Areal

Areal is a free-to-play mobile MMORPG built around party building and turn-based battles. You begin with one of six starter heroes, then expand your roster by summoning additional heroes and collectible pets of varying rarities, creating squads that can handle both PvE challenges and competitive modes.

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Publisher: Game Dreamer
Playerbase: TBD
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: January 12, 2017 (China)
Pros: +Large roster of heroes and pets to obtain and develop. +Turn-based fights that reward smart formations. +Equipment progression through weapons and armor. +Notable voice work for some characters.
Cons: -Hard to find comprehensive information. -No confirmed Western launch.

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Overview

Areal Overview

In Areal, you step into a fantasy world threatened by an encroaching darkness, progressing primarily through questing, character growth, and party-based encounters. While it presents itself as an MMORPG, much of the day-to-day play centers on assembling a capable team, improving your units, and pushing through structured PvE activities.

At the start you choose from six initial heroes, each with a distinct skill kit that can lean toward direct damage, area attacks, or support-oriented utility. As you play, you recruit additional heroes across multiple rarities, giving you more options for building teams that match specific encounters. Pets play an equally important role, with cute creature companions that can be collected, evolved, and developed into specialized helpers with their own unique abilities.

Combat is turn-based and emphasizes preparation. You can bring up to five heroes and four pets into a fight, then select formations that influence how your team performs. This creates a steady tactical layer where positioning and team composition matter, especially when you start encountering bosses and tougher stages. For PvE, expect activities like towers and dungeons designed around climbing difficulty and targeted rewards. If you prefer competition, there are PvP arenas to measure your roster and formation choices against other players, along with guild-focused play for those who want a more social progression loop.

Progression ties into gearing as well, with weapons and armor to chase and equip on your heroes as you search for better stats and stronger builds. The game also leans on crossover appeal, featuring summonable characters connected to SNK properties such as Samurai Shodown and King of Fighters. Outside of combat, you will find typical mobile MMO staples like NPC quest chains, guild systems, and daily login incentives, plus limited professional voice-overs that add extra personality to parts of the cast.

Areal Key Features:

  • Recruit Heroes – begin with one of six starter heroes, then expand your lineup to cover different roles and strategies.
  • Collect Pets – gather and evolve a wide selection of pets, bringing up to four companions into each battle.
  • Turn-Based Combat – build around formations and ability synergy to gain an advantage in tactical, turn-based fights.
  • PvE and PvP Content – challenge bosses and dungeon content for rewards, then compete in PvP modes including guild-focused battles.
  • Professional Voiceovers – select heroes feature voice work from experienced performers, including talent associated with Naruto.

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Full Review

Areal Review

A full review is currently in progress. Check back soon for a deeper breakdown of combat pacing, progression systems, monetization feel, and how the hero and pet collection holds up over time.

Links

Areal Links

Areal Official Site [China]
Areal Google Play [Not Yet Available]
Areal APK Link
Areal iTunes App Store [Not Yet Available]
Areal iTunes App Store [China]
Areal Forums [Official] [China]
Areal Qoo App

System Requirements

Areal System Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Operating System: Android 4.0.3 and up / iOS 7.0 or later.

Music

Areal Music & Soundtrack

More details on the game’s music and soundtrack will be added once additional information becomes available.

Additional Info

Areal Additional Information

Chinese Title: 如果的世界
Developer(s):
Ledo Interactive
Publisher(s): Game Dreamer

Platform(s): iOS, Android

Language(s): English, Chinese

Beta: September 23, 2016
Release Date: January 12, 2017 (HK only)

Development History / Background:

Areal is a free-to-play mobile MMORPG developed by Ledo Interactive, a Chinese developer, and published by the Hong Kong-based company Game Dreamer. One of the game’s notable hooks is its licensed SNK content, allowing it to feature recognizable IPs such as Samurai Shodown and King of Fighters in its summoning and collection systems.

The title entered beta in September 2016 for Chinese audiences, then later launched in January 2017, with distribution appearing through Qoo App. For Android players, an APK was also offered via the official website, providing an alternate way to access the game outside of typical storefront availability.