Gala Games continues to benefit, take a quick look at 11 Web3 games in its ecosystem – PANews

Author: PANews, Zen

On April 24, the free sci-fi shooting game Voyager: Ascension was first released on Gala Games. This game was developed by the little-known game studio RFLXT. The reason why it has continued to attract attention in the past two weeks is mainly due to the “product” of Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson. He not only announced on April 12 that “our first game will be launched soon”, but also released a video on the X platform on the eve of the launch of Voyager: Ascension, telling the story of RFLXT and Voyager.

According to Charles Hoskinson, he is a board member of RFLXT, a “spin-off company” of Cardano developer Input Output Global (IOG). As for the question of “why GalaChain was chosen instead of Cardano” that is widely concerned by the outside world, RFLXT said, “Helping to increase the popularity and influence of Cardano-based games is one of our main concerns, but we also believe that letting RFLXT It is very important to cooperate with multiple chains and platforms because we want to promote the growth and development of the entire industry in a new way.

Gala Games was founded in 2019. This “veteran” Web3 game platform that has gone through the bull and bear cycles has performed quite well this year. Its GALA token price has increased by as much as 170% so far this year. After the market retreated, as of April 25, there was still an increase of about 60%. In addition, according to DeGame statistics, there are more than 260,000 addresses holding tokens and nft assets launched by the platform. As the narrative of Web3 games becomes more and more optimistic, Gala Games, which has secured a place early, is obviously a force that cannot be ignored on the track. So what games are available on this platform, and which game has the greatest potential to “break out of the circle”? This article will take stock of Gala ecological games and select 11 of the 19 games listed for a brief introduction.

Voyager: Ascension

Voyager: Ascension can be traced back to 2018, formerly known as Overload, and was created by some of the creators of the old-school classic shooting game “Descent” (Chinese translation: Tianxuan Di Zhuan). Based on RFLXT’s strategy of “leading developers of old PC games into the Web3 world”, after adding some encryption elements, Voyager: Ascension came into being. It is worth mentioning that Overload is currently sold on Steam for $30, with more than 1,400 reviews, making it a “specially praised” game with a praise rate of 94%. Voyager: Ascension, which is launched for free on Gala, is basically the same in gameplay. Currently, only a single-player game mode is available, and a multi-player game mode will be launched in the future.

Common Ground World(formerlyTown Star )

Common Ground World is a farming simulation game and the first self-developed flagship game from Gala Games, from one of the founders of social gaming company Zynga and some of the creative minds behind its classics “FarmVille” and “Words With Friends” Created jointly by people. In September last year, Gala collaborated with “Common Ground”, the sequel to the well-known environmental documentary “Kiss the Ground”. Because the concept of regenerative agriculture in the film fits the game, it also changed the brand name “Town Star” to “Common Ground World” ”. Similar to “Farmville”, the main gameplay of Common Ground World includes construction, upgrading, animal husbandry, social interaction and other activities with agricultural planting and building construction as the core. Based on the value and production difficulty of a specific commodity, players can earn corresponding points and have the opportunity to enter the leaderboard to eventually receive token rewards.

Spider Tank

Spider Tank is a free and fast-paced PVP fighting game. It is also the first blockchain game on the Gala ecological public chain project Project GYRI. It is developed by the Dutch game studio GAMEDIA and will be officially released in October 2022. In the game, players first have to choose from a variety of tank bodies and weapons in the garage. Each tank can be customized with four tank parts: body, weapons, skins and props according to the player’s needs. The main part of the body determines The basic attributes of the tank, such as armor, speed and energy, are the most important parts. Focusing on the goals of killing, escorting, and defending, Spider Tank provides players with six game modes including PVP team battles, capture the flag, king of the hill, and chicken chase, aiming to provide a wealth of game modes for player groups with different preferences. gaming experience. In addition, players who win battle matches that are not free play options will receive honors and points that can be exchanged for Silk Tokens.

Mirandus

A fantasy role-playing game set in a massive world ruled by five player monarchs. Players have a high degree of freedom in the game and can fight monsters in the wilderness, deep forests and dungeons, serve as a knight for one of the monarchs, or go shopping in the city. Player ownership of in-game assets is a core mechanic of Mirandus, with players able to hold land deeds, allowing them to capture portions of the wilderness and build fortresses ranging from small farms to large cities. The game contains many types of NFTs, including land contracts, ships, buildings, cemeteries, etc. It should be noted that players need to hold an Exemplar avatar to enter the game. The upper limit of Exemplar is fixed at 50,000, divided into different categories such as humans, elves, and orcs. Mirandus is still under development, and the development team stated that characters other than Exemplar will be added later to accommodate more players based on player demand.

