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Continent of the Ninth Seal

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2012

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Quick resume

The Continent of the Ninth Seal (C9) is an action MMORPG. Players take part in the game as heroes of Glenheim to stand against Nefer, an evil villain trying to open a gate to the Netherworld and swarm the land with his infernal legion.

Global score

71/100

Genres

Action, Massively Multiplayer, Role-playing (RPG), Free To Play

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    Pros

    • Innovative and skill-based combat system
    • Wide variety of classes and customization
    • Engaging pvp with arenas and duels
    • Good crafting and guild systems
    • Free-to-play with fair progression

    Cons

    • Repetitive grind and instance-based gameplay
    • Lag and technical issues reported
    • Community can be toxic or inactive
    • Lack of open world exploration
    • Pay-to-win elements affect balance

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose from many classes and customize combos, with manual control in combat and skill chaining."

    • Competence
      4

      "Combat requires skill, timing, and precision; players receive feedback via instance ratings and PvP performance."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong PvP focus with arenas, ranked matches, and skill-based combat emphasizing player ability over gear."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Some players report addictive gameplay and long playtimes, but grind and repetitive dungeons reduce long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports party play in dungeons and guild systems, with some cooperative features like guild buffs and mentor systems."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can create custom skill combos and craft weapons and armor, allowing some creative expression in gameplay."

    • Domination
      2

      "PvP includes duels and invasions with potential for dominance, but also balanced by skill-based competition."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a stress relief and immersive fantasy experience with engaging combat and story."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Most players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with combos, classes, and crafting, though late-game grind limits novelty."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Game is instance-based with no open world; some exploration in dungeons and different continents."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character customization includes tattoos, lip color, and cosmetic outfits, allowing some self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy setting with magic, mythical classes, and a narrative involving saving the world."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Guilds and social systems exist, though community quality varies; some players find good social connections."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills, learn combos, and progress through levels and crafting systems."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary MMORPG gameplay with no physical activity components."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and dungeon runs; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction in guilds and parties, but limited evidence of close emotional bonds."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Guild leadership and mentoring systems allow some players to guide others."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong item and level progression with crafting, upgrading, and achievement systems."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Combat is intense and fast-paced, providing excitement rather than pure relaxation."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visual and auditory effects are engaging with flashy combos and music enhancing the experience."

    • Status
      2

      "Titles, rankings, and guild status provide recognition within the community."

    • Story
      3

      "There is a narrative and lore that some players find engaging, though not the main focus."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat and crafting require planning, timing, and skillful execution of combos and upgrades."

    • Thrill
      3

      "PvP and boss fights provide suspense and excitement through risk and challenge."

    • Value
      3

      "Free-to-play with fair progression; some pay-to-win elements noted but skill remains important."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat is focused on defeating enemies with combos, skills, and action-packed fighting."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some survival elements in PvP and dungeon challenges, but mostly stable gameplay conditions."

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