Ace Trainer is a new Farlight Games release, in soft launch for select regions

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 collection is currently in soft launch in South Korea and the US.

Ace Trainer features the collection, training, and leveling up of fantastical creatures—think Pokémon, but with a zombie-infested twist. Instead of traditional turn-based battles, players deploy their creatures in tower defense-style gameplay against waves of undead. A unique pinball mechanic is also integrated, allowing players to shoot for resources.

While the game's eclectic mix of genres might not guarantee a swift global release, its multi-regional soft launch suggests Farlight has high expectations for Ace Trainer.

A Risky Formula?

Ace Trainer's design—a seemingly chaotic blend of PvP, PvE, tower defense, and pinball—is ambitious, to say the least. The sheer number of mechanics raises questions about long-term engagement and balance. While each element is individually popular, their simultaneous inclusion presents a significant challenge.

However, this very eclectic nature might also be its strength, potentially appealing to a broad player base. Whether this gamble pays off remains to be seen.

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