Originally Posted by
Alhanelem
I don't agree with that last setnitment, only because Every game can be good in its own ways. I don't find it fair to compare games made in different eras for audiences with different expectations. I've invested meaningful time in 4 different MMOs and love them all for varying reasons. One will capture my attention more than another at any given moment, but that doesn't mean that any one of them is truly "better" than the other. I love FFXI for its diverse and beautiful world that has aged surprisingly well, and it has a more sociable community that makes even mundane tasks lots more fun than they would be otherwise. I love FFXIV for the intensity and its ongoing storyline, and also the ridiculous amount of music; I love MapleStory for its unique gameplay style (the 2D sidescrolling action style). I can not compare them to each other, I like them each for different reasons. XI will always hold a special place for me as my first MMO and for the lasting friendships I made that extended outside the game; but the others, as well as the many other non MMO games I've played and love all fit into the puzzle too.
Don't write off mobile games too quickly though. While too many of them are all the same with the same annoying monetization mechanics etc, there are a few out there that stand out. Just because a platform is known for having a lot of crap doesn't mean there isn't any good stuff either.