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Tome of the Sun Review

By: Ojogo

 

Tome Of the Sun Review

Tome of the Sun is a mobile MMO by NetEase Games for the Android/iOS. The game puts you in the shoes of one of the heroes (Duelist, Knight, Mage and Ranger) in a world where the Tome of the Sun that has kept the Shadow World in check has been stolen.

Tome Of the Sun Review

As one of the customizable, but gender-locked heroes, you have to adventure through the world of Tome of the Sun in hopes of trying to get back the Tome.

 

Tome Of the Sun Review

Overview

Tome of the Sun uses a mixture of touch based controls with an automated targeting system for normal attacks and skills. Movement is basically just tapping the screen while you have the option to either make the targeting fully or semi-automated. Of course if automated games is your pet peeve, full manual attacking and skill activation is also an option.

The game pretty much follows the hackneyed gameplay found in MMOs where you follow a series of linear story-based sets of quests which would fall into fetch or kill quests. This also doubles as the game’s tutorial and game progression system too as the game slowly unlocks various gameplay features as you level up.

 

Tome Of the Sun Review

Smash System

While Tome of the Sun does follow the cliched systems you’d often find in MMOs, either PC or mobile based, it tries to add a bit of variety in the auto attack and skill activating system by adding the Smash system.

The smash system works by randomly assigning an opponent with a smash tag during battle. You have to swipe that opponent to activate an event where your character jumps in front said opponent. Time will then freeze before you unleash a no resource special attack.

Having the smash system at play in-game adds a bit more attack options than your usual set of skills. This forces you to be a bit more attentive than most mobile games as using the smash system can turn impossible battles into simple affairs. Tactical timing plays a part in it as well, since your character becomes invulnerable while performing the smash attack.

 

Tome Of the Sun Review

Chibi Visuals Done Right

To be fair to Tome of the Sun, I can’t deny the beautiful visuals the game has. I like how the colors just pop out on the screen. Skill animations look smooth and distinct even on a congested screen. I also liked how the chibi looks are presented. The whole world is built around the theme so they don’t feel out of place and they’re cute as hell to boot.

Tome Of the Sun Review

Unfortunately they lost me with the gender-locked classes. The Melee fighters are locked to male characters and ranger classes are only locked for the females. The silver lining is there are at least decent customization options including hairstyle, eyes, and other varieties of color swapping. Tome of the Sun takes it a step above their competition by also offering further visual customization as your weapon and clothes change as you level up the corresponding items.

 

Tome Of the Sun Review

Other Features

The basics of a modern MMO are all present as well. You can expect to find the quest tracker with automated pathing to get you from point A to point B without missing a beat watching Game of Thrones. There’s also PvPing and tons of achievements that you can unlock as well.

A stamina system is also present in Tome of the Sun. Despite overall being more MMO than your typical mobile game, you will still be limited in playtime by stamina. Each dungeon or monster run reduces that stamina. When it hits 0 you can still walk around in game but you won’t be able to go into instances.

 

Tome Of the Sun Review

Pet System

One of the features done better than most mobile games is the pet system. The game has tons of pets that you can summon.

Pets also work just like your avatar. You can equip it with armors, weapons and accessories and even upgrade them as well. Your pets can also level up just like your avatar. Your pets double as extra attackers in the dungeons you quest in. They can also faint like you when their HP drops to zero.

Basically, your pets are your “other” avatar where you need to allocate equipment and gold to upgrade and level up. This puts a bit more emphasis on how you manage resources since you have to also “nurture” your pet so that it can be an asset to your adventures instead of just another cute distraction in your dungeon runs.

 

Tome Of the Sun Review

Conclusion: Great

Tome of the Sun is a really enjoyable mobile MMO. The game looks awesome and shouldn’t chug along on older devices thanks to its properly implemented chibi theme. Animations are smooth and colorful, making dungeon runs frantic and fun. With its overall look you’ll no doubt have friends asking what you’re playing when they glance over your shoulder.

Tome of the Sun is a well done mobile MMO that doesn’t shake the boat in terms of innovation, but instead focuses on polishing features done poorly in similar games. With more and more brainless RPGs flooding the mobile market, it’s nice to see there’s still a few developers out there pushing for something more engaging like Tome of the Sun.

Overall, the game is an enjoyable romp into a fantasy world. The world is large enough that you can easily sink multiple hours and still not explore everything. Gameplay is noob friendly to both players new to MMOs as well as those unfamiliar with mobile touch controls.

On the other hand, if you’re a mobile MMO veteran looking for a mobile MMO that would bring a breath of fresh air for you. Then try a different title. Because while Tome of the Sun is a solid title, it cruises to the finish line with cliché MMO elements that have been done plenty of times before.

 

4:33 Reveals Mobile RPG Seven Guardians

4:33 Reveals Mobile RPG Seven Guardians

Mobile game publisher 4:33 Creative Lab revealed the latest addition to its burgeoning repertoire of mobile role-playing games (RPG), Seven Guardians – coming soon to markets around the world for iOS and Android. Seven Guardians is an action-packed Strategy/RPG mobile game with stylish side-scrolling battles.

