The first time I tried a digital collectible card game (or whatever the proper term for the genre is), I had very low expectations yet quickly found myself ensnared by the admittedly Pavlovian gameplay, and I continue to tap for rewards to this very day. But Monster Paradise, despite excellent production values and a powerful, irresistibly cute Pokemon aesthetic, leaves me cold. It's not necessarily a bad game, it's just not particularly necessary.
Cloudstone is a game developed by Nexon in which you adventure through Sky Haven in search of the sacred Five Stones. Gamezebo's Cloudstone strategy guide and walkthrough will provide you with a quick start guide, tips and tricks, hints and cheats to help you through your adventure.
Cross-platform play in games is a very exciting prospect to me. It's not something you typically see in the PC and console market, and while I realize there are valid reasons for that, it doesn't make me any less excited by how much we're seeing it in the social and mobile arena. The upcoming free-to-play MMO Dragon Eternity, for example, will enable Android, iOS and browser users to all participate in the same world.
What I'm about to say, I say as a massive fan of the genre: RPGs are riddled with tropes. More often than not you take control of a group of uniquely-powered heroes and set out on saving the world or defeating a great evil. I'm not complaining, as that formula has inspired some of the greatest games ever. But there's always room for something different, and that's where Moonchild comes in.
Got any vacation plans for when the summer heat gives way to a more tolerable warmth? Consider visiting the mystic kingdom of Camelot. Bossa Studios (the developers behind Monstermind) are currently hard at work on Merlin: The Game, a Facebook fantasy adventure that's based on the BBC One television program Merlin.
Social games do a lot of things right, but I think we can all agree a stronger emphasis on compelling storylines would do wonders for the genre at large. The upcoming Tynon, a mutt of a game featuring RPG, sim, action, and social elements, plans to take that step forward, providing players with a truly story-driven experience.
Never laugh at live dragons, especially if they live in lairs that are outfitted with dead ends, spikes, buzzsaws, monsters, and rolling 8-balls. Majesco's Legends of Loot, a dungeon-crawler for iOS and Android, challenges you to search for dragons' hordes, but be warned: dragons guard their bling with tremendous passion.
In the fast pace of mobile gaming it seems developers believe all folks have time for is repetitive clicking. 6Waves once again trades originality for a quick-fix experience, but does this Kingdom of Heroes truly save the day or just waste it?