Farlight Games, fresh off their successful 2024 collaboration with Lilith Games on AFK Journey, is launching Ace Trainer, a unique blend of tower defense, pinball, and creature collection. Currently in soft launch in South Korea and the US, Ace Trainer offers a fresh take on the familiar monster-catching genre.
Unlike traditional turn-based battles, Ace Trainer pits your collected and trained creatures against waves of zombies in a tower defense style. The game also incorporates pinball mechanics for resource gathering, adding another layer of strategic depth. This eclectic mix of gameplay elements makes Ace Trainer a truly unique experience.
While the game's worldwide release remains uncertain, the extensive soft launch suggests Farlight has high expectations. The game's diverse features – PvP, PvE, tower defense, and pinball – create a potentially engaging but also potentially overwhelming experience. The long-term viability of such a multifaceted approach remains to be seen.
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