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The definitive MMORPG: Hello Kitty Online
by Dale North on 02.13.2008 37 comments

The definitive MMORPG: Hello Kitty Online screenshot

[As originally posted on Japanator -- come check out our redesign!] 

Out of all the properties to create an MMORPG from, the beloved Japanese 30-year-old Sanrio character Hello Kitty would probably be at the bottom of the list -- I just can't wrap my head around that. Of course, that didn't stop Sanrio from going all the way with Hello Kitty Online.

When I saw that I had a Sanrio press release in my inbox earlier today, I just assumed it was something silly like another HK diamond ring or a $2,000 necklace, and so I passed over it. I'm sure glad I gave it another look, as I may have missed an opportunity to check out the most mindblowing MMO ever conceived.

Today kicks off a closed-beta launch of Hello Kitty Online. This adorable MMO features characters from the Sanrio universe, including Badtz-Maru, My Melody, Keroppi, and many more, all running about a Sanrio fantasy world. Travel around Tokyo, Paris, Moscow, or even Flower Kingdom; build a house; and even craft tools and... weapons? Yes, Hello Kitty Online features MMO staples like monsters, combat, and experience points.

On top of that, there's customizable avatars, guilds, skill systems, and even a player economy. When launched, HKO can be downloaded and played online for free. 

If a Hello Kitty MMO sounds like the best thing ever to you, you should head on over to the official Web page to sign up for the closed beta, but be prepared for a face-melting cute explosion. The music actually left sugar crust in my ears.

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Bulrog's Avatar
Bulrog at 02/13/2008 10:42

First
Bulrog's Avatar
Bulrog at 02/13/2008 10:43

But by the way that is pretty creepy lol.
Justice's Avatar
Justice at 02/13/2008 10:52

What on earth is the point!
Tubatic's Avatar
Tubatic at 02/13/2008 10:56

its the 'craft killer.
Zero_armada's Avatar
Zero_armada at 02/13/2008 10:56

...This is scary...
brosef's Avatar
brosef at 02/13/2008 10:56

lol, wut?

Yep, that money I was going to spend on DW6 is totally going to a Hello Kitty MMORPG. You heard me Mr. Sterling, you heard me.
corneliuscack's Avatar
corneliuscack at 02/13/2008 10:56

this isn't hello kitty island adventure though :(
Syn's Avatar
Syn at 02/13/2008 10:57

Thats kinda scary, just imagine the kind of male gamer thats going to attract.
blehman's Avatar
blehman at 02/13/2008 11:04

But will it have guns like this?



And cereally, bulrog gtfo.
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 02/13/2008 11:06

My girlfriend's little sister will love this. Pedo's will use it to pick up little kids. =((
Bulrog's Avatar
Bulrog at 02/13/2008 11:06

^lol
that1dood's Avatar
that1dood at 02/13/2008 11:19

Oh... oh my god...
drMario1337's Avatar
drMario1337 at 02/13/2008 11:23

Hell, it doesn't look horrible.
shikoku88henro's Avatar
shikoku88henro at 02/13/2008 11:26

DO WANT!!!
ScottyG's Avatar
ScottyG at 02/13/2008 11:27

Well I thought it was a cute idea until Holyetheline mentioned pedos... :(
MailboxHead's Avatar
MailboxHead at 02/13/2008 11:28

It should be called Hello Kitty Super Island Adventure or Beat the kitty for its sweet sweet stuffing.
NightDehumidifier's Avatar
NightDehumidifier at 02/13/2008 11:34

Looks more fun that WoW.
Neonie's Avatar
Neonie at 02/13/2008 11:45

I'll stick with Maple Story...but I agree with Nifhrdehumifier, it looks miles better then Wow.
NightDehumidifier's Avatar
NightDehumidifier at 02/13/2008 11:50

Hmm, either you are as sarcastic as a sweeps week episode of Friends or you are more correct than anything in your life.
Nordstorm's Avatar
Nordstorm at 02/13/2008 11:53

Signed up!
I was playing Silent Hill but that will have to wait for now...
bmdubya's Avatar
bmdubya at 02/13/2008 12:09

"I like Hello Kitty Island Adventure a lot better..."
Neonie's Avatar
Neonie at 02/13/2008 12:10

@NightDehumidifier

Omg sorry man I totally messed your name up xD. I was typing that without my glasses on my bad :X.

But at the statement, ya I was being serious.
digitaldemigod's Avatar
digitaldemigod at 02/13/2008 12:24

I just canceled my Toontown account and have been looking for a new MMO... this one might be the one!! Something about the music and the pretty colors on the site made me type in my email address...


<Someone please help me>
jpitner's Avatar
jpitner at 02/13/2008 12:27

aww cornelius beat me to it :P
Cowzilla3's Avatar
Cowzilla3 at 02/13/2008 12:28

Greatest moment in the history of earth.
PatrickL's Avatar
PatrickL at 02/13/2008 12:32

ill bet this game is bad ass on an acid trip
SourGr8pes's Avatar
SourGr8pes at 02/13/2008 12:32

I found my true calling of the MMO world. No longer do I need to wander from game to game like a soulless nomad.

Goodbye job, goodbye life... Hello, Kitty!
Giggles With Crabs's Avatar
Giggles With Crabs at 02/13/2008 12:34

Can't wait for the Something Awful to get their hands on this.
Nubc4kes's Avatar
Nubc4kes at 02/13/2008 13:01

@Giggles With Crabs

I thought the same thing.
flaming burrito's Avatar
flaming burrito at 02/13/2008 14:32

great news for the pedos
grrza's Avatar
grrza at 02/13/2008 14:51

fanciful graphics are fanciful!

I'll play it if it has fully destructible environments.
mistic's Avatar
mistic at 02/13/2008 15:55

there should be an age-check for this game so you CAN't play it if you have a VISA-card :p because then you're just too old to be playing around in there :-)
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 02/13/2008 17:34

No thanks?
ironmanrules1333's Avatar
ironmanrules1333 at 02/13/2008 18:29

"Why hello I just a little girl who likes Hello Kitty just like you"


This is going to become child predator heaven.
cynicalllama's Avatar
cynicalllama at 02/14/2008 14:26

Oh Hai Guyz!!1!

Fading_Star's Avatar
Fading_Star at 02/16/2008 02:32

Best game ever?
Zelnor's Avatar
Zelnor at 02/28/2008 09:38

It's so... tacky, I can't... look... directly... at it... [/Sasha Nein]

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