Onmyoji Arena: A MOBA That Merges Tradition with Modern Gameplay

Onmyoji Arena” developed by NetEase Games offers a beautiful looking and historically influenced MOBA which stands for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena. From the vast legacy associated with Onmyoji’s universe, it is possible to mention the combination of beautiful references to traditional Japanese art and the dynamic, competitive gameplay typical of MOBAs.

Since the beginning, the game can be characterized by outstanding art and graphic and characters design of “Onmyoji Arena”. The game includes a cast of heroes called Shikigami and all them are based on legends and myths of Japan. While these characters are stunning in their appearance and smoothly animated, they are not mere avatars – each of them has his own set of skills and the background story which enriches the game’s setting. Some of the things presented in this game are cartoonish and because of the high definition, every animation in the match is well detailed and the environments are sleek.

Speaking of gameplay, traditional to the MOBA genre mechanics are employed in “Onmyoji Arena”. 5v5 battles are also going to be familiar where players select their Shikigami and fight the other team for their base destruction. To this end, it was possible to select a specific play style anyone like a tank, a mage or an assassin, among others. The most important feature of “Onmyoji Arena” is the presence of mythical aspects in gameplay, skills and abilities are unique to the characters of Onmyoji.

The controls are tight and polished and the interface is clear and straight-forward which will appeal to newcomers to the MOBA genre as well as experienced players. There are also more updates to the game and the players gains access to new Shikigami as well as updated skins from time to time, so that the flow of the game remains interesting and active.

In the design of gameplay, “Onmyoji Arena” is one of those games that of the utmost importance to not allow cheating. On the bright side, the game does not focus on the pay-to-win approach, which is typical for many other MOBAs, and it will be a huge bonus for players who are willing to compete. However, some player may deem the matchmaking system as sometime lack of balance and result in unfair match.

In general, “Onmyoji Arena” is fun, neat and polished MOBA that was able to incorporate the aspects of traditional Japanese culture into the modern battle arena. It is recommended for the lovers of this kind of games and for those who want to enjoy exciting and beautifully designed game.