Tower of Fantasy has already made a meteoric influence because it launched on Steam in October (and cellular earlier within the 12 months). As we write this, the gorgeous free-to-play RPG, which melds a sci-fi anime visible aptitude with a post-apocalyptic world, is being explored by tens of hundreds of gamers, who proceed to unravel the mysteries of Aida.
Aida is a distant planet in a distant future, laid to break when humanity captured a passing comet and started extracting a strong power supply from it known as Omnium (typical resource-hogging humanity). Radiation from the extraction course of unfold throughout the planet, and far of its inhabitants was worn out. Unhappy story, however it makes for an amazing setting, as Aida is stuffed with every kind of mysteries and mechanised monstrosities so that you can uncover and battle. The sport has a fast-paced and all-action fight system by which you not solely have an amazing arsenal of explosive strikes and weapons at your disposal, however can even summon Simulacra–battle-ready manifestations of individuals you meet on the planet.
Within the few brief months since its launch, Tower of Fantasy has already grown immeasurably. Earlier patches basically doubled as free growth packs, first including the huge area of Vera to the sport, and extra not too long ago opening up the Confounding Labyrinth to those that are prepared for it. New bosses had been launched, new areas uncovered, and even a battle royale mode was added, letting you pit your self in opposition to fellow adventurers.
Now, the two.2 Mirafleur Moonshade replace brings probably the most sweeping enhancements to Aida but.
First up, the central city-hub of Mirroria is greater than doubling in measurement, increasing to a bustling metropolis stuffed with new characters, racing video games, and amusement arcades that allow you to chill and dive into all method of mini-games, both solo or with different gamers. Play playing cards, go bowling, or unwind after your adventures with some reside music; Mirroria is not only a place to verify off quest givers and promote your items, however someplace you will not wish to go away as soon as you compromise in.
Impressed as Tower of Fantasy is by historic Chinese language structure (in addition to sci-fi manga), you may now be capable to wander in Mirroria’s Suzhou gardens, and even go to reveals of Suzhou efficiency artwork.
However as soon as you have recuperated and brought in all the brand new sights and points of interest of Mirroria, it is time to get again on the market. With the two.2 patch, you may have two new Simulacra to name upon in battle–the botanically obsessed Executor of District 7, Tian Ling, in addition to the chilly and mysterious Lyra, director of the Maidelin Basis.
And high-level gamers will want all the assistance they’ll get, as a result of those that have hit Degree 80 can now take a look at their mettle within the new Abyss Mode. Right here, you’re thrown into the Confounding Abyss, the place you battle month-to-month situations of highly effective enemies as you pursue equally highly effective rewards.
A whole lot of MMOs are outlined by their scale, cramming as many individuals right into a shared world whereas nonetheless making an attempt to take care of immersion. Tower of Fantasy defines itself as a ‘shared world action-RPG,’ so whereas there are nonetheless loads of fellow gamers you possibly can journey with, the main target is way extra round your particular person expertise. The world is designed for you and your Simulacra to discover–whether or not you want to do this alone or alongside different folks is as much as you.
So brace yourselves, as a result of the Mirafleur Moonshine replace lands on December 22 (simply in time for Christmas!). Tower of Fantasy is offered at no cost on Steam, Google Play, and the App Retailer–with crossplay between all of the platforms–and you could find obtain hyperlinks and all different data on the official Tower of Fantasy web site.