Solstice Arena (Review)

It’s been a long time since another decent defense strategy MOBA game has come to touch devices, and <b><a href="http://www.solsticearena.com/" target="_blank">Solstice Arena</a></b> has far by impressed the world with it’s amazing graphics, and so much more with it’s short gameplay time.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQp_Dfonaa_CYEBUKrcU828y2Op503yzcl_Ilh5_xka70CzMgmZhmvAqSF-nVsJS5ofcsotfD8m6EUiaOH5jHEWvj2VYlot6yt1sVI9LQHFOmWQLPE-Tnm6c4NplbrGCIFIvOxn1MB4q4c/s640/Solstice+Arena_Characters.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It’s truly a pocket MOBA game for new and veteran players who no longer have the luxury of long hour gaming time.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dyhl-kbjsIA" width="640"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZT2bMIvbVPYJ2-r0fKrz7941IajEoab0s0fIBfTDdJCC-PFH_XTuXaXRT9kgJQuDO5lFVYu8DWwcgawIxdaiIuH7QyVKmu3BmFg2SbFrgNlFyCa1KzIXYCNSq6X-j-PinHjofJJi4eCbH/s640/SolsticeArena_Image_01_iPad_Thumbnail.png" width="640" /></div><br />Characters and animations during character selection are well-designed, it shows the heroes’ personality as clear as day. However, there are only a few skin selections for heroes, although that is understandable since the game is still quite new. Some unlockable skins also require real cash, this is understandable too for the Free-to-Play model. The game’s graphic interface is unique and cool looking, it’s a whole new experience for the MOBA genre.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjFZH_IUAgGy7ySJjhRLIrpoQC0X9_vg0mzXFFWTYkHzC5BrTBGtZbmYaGJB-LIbxpp1ui1iKgSvsPzmkrKne1q-0xGuP_8XZ5exHnZrLHAQoV8qIOZY96cogt4Z1Q9gpspgxFkzQRXHs/s640/SolsticeArena_Image_04_iPad_Thumbnail.png" width="640" /></div><br />The next big thing about this game is the short gameplay, which may be good for casual players who first know MOBA genre. The game objective is simple, all players have to do is destroy the towers of the enemy team. Unlike most MOBA games who have adopted the “DOTA” powerup which only appears on a certain spot, this game has powerups all over the area. The powerups are random and you can get to choose which one suits your hero better.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NsI9IJ7x_U5rI4_3wWc3F0TjUGdFmybRBuY1lAw-zSjeeddLvEnuC2BNu4S0jx1-aGIlpRqOK5lVwu_WwiYERpg1u9RB4yr8PVaJqwzcyrNMzcPU_M4Snn80828RTKyRDvX9zQt2EsI8/s640/SolsticeArena_Image_05_iPad_Thumbnail.png" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKLnnH8M6Feabyh_SXyJtPuPf7E91nPcCDPtemQWice8bqK0mtx5IHB6vtebhfyQkv-nusp4FPlfGDNpXk-f1Ocz6nQdTGR_elLXVxUUv1aCLyKKq3e9u3Celi225aakf2Q7zWgZY7X0D/s640/SolsticeArena_Image_06_iPad_Thumbnail.png" width="640" /></div><br />The controls are also responsive and easy to learn. Movement and attack moves are not as difficult as using an “on-screen touchpad” like some mobile MOBA games use. However, like all MOBA games, mastering how to control your hero isn’t that easy. Although the game recommends equipment for your hero to buy, if you are a hardcore gamer – you will need to learn more about each item to fully customize your hero according to your game style.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVesPsYVGnf_KDH1W4IAksGvE6H3GGKF-yake7vl0UkIOaKdkZwmIZGmcGJnXN7MCuQw1rEygBfVZEXSIvA6XitizDa1kSdXhxPlJAifJjR-i363lBYkzTjpY0Of4aHMQMHrET6BhlS1sx/s640/SolsticeArena_Image_03_iPad_Thumbnail.png" width="640" /></div><br />Solstice Arena's concept is easy to learn, so new and veteran players will find this not hard to play. The game controls are also touch intuitive as well as responsive. The game does not have a lot of bloody gore details so it’s fairly playable for all ages, which may be a goal for all mobile games.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnWSKdL8AkamJWjnRVs9xRxyLoAmLnHHE619khaqfhcAZcSO-Oznirc6SgoQz9rK7diY6w0XXUodGA1Kc_G0wSe84kmkdQ_gFdnZXy91rikj9bEAV0hEQ9RDpYM3NrfkB3lWA_bp1IhAtA/s640/SolsticeArena_Image_02_iPad_Thumbnail.png" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;">Source: <a href="http://www.playbuzz.org/" target="_blank">playbuzz</a></div>

