The first chapter of my journey begins here. At it's public release of alpha 1.2, Eternal Wrath Online only emerges as a cliche for the 2D MMO genre.

With a parallel world of predictable game-play, this online fantasy will not strike its final release as a unique hit. In the game, you begin as a lost civilian without clothes or weapons; a predictable start. As you make your way through the first world, a small island located outside Eternal, you find sticks with enough damage to kill native ants. Seldom, you will come across an ant with a "leg" that you can pick up as an inventory item. This may be used later for trading when you get to the town. Eventually, you arrive at this town where you have the opportunity to purchase clothing and weapons, and finally kick some real 2D ass! I reached level 8, where my game was abruptly stopped by a wonderful BSoD (Blue Screen of  Death).

The overall gameplay was predictable and easy to figure out. However, the initial enemy (ant) displayed some unique characteristics. For example, when the species is threatened multiple times, you are suddenly dragged underground, where you are supposed to meet your death by surrounding Ant Guards. If you are able to slip through their tight formation, then you can safely exit and return to normal gameplay.

- Josh "too stubborn to unite" Rogers