"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 highly anticipated idle RPG, AFK Journey, to mobile enthusiasts. As we step into 2025, Farlight isn't slowing down, and their latest venture, Ace Trainer, has caught our attention. Currently in soft-launch in regions like South Korea and the US, let's explore what this intriguing blend of tower defense, pinball, and more has to offer.

Ace Trainer is a game that unabashedly draws inspiration from Pokémon. It's all about collecting, training, and leveling up fantastical creatures that will fight on your behalf. However, Farlight has infused it with a twist reminiscent of Palworld, transforming it into a thrilling tower defense game where your creatures face off against hordes of zombies rather than engaging in traditional turn-based battles.

But that's not all—Ace Trainer also incorporates pinball mechanics, allowing players to shoot and gather resources. This eclectic mix of genres might not be ready for a global rollout just yet, but the multi-regional soft launch signals Farlight's high hopes for Ace Trainer.

Describing Ace Trainer as "everything and the kitchen sink" feels apt, given the variety of gameplay elements it offers. As someone in the UK, I haven't had the chance to play it yet, but the combination of PvP, PvE, tower defense, and pinball is dizzying to consider. While it might make me skeptical about its long-term viability, I'm sure many of you are excited about this diverse mix of popular game mechanics.

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