Tower of Fantasy is off to a strong start, with more than 10 million downloads following its global release on August 10. Though heavily inspired by Genshin Impact--with an emphasis on open exploration, gacha-style character collecting, and action RPG combat--Tower of Fantasy does more than enough to stand on its own. Part of that is thanks to the game's MMORPG elements, with options to join guilds, team up to tackle world bosses, help fellow players with puzzles, and more.
It can, however, be a little overwhelming at first, as the game throws new systems at you rapidly in its opening hours. If you've never played Genshin Impact or gacha games, you'll be even more confused. Thankfully, Tower of Fantasy is not quite as complicated as it seems, and once you spend a little time in the world developer Hotta Studio has created, you'll be exploring, battling, and upgrading your character like a pro. Here are some essential tips to get you started.
In true MMORPG fashion, Tower of Fantasy comes with a full-fledged character creator where you can make the anime character of your dreams. However, many of these choices are permanent unless you make an entirely new character, so make sure you are happy with your avatar. While you can change certains parts of your character, like your clothes, accessories, and hairstyle post-character creation for a fee, other aspects of your character, like gender, are permanent. Just keep that in mind before you log in for the first time.
Though it can be a bit of a slog, getting through Tower of Fantasy's opening few hours as quickly as possible is generally a good idea. Once you reach the first Omnium Tower, the game truly begins, and you'll be able to engage with the gacha system to unlock new,
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