The MMORPG AdventureQuest 3D has been temporarily removed from the App Store and Google Play Store. According to the developers, the reason is a Halloween image featuring Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, who appears as the event’s “Host”.
What happened? AdventureQuest 3D was temporarily removed from the major app stores, preventing new players from discovering the MMORPG. However, this had no consequences for active players.
The developers themselves took the action humorously and have already made changes to the artwork. On the official website, they wrote:
LOL! Apparently, the image of our Special Guest in AdventureQuest 3D was a bit too racy for the App Store xD. The app was temporarily removed until our new shop image was confirmed. We sent out the image this morning. Keep your fingers crossed that we get reactivated quickly.
However, it is unclear which image was the issue. Besides the comic artwork used in the title image, there is also the image of the “real Elvira” from a movie in 1988, where she is in a similar pose. This was also posted on Steam and the official website. It is possible that this version caused problems in the app stores.
Is the app back active? Yes, both in the App Store and Play Store. However, the developers’ adjustment is curious. They simply covered the entire part with Elvira with an overlay and added a “Live” symbol over it, as if you would click there for a stream:
AdventureQuest 3D is known for its wacky humor
What kind of game is it anyway? AdventureQuest 3D can be played both on PC, for example via Steam, and on mobile. In fact, it is among the best mobile MMORPGs available.
It is a theme park game with colorful graphics and action-packed battles. There is no autoplay, which makes the MMORPG somewhat special on mobile. With 81% positive reviews on Steam, it is even among the highest-rated games there.
The developers of AdventureQuest 3D focus on a lot of humor and quirky events. There are in-game concerts, similar to what you would find in Fortnite. The story and the characters you meet in the game world also do not take themselves too seriously.
So, if you are looking for a wacky MMORPG that can be played across multiple platforms in crossplay, you should check out AdventureQuest 3D especially around Halloween.
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