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| − | '''Spiral Knights''' | + | '''Spiral Knights''' is a massively multiplayer online game ([[Wikipedia:MMOG|MMOG]]) game created and formerly developed by [[Three Rings]] and published by [http://www.sega.com/ SEGA]. In April 2016, the game is being moved to [[Grey Havens]], a new company made of former Three Rings people, and will handle the game's continuing development once the move is complete. |
| − | + | It is available online as a [http://www.spiralknights.com/ download]. | |
| − | = | + | = About the Game = |
| − | Spiral Knights | + | Spiral Knights is a [[Wikipedia:Massive_multiplayer_online_game|Massively Multiplayer Game]] produced by [http://www.threerings.com/ Three Rings Design, Inc.] It features a constantly changing world brought to life in a vibrant, retro-inspired visual style; intuitive pick-up-and-play controls (including both mouse-only and gamepad control); opportunities for players to create guilds, craft new gear, and customize the looks and abilities of their characters |
| − | Spiral Knights | + | Spiral Knights is free to play, but players have the option to purchase Energy to spend on additional items or features. |
| − | = | + | = Minimum System Requirements = |
| − | + | * Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Linux | |
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| − | * Windows XP, Vista | + | |
* Java 1.5 | * Java 1.5 | ||
| − | * | + | * Display 1024x600 |
| − | * 1.3ghz | + | * 1.3ghz processor |
| − | * | + | * Graphics: 64mb Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver. |
| − | * | + | * Memory: 1 GiB (or 512MiB for Windows XP) |
| − | * 300MB | + | * 300MB Hard drive space |
| + | * Internet Connection: 56 K modem or better (64 kbps broadband recommended for download) | ||
| + | * (Laptops and desktop onboard graphics controllers generally perform well below desktop video cards.) | ||
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*[http://www.gamespot.com/shows/on-the-spot/?event=gdc_online_awards20111012 GDC Online, Best Online Game Design 2011] | *[http://www.gamespot.com/shows/on-the-spot/?event=gdc_online_awards20111012 GDC Online, Best Online Game Design 2011] | ||
| − | = Previews | + | = Previews and Praise = |
*http://pc.mmgn.com/Reviews/Spiral-Knights-Review | *http://pc.mmgn.com/Reviews/Spiral-Knights-Review | ||
*http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/26/first-impressions-spiral-knights/ | *http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/26/first-impressions-spiral-knights/ | ||
*http://www.1up.com/do/userReview?urId=41871 | *http://www.1up.com/do/userReview?urId=41871 | ||
| − | = | + | = Notes = |
| − | *[http://forums.spiralknights.com/forum | + | An [http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/SpiralKnights_ShoutOut_TheLegendOfZelda_7607.JPG early ad] featured the words "It's dangerous to go alone, take these!" This line alludes to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda_(video_game) The Legend of Zelda]. In that game, the Old Man says, "It's dangerous to go alone, take this!" |
| − | *[http://www.sega.com/news/?n=4992 | + | |
| − | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcDGIUDB0Xw Trailer] | + | = External Links = |
| − | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7OQRA2kDyE | + | *[http://forums.spiralknights.com/forum Official game forums] |
| − | *[http://verticalwire.com/releases/2489-sega-and-three-rings-i-spiral-knights-i-gets-steam-powered Spiral Knights | + | *[http://www.sega.com/news/?n=4992 Official Press Release Announcement] |
| + | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcDGIUDB0Xw Game Trailer] | ||
| + | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7OQRA2kDyE Official Launch Trailer] | ||
| + | *[http://verticalwire.com/releases/2489-sega-and-three-rings-i-spiral-knights-i-gets-steam-powered Spiral Knights available via Steam!] | ||
[[Category:Lore]] | [[Category:Lore]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Allusions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:29, 16 April 2016
Spiral Knights is a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) game created and formerly developed by Three Rings and published by SEGA. In April 2016, the game is being moved to Grey Havens, a new company made of former Three Rings people, and will handle the game's continuing development once the move is complete.
It is available online as a download.
Contents
About the Game
Spiral Knights is a Massively Multiplayer Game produced by Three Rings Design, Inc. It features a constantly changing world brought to life in a vibrant, retro-inspired visual style; intuitive pick-up-and-play controls (including both mouse-only and gamepad control); opportunities for players to create guilds, craft new gear, and customize the looks and abilities of their characters
Spiral Knights is free to play, but players have the option to purchase Energy to spend on additional items or features.
Minimum System Requirements
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Linux
- Java 1.5
- Display 1024x600
- 1.3ghz processor
- Graphics: 64mb Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver.
- Memory: 1 GiB (or 512MiB for Windows XP)
- 300MB Hard drive space
- Internet Connection: 56 K modem or better (64 kbps broadband recommended for download)
- (Laptops and desktop onboard graphics controllers generally perform well below desktop video cards.)
Awards won
Previews and Praise
- http://pc.mmgn.com/Reviews/Spiral-Knights-Review
- http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/26/first-impressions-spiral-knights/
- http://www.1up.com/do/userReview?urId=41871
Notes
An early ad featured the words "It's dangerous to go alone, take these!" This line alludes to The Legend of Zelda. In that game, the Old Man says, "It's dangerous to go alone, take this!"
