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| Genre(s) | Massively multiplayer online, Sandbox |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
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Manyland is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online[1] virtual world platformer sandbox game developed by Philipp Lenssen and Scott Lowe[2]. The game allows players to interact with others in a 2D pixel art environment, build upon the canvas, and share their own user-generated content in the form of blocks or tiles. The game is primarily written in the JavaScript programming language.
Gameplay[edit]
When new players create an account, they are 'born' in an area of the game world known as the Outer Ring.[3] Due to being a sandbox game, there are no specific goals or requirements to be completed; however, the Steam release of the game includes Steam achievements.
Players and guest users can explore the game world freely, visit areas created by other users, and interact with created objects known as "creations" or "tiles" both in the world and in their inventory.
Development[edit]
On conceptualizing Manyland, developer Philipp Lenssen took inspiration from video games and online communities from the late 1980s to early 1990s, including Lemmings.[1] Lenssen continued to develop concepts by himself until submitting a concept of Manyland on the knowledge market website Stack Overflow, in which Scott Lowe expressed interest. With conceptual input from Lenssen, Lowe wrote the majority of the game's original code, and taking up primarily back end tasks after release. [1]
Payment model[edit]
Manyland is entirely free-to-play, with optional microtransactions handled through PayPal or Steam. Players are able to pay for the sending of "Mifts," paying to advertize an area, purchasing an area with a five or fewer character name, or joining a membership known as "Minfinity."[2] The game also receives income through user purchases on Redbubble and donations through Patreon.
Content[edit]
The game consists entirely of user-generated content primarily in the form of interactive creations or tiles.[3][4] Players draw their own tiles using the pixel art medium. There are over 30 different types of tile that can be made, each having individual characteristics and optional attributes. This includes some that allow players to write and use their own JavaScript programming, and others that allow musical expression.
Players can place, collect, and use these tiles in an 'area' to create their own structures and worlds on top of a grid-like 2D canvas.
Reception and legacy[edit]
In 2014, Manyland won the "Google Chrome Web Store - Best of 2014" award.[5]
In 2019, developer Philipp Lenssen compiled a picture book featuring various artworks and areas made by players of Manyland, and its virtual reality sister game Anyland. It was published via Blurb, Inc.[6]
Criticism[edit]
Manyland has an advisory age rating of 12+ on the SaferKid website, due to low amounts of sexual content, references to drug use, mature themes, horror themes, crude humor and cartoon violence. [7]. This is in reference to the user-generated content in the game. Players can flag report a creation they deem as inappropriate, which is then sent to the developers for manual consideration.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Evil Tactician (2014-03-25). "Interview with Philipp Lenssen on Manyland". manapool.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Manyland Help". manyland.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Manyland (Game) - Giant Bomb". giantbomb.com. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- ↑ Hindman, Beau (2013-10-04). "MMObility: Manyland is deceptively simple and surprising". engadget.com. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- ↑ "Google Chrome Web Store - Best of 2014". www.findmanyland.com. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- ↑ Manylanders + Anylanders (2019). Manyland + Anyland. Blurb, Inc. ISBN 978-0464956464. Search this book on
- ↑ "SaferKid App Rating for Parents :: Manyland". saferkid.com. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
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