History VideoGame / TheSecretWorld

Little more is known about the game itself, which is still in its beta testing phase, but information exists about the societies themselves- The Templars, based in London are the most open of the three, as well as the most devoted to fighting evil in all forms. Pitted against them are the Illuminati, who are focused on personal gain and individualism. The third society, the Dragon is the most secretive of the three- little is known about their motives, but they work in the shadows, working in the name of chaos, and balance.

The newest MMORPG from Funcom, makers of ''VideoGame/TheLongestJourney'', ''AnarchyOnline'', and several other games, released on July 3rd, 2012. The premise of ''The Secret World'' is that ''all'' [[ConspiracyKitchenSink conspiracies are true]], and [[SecretWar major clandestine organizations compete to take over the world]], whilst keeping [[AllMythsAreTrue swarms of mythical creatures]] under wraps in the process. Players join up with one of three [[AncientConspiracy ancient conspiracies]]: [[WellIntentionedExtremist the Templar]], TheIlluminati, or [[TheChessmaster the Dragon]], to fight in a secret war waged in the shadows of our world.

The upcoming MMORPG from Funcom, makers of ''VideoGame/TheLongestJourney'', ''AnarchyOnline'', and several other games. The premise of ''The Secret World'' is that ''all'' [[ConspiracyKitchenSink conspiracies are true]], and [[SecretWar major clandestine organizations compete to take over the world]], whilst keeping [[AllMythsAreTrue swarms of mythical creatures]] under wraps in the process. Players join up with one of three [[AncientConspiracy ancient conspiracies]]: [[WellIntentionedExtremist the Templar]], TheIlluminati, or [[TheChessmaster the Dragon]], to fight in a secret war waged in the shadows of our world.

* UrbanFantasy: Has elements of it, but players can only be human beings, and it's unknown what the extent of the demons' goals and intellects are.

* AmusementParkOfDoom: Atlantic Island Amusement Park, haunted by the [ThingsThatGoBumpInTheNight Bogeyman]. Complete with [NightmareFuel ghostly echoes of children laughing] and [DeliberateMonochrome grainy, grayscale areas meant to evoke feelings of happier times].

* FullFrontalAssault / FanDisservice: The Draugr ladies appear to be completely anatomically correct, aside from some of them sporting CombatTentacles and the occasional strategic seaweed placement. The Draugr men are too, or they were at some point before it [GroinAttack fell] [Squick off].
* GrayAndGreyMorality: Pick your poison: the [[WellIntentionedExtremist demon-purging]] [[KnightTemplar Templar]], the [[ManBehindTheMan power-brokering]] [[OneWorldOrder Illuminati]], or the [[AnarchyIsChaos destabilizing]] [[TheChessmaster Dragon]].

* LovecraftLite: The promotional material features a [[{{Joshikousei}} Japanese schoolgirl]] fighting [[Film/{{Hellraiser}} bondage demons]] and [[EverythingsSquishierWithCephalopods giant squids]] with a [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]]. It's Creator/HPLovecraft InNameOnly.

The upcoming MMORPG from Funcom, makers of ''TheLongestJourney'', ''AnarchyOnline'', and several other games. The premise of ''The Secret World'' is that ''all'' [[ConspiracyKitchenSink conspiracies are true]], and [[SecretWar major clandestine organizations compete to take over the world]], whilst keeping [[AllMythsAreTrue swarms of mythical creatures]] under wraps in the process. Players join up with one of three [[AncientConspiracy ancient conspiracies]]: [[WellIntentionedExtremist the Templar]], TheIlluminati, or [[TheChessmaster the Dragon]], to fight in a secret war waged in the shadows of our world.

According to the developers, the game takes a lot of inspirations from works set in TheRoaringTwenties, from HPLovecraft's [[CosmicHorrorStory books]] to the ''IndianaJones'' franchise.

* AscendedMeme: One of the first Illuminati NPC the player meets looks like LadyGaga, in reference to frequent rumors about her being a puppet of same. In the concept art, she was effectively identical.

* HistoricalVillainUpgrade: TheIlluminati and TheKnightsTemplar in ''TSW'' are... different from what history tells us.

* LovecraftLite: The promotional material features a [[{{Joshikousei}} Japanese schoolgirl]] fighting [[Film/{{Hellraiser}} bondage demons]] and [[NaughtyTentacles giant squids]] with a [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]]. It's HPLovecraft InNameOnly.

* ShoutOut: One of the Kingsmouth trailers briefly shows a street sign, at the corner of [[CthulhuMythos Lovecraft]] and [[HPLovecraft Arkham]].

* SupernaturalMartialArts: The Dragon use magic and martial arts.
** Actually, everyone can, not just the Dragon.

* AscendedMeme: The first Illuminati NPC the player meets looks like LadyGaga, in reference to frequent rumors about her being a puppet of same.

* PathOfInspiration: The Morninglight movement seems to be part NewAge self-help group and part doomsday {{Cult}}. [[LouCypher Their name]] should ring alarm bells, and some of their members are up to no good in Kingsmouth.

* PathOfInspiration: The Morninglight movement seems to be part NewAge self-help group and part doomsday [[Cult]]. [[LouCypher Their name]] should ring alarm bells, and some of their members are up to no good in Kingsmouth.

Little more is known about the game itself, which is still in its alpha testing phase, but information exists about the societies themselves- The Templars, based in London are the most open of the three, as well as the most devoted to fighting evil in all forms. Pitted against them are the Illuminati, who are focused on personal gain and individualism. The third society, the Dragon is the most secretive of the three- little is known about their motives, but they work in the shadows, working in the name of chaos, and balance.

* LovecraftLite: The promotional material features a [[{{Joshikousei}} Japanese schoolgirl]] fighting [[{{Hellraiser}} bondage demons]] and [[NaughtyTentacles giant squids]] with a [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]]. It's HPLovecraft InNameOnly.

The upcoming MMORPG from Funcom, makers of ''TheLongestJourney'', ''AnarchyOnline'', and several other games. The premise of ''The Secret World'' is that ''all'' [[ConspiracyKitchenSink conspiracies are true]], and [[SecretWar major clandestine organizations compete to take over the world]], whilst keeping [[AllMythsAreTrue swarms of mythical creatures]] under wraps in the process. Players join up with one of three [[AncientConspiracy ancient conspiracies]]: the [[WellIntentionedExtremist Templar]], TheIlluminati, or [[TheChessmaster the Dragon]], to fight in a secret war waged in the shadows of our world.

* ArcWords: [[TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt "Dark days are coming,"]] as well as its anagram, "Dark demons cry gaia." A lesser one within the community is, [[BlatantLies "There is no Clockwork Society,"]] and another from the latest advertising push is...