Dungeon Fighter Online Announced

Don't have a lot of time to leap into a multiplayer online gaming session, but still like the depth of these titles? Been looking for a side scrolling arcade styled action RPG? You're in luck, because Nexon America just announced today that Dungeon Fighter Online will be coming to North America in the second half of 2009. Released as Dungeon & Fighter in Asia, players create a character from one of five character classes: Swordsman, Fighter, Gunner, Mage and Priest, each of which has their own customizable sets of skills and class specializations. These characters can either explore dungeons in the land of Arad individually or team up with other online players to go through multiplayer specific areas.

Players will be able to tailor their characters thanks to a large variety of items that will be included within in-game item shops. While the game will be free to play, extra equipment can be purchased via stores as well to further augment your characters. What's more, players will also be able to go head to head with opposing players, entering a player versus player arena that's auto-balanced to ensure competitive matches.

"With its dynamic gameplay coupled with classic retro arcade feel, Dungeon Fighter Online is a household title in Asia," said Min Kim, vice president of marketing for Nexon America. "Few games are able to make an impact in one genre. Dungeon Fighter Online delivers in two; as a great fighting game and as an engrossing social experience. We look forward to delivering this amazing experience to North American gamers later this year." With an art style that's reminiscent of classic arcade side-scrollers like Final Fight or Magic Scroll, Dungeon Fighter Online will enter beta testing this summer.

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