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Crystal Saga 2

Crystal Saga 2 is a free-to-play, browser-first MMORPG that mixes questing, party dungeons, character customization, and a steady stream of upgrades, all built around six playable classes and the familiar loop of gearing up to tackle tougher bosses.

Publisher: Reality Squared Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: August 12, 2016
Pros: +Six different class choices with distinct roles and skill paths. +Playable in-browser with an optional standalone client. +Lots of cosmetic customization through outfits and wings.
Cons: -Pay-to-win pressure in progression. -Interface can feel cluttered during play. -Microtransactions are frequent and hard to ignore.

Nova Genesis

Nova Genesis is a 2.5D, browser-based MMORPG that blends classic fantasy tropes with a light sci-fi layer. Its hook is the game’s Nova Weapons, futuristic gear you unlock through progression, all while traveling across the troubled kingdom of Cerulea and building up a small base on the side.

Publisher: R2 Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: January 09, 2015
Shut Down Date: August, 2017
PvP: Duels / Guild
Pros: +Quest-earned Nova Weapons with useful bonuses. +Base management with real-time resource collection. +Distinct fantasy visuals with sci-fi accents
Cons: -Familiar, formula-driven progression. -Just three playable classes

Shadowbound

Shadowbound is a free-to-play, 2D fantasy turn-based MMORPG from R2Games, built around collecting and fielding a sizable lineup of recruitable mercenaries that fight alongside your main character in formation-based battles.

Publisher: R2Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: July 8, 2014 (International)
PvP: Arenas
Pros: +Strong mercenary collecting and party-building. +Puzzle-style dungeons add variety. +Plenty to do across quests and modes.
Cons: -Auto-battle reduces hands-on combat satisfaction. -Cash shop advantages can feel pay-to-win.

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Crystal Saga 2

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