MMORPG.com contributor Tricia Bennon recently took part in a press only preview of Atlus Online's upcoming MMORPG, Neosteam. In this report, she discusses a number of the game's features.

Free to play games often get shunned by subscription players. Being one of the subscription "elite", I was a little apprehensive about checking out the free to play game, and Altus Online's first announced project, Neo Steam. Slated for a Summer 2009 release, Neo Steam brings steampunk fantasy to MMO gaming and creates an environment that, while familiar to veteran gamers, offers a unique appeal.

Set in a world where three distinct kingdoms vie for control over the valuable resource Neo Steam, players follow one of four career paths: the Mystic, the Warrior, the Scout and the Machinist. Entering the game as an elven warrior, I found myself surrounded by the landscape of the Kingdom of Elerd. Its blue backdrop was adorned with unique architecture and glowing reminders of its magical nature. I met up with the other members of my party and we set out to explore the area.

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