In theory, Castle Age: Heart of Darkness has everything you could want in an RPG. It's deep and seemingly complex, features a dark fantasy world to explore, and offers up plenty of combat and lots of character customization. Sounds good, right? It's just too bad that virtually every aspect of the game, from exploring to fighting, is incredibly dull.
When it comes to influences, Monster Story only takes from the biggest games around. It features elements of FrontierVille, Angry Birds, and there's even a dash of Pokemon. And it's all wrapped up in a flashy, Saturday morning cartoon, anime style. This is one of the best role playing experiences on Facebook, though it's hampered by dull boss fights and hefty friend requirements.