Client Games VS Browser Games

Client Games on the way to Browser Games

: BBGsite Editor:; At the mention of game market, we have to admit that client games and browser games are predominant and have a great majority of users. Client games are favored by players due to their gorgeous graphics and rich content, but the competition is really cut-throat, since the market is flooded with countless excellent client games. In recent years, along with the rise of browser games, many players have begun to cast their sights on browser games. Because of their convenient game mode, browser games have become more and more popular. Meanwhile, some browser games can even compare favorably with client games in terms of exquisite graphics. Thus, browser games definitely pose a threat to client games, though they have completely different technologies.
To realize new breakthroughs, a part of game companies intended to combine client games with browser games and give players refreshing game experiences. Nowadays, more and more game companies have planned to adapt their hot client games into browser ones. What client games will undergo such changes? Please check them out!: share:

: Developer:Mgame USA Inc. Graphics:3D Genre:RPG Theme:Anime; Scions of Fate is a popular martial-arts MMORPG developed by Korea-based Mgame. In May, Mgame announced that it would join forces with a Chinese developer to produce the browser-based Scions of Fate. In July, Mgame officially named the web version Scions of Fate W and unveiled the game logo. According to Mgame, Scions of Fate W will center on the antagonism between the good and the evil and will be characterized by cute characters, splendid graphics and interesting storyline in order to win the support of more players.; Learn more

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: Developer:Snail Game Graphics:3D Genre:RPG Theme:Adventure; The 3D strategy MMORPG Voyage Century, which costs Snail Games 4 years, can be regarded as the best one among all nautical games with colorful content and high-level accomplishment. Since its debut, the game has been warmly welcomed by numerous players.
Snail Games made public Voyage Century OnWeb, the sequel to Voyage Century at ChinaJoy 2011. The same with the client version, browser-based Voyage Century OnWeb is also set in the Age of Sail in 16th-century Europe. It is said that the game focuses on interactive gameplay and puts players into a further society, which consists of mercenaries, groups, guilds and countries. In addition to sea, land and harbor warfare as well as character development, the game will merge combat, community, strategy, competition, RPG and much more elements. It can be considered as a unique innovative MMO.; Learn more

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: Developer:Ons On SOFT Graphics:3D Genre:RPG Theme:Adventure; Developed by Korean game company OnsOn Soft, fantasy MMO Fiesta Online features anime-style graphics and a variety of game systems. Up until now, it has over 2 million players worldwide. With the use of the latest graphic processing technique, the game presents animated graphics. Recently, European publisher Gamigo has joined hands with streaming technology provider SpawnApps to announce a browser version of Fiesta Online. As disclosed by Gamigo Board, browser-based Fiesta Online will render high-quality graphics not inferior to those of the client version. When the time comes, players only need to wait for 2 minute to load the game and enjoy the fun of this fantasy MMO.; Learn more

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: Developer:Zemi Interactive Graphics:3D Genre:RPG Theme:Adventure; The 3D MMORPG Gates of Andaron (4Story) is an excellent free WOW clone developed by Korea-based Zemi Interactive. Since it was published by Gameforge in North America, it has been gained wide support from myriads of players. Recently, Gameforge has announced that Rise of Gor, a new update for Gates of Andaron will be released this September. It will introduce browser-based gameplay using the Kalydo browser plug-in. What will the game look like then? Let’s wait and see!; Learn more

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: Developer:Jadestone Graphics:Text with graphics Genre:Simulation Theme:Sports; Football management simulation game fans are certain to be familiar with the Championship Manager series. The Championship Manager is a best choice for all football fans, for it includes almost all professional foot teams and players all over the world.
In July, BGS (Beautiful Game Studios), a subsidiary of Square Enix with Shanda Games issued a joint announcement that they would release brand new free browser-based Championship Manager Online. As the browser version of the Championship Manager series, Championship Manager Online inherits the style and gameplay of the original works, and also integrates abundant MMO elements, aiming to bring players into a whole new football world.; Learn more

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: Developer:Nexon Graphics:2D Genre:Social Games Theme:Adventure; Adapted from MapleStory, a 2D side-scrolling game developed by Korea-based Wizet, MapleStory Adventures has been brought to Facebook and launched OBT late this July. With its overall structure basically similar to client-based MapleStory, Facebook-based MapleStory Adventures is much easier to play and is more relaxing.; Learn more

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: Developer: IGG Inc Graphics:3D Genre:Social Games Theme:Adventure; GodsWar Online, a 3D MMO based on Greek mythologies, allows players to appreciate various scenic spots, meet heroes featured in Greek mythologies and challenge mythical monsters. Last November, IGG joined hands with Denmark-based Kalydo to bring GodsWar Online to Facebook. With the slogan “the first full-3D browser-based MMORPG”, GodsWar Online amazingly pulled in 15 million players just in a month.; Learn more

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: Developer:IGG Inc Graphics:3D Genre:Social Games Theme:Anime; Like GodsWar Online, Dreamland Online is also co-developed by IGG and Kalydo. Featuring a cute style, Dreamland Online is the first 3D side-scrolling online game that integrates manor, marriage and other types of social systems. From Dreamland Online, players can also expect the community element commonly found in MMOs. After being brought to Facebook, the game’s browser version has been well received by players.; Learn more

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: BBGsite Editor:; With the progress of technologies, it’s believed that more excellent client-based games will come up with their browser versions in the near future. Do you know any other browser games inspired by client-based ones? Which client-based games do you wish to be adapted to browser ones? Join our discussions to share! We’ll continue to keep an eye on the browser game market, update our content on a regular basis and bring you more info about the browser games adapted from other platforms!