Actually decent mobile RPGs (that aren't just ports from superior platforms)?

[J_C]

FF7 Crisis Core is pretty decent in both gameplay and story.

I had a blast with that on my PSP. I didn't know it is available on mobile.

 

[SeenMike]

"I had a blast with that on my PSP. I didn't know it is available on mobile."

Me too. Well, time to download it again then.

 

[zaper]

A shame the mobile games subforum was thrashed, but at least there is still this thread to spread the word about the few good games there are on the platform.

Here's a few I found during my recent travels:

DEAD AGE:

Actually one I had wishlisted on Steam before the port coming to mobile.

"Survive the zombie apocalypse with a “Final Fantasy” turn-based combat and permanent death! Manage survivors, craft materials, and make difficult decisions."

Recent Reviews:
Very Positive (27)
All Reviews:
Very Positive (2,589)

It's available on Google Play for cheaper. Had a good time.

DUST AND SALT:

Similar situation. Had it wishlisted on Steam, saw it released for cheaper on Google Play and bought it. It's a short and fun mix of CYOA with Tactics(very simple in that regard, but a good game nonetheless)

There's a "Sidequel" called Dust and Salt: Battle for Murk which I recommend as well. Loved the art and the story on both.


(I know they are ports from superior platforms, but FUCK YOU)

 

[ntonystinson]

Games by Trese Brothers. Cyber Knights is my current favorite

 

[Abhay]

Andor's Trail

Came across while looking for one and I find it very good. It is a turn based and a free and open source app

A handy database is also maintained giving you complete info, which matches with version updates on the playstore. There is a separate forum for discussions too.

Overall it's a great game to pass some time. Very low on battery consumption allowing you to easily spend long hours without recharge. Graphics are excellent for my taste. Quests are largely not-so easy. Map is quite big with simple NPC interactions. There are many things that aren't obvious and left upto players to figure out.

Just try it out...and experience yourself

 

[InD_ImaginE]

I remember there is some mobile games that have its own thread in the codex.

It is some RPG series, combat is on 3x3 grid I think? There are 3 games in the series, the 2nd one is set in a dessert fantasy settings. The 3rd game is more open world with character generation.

 

[InD_ImaginE]

I remember there is some mobile games that have its own thread in the codex.

It is some RPG series, combat is on 3x3 grid I think? There are 3 games in the series, the 2nd one is set in a dessert fantasy settings. The 3rd game is more open world with character generation.

It is this: http://www.talesofillyria.com/episode-three/

The games is some orgeon trail RPG hybrid iirc, I enjoyed the first 2 games.

Sadly it seems the games are delisted from google play store, not sure if its in ios or not. I am pretty sure you can still get the APK somewhere

 

[ERYFKRAD]

I remember there is some mobile games that have its own thread in the codex.

It is some RPG series, combat is on 3x3 grid I think? There are 3 games in the series, the 2nd one is set in a dessert fantasy settings. The 3rd game is more open world with character generation.

It is this: http://www.talesofillyria.com/episode-three/

The games is some orgeon trail RPG hybrid iirc, I enjoyed the first 2 games.

Sadly it seems the games are delisted from google play store, not sure if its in ios or not. I am pretty sure you can still get the APK somewhere

Pretty well known on the Dex anyway, and yeah, @little_killerz got discriminated by Google because he identified as an attack helicopter.

 

[Lhynn]

Andor's Trail

Came across while looking for one and I find it very good. It is a turn based and a free and open source app

A handy database is also maintained giving you complete info, which matches with version updates on the playstore. There is a separate forum for discussions too.

Overall it's a great game to pass some time. Very low on battery consumption allowing you to easily spend long hours without recharge. Graphics are excellent for my taste. Quests are largely not-so easy. Map is quite big with simple NPC interactions. There are many things that aren't obvious and left upto players to figure out.

Just try it out...and experience yourself

Problem with andors trail is how very slowly its updated, how small the updates are, and how grindy the game is, with drop rates that are in the 1 in 50.000 chance.
Its a good game, but the flaws are many and they get in the way of the fun.

 

[Abhay]

Problem with andors trail is how very slowly its updated, how small the updates are, and how grindy the game is, with drop rates that are in the 1 in 50.000 chance.
Its a good game, but the flaws are many and they get in the way of the fun.

This is my first time experience and so far I am not finding the game "grindy" as such. Just enjoying the game as an adventure - completing quests, exploring and discovering new areas and NPC's.

Spent around 40 hours and still there are areas on the world map left untouched.

Sure, the players would be tempted to grind as much as possible to become stronger in order to access many areas that are very difficult to clear and of course the sweet loot
But, I am not playing the game in that manner.

The game can be enjoyed without the need to grind a lot if one is not in the rush to complete the game.

Also the drop ratio you are mentioning only applies to legendary/rare stuff. There are a lot of awesome items with the merchants if you save enough gold which will help a lot to boost the base character stats in irder to take on the enemies.
With enough knowledge available now, I can make the second playthrough even better for my character with proper investment on skills and purchase of gears

Some amount of grinding will be definitely required but its not as bad as you think. It is perfectly well within the acceptable limits for my taste