GRIT

A Web3 battle royale game set in the Wild West. It is also the first Web3 game to be launched on the Epic Games Store. It is developed by Team Grit. In 2022, Gala Games acquired TeamGRIT and its game GRIT, and began to integrate Web3 elements. GRIT features multiple game modes including solo, duo, and team, immersing players in gunfights in town squares, duels on dusty plains, and the mayhem of the Pacific Railroad. As a free game, GRIT has also introduced a reward mechanism, including Generative Hero NFT, GRIT Battle Pass, and game items obtained when winning in the battle royale mode, which can be used as digital assets to provide players with income.

CHAMPIONS ARENA

A turn-based role-playing game produced by Korean game studio OneUniverse. CHAMPIONS ARENA’s gameplay blends strategy and diverse exploration options. From mining Champion Land, to powering up Champions for PvE battles, to Arena and PvP showdowns, players have a range of gameplay options. Among them, chaos mode is the most important game mode for free players. Players can send champions to explore the land to obtain basic resources. The other main mode is Challenge, which consists of two areas: Arena and Tower of Trials. In the arena, players fight, accumulate ranking points after victory, and receive corresponding rewards based on ranking and number of wins. Players who play with NFT champions minted on GalaChain have the opportunity to receive $GALA rewards.

S superior

A Roguelite third-person shooter powered by NFT, developed by Drifter, will be launched on Gala. Superior is quite distinctive in its art style and visual design, adopting a comic book style similar to “Borderlands”. The game provides single player, group and random party game options. The core experience depends on the character selected by the player. Currently, there are three heroes: Ronin, Nomad and Murmur, corresponding to three operation types: melee, shooting and props. Players enter the adventure in groups of three and select a hero character before queuing up to enter. All characters are free for players to experience, but the advanced version of hero NFT enjoys higher benefits in terms of experience and rewards. In addition, the normal version of this game, Superior: Vengeance, which has been de-Web3-enabled, has been launched on Steam, with a favorable rating of approximately 76% in over 100 game reviews.

Echoes of Empire

A free 4X strategy game. 4X is the general name for exploration (eXplore), expansion (eXpand), development (eXploit), and conquest (eXterminate). The game was developed by Ion Games and launched on Gala Games at the beginning of this year. In the game, each player is the leader of a noble family, controlling a huge base space station, with the ability to explore known space, mine resources from celestial bodies, build spaceships, and fight enemies, using resources and strategies to maximize Improve efficiency and growth. Echoes of Empire is built around the various gameplay interactions that drive the player experience. These interactions can be broadly divided into the different categories of exploration, combat, trading, expansion, quests, land, management, supply, and maintenance. The player’s primary goal is to Various ways to increase their visibility and influence throughout the celestial body. The in-game token Stardust is the core of Echoes of Empire’s incentive system and can be redeemed for $GALA rewards.

LAST EXPEDITION

A cyberpunk-style PvPvE extraction first-person shooter currently in Pre Alpha and offering Early Access at Gala. The gameplay of Last Expedition is as much about strategy as it is about survival. After extracting the mission, players will select a “drop zone” from their base and focus on collecting three “fragments” to ensure the safety of the “core” before safely evacuating. As players move around the map, they will encounter a variety of enemies and a series of challenges. The game’s PvPVE mechanism allows players to not only face AI enemies, but also compete with other teams, making each mission unpredictable.

THE WALKING DEAD: EMPIRES

A survival game based on the “Way of the Dead” series produced by AMC, which integrates a combat system, a traditional RPG manufacturing system, base construction and alliance mechanisms. In the game, building a base is crucial. Building defenses to keep yourself safe from zombies and other players is key to survival. Players can also turn their base into an activity center where other players can buy, sell, fight, or kill for rewards. The crafting system is another important aspect of survival. By owning an NFT crafting station, players can create specific types of in-game items for their own use or sell items to allies. As a free game, TWDE only provides integrated NFTs to provide players with higher-level advantages, such as pistols, incendiary bombs, and manufacturing-related props in combat.

Meow Match

A match-3 puzzle game developed by Ember Entertainment. Like all match-match game modes, players in Meow Match can experience hundreds of levels, each with unique challenges and delightful pet cats. Different levels involve color matching and also require tactical thinking and strategy, the player needs to always connect and blast balls of the same color to progress. The main highlight of the game is its cat-themed content, which gives players the opportunity to discover and collect various cat breeds, each with their own unique charm and personality. The game can be downloaded from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.