Tuesday, January 26, 2016

No Vain, No Gain


The map above is called the Halcyon Fold, the setting for this Gameview: Vainglory, produced by Super Evil Mega Corp.
You've probably never heard of it, have you? I bet you don't even know what a MOBA is... 
Anyhow, this touch screen video game won't remain unknown for much longer, due to its rapidly growing popularity and player base. The game entails staggeringly good graphics, sensationally addicting gameplay, great lore, and unique heroes to fight with. The best part? It's free! (Boy, It sounds like I'm being paid to do this, doesn't it...)
But seriously, I've been playing Vainglory for almost a year now, and it hasn't gotten boring. Not once. Maybe seriously frustrating sometimes, where I want to throw my tablet at the wall, but NEVER boring. 
For those of you that don't know what a MOBA is, I'll explain the basic aspects of Vainglory and her sister games for you. If you already know what a MOBA is, congratulations! You're officially permitted to skip over this part and read the next bit of my useless babble. Anyway, Most MOBAs (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) incorporate a Lane where turrets are placed at strategic spots, a Jungle where gold can be acquired, and two team bases. In the case of Vainglory, the goal of the game is to destroy the enemy's Vain Crystal, or Vain. See those weird shiny purple things at each side of the map? Those are the Vains, and your job is to blow up the enemy's while protecting your own. 
In addition to the features I've already discussed, you also have the option of joining a Guild or Team, so that you can play with other players close to your skill level. Rewards can be earned at the end of each Season based on your Guild's level.
Compared to other MOBAs such as League of Legends, Vainglory is quite fast paced. There are only three players on each team, compared to the usual five. This ensures that matches are only about 20-30 minutes long. (Eat your heart out, League!)
Vainglory is compatible with Apple iPads 2 and up, iPhones 5 and up, and requires iOS 6.1 and above. It's also downloadable on high-end Android devices with 1GB of RAM or more, and requires Android 4.2.2 Jellybean or newer.
Over all, this is a spectacular game and definitely worth checking out. See you in the Fold!

~Daniel






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