"cygames"

2018 · RPG / Gacha

Princess Connect! Re:Dive stands out in the gacha RPG space through Cygames' commitment to animated story cutscenes that rival actual anime productions and a generous gacha system with guaranteed character acquisition through a spark system. The guild raid content provides satisfying cooperative endgame, and the character designs are consistently charming. The auto-battle combat offers limited player engagement, and the global server's uncertain future creates hesitation for new player investment.

2014 · RPG / Gacha

Granblue Fantasy is one of the most influential mobile RPGs ever made, blending classic JRPG sensibilities with a gacha collector that's spawned an anime, a fighting game, and an action RPG spinoff. The art direction is stunning, the soundtrack is exceptional, and the team-building depth provides years of optimization for dedicated players. The browser-based interface feels archaic, the grind is among the most demanding in mobile gaming, and the sheer volume of accumulated systems creates an onboarding challenge that daunts even experienced gacha players.