Month: September 2016

Blade 2

Blade 2 was a mobile action RPG built around quick, combo-driven battles, letting players step into the role of one of four heroes with different weapons and fighting approaches. The core hook was stylish, high-speed action, chaining skills and attacks to cut through waves of enemies while pushing back a dark, monster-filled threat.

Publisher: Action Square
Type: Action RPG
Release Date: Never Released
Shut Down: Abandoned
Pros: +Four playable heroes with varied combat styles. +Responsive, slick, combo-heavy action. +Clean, easy-to-read interface.
Cons: -Very little confirmed information due to the project’s abandonment.

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Chaos Chronicle

Chaos Chronicle is a free-to-play mobile fantasy MMORPG built around 2D side-scrolling, brawler-style combat and a large roster of collectible heroes. Instead of focusing solely on raw power, it asks you to assemble a flexible party, learn each unit’s skills, and adjust your lineup for different encounters as you farm experience, gear, and duplicate heroes used for upgrades.

Publisher: Nexon
Type: Mobile RPG
PvP: Arenas
Release Date: May 26, 2016
Shut Down: December 18, 2017
Pros: +Strong 2D presentation and animation. +Plenty of active skills to rotate and time. +Huge roster of heroes to recruit.
Cons: -Progression can feel sluggish without extended grinding. -Core loop can come off as familiar. -Balance gaps between heroes.

Chaos Chronicle Shut Down on December 18, 2017

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Once Heroes

Once Heroes is a free-to-play, turn-based mobile MMORPG built around collecting a roster of heroes and monsters, then assembling them into a party for team-focused battles. Between fights, you return to a central hub town where you manage upgrades, evolutions, equipment, and other progression systems that push your lineup toward tougher PvE content and competitive arenas.

Publisher: YJM Games
Type: Mobile RPG
PvP: Arenas
Release Date: July 19, 2016
Shut Down: September 30, 2017
Pros: +Satisfying turn-based battles. +In-game hero ratings and feedback. +Large selection of heroes to summon and build.
Cons: -Heavy repetition during progression. -Monetization can impact competitiveness. -Auto systems reduce hands-on play.

Once Heroes Shut Down on September 30, 2017

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