Month: June 2015

Tribal Wars 2

Tribal Wars 2 returns to the familiar formula of InnoGames’ long-running browser strategy series, taking the village management and relentless PvP pressure of the original Tribal Wars and presenting it with a cleaner interface, updated visuals, and a handful of new systems. If you enjoy slow-burn empire building where your plans keep running even when you log off, TW2 is built around that constant tension.

Publisher: InnoGames
Playerbase: High
Type: Strategy MMO
Release Date: September 2, 2014 (Open Beta)
Pros: +Noticeable upgrades over the first game. +More demanding strategic decisions. +Quest-driven Tribe progression.
Cons: -Progress can feel very slow without active play. -Core loop becomes repetitive over time. -Veteran players can pressure newcomers after protection ends.

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Dawn of the Immortals

Dawn of the Immortals is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG built for mobile, aiming to bring a classic PC-style experience to Android and iOS. It mixes real-time, hack-and-slash combat with a quest-driven campaign, a blend of shared outdoor zones and private instances, and a surprisingly robust pet companion system that lets you collect and grow allies that fight alongside you.

Publisher: Fedeen Games
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: August 16, 2014
Shut Down: January 08, 2018
Pros: +Fast, action-focused combat. +A sizeable mix of shared zones and instances. +Pet collection and progression has depth. +Strong visuals for its era.
Cons: -Monetization can translate into power. -Interface can feel busy on small screens. -Auto-features make it feel hands-off at times.

Dawn of the Immortals Shut Down on January 08, 2018

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Warside

Warside is a 2D, sci-fi side-scrolling shooter that mixes arcade gunplay with light RPG progression. Drawing on the feel of classic run-and-gun games while supporting both PvE missions and PvP matches, it aimed for quick rounds, class roles, and cooperative team play, but the project has since been discontinued.

Publisher: Kraken Games
Playerbase: Shut down
Type: Shooter
Release Date: May 5, 2015 (Early Access)
Shut Down: December 1, 2017
Pros: +Easy to pick up with satisfying moment-to-moment combat. +Solid selection of characters and class roles.
Cons: -Match balance could be uneven. -Limited map variety.

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