Dofus
Dofus is an online role-playing game that was introduced in 2004. It was designed by Mathieu Bourgain and is distributed by Ankama Games. The game is played on a PC and is built on the Flash platform.
- MMORPG
- Opportunities to develop special skills
- Turn based play like real role-playing games
- Reasonable subscription fee
- Flash-based with no download required
- Game play is easily mastered
- D platform
- Extras are expensive
Dofus is what is known as an MMORPG, or massively multiplayer online role-playing game. It's one of the older games in the genre, having made its debut in 2004. The game has inspired books, comics, and a 2016 feature film. The game is subscription-based, with over one million players who pay a monthly fee. The setting of Dofus is known as the World of Twelve. It derives this name from twelve gods which inhabit the game's world. The game is played from a third-person point of view and there are eighteen character classes to choose from. The skills and abilities of each character vary according to class. Just like a traditional role-playing game, experience points are awarded for engaging in battles and completing quests. The experience points are what allow players to level up and increase their abilities. It is also possible for players to obtain specializations. Dofus is Flash-based, and the game takes place in real time. However, turns are used to govern game play. Players are allowed to attack, move, or cast spells in a given time frame. Then, the next player takes a turn. Each player is supplied with a 2D avatar. There is no software download required. Dofus can be played right from the browser. The game has received numerous awards, and it has even been adapted into an animated television series. The game is more popular in France than it is anywhere else. It has become a cultural phenomenon there, with millions of individuals playing. The only real downside of the game is its 2D environment. This graphic representation seems a little dated when compared with other video games today. Nevertheless, Ankama Games still supports the game with new updates. Players can also purchase extras from the game's marketplace, but this can become very expensive.