MMOHeart: Rusty Hearts

Rusty Hearts is a free-to-play MMORPG developed by Stairway Games and published by Perfect World. It is a fast-paced and highly-stylized brawling combat combined with a solo or team-based dungeon exploration experience.

Story – Legends of the Vampire

Feared by most, loved by some. Discover the origins of the Vampire.

"Thousands of years ago, the mighty Bartbarod kingdom thrived near what is known today as Macedonia. The royal family held a strict bond with each other, maintaining a pure bloodline for centuries, until a genetic mutation nearly wiped them out in 1000 BC. The few who survived the mutation lived in hiding and continued to pass on their blood, breeding a race that would come to be known as vampires.

Around 200 BC, this tribe of mutants was discovered by other humans deep within in the Crelle Forest. They possessed inexplicable powers and were initially feared by "normal" humans. Their existence was tolerated, but only reluctantly so. Fear and mistrust grew between the two peoples.

As time passed, members of both tribes forgot their fears and a new race of half-breeds were born. Their population grew quickly, causing the pure-blooded vampires to grow wary. The ruler of the Vampires at this time, Lord Vlad, decided he had had enough. He would once and for all eliminate the impurities that threatened the existence of his people and declared war against humans and half-breeds alike.

After the Black Plague had swept through Europe in 14th century, the great witch Philistia assembled the Hermetic Association of the Golden Seal, a unification of small rebel groups to fight against Lord Vlad's vampire army. All records tell that her rebels were successful and stories of Vlad faded into legend..."

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Characters (with their story):

Frantz: “Unable to resist the temptation, he bit just one person. Instead of letting the blood complete his transformation, Frantz used the blood and the force of his own will to halt the process. He now exists as a creature trapped in limbo between human and monstrosity. As a side-effect of his condition, he suffers from chronic anemia and insomnia, giving him an ashen appearance and a sullen, sarcastic disposition.”

Angela: “Now, in these dark times, a young witch apprentice named Angela has been sent to Bramunez to aid in the siege on Curtis Castle. To gain the power she would need to survive the coming conflict, Angela fused her soul with that of Graestra, an ancient blade possessed by an evil spirit. This turned her hair red and spiky, as well as granting her the sorceress abilities of a witch many times her age.

Angela is foul-mouthed and tough, but a bit naïve, having been raised in a small village in the forest her entire life. Still, no one can match her powerful spells.”

Tude: “Before long, Tude discovered that the wolf's bite and its tooth were having an effect on his body. His arm turned into a wicked claw that he keeps hidden within a bulky gauntlet. He was traveling from town to town to avoid arousing suspicion when he stumbled into Bramunez on a whim. In a serious case of wrong place at the wrong time, Tude was sealed within Curtis Castle when the Golden Seal team erected the barriers to trap Vlad inside.

He joins up with Frantz and Angela once they enter the main levels of Curtis Castle (although you may play as Tude from the beginning of the adventure).”

Meilin: “She may seem shy around the townsfolk, but once she gets into Curtis Castle her fists and feet speak volumes. Her lightning fast techniques and powerful mystic arm will ensure that Vlad’s minions learn to fear the name Meilin Chen.”

Natasha: While they claim to be skillful monster hunters, these sly sisters are actually master con-artists. They make deals with wimpy monsters to stage fake attacks, ride in to save the day and collect a fat reward.

But their reason for coming to Bramunez to fight against Vlad is no con. Death killed her sister, and they won’t rest until they take him down. This young lady is on a mission and the minions of Vlad will soon know her real nickname should be "Dead-Eye." “

Roselle: “As a recent refugee, Roselle and her sister Leila arrived in Bramunez in mysterious fashion. Skilled with a sword and deadly with an axe, Roselle has proved triumphant in not only defending herself, but also training and protecting her sister. The two are elusive and clever; always avoiding daylight and lurking in the shadows. Rumors have surfaced that vampiress blood pumps through the veins of both Roselle and Leila, but it remains a secret only known by them.”

Edgar: “After fusing with the demon blade, Crudelitias, he was cursed with the body of a child. Although he is a bit clumsy in his new body, his magical ability makes him a serious threat to Vlad’s hordes. His reasons for enlisting are unknown, but his powers are so similar to Angela’s that he may have crossed paths with her master, Rebecca.”

Leila: “She hardly needs protection as she exhibits the same supernatural strength and affinity for dark magic as her sister Roselle. Leila is a gregarious and polite young lady whom the townsfolk have welcomed with open arms. If it wasn’t for her aversion to sunlight and her ability to go head to head with Vlad’s forces, she would fit right in with the older children of Bramunez.”

More about characters and their weapons, click.

Focusing on your Weaponry

As characters progress through their tale they will select up or buy new weapons along the way. As they level, weapons will keep getting more efficient and faster.

Each character gets to a point where they need to select what weapon they want to specialize in. Currently there are two focuses available for every character classification, each providing unique hits and advantages. While some are specialized in crowd control with low attack damage, others may concentrate on efficiency with huge impact. Whatever the focus is, it’s essential to select prudently. Once a Focus is chosen it will be managed for the life of that character.