Month: June 2015

Pirate101

Pirate101 is a pirate-themed MMORPG set in the same fictional universe as Wizard101. It mixes questing and exploration with tactical, turn-based battles, while letting you build a crew of companions and captain a ship through the skyways of Spiral.

Publisher: KingsIsle Entertainment
Playerbase: Low
Type: Turn-based MMORPG
Release Date: October 15, 2012
Pros: +Smart, grid-based battles with real tactics. +You get to command your own pirate ship. +Approachable and family-friendly presentation.
Cons: -Large portions of the adventure are paywalled. -Longstanding technical issues can pop up. -Cash shop power items can feel pay-to-win.

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The Elder Scrolls: Legends

The Elder Scrolls: Legends is a 2D collectible card game rooted in The Elder Scrolls universe. Matches are turn-based and revolve around careful card timing, building class-driven decks, and controlling two separate lanes that create constant tactical tradeoffs.

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Playerbase: Medium
Type: CCG
Release Date: March 08, 2017
Pros: +Faithful Elder Scrolls visuals and lore-inspired presentation. +Two-lane battlefield adds real tactical depth. +Plays well on PC and tablets.
Cons: -No Android support.

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