Why Tower of Fantasy and Genshin Impact are Attracting Similar Audiences
When Genshin Impact was first released, it was bombarded with criticism for being too similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, the popular gacha game has since set itself apart with its innovative mechanics and interesting story. Now, the tables have turned, and players are wary of any titles that seem like Genshin Impact rip-offs.
One popular title that has recently been labeled as a Genshin Impact copy is Tower of Fantasy. Developed by the Chinese company, Perfect World, Tower of Fantasy came out just this month, and players are already comparing it to Genshin Impact. While this isn’t without reason, it’s worth looking a little deeper into what the new gacha game brings to the table.
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The opening cutscene to Tower of Fantasy sets itself apart from Genshin Impact with its visuals. While Genshin Impact leans into fantasy aspects, Tower of Fantasy has a more sci-fi look. However, the distinctions end there as the player is prompted to choose between a male and female “Wanderer.” Like Lumine and Aether, the two look similar, suggesting that they’re twins. The rest of the introduction then plays out, teaching the player about combat and character movement. Another similarity crops up by the end of the scene as the player’s chosen Wanderer gets their memory wiped, and their twin is nowhere to be found.
So far, Tower of Fantasy seems to have a very similar narrative presented with a different backdrop. This lends credence to players accusing the game of copying Genshin Impact. Even so, Tower of Fantasy does have other distinctions, primarily in its character creation and gameplay mechanics. Though whether these justify the seemingly copy-pasted story remains to be seen.
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