Category: Reviews

Phantasy Star Online 2

Phantasy Star Online 2 is a hub-and-mission action RPG where you deploy from a central lobby to take on instanced quests against the Darker threat. It emphasizes responsive, combo-driven combat, party play, and the long chase for better gear, with plenty of style and customization for players who like to fine-tune both builds and looks.

Publisher: Sega
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: July 04, 2012 (JP), May 27, 2020 (NA)
Pros: +Weapon swapping mid-fight keeps battles dynamic. +One character can learn and level multiple classes. +Combat looks and feels fluid thanks to strong animations. +Robust character creator with lots of options.
Cons: -Progression leans heavily on repetition and farming. -Menus and navigation can feel awkward and dated.

Sector’s Edge

Sector’s Edge is a free-to-play, online first-person shooter that blends tight arena gunplay with a fully destructible voxel sandbox. Every match revolves around using blocks as a resource, you can quickly throw up cover, carve new angles through buildings, or open entire routes through the map to outplay the other team.

Publisher: Vericidium
Playerbase: Medium
Type: 3D Voxel FPS
Release Date: October 30, 2020
Pros: +Easy to pick up and play for casual sessions. +Voxel destruction feels satisfying, with solid block behavior. +Straightforward controls and readable systems.
Cons: -Rounds can feel samey, and match length can drag. -Not many maps to rotate through. -Inconsistent hit registration and recoil feel. –Matchmaking balance can be frustrating.

Blood of Steel

Blood of Steel is a free-to-play 3D third-person medieval MOBA that mixes hero brawling with light RTS-style unit control. Instead of playing a lone character, you pick a legendary commander, bring a troop contingent into battle, and win matches by completing mode-specific objectives across both PvP and PvE.

Publisher: YC Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: 3D Third-Person MOBA
Release Date: October 20, 2020
Pros: +Attractive art direction even if the tech feels a bit older. +Quick, tactical melee that rewards timing and positioning. +Heroes feel distinct with varied unit pairings and roles. +Strong atmosphere thanks to music and impactful SFX. +Controls are approachable and responsive.
Cons: -Client instability at times (freezes, crashes). -Modes and match flow can start to feel samey over long sessions. -Interface is busy and sometimes hard to parse. -Some cosmetics look out of place for the medieval setting.

Eternal Return

Eternal Return: Black Survival, often shortened to Eternal Return, is a 3D isometric, anime-styled online battler that blends battle royale pressure with MOBA-like character kits and a heavy emphasis on survival crafting. Each match is a race to loot efficiently, build the right weapon and armor path, and outplay opponents as the safe zones collapse around Lumia Island.

Publisher: Nimble Neuron
Playerbase: High
Type: 3D Battle Royale
Release Date: October 14, 2020
Pros: +Quick, high-energy matches with meaningful decisions. +Strong anime-inspired art direction. +Solid voice work that adds personality to the cast. +User-friendly interface and readable menus.
Cons: -Not many modes compared to other competitive titles. -Fixed isometric camera can feel restrictive. -Visuals can look a bit older in spots.

Spellbreak

Spellbreak was a free-to-play 3D, cross-platform fantasy battle royale built around spellcasting instead of firearms. Up to 42 players dropped into a vibrant arena and relied on elemental gauntlets, movement tech, and clever combos to survive as the playable space tightened under a steadily closing storm.

Publisher: Proletariat
Type: Battle Royale
Release Date: September 3, 2020
Shut Down: January 09, 2023
Pros: +Striking art direction and strong visuals. +Memorable soundtrack and atmosphere. +Distinct spell-driven class-style combat. +Satisfying elemental synergies. +Quick, energetic match pacing.
Cons: -Limited to a single main mode. -Battlefield could use more biome variety. -Progression perks can favor long-time players.

