Upskirting a feature of Ragnarok 2 (demonstrated at TGS)

by Vladimir Cole { Sep 20th 2005 at 8:30AM }

Ragnarok 2 screenshot Ragnarok 2 Online, the sequel to the popular (in Asia anyway) massively multiplayer Ragnarok Online, was given its debut at the Tokyo Game Show. The big news with this title is that the characters and the environments are now fully 3D, whereas its predecessor featured two-dimensional characters on top of three-dimensional backgrounds.

Some of the game's fans who know and love Ragnarok Online have expressed worry that the transition to 3D characters would destroy the manga-inspired look that they've grown to love. However, the behavior of at least one member of the gaming public that tried the game out at last week's Tokyo Game Show indicates that the transition to 3D characters will be widely embraced.

As this gamer demonstrated, a determined player can maneuver the camera in Ragnarok 2 so that he's looking up the skirt of his female characters. Ho hum, right? But wait, there's more! Not only can the camera be maneuvered into some pretty racy viewing angles, but it appears that the game makers themselves have taken efforts to carefully model what is seen there. All-important polygons were spent modeling characters' undergarments. This is why 3D was invented.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Oshi @ Dec 18th 2005 9:07PM

Ragnarok isn't just popular in Asia, it is popular world wide! It'sa fun little game. I wonder if they will have an open beta testing for this. I think going to full 3d is good. The whole 2d-style gets really old really fast. The bulk of it's players (that aren't new) usually use it as a chat device with their "cute" avatars.

Ruari @ Dec 18th 2005 9:07PM

Yum

Peter @ Dec 18th 2005 9:07PM

yeah, oshi is spot on.

I was really bored one day and downloaded this and I played it with my friends for a few hours... I regret that decision greatly. This was right when the first one came out in beta.

It is a really ridiculously slow game, the art assets are... "cutesy", but very lackluster in terms of scale. Attacking a Baphomet (largest creature that does town raids) is the same as attacking a pink blob thing.

Anyway, I regret it because my friend became obsessed with it and spent so much damn time playing a merchant and talking to little asian girls and giving them free goods. It is ridiculous!

Then he started playing WOW, and I think he's finally burned out on MMOs. They're all the same :

Andrew Hsieh @ Dec 18th 2005 9:07PM

Damn straight, Peter.

This one looks just alike. Just 3D.

Google Nazi @ Dec 18th 2005 9:07PM

I have played Ragnarok for about 2 years (was a GM for about 7 months) and enjoyed it alot! Although the game gets extremely boring after your high enough level because there is absolutely nothing to do other then help noobs around... It can get old very quickly. Looking back at it now, I don't understand what i saw in it to play for so long?

I have seen some development gameplay about 14 months ago including a cutscene... i have to say wow! But, if you really think this game will be great go ahead and play ROSE Online! Same company, and pretty much the same type of game but better! (3D too!)

I ejoy the "details in polygons" though mwahahhaa!

Google Nazi @ Dec 18th 2005 9:07PM

Hi again! I came back to add some video download links :)

This site will not allow me to post the links to them so here is the website for it: 4gamer dot net

Cracker_king @ Dec 18th 2005 9:07PM

So is ragnarok even worth playing? i have FFXI which i cant get to work and i play guild wars so i was jus wondrin wether or not i should try this?

Seabass @ Dec 18th 2005 9:07PM

I think this game will be kinda cool. Ive been searching for a Ragnarok-like game that is 3d. Lineage sucks, cuz you cant customize your own stats and all the moves look alike. Guildwars...i read about it. so i guess i dont know shit about it. WOW, hmm...i find the graphics cheesy. Final Fantasy...hmm...w/e. anyways. RAGNAROK 2 will kick ass! I have a feeling its going to be so much fun! Traveling for 2 hours in a stright line encountering various porings...I CANT WAIT! (im not sarcastic...wtf you talking about.)