Whenever I play an MMORPG I push against the boundaries of the game’s world, find out just where the invisible walls are or where the developers don't want me to go. It's exciting. Some primal urge churns deep within my belly to challenge the environment. So I run up against mountains, climb behind Ironforge, and run as far across the [...]
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a free-to-play mobile CCG where players summon monsters via cards and win by lowering the opponent's Life Points to zero. Play through the solo campaign, compete in online PvP, and collect cards to build stronger decks. [singlepic id=67053 w=328 h=240 float=none] Publisher: Konami Playerbase: High Type: Mobile CCG Release Date: January 11, 2017 Pros: +Collect hundreds [...]
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Shadowverse is easy to write off as just another card game, one that uses anime to trap weebs with its art. I’m guilty of judging. But I’m also guilty of biting the lure, and I have no regrets. Shadowverse’s embellished style and little twists make it the Japanese Hearthstone; a comparison that shows up 35 times on the Steam storefront. [...]
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Zula is a free-to-play shooter where players are divided into two teams to compete in tactical gameplay. Discover over 150 different weapons and take part in ranked matches as a single player or as a clan. [singlepic id=63482 w=428 h=240 float=center] Publisher: IDC Games Playerbase: Low Type: Tactical Shooter Release Date: November 26, 2016 Pros: +Competitive solo and clan ranking [...]
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One of my favorite times, and I suspect many people's favorite time in MMOs, is during Halloween. Pumpkins, beastly costumes to farm (or buy) and an overall tingly atmosphere is injected into the everyday grind. Then of course, you have Christmas and the ever increasingly hyper-pinkified Valentine’s day events. But today, when there is an opening up of gaming to [...]
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Stellar Stars is a multiplayer roguelite platformer with MOBA elements, which developer WhiteSponge calls a MORA (Multiplayer Online Roguelite Arena). Players duke it out on small procedurally generated maps, taking different characters and skills into battle. [singlepic id=63134 w=428 h=240 float=center] Publisher: WhiteSponge Playerbase: Low Type: MOBA Platformer Release Date: November 11, 2016 Pros: +Each character can have a unique skill loadout. +Controller support. +Procedurally [...]
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Star Wars: Force Arena is a free-to-play mobile MOBA where players must join the side of the Empire or the Rebellion in the battle for the galaxy. Collect characters in the form of cards and build a squad to take down enemies in real-time PvP matches. [singlepic id=63611 w=428 h=240 float=center] Publisher: Netmarble Type: Mobile MOBA Release Date: January 11, [...]
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Alchemia Story is a mobile MMORPG with an active turn-based combat system and multiple job classes. Enter a large world and take on a variety of powerful enemies with the help of your partner NPC and other players. [singlepic id=63380 w=428 h=240 float=left] Publisher: Asobimo Playerbase: Low Type: Mobile MMORPG Release Date: June 13, 2018 (English Global) Pros: +Great 3D [...]
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Star Ocean: Anamnesis is a free-to-play mobile RPG with action based combat. Collect character from across the Star Ocean series and create unique teams to take on new & exciting challenges! [singlepic id=63159 w=428 h=240 float=center] Publisher: Square Enix Playerbase: High Type: Mobile RPG Release Date: July 10, 2018 (NA) Shut Down: November 2019 Pros: +Real-time 3D combat. +Features characters [...]
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Guardian Codex was a free-to-play mobile RPG where players are thrown into a war between the Empire and the Resistance. Discover and recruit ancient Guardians to fight in turn-based combat, complete quests to advance the story, and tackle bosses either solo or with other players. [singlepic id=62835 w=428 h=240 float=center] Publisher: Square Enix Type: Mobile RPG Release Date: November 3, [...]
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