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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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But by the way that is pretty creepy lol.
What on earth is the point!
its the 'craft killer.
...This is scary...
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.
this isn't hello kitty island adventure though :(
Thats kinda scary, just imagine the kind of male gamer thats going to attract.
But will it have guns like this?
And cereally, bulrog gtfo.
My girlfriend's little sister will love this. Pedo's will use it to pick up little kids. =((
^lol
Oh... oh my god...
Hell, it doesn't look horrible.
DO WANT!!!
Well I thought it was a cute idea until Holyetheline mentioned pedos... :(
It should be called Hello Kitty Super Island Adventure or Beat the kitty for its sweet sweet stuffing.
Looks more fun that WoW.
I'll stick with Maple Story...but I agree with Nifhrdehumifier, it looks miles better then Wow.
Hmm, either you are as sarcastic as a sweeps week episode of Friends or you are more correct than anything in your life.
Signed up!
I was playing Silent Hill but that will have to wait for now...
"I like Hello Kitty Island Adventure a lot better..."
@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.
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>
aww cornelius beat me to it :P
Greatest moment in the history of earth.
ill bet this game is bad ass on an acid trip
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!
Can't wait for the Something Awful to get their hands on this.
@Giggles With Crabs
I thought the same thing.
great news for the pedos
fanciful graphics are fanciful!
I'll play it if it has fully destructible environments.
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 :-)
No thanks?
"Why hello I just a little girl who likes Hello Kitty just like you"
This is going to become child predator heaven.
Oh Hai Guyz!!1!
Best game ever?
It's so... tacky, I can't... look... directly... at it... [/Sasha Nein]