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(21 votes, average: 2.57 / 5)

Prime World

Prime World is a 3D fantasy themed MOBA that mixes castle building with traditional MOBA gameplay. Heroes don't have "set" abilities and can be customized in a near infinite different ways with the game's unique talent system.

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Publisher: Nival
Type: MOBA
Release Date: March 31, 2014
Shut Down: March 31, 2021
Pros: +Unique gameplay. +Near infinite number of hero customization options. +Unique talent system. +Varied game modes.
Cons: -Cash shop imbalances. -Odd mix of castle building and MOBA. -Mostly Eastern European playerbase.

Prime World Shut Down on March 31, 2021

(24 votes, average: 2.83 / 5)

Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu

Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu is an MMORPG that focuses heavily on its economy and social features. One of the game’s offerings is the ability to become the GoonZu, a player elected by fellow users that acts as the leader of the game’s political system.

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Publisher: Valofe
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: May 21, 2005
Shut Down Date: May 3, 2023
Pros: +Deep political system. +Complex economy. +Robust crafting.
Cons: -Simplistic combat. -Poor translation.

(13 votes, average: 3.46 / 5)

Exteel

Exteel was a 3D sci-fi themed MMO third person shooter. Players battled with up to 16 opponents per match in giant mechs that were customized using hundreds of available parts, weapons, and skills.

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Publisher: NCSoft
Type: F2P Shooter
Release Date: December 4, 2007
Closure Date: September 1, 2010
Pros: +Large selection of parts, weapons, and skills. +Co-op and competitive game modes. +Impressive visuals for its era.
Cons: -Weapons were 'rented' rather than owned. -Cash shop sold premium equipment. -Balance issues between veteran and new players.

(49 votes, average: 3.63 / 5)

First Assault

First Assault is a free-to-play competitive first-person shooter based on the cyberpunk anime Ghost In the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Players can join the fight as any member of Section 9, each with their own unique skill.

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Publisher: Nexon
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: July 28, 2016 (NA / EU)
Shut Down Date: December 6, 2017
Pros: +Distinct character skills. +Skill Sync. +Permanent weapons.
Cons: -Generic FPS gameplay. -Spray pattern inconsistency. -Cyberbrain implants are temporary. -No PvE (could have done a lot more with the GitS franchise!)

(62 votes, average: 3.00 / 5)

Heroes and Generals

Heroes & Generals is an MMO Shooter with elements of strategy set in the midst of World War II. Enter the chaos of battle as a soldier and rise through the ranks to become a General dictating the tides of war.

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Publisher: TLM Partners
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: July 11, 2014
Shut Down: May 25, 2023
Pros: +Blend of FPS and strategy. +Fast-paced combat. +Good stat tracking. +In-depth advancement system.
Cons: -Balancing issues. -Powerful cash-shop items. -Repetitive gameplay.

Heroes & Generals Shut Down on May 25, 2023

(11 votes, average: 2.73 / 5)

ACE - Arena: Cyber Evolution

ACE - Arena: Cyber Evolution is a futuristic sports MMO where players face off in 3v3 matches of ice hockey. Players score points by maneuvering a puck into the opposing team's goal using coordination and a variety of powerful abilities.

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Publisher: Steam
Playerbase: Low
Type: Sports
Release Date: August 18, 2014
Pros: +Easy to learn, difficult to master. +Short match times. +Competitive ranking system and tournaments.
Cons: -Buggy matchmaking. -Too little content available. -Repetitive gameplay. -Small playerbase.

(30 votes, average: 3.27 / 5)

Blacklight: Retribution

Blacklight: Retribution is a futuristic sci-fi themed FPS game with in-depth weapon customization and a unique Hyper Reality Vision (HRV) system that lets players see through walls.

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Publisher: Arc Games
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: April 3, 2012 (NA/EU)
Pros: +In-depth weapon customization. +Unique gameplay (HRV system). +Fluid gameplay.
Cons: -Few maps. -Permanent weapons are very pricey. -Limited publisher support.

(36 votes, average: 3.39 / 5)

Clash of Kings

Clash of Kings: Last Empire is a mobile strategy MMO for iOS and Android centered on empire-building and conquest. Lay siege to your new headquarters and start re-building from within, gathering a powerful army to eventually take on monsters and other players out in the world.

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Publisher: Elex Wireless
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Strategy MMO
Release Date: December 30, 2014
Pros: +Beginner-friendly. +Great graphics and UI. +Large community.
Cons: -Pay-to-win elements. -Generic strategy elements. -Lots of bugs.

(10 votes, average: 3.80 / 5)

Secret of the Solstice

Secret of the Solstice is an anime inspired 3D fantasy MMORPG with cute animated character sprites. Set in the world of Xen, Secret of the Solstice has a wide range of classes to chose from.

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Publisher: Outspark
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: January 9, 2008
Closure Date: August 11, 2011
Pros: +Wide variety of classes. +Great soundtrack. +Well drawn character sprites.
Cons: -Art style clearly copied from RO. -Repetitive gameplay. -Lack of end game content.

(125 votes, average: 3.62 / 5)

Dota 2

Dota 2 is a competitive, fantasy MOBA and is the successor to the incredibly popular Warcraft 3 custom map. Dota 2 features a standalone client, a brilliant musical score, and a huge cast of heroes.

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Publisher: Valve
Playerbase: High
Type: MOBA
Release Date: Jul 9, 2013
Pros: +Over 108 playable heroes. +Great e-Sports scene. +Good variety of skins, UIs, and voice packs. +Well-balanced. +Custom game support.
Cons: -Steep learning curve. -Community can be toxic. -Slow update schedule.

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