Video game.modes
- Multiplayer
- Video game.platforms
- Microsoft Windows
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Article
15 sectionsContents
- Gameplay
- Characters
- Skills
- Background
- PVP
- Server merge
- Media
- Manhwa
- Official guidebook
- Japanese-style webcomic
- Animation
- Light novel
- Relationships with ''Grand Chase''
- References
- External links
Elsword () is a free-to-play, 2.5D action MMORPG developed by the South Korean company KOG Studios. It features real-time action gameplay and includes both player vs. environment and player vs. player modes. There are fifteen playable characters within the game, each with unique backstories and distinct abilities. While playing the game is free, some items and costumes can be purchased through an in-game "Item Mall" using real currency. The game was originally made with the intention of being the spiritual successor to Grand Chase by upgrading the graphics from 2D to 2.5D.
==Gameplay== Elsword features skill-based action gameplay combined with role-playing elements and community features typical of an MMORPG, such as guilds, chat, and item trading. Gameplay can be controlled using either a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad. It is based on arcade Beat 'em ups, and require the player to properly execute combos within the specific range of their character much akin to a fighting game, mixing the elements to provide a side-scrolling beat 'em up fighter.