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Vampire Survivors Gets An Anti-P2W Twist In Twinworld Survivor
04.03.2024 - 14:37 / droidgamers.com
While it’s more commonly accepted now than it once was, the idea of the ‘Pay to Win’ (P2W) game remains controversial even in 2024. Playbest Limited is mounting a full-on assault on the concept with Twinworld Survivor, its upcoming Android title described as an “Anti-P2W game.”
On the surface, Twinworld Survivor bears all the standard hallmarks of the burgeoning Survivor sub-genre. Simple gameplay, a pixel art aesthetic, a bevy of playable characters: swap out the automatic weapons for Castlevania items and you’ve got Vampire Survivors. The real meat here, however, lies on the systemic level.
In the developer’s own words, Twinworld Survivor promises to “transform in-app purchases into a gaming experience.” It’s unclear what exactly this will entail, but a Reddit post from the developer talks about players unlocking “all the game content that usually requires payment by cracking the game with the hacker.” Based on screenshots from the game’s Google Play page, the cracking process involves completing certain in-game tasks, such as finishing story chapters, then waiting for the cracking to take place.
In practice, this isn’t terribly different from the progression systems of most mobile games, with or without P2W elements. What sets Twinworld Survivor apart, however, is the layer of meta-narrative surrounding it. The game’s story is about “defeating the coercive power of the “pay-to-win” boss, and ultimately helping the game dev realize the meaning of true game design.”
This narrative seems to parallel the real-life journey of Playbest Limited as a company. Its previous project, Dynasty Heroes: Romance Samkok, was a gacha RPG with ample opportunities for players to Pay to Win. Since the release of that game in January 2022, the developer seems to have undergone some personal reflection.
Per the Reddit post: “As a game designer, I’ve contemplated the true essence of gaming. In this profit-driven era, we found ourselves entangled in the swamp of commercialized gaming. However, as time passed, we realized it wasn’t what we truly desired.” It’s rare to see such candid moments of introspection from game developers, and its an encouraging sign that Twinworld Survivor will have something interesting to say when it releases.
Twinworld Survivor currently has no set release date, but you can pre-register with the game on Google Play right now. For more news, learn how you can Celebrate Dragon Raja’s 4th Anniversary with New Motor, Events, and 15th Class here!
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