Solstice Arena (Review)

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New MOBA title for mobile devices from Zynga: Solstice Arena

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Lately Zynga has just announced its newest game title, <b><a href="http://www.solsticearena.com/" target="_blank">Solstice Arena</a></b>, a MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) game for mobile devices. The game is being developed by the A Bit Lucky team that has joined Zynga several months ago. Solstice Arena will focus on hero combat, with 3v3 matches that take place in maps that encourage strategic thinking. The game will also include the persistent character progression commonplace in the genre and will monetize by allowing players to purchase aesthetic character customization options.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-76ZzH-Y1mqmllHnOHAz3gVbIRauT8PtIa1znrxAWiEwcZJFihsTv_Wt2svW-Z1nls_zKgq7wJf5gdYFEPTgSJ_ML8vs5B-CxPShF9cvJbdbLOBturH_zMagJqP7fzOVzOy0FJnxSSizS/s1600/solstice-arena.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-76ZzH-Y1mqmllHnOHAz3gVbIRauT8PtIa1znrxAWiEwcZJFihsTv_Wt2svW-Z1nls_zKgq7wJf5gdYFEPTgSJ_ML8vs5B-CxPShF9cvJbdbLOBturH_zMagJqP7fzOVzOy0FJnxSSizS/s640/solstice-arena.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">“Our main goal with Solstice Arena was, and is, to take gameplay we love from a genre we love and transform it in such a way that allowed anyone — hardcore fans and casual players — to experience the thrill of MOBA gaming right from their mobile devices. To some, we hope they'll see a high-fidelity, well-balanced MOBA. To many, we want Solstice Arena to simply be an awesome fighting game with great graphics. It's challenging to design a game with both of these player groups in mind, but we don't think bringing the genre from PC to mobile has to mean compromising a deep player experience. To achieve this, we've made some deliberate design choices that we believe preserve the core of a MOBA while tailoring it for mobile platforms.” the team said on its official blog.</blockquote></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZQmnNep2wvo9-n-xB9C5zlgeCEcUVBfDrpoROB2W5ekYFEmH5CQ8M3dIjMid4PXtDltsRLhglsCwfvQ3Y6AzOM0L6ZEbu5jFwVwxM9d0WKbvUTV6k53vAivqV4ErT4WWsi2TQdV7bvHG/s1600/SolsticeArena_Image_01_iPad.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZQmnNep2wvo9-n-xB9C5zlgeCEcUVBfDrpoROB2W5ekYFEmH5CQ8M3dIjMid4PXtDltsRLhglsCwfvQ3Y6AzOM0L6ZEbu5jFwVwxM9d0WKbvUTV6k53vAivqV4ErT4WWsi2TQdV7bvHG/s640/SolsticeArena_Image_01_iPad.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_vGxdDC-P81ZNcbWKJu7pi8ikf3uo_GZi7W5HOaV0EeUio9zKvUKt3bwdy60IB-hcychHGo3bqQGRn_LFE_VCNwICnjYbPpmN-ACa1zHEYPOue7Vs2u5M_fWUeEYeSEGDivJX8dmCbJv/s1600/SolsticeArena_Image_02_iPad.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_vGxdDC-P81ZNcbWKJu7pi8ikf3uo_GZi7W5HOaV0EeUio9zKvUKt3bwdy60IB-hcychHGo3bqQGRn_LFE_VCNwICnjYbPpmN-ACa1zHEYPOue7Vs2u5M_fWUeEYeSEGDivJX8dmCbJv/s640/SolsticeArena_Image_02_iPad.