Named after its seven unique classes of heroes, adventurers will lead their mighty hero collective, joining together to form ‘The Alliance,’ gallantly fighting and defending their world against the Undead. They will reclaim and restore peace to the Nine Worlds dominated by their despicable enemies.

Additionally, players will be able to enjoy designing and training their own unique decks of heroes, and choose one of the several magic Cannons to suit their winning strategies. As their heroes head into Seven Guardians’ fast-paced battles, players will need to strategically deploy and smartly manage their tanks’ cooldowns, which are essential for victory.

Seven Guardians is an artistically, fun flashback to a retro-style of gaming that hasn’t been explored in mobile games recently,” said Youngho Park, CEO of 4:33 Creative Lab. “The game is an example of the creative quality that we are publishing for fans around the world – bringing a whole new experience to modern mobile RPG games for younger audiences, while also reintroducing mechanics like side-scrolling to our older audiences.”

In Seven Guardians, players will discover:

  • The Alliance, which includes seven epic hero classes: Warrior, Rogue, Archer, Defender, Wizard, Golem and Warlord
  • Online capabilities for players to challenge others in the PvP arena, Guild Raids and more
  • Collectible and customizable gear and armor to strengthen the Alliance

 

Seven Guardians will be available soon on iOS and Android for free in the App Store and on Google Play.

Chronicle: Runscape Legends – Launching on May 26th

Chronicle

The countdown to the launch of Chronicle: RuneScape Legends has begun, as Jagex today confirmed the next generation card game will arrive on Steam on Thursday 26th May – just two weeks from today. Ahead of its launch, players logging into the game’s open beta to experience Chronicle’s unique battle of wits, strategy, and combat between now and 23:59 BST on Sunday, 15th May, will be gifted three free card packs to bolster their collection.

The Steam launch of Chronicle will mark the arrival a new generation of action-packed strategy card games, one that sees players fighting their own cards in a quest for supremacy over their rival. Delivering a step-change in traditional CCG gameplay, almost every predictable card game mechanic has been thrown out the window in favour of Chronicle’s unique twist on the genre.

Since the game went into open beta six weeks ago, dozens of new cards based on Old School RuneScape have debuted in game, while a sixth Legend – Morvran the Slayer Master – is making his way to the roster later this summer, bringing with him a whole new strategy to explore. The launch of Chronicle on Steam will also see the debut of a new ranking system featuring epic rewards.

“It’s just two weeks until we officially throw open the doors to Chronicle’s Hall of Legends on 26th May, and its launch on Steam is only the beginning for what we have planned. We’ve already introduced brand new cards every week, increased rewards, balancing improvements, and there’s even more content planned for the months to come,” said James Sweatman, lead designer, Chronicle: RuneScape Legends.

“We’d like to thank the many tens of thousands of cunning card tacticians who have helped us in open beta with feedback to refine the Chronicle’s unique CCG gameplay mechanics. For our existing open beta players, and anyone who signs up over the weekend, we’re offering up three free card packs so they can build their decks ready to take on new rivals at launch.”

For more info, visit https://www.rschronicle.com/

Soul Hunters: Ubisoft Teams Up with Lilith Games

Soul hunters

Lilith Games announced that the company has partnered with Ubisoft to bring Assassin’s Creed-franchise character Ezio Auditore to Soul Hunters, its international hit action-RPG title. The partnership between the two companies will strengthen the brand presence and impact of Asia’s most popular mobile game in North America, while expanding Assassin’s Creed’s brand recognition in Asian gaming markets. Soul Hunters is currently played by over 80 million people worldwide, and has played a pivotal role in establishing Lilith Games as a dominant force in the mobile games market.

The iconic Ezio Auditore will become available as a playable character in Soul Hunters on May 12. Gameplay in the mobile title has been tailored to incorporate Ezio’s signature weapons and attributes, seamlessly melding elements of the Assassin’s Creed experience into the Soul Hunters world.

For more info, visit: http://www.lilith.sh/

The Skies: “The End of Lifetime” Package Sale Announced

The Skies Package

Eforb announces that the Lifetime Premium Package offer for their MMORPG The Skies ends on the 16th of May. This exclusive deal is only available in the first month after launch and will offer early backers a unique life-long premium subscription for only $14,99.  After May 16th, the Lifetime Premium Package will be available for $19,99. A monthly subscription for a Premium Account will be available for $4,99.

The Skies is a free-to-play first person MMORPG. The game blends RPG and shooter elements and is set in an open-world post-apocalyptic environment, where chaos dominates as cities and forests burn out of control. Players will experience complete freedom in a huge sandbox environment with a non-linear quest system. The players will decide how they develop their character and how to interact with the world. Moreover, the innovative reputation system will change the way the world responds to their actions.

The Lifetime Premium Package is the only opportunity to gain infinite premium subscription within The Skies. Until the 16th of May players can take advantage of this superb deal which is still available for only $14,99. Players who choose to upgrade to Premium during this time will be granted 50% more experience and gold from PvP battles, 30% increased experience and gold from PvE activities, 150% faster crafting speed, 2 additional crafting queue slots, additional armor customization options, access to the closed testing environment and some early builds of new game elements. The Lifetime Premium Package is an incredible offer for those who really enjoy playing The Skies and want to be part of the game’s growth and development.

More more info, visit http://skies.zone/