RAID: Shadow Legends

Plarium

PC, iOS, AndroidFree-to-play

Health Score

MIXED

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About This Game

A free-to-play dark fantasy role-playing game where players collect hundreds of Champions across 16 factions, build teams of three to five heroes, and battle through a campaign, dungeons, boss fights and player-versus-player arenas. Progress comes from turn-based tactical combat, gear upgrades and a personal fortress to develop.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

3/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

2/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

5/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

3/5

Social Risk

3/5

Content Intensity

2/5

Negatives

•Champion acquisition runs on a chance-based shard summoning system, so spending real money buys a random outcome rather than a guaranteed hero
•Monetization is aggressive, with premium currencies, recurring bundles, starter and daily packs, and frequent deal offers
•Free global in-game text chat means children can be exposed to unmoderated messages from strangers
•Daily login bonuses and daily quests push players to return every day, with long login streaks tied to specific Champion rewards
•Dark fantasy combat and violence are central to the experience, and the game carries a Teen rating in the United States

Positives

•Turn-based team building encourages planning, resource management and problem-solving as players match Champions and affinities against each challenge
•Deep customization through Champion combinations, artifacts and masteries gives players room to experiment with their own strategies
•Clan-based activities and team battles offer some cooperative play alongside the competitive arena
•Regular daily rewards and quests give players clear short-term goals to work toward