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In this fast-paced 3 vs. 3 MOBA-styled battle, hero knights use elemental powers to gain control over a ghost that can be placed on enemy bases to lower these bases' shields and drain them of their energy.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 71% — of 101 reviews
Released: 2016-10-28
Developer: BYU Animation - Class of 2016
Publisher: BYU Center for Animation
Genres: Action, Free To Play, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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