Due to the immense popularity of genshin impact After bringing open-world games to mobile and PC, it was only a matter of time before other games would get their hands on the pie. This is where developer Hotta Studio and publisher Level Infinite come in with their latest title. fantasy tower.
The comparison has been there from the beginning. A simple online search yields millions of results of gamers and journalists comparing the two. We also made some of our own comparisons during the game preview.
So the big question is fantasy tower Is it a really good video game that has been forced to live in the shadow of a much more popular game? Or is this just a weak cash-out attempt against a major trend? Read our review to find out!
fantasy tower
Developer: Hotta Studio
Publisher: Level Infinite
Platforms: iOS, Android, PC (reviewed)
Release Date: August 11, 2022
Players: 1
Price: Basic play free
The similarities are immediately apparent as soon as the game starts.Regardless of art style genshin impact Even the style, presentation, and gender selection part is done in a very similar way. fantasy tower.
One distinct difference that I can easily point out is the game settings.in the meantime genshin impact is a fantasy world, fantasy tower Despite its title, it’s closer to that of sci-fi.
So let’s start with the part of the game that many people would have been interested in when it was first published. This is, of course, the cel-shading art style that many today call “anime style”. I disagree, especially considering his 2D artwork matches many Japanese gacha games that have existed over the years.
Unsurprisingly, this art style is almost everyone’s first point of comparison. genshin impactTo be fair, that game didn’t come up with the concept and has been around for decades. fantasy tower People will notice that it’s also an open-world online game that happens to look the same.
Luckily, this is where the style of settings helps give a little edge in terms of difference. genshin impact In a more traditional fantasy world, fantasy tower Instead, it takes a near-apocalyptic sci-fi world where things are more digital. To do.
Another visual notable feature is that I really like the filters that change the color palette, so you can feel how you want it in the game. However, I hope the game is more optimized on PC as his FPS is low even when playing on high settings despite having the recommended system specs.
The game looks solid, but it’s nothing without solid gameplay to back it up. After all, this is a live service game with gacha elements. As such, you need a solid base for players to come back often to try out new events or want something new.
Combat is pretty simple fantasy towerIf you’re using a mouse and keyboard on your PC, combat is as easy as clicking your mouse. Each weapon has its own special attack, and pressing 1 on the keyboard will attack powerful ones. There’s also a clever mechanic where attacking charges a meter and switching to another weapon unleashes another cool attack.
Things are pretty simple and of course weapons have elemental capabilities too. This is another point for those comparing this game. genshin impactHowever, weapons, or elements of it, are not tied to one of the many specific characters that can be rolled. is similar to
This is pretty good in my eyes. This style allows you to play however you like, including customized characters who participate in the story. Whether you just want to stick with waifu and husbands, or anything that might appear in the future, there’s no reason to force yourself to become a character you don’t like for whatever reason.
Of course, even in this game, the characters are bound by gacha elements. It’s no secret that you roll to get characters and their weapons.
Some of these drops are very rare and have a very low chance of dropping, so there are still standard old gacha elements that can mostly be turned off. I still struggle with missing out on
Weapon elements are not limited to combat.World exploration is also a big part of Towers of FantasyRun around, climb mountains, and discover many items scattered across the land. Some of these realms require elements such as fire to burn out and electricity to break down.
Fear of not having a specific weapon due to bad luck may cause players to worry about exploring every bit they find, but some areas have “cores” that also solve basic problems. There is very little ”. Therefore, nothing prevents the player from fully exploring the world.
fantasy tower By the way, sports a large world. I know that the amount of time I’ve spent playing the game so far has only managed a fraction of what’s completely there. there is.
That said, while it’s fun to pick up collectibles and fight scattered enemies, it feels a little hollow. This problem suffers from having a lot of work to do but not much content.
This is where the story comes in not only to help give things some guidance and structure, but also to provide more epic setpieces compared to leisurely exploration.
The plotline delivers intrigue that makes you wonder what’s going on, and some of the characters are likable enough for me to care. It feels like it’s there to fight major bosses.
difficult to judge fantasy tower At this point, this is a live service game. There will definitely be updates in the future that add more story content and more characters to meet and hopefully fall in love with. is currently difficult.
Ultimately, that’s what makes it difficult to draw conclusions about quality. fantasy towerThis is an imperfect game designed according to the live service model. There will definitely be future updates that add to the plot and offer more gameplay mechanics.
All I can say for now is that I believe the foundation of a good game lies here. fantasy towerMainly thanks to Hotta Studio’s support, it has become a strong title that can compete with existing existing games. genshin impact. i don’t believe fantasy tower You can beat it, but it can be a good alternative for those who are tired of the former.
fantasy tower Reviewed on PC (via the game’s own launcher) as a free-to-play title. You can find additional information about Niche Gamer’s Review/Ethics Policy. hereTower of Illusion is now available It supports IOS, Android and Windows PC via its own launcher. A version is expected to arrive on Steam and the Epic Games Store in late 2022.
