I picked up New World when it launched and generally enjoyed it. The aesthetic was interesting, the combat was fun, and the gathering and crafting were epic. I dropped it at some point for other games, but I often thought about coming back. When they relaunched over the fall of …
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New World vs World of Warcraft
I've started playing New World and WoW lately and thought I'd discuss why.
World of Warcraft
WoW is in the middle of its 20th anniversery event. That's initially what drew me back. I only started playing in 2009 or so, during WotLK, but I've played it on and off since …
read moreRagnarok Origins Global - a Review
Overview
Ragnarok Online has had many incarnations over the years, with several of them on mobile. Ragnarok Origins was published by Gravity Games, but shut down in late 2023. They stated that wanted a global version and that somehow required them to shutdown the existing game, which makes sense, but …
read moreThe Legend of Neverland - A Review
The Legend of Neverland is an open-world mmorpg with a fantasy theme.
Classes
There are four classes: Swordman, Ranger, Scholar, and Craftsman. I played a Swordman, which is pretty self-explanatory, and the Ranger is straightforward. The Scholar looks like a mage/healer class and the Craftsman is a gunner. Each …
read moreDivine W Perfect Wonderland - Review
Divine W Perfect Wonderland is an open-world mmorpg from Leniu Games. It is set in a world of Chinese mythology and features a variety of classes. Honestly, I could probably copy and paste the review from Immortal Sword: Return and it would be pretty accurate. There are some class differences …
read moreImmortal Sword: Return - A Review
Immortal Sword: Return is an open-world MMORPG from Jamland International Limited. It's a Wuxia-themed game and available on Google Play.
Character Creation
There are five character archetypes: Fogbow (swordsman), Luna (swordswoman), Rosy (mage), Nightmare (demon), and Bodhi (monk). Customization is limited, but the characters do feel like they have their …
read moreAura Kingdom 2 Evolution
Aura Kingdom 2 for mobile has been relaunched as Aura Kingdom 2 Evolution (not with NFTs) by X-Legend. I only played the original version a bit, but this version seems to be largely the same. That said, let's take a closer look.
Character Creation
There are four classes: * Shinobi (dual …
read moreThe End of Blaugust2023
So, Blaugust2023 is over. The goal is one post per day, or 31 posts. I have a total of...17 (including this one!). Was it a success?
Yes.
I've tried, and failed, at blogging so many times, but this time seems different. I've found a topic I'm interested in and …
read moreHarry Potter: Magic Awakened First Look
I wanted to give this game a shot. I've seen the movies, but never read the books. The movies were fun and had an engaging take on magic, magic societies, and the rules that bind them. I've played for a grand total of about 20 minutes, so this is a …
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