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Matches in Solstice Arena will last about 10 minutes on average. Traditionally, as is the case with the current most popular MOBA game on PC League of Legends, matches can last for an hour or more. In the past few months there are several game developers attempting to make MOBA games appealing to a larger, more casual audience by reducing the time commitment they require. Like <a href="http://freewebgame360.blogspot.com/2013/04/dragons-and-titans-preview.html" target="_blank">Dragons and Titans</a>, a MOBA game with matches lasting 10-15 minutes. Another mobile MOBA game, <a href="http://freewebgame360.blogspot.com/2013/05/neaky-games-announced-moba-title-for-mobile-arena-of-heroes.html" target="_blank">Arena of Heroes</a> provides matches that will average at about 25 to 45 minutes. And German social game developer and publisher Bigpoint’s modern military-themed MOBA game, <a href="http://freewebgame360.blogspot.com/2013/05/merc-elite-preview.html" target="_blank">Mercs Elite</a>, will have matches that last 20 minutes.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0i6MVDmy4uThn1qcSVcn5UgS8dZzlORfA0xfi8k1w7bd7kM3u2cf4MWavoFELf_AURtP3VN4XY_Om_kl4wULyXN631mKxyywhIvl-38AqGmCUTW_Wi5uE_8pmjzd6PAQeOrLv3mGtCuO/s1600/SolsticeArena_Image_03_iPad.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0i6MVDmy4uThn1qcSVcn5UgS8dZzlORfA0xfi8k1w7bd7kM3u2cf4MWavoFELf_AURtP3VN4XY_Om_kl4wULyXN631mKxyywhIvl-38AqGmCUTW_Wi5uE_8pmjzd6PAQeOrLv3mGtCuO/s640/SolsticeArena_Image_03_iPad.png" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgopyO2BNZmwNrZBRjEzgEiMoz-V27gOpCyS20XcSVWHCUoio1fCXdi5RltpJTRRJ5K4FvAhj5_OWWer8-NP_SdrVXBsQ12dALKO6s1Qi-uR5OX8RSirDcjas0JAozkJlFJUWw9t-kYABIb/s1600/SolsticeArena_Image_04_iPad.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgopyO2BNZmwNrZBRjEzgEiMoz-V27gOpCyS20XcSVWHCUoio1fCXdi5RltpJTRRJ5K4FvAhj5_OWWer8-NP_SdrVXBsQ12dALKO6s1Qi-uR5OX8RSirDcjas0JAozkJlFJUWw9t-kYABIb/s640/SolsticeArena_Image_04_iPad.png" width="640" /></a><br /><br />With 70 million registered users, 32 monthly active users and 12 million daily active users, <a href="http://majorleagueoflegends.s3.amazonaws.com/lol_infographic.png" target="_blank">League of Legends</a> is arguably the most popular game in the world. It makes sense that developers in the social and mobile games space will try to copy its free-to-play formula and make it more casual, but it remains to be seen if they will find success. It seems like competition will be fierce, and even with shorter matches, MOBA games are still historically extremely competitive and unwelcoming to new players.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Source: <a href="http://www.insidesocialgames.com/" target="_blank">insidesocialgames</a></div></div>

New MOBA title for mobile devices from Zynga: Solstice Arena

Lately Zynga has just announced its newest game title, Solstice Arena , a MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) game for mobile devices. Th...

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