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| Prius Online | |
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| Developer(s) | CJI |
| Publisher(s) | Wasabii Netmarble |
| Platform(s) | Windows PC |
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| Genre(s) | Free-to-play3D computer graphics, cinematic, fantasy,MMORPG |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Prius Online, also known by its retitled nameArcane Saga,[1] is afree-to-play 3D fantasymassively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) which revolves around a three character (3C) playing system. The 3C system consists of main character, the Anima, and the Gigas. The Anima is player's character's companion, and the relationship the players develop with her, as they try to unravel the mysteries of her forgotten past, determine her personality and strengthen the bonds that players make. The Gigas, summoned by the Anima in times of battle, are strategic and dynamic mercenaries that fight by player's side. Through this system the game aims to create rich and immersive emotional experiences for the character and the Anima.
Prius Online was originally launched only for Korea in 2008. Launched internationally bygPotato in 2011, the service by gPotato was discontinued in March 2012.[2] The game was discontinued in December 2013 in South Korea.[3]
Prius Online was first launched in 2008, but was only available in Korean.[4]
In the summer of 2011, the game waslocalized to English and launched internationally, with no regional restrictions.
In September 2013, aPrius private server called Anima was opened.[5]
On September 24, 2009, Kim Sa-rang, a 3-month-old Korean child, died from malnutrition after both her parents spent hours each day in an internet cafe playingPrius Online in order to farm gold to sell for real money.[6] The incident was featured in the 2014Sundance Film Festival-debuted documentaryLove Child.[7][8]