Evony: The King's Return is a big mobile strategy MMO. You build a city, train armies, and fight other players or monsters. It's on Android and iOS, free to download from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. It is not on PC or console. The game is free to play, but it has many in-app purchases. You can buy packs for resources and speed-ups. There are also some video ads for small rewards. Big spenders can pay hundreds of dollars.

You start with one city. You upgrade buildings like farms and barracks. You gather resources, research tech, and train troops. The best part is the big alliance wars. You and your alliance friends attack other alliances' cities. My favorite part is the battlefield events. You teleport to a special map with thousands of other players. You fight for control of historic cities like Rome or Constantinople. It feels like a real massive war.

It is similar to games like Rise of Kingdoms or King of Avalon. Those games are also about city-building and PvP. But Evony feels different. It has more PvE content with world bosses and historic generals. The art style is also unique, with classic paintings for generals. I recommend Evony if you like slow, deep strategy games. It is good for players who enjoy planning and teamwork in a large alliance. But be ready for a big time commitment and potential spending.

• City Builder 🏰 You manage a detailed medieval city, upgrading over 20 types of buildings from farms to watchtowers.
• Historic Generals ⚔️ Collect famous leaders like George Washington or Cleopatra. Each has unique skills to lead your armies.
• Alliance System 🤝 Join a team. Work together to fight in massive server vs server wars and capture wonders.
• PvE Boss Battles 🐉 Fight world monsters like Baphomet for loot. It's a nice break from constant PvP pressure.
• Battlefield Events 🗺️ Teleport to special maps with thousands for timed wars over historic cities, similar to Rise of Kingdoms' 'Lost Kingdom'.

• Deep Strategy 🧠 More planning than similar games. Managing generals, gear, and research is complex and rewarding.
• Strong Community 👥 The alliance system is top-tier. Making friends and coordinating attacks is the best part.
• Constant Events 📅 Always something to do, from server challenges to individual missions, keeping the game fresh.

• Pay to Win 💸 Spending money gives huge power. Free players struggle against big spenders in late-game PvP.
• Very Grindy ⏳ Progress slows down a lot after the first few weeks. Upgrades can take days or weeks.
• Time Sink ⏰ You must log in multiple times a day to manage things, or you fall behind and become a target.