EvilBane: Reboot

EvilBane: Reboot was a mobile action MMORPG built around fast, combo-heavy hack-and-slash combat, flashy skills, and an endless stream of gear drops. It aimed to deliver a “console-style” presentation on phones and tablets, pairing its 3D visuals with a fully voiced campaign where you cut through monsters, chase upgrades, and push your characters’ power higher through crafting and enhancement systems.

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Publisher: Netmarble
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: April 6, 2016
Shut Down: April 13, 2018
Pros: +Impressive 3D presentation for mobile. +Plenty to do across PvE and PvP. +A solid mix of skills and builds to experiment with.
Cons: -Monetization can impact power. -PvP ladders lack seasonal resets. -Grinding loops can start to feel samey.

Overview

EvilBane: Reboot Overview

EvilBane: Reboot (formerly EvilBane: Rise of the Ravens) was a mobile-focused action MMO that cast players as a follower of Dominion, a renowned warrior who believes the world’s calm is about to break. After an attack by Lucifer during a visit with the queen, the story pushes you into a revenge-and-rescue journey across multiple regions, with a steady cadence of missions, instanced fights, and boss encounters.

Rather than locking you into one class, the game let you control three distinct heroes and switch between them throughout the campaign: Luke as the well-rounded fighter, Khara as the quick assassin type, and Vango as the heavy hitter built for slower, crushing attacks. Keeping all three relevant mattered because swapping was also tied to progression, encouraging you to level them in parallel instead of over-investing in a single character.

Most of the long-term chase came from loot and power growth. Dungeons and raids dropped large amounts of equipment, and the upgrade loop revolved around strengthening items through systems like combining, limit breaking, and other enhancement steps that fed into a visible battle rating. For players who preferred competition, EvilBane: Reboot also offered arena PvP and guild vs. guild modes, with rankings acting as a major motivator to refine builds and squeeze out more stats.

EvilBane: Reboot Key Features:

  • Three Playable Characters– pick between Luke, Khara, and Vango, then swap as you play, with abilities influenced by the weapon type you equip.
  • Customizable Gear – farm a huge amount of equipment and use crafting tools to adjust stats and improve overall value.
  • Console-Quality Graphics – battle through a vibrant 3D world with a visual style comparable to the “console-like” mobile games of its era.
  • Dungeons and Raids – step away from the main quest to clear dungeons and tackle stronger bosses in party-based fights.
  • Arena and Guild vs. Guild – test your builds in PvP arenas and organized guild battles to climb the ranking ladder.

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EvilBane: Reboot Featured Video

EvilBane : Cinematic Trailer [HD]

Full Review

EvilBane: Reboot Review

EvilBane: Reboot was at its best when you treated it like a mobile-friendly action RPG with MMO dressing, jump in, chain skills, collect upgrades, then repeat. Moment to moment, the combat leaned into spectacle: big animations, satisfying ability effects, and a pace that rewarded aggressive play. It was designed for quick sessions, but it also tried to keep players around with a steady checklist of things to farm, improve, and optimize.

One of the most distinctive design choices was the three-character system. Luke, Khara, and Vango didn’t just feel like cosmetic swaps, they changed the rhythm of fights. Luke played like the reliable baseline, Khara pushed mobility and burst, and Vango emphasized commitment and impact. Being able to rotate between them helped reduce fatigue, and it also gave you a reason to keep multiple kits geared. The downside was that it could feel like maintaining three separate progress tracks, especially once upgrades became more resource-intensive.

PvE content followed a familiar structure for the genre. The campaign guided you through encounters that escalated into tougher instanced battles, and the real grind lived in dungeons and group bosses. This is where the loot economy took over: constant drops, constant comparisons, and frequent trips back into enhancement menus. If you enjoy tuning stats and chasing incremental improvements, the gear systems delivered a lot of runway. If you prefer handcrafted variety, repetition could set in, since the core loop often came back to running similar activities for better numbers.

PvP and guild competition were included to extend the endgame. Arenas and guild vs. guild gave the game a clear competitive angle, but they also highlighted the realities of mobile progression systems. Rankings provided a strong carrot, yet the lack of reset cycles for PvP ladders made it harder for latecomers to feel like they could meaningfully contest the top spots. In addition, power gaps could be amplified by monetization, which affected how “fair” matches felt depending on the bracket you landed in.

Visually, EvilBane: Reboot was a standout for its time. Character models, effects, and environments were polished enough to sell the “console-quality” pitch, and the voice-acted story gave the campaign more structure than many mobile action titles. Even so, the presentation could not fully offset the long-term sameness that comes with heavy reliance on grind and upgrades.

Overall, EvilBane: Reboot was a content-rich, gear-driven action MMO that delivered flashy combat and a strong sense of progression, but it was held back by repetitive farming and competitive systems that could feel unfriendly without significant investment. For players who enjoy chasing loot and optimizing builds on mobile, it offered a lot to dig into during its run.

System Requirements

EvilBane: Reboot System Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Operating System: Android varies by device / iOS 6.0 or later
CPU: Dual-core 1.2GHz (Android)
RAM: 1GB (Android)

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Additional Info

EvilBane: Reboot Additional Information

Developer: NetMarble
Publisher: NetMarble

Platforms: Android, iOS

Release Date (Korea): May 12, 2015
Pre-Registration Date (Global): March 14, 2016
Release Date (Global): April 6, 2016

Shut Down: April 13, 2018

Development History / Background:

EvilBane: Reboot, also known earlier as EvilBane: Rise of the Ravens, was both developed and published by Netmarble, a South Korean mobile game company recognized for operating at the top tier of the mobile market and associated with titles such as Sudden Attack and GunZ: The Duel. The project first launched in Korea under the name Raven (레이븐), supported by a cinematic reveal trailer in December 2014 that emphasized a high-end, console-like experience on mobile devices. It officially released on May 12, 2015 and quickly rose to the top of the Korean charts on both iOS and Android. A global rollout followed the next year under the rebranded title EvilBane: Reboot, with pre-registration beginning March 14, 2016 and offering bonus items to players who signed up ahead of launch. Although the planned date was April 7, 2016, the game appeared on app stores one day earlier on April 6, 2016. Service later ended when the game shut down on April 13, 2018.