"Ace Trainer: Farlight Games' New Release in Soft Launch"

Farlight kicked off 2024 with a bang, continuing their successful partnership with Lilith Games to bring the much-anticipated AFK Journey to mobile gamers. As we step into 2025, Farlight isn't slowing down, with the latest addition to their portfolio being Ace Trainer, which is currently in soft launch in regions such as South Korea and the US.

So, what exactly is Ace Trainer? Think of it as a nod to Pokémon, where you'll be collecting, training, and leveling up fantastical creatures to battle on your behalf. But Farlight has spiced things up with a Palworld-inspired twist, turning it into a thrilling tower defense experience against zombie hordes rather than a traditional turn-based combat game.

What's more, Ace Trainer isn't just about battling; it also incorporates pinball mechanics, allowing players to shoot and collect resources. This unique blend of tower defense, pinball, and creature collecting makes Ace Trainer an eclectic mix that might not hit the global market immediately, but the multi-region soft launch suggests Farlight has high hopes for its potential.

Far shot? Describing Ace Trainer as "everything and the kitchen sink" feels quite apt given the little we know so far. Being in the UK, I haven't had the chance to play it yet, but the combination of PvP, PvE, tower defense, pinball, and more is certainly dizzying!

While this mix might make some of us roll our eyes, I'm sure it's lighting up others with excitement. These elements are incredibly popular in today's gaming scene, but incorporating them all into one game raises questions about its long-term viability.

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