Spellbreak Shut Down on January 09, 2023

Hero Plus

Hero Plus (formerly Hero Online) is a 3D fantasy MMORPG with an East Asian historical, mythic theme. You begin by picking one of five preset protagonists, each tied to specific weapon styles, then branch into job advancements at level 10 and level 50, with a final progression step later on. Combat is quick and grind-heavy, and the game leans into competitive play with duels and faction-based PvP for players who enjoy old-school rivalry.

Publisher: Netgame
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Duels, Faction Wars
Release Date: July 31, 2006
Pros: +Pets and mounts add useful variety. +Dedicated PvP servers/channels for competitive play. +Guilds, player shops, and crafting systems give it MMO staples. +Runs well on very modest hardware.
Cons: -Virtually no character customization at creation. -A lot of the experience is repetitive grinding. -The world and enemy variety feel limited. -Interface and graphics show their age.

Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play, cross-platform open world fantasy RPG that mixes real-time action combat with an ever-growing roster of characters you can swap between on the fly. It is built with a mobile-first approach, but the production values, art direction, and soundtrack make it feel closer to a full-scale console RPG than a typical phone game. If you enjoy exploration, light puzzle solving, and team-based elemental combos, it is easy to see why it has become one of the most talked-about mobile RPGs in recent years.

Publisher: mihoYo
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: September 28, 2020
Pros: +Excellent visuals paired with memorable music. +Fast, responsive combat built around quick character switching. +Strong balance of main quests, exploration, and optional activities. +Stylish, distinctive character designs.
Cons: -Gatcha system to unlock new characters. -Co-op exists, but the multiplayer side is fairly limited.

Rogue Company

Rogue Company is a free-to-play, cross-platform third-person shooter built around small-team competitive play. Matches focus on coordinated pushes, smart gadget use, and tight gunplay across a rotation of distinct maps. With 20+ playable mercenaries (Rogues) and plenty of cosmetic and loadout options, it aims to deliver a streamlined tactical experience without the complexity of a full military sim.

Publisher: Hi-Rez Studios
Playerbase: High
Type: 3D Free-to-Play Third-Person Shooter
Release Date: July 20, 2020 (Early Access)
Pros: +Quick, high-energy rounds. +Strong presentation and lighting. +Solid character VO and personality. +Active, welcoming community. +Clear UI and easy navigation.
Cons: -Not many modes to rotate through.

DarkStory Online

DarkStory Online is a free-to-play 2D MMORPG that leans heavily into 16-bit era sensibilities, mixing a medieval fantasy setting with familiar MMO staples like dungeon runs, party quests, gathering professions, crafting, and arena PvP. It aims to capture the feel of classic RPGs while still offering long-term goals through progression, collectibles, and light character customization.

Publisher: BraveWolf Studios
Playerbase: Low
Type: 2D Free-To-Play MMORPG
Release Date: May 22, 2020
Pros: +Retro-inspired RPG presentation and straightforward MMO loop. +Very modest PC requirements.
Cons: -16-bit visuals will not appeal to everyone. -Build variety and skill options feel restrictive. -Progression can be linear and grind-focused.

Torchlight 3

Torchlight 3 is a buy-to-play 3D medieval fantasy MMOARPG that continues the series in Novastraia, sending you back into the frontier to push back the Netherim threat before it overruns the Ember Empire. Moment to moment it is built around fast zone-clearing, frequent loot drops, and boss encounters that lean on readable patterns and modifiers. Along the way you will recruit pets for support, tinker with crafting, and personalize a home fort that functions as both a hub and a creative outlet.

Publisher: Arc Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: 3D Buy-to-Play MMOARPG
Release Date: June 13, 2020
Pros: +Distinct class identities with different gameplay hooks. +Bright, stylized visuals with a playful tone. +Lighthearted characters and humor. +Easy to learn and approachable pacing. +Straightforward controls. +Fort housing and decoration.
Cons: -Not many class choices, and limited character customization depth. -Combat can feel stiff and occasionally awkward.