Category: Reviews

Dragon Project

Dragon Project was a free-to-play mobile action MMORPG that blended party-based progression with boss hunts inspired by the Monster Hunter formula. Players explored the Kingdom of Heiland, accepted quests, and grouped up to take down massive Behemoths for materials used in crafting. With five weapon types to pick from, the game leaned heavily on readable, touch-friendly action combat and cooperative play.

Publisher: goGame
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: October 2017
Shut Down: September 30, 2020
Pros: +Fully voiced story characters and strong presentation. +Controls feel natural on a touchscreen. +Fast, responsive real-time combat. +4-player co-op hunts. +Deep crafting and gear building. +No stamina gating for play sessions. +Fair for free players.
Cons: -Encounters and quest flow can start to feel samey. -Loading times could be noticeably long.

Tale of Toast

Tale of Toast is a free-to-play 3D MMORPG built around an old-school idea of risk and reward, a wide open world where PvP is not a side activity, it is the main event. Venturing outside the safe starting area means accepting real consequences, including the possibility of losing what you are carrying when a fight goes wrong.

Publisher: Toasty Leaf
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: February 23, 2018
PvP: Open world
Pros: +Punishing, high-stakes PvP design. +Small but committed community. +Classless-style progression through skill trees.
Cons: -Feels unfinished and still growing as a project.

Unknown Heroes

Unknown Heroes was a free-to-play 3D, hero-collecting, turn-based mobile RPG that mixed science fiction with mythic fantasy. Players built a squad of four heroes and jumped between different eras and realities to fend off an alien threat to Earth, with progression built around straightforward, stage-based missions.

Publisher: Nexon
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: September 11, 2017
Shut Down: 2018
PvP: Arena
Pros: +Eye-catching art direction. +Huge roster (150+ heroes) to hunt down. +Plenty of ways to tune and upgrade heroes. +Includes a free summon to get started.
Cons: -Core loop can feel samey over time. -Many desirable heroes rely on the gacha/summon system. -Auto-play reduces hands-on strategy.

War Dragons

War Dragons is a free-to-play 3D mobile strategy title where base-building and dragon warfare share the spotlight. You grow a fortified stronghold, raise and evolve a stable of dragons, then take to the air to burn down enemy defenses with timed abilities and breath attacks, all while keeping your own resources and towers protected from raids.

Publisher: Pocket Gems
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Strategy
Release Date: April 15, 2015
Pros: +Standout aerial dragon battles. +Large roster with breeding and discovery. +Impressive 3D visuals for mobile.
Cons: -Monetization can heavily influence progress. -Familiar base-building loop. -Combat depth can feel limited over time.

Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle

Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle blends light puzzle mechanics with team-based RPG combat, using a tap-and-chain “Ki Sphere” system to power up attacks from a roster of familiar Dragon Ball fighters. It is easy to pick up in a few minutes on mobile, but building efficient teams, managing elemental matchups, and chasing stronger units can turn it into a long-running daily game for fans of the series.

Publisher: Bandai Namco
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Puzzle/RPG
Release Date: July 16, 2015
Pros: +Approachable mechanics with real depth once you optimize. +Huge roster spanning the DBZ cast. +Team-building synergies via links and affinities.
Cons: -Monetization can heavily influence power progression. -Loading and menu transitions can feel constant. -Randomized gacha summons can be frustrating.

Elysian War

Elysian War is a free-to-play, browser-based strategy MMO that blends classic city management with a turn-based PvE campaign and competitive PvP pressure. You grow a medieval empire, recruit troops, and rely on myth-inspired heroes to push your borders outward, whether you are clearing AI-controlled territory or preparing for clashes with other players.

Publisher: AMZGame
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Browser Strategy
Release Date: August 31, 2017 (Beta)
Pros: +Clever blend of base growth and turn-based battles. +Gacha odds are clearly displayed for each tier. +Frequent logins and events hand out useful freebies.
Cons: -Spending can create a noticeable advantage. -Top-end Supreme summons can skew balance.

NosTale

NosTale is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG that mixes cute anime-inspired presentation with classic, grind-friendly progression. You start as an Adventurer, learn the basics through questing, and eventually unlock a branching class path, plus a surprisingly involved companion system built around pets and NosMates.

Publisher: Gameforge
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: August 30, 2007
Pros: +Class progression that opens into specializations. +Robust pet and companion management. +Approachable controls and interface.
Cons: -Visuals show their age. -Localization quality is inconsistent. -Meaningful class branching is gated behind early leveling.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

Final Fantasy Record Keeper is a free-to-play 2D mobile RPG that acts as a celebration of the wider Final Fantasy series, pulling together familiar heroes, villains, locations, and music into a single collectible adventure. It mixes nostalgia with party building, then ties it all together with classic Active-Time battles as you revisit famous moments through the lens of a “Record Keeper.”

Publisher: DeNA Corp
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: September 24, 2014
Shut Down: September 29, 2022
PvP: None
Pros: +Beloved Final Fantasy roster. +Excellent music selection. +Co-op battles in real time
Cons: -Grindy, repetitive loops. -Monetization can feel power-focused.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper Shut Down on September 29, 2022

Kingdom Hearts Union X

Kingdom Hearts Union X Cross is a 2D mobile RPG and the eighth entry in the Kingdom Hearts franchise. You play as a new Keyblade wielder aligned with one of five factions, battling to preserve what remains of the world’s light while crossing paths with familiar faces from the series and Disney-inspired worlds.

Publisher: Square Enix
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: April 7, 2016
Shut Down: June 30, 2021
Pros: +Easy to pick up on mobile. +Plenty of cosmetic and build options via medals and avatars. +Co-op content that encourages grouping.
Cons: -Battles can feel shallow over time. -Monetization can influence power progression. -Questing loops become repetitive.

Kingdom Hearts Union X Cross Shut Down on June 30, 2021 [Offline singleplayer version still available]

Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World is a third-person action RPG built around tracking, fighting, and either slaying or capturing huge creatures in sprawling hunting grounds. You can tackle quests alone or team up with up to four players for co-op hunts, which is where the series’ careful teamwork and role coverage really shines.

Publisher: Capcom
Playerbase: High
Type: Action RPG
PvP: 4 Player co-op
Release Date: January 26, 2018.
Pros: +First mainline Monster Hunter on PC. +Large, detailed hunting areas. +Smart quality of life upgrades. +Satisfyingly long boss-style encounters.
Cons: -Online grouping and matchmaking can be temperamental.