Farlight Games, fresh off their successful 2024 collaboration with Lilith Games on AFK Journey, is launching a new mobile title: Ace Trainer. This intriguing blend of tower defense, pinball, and creature collecting is currently in soft launch in South Korea and the US.
Ace Trainer features the collection, training, and leveling up of fantastical creatures, reminiscent of Pokémon, but with a unique twist. Instead of traditional turn-based battles, players deploy their creatures in tower defense-style gameplay against waves of zombies. Pinball mechanics are also incorporated, allowing players to strategically acquire resources.
The game's eclectic mix of genres raises questions about its long-term viability. While individually popular, the combination of PvP, PvE, tower defense, and pinball elements might prove challenging to balance and maintain player engagement. However, the extensive soft launch suggests Farlight Games has high hopes for Ace Trainer's global appeal.
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