Guild of Guardians, the highly anticipated mobile game from Immutable, recently invited playtesters to try out an early demo of the game. Set to be released in open beta in the fourth quarter of 2023, Guild of Guardians is a free-to-play and play-to-earn mobile game that allows players to earn nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and game tokens without having to make any purchases initially.
Developed by Mineloader, the same company behind the Final Fantasy VII remake and Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, Guild of Guardians has generated significant interest and raised over $5.3 million for its development through the sale of its utility token, Guild of Guardians Gems (GOG). More than 800,000 individuals registered for the token sale, which was oversubscribed by 82 times the expected demand.
The game follows a play-to-earn model, with players able to earn crafting materials as they progress through dungeons. These materials can be used to mint NFTs representing gear, and players can also collect heroes that can be combined into higher rarities and minted on the blockchain. The game’s NFTs are minted on the Immutable X network, while the GOG token is on the Ethereum network.
To continue financing the game’s development after its release, Immutable plans to sell limited edition NFTs, including heroes, pets, guilds, and energy boosters as seasonal content. Additionally, they will charge a percentage fee on secondary sales of some of the game’s items.
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Guild of Guardians is designed exclusively for mobile platforms, with optimized controls for touch-screen gameplay. While it is available for both iOS and Android, there are currently no plans to release a PC or console version of the game. The team believes that mobile games are more accessible, as the number of smartphone owners is significantly higher than the number of PC owners.
The gameplay of Guild of Guardians revolves around dungeon-crawling, with players progressing through various dungeons, fighting monsters, and opening treasure chests for loot. Each dungeon presents different enemy strengths and rewards, and players can choose which room to explore next. Some rooms contain additional bonuses that aid progression. If a player’s party members die before completing a dungeon, they fail, but still keep the items they acquired.
Battles in Guild of Guardians are mostly automated, with players having the option to manually activate characters’ ultimate abilities for some interaction during fights. The challenge lies in creating a well-balanced party of heroes with different abilities and positioning them strategically within the formation. The game’s battles are balanced in terms of difficulty, with different bosses providing varying levels of challenge.
In addition to collecting heroes, players can also craft equipment. Crafting requires collecting materials within dungeons, and different gear items have different levels of rarity and unique buffs. Some gear items are part of sets that provide additional bonuses when multiple pieces from the set are worn.
The playtest demo of Guild of Guardians provided a glimpse into the game’s early version, with more features and content expected in the public release. The gameplay was engaging and required strategic thinking, making it more than just a mindless grind for cryptocurrency. Fans of turn-based RPGs who enjoy strategic challenges are likely to find Guild of Guardians appealing. However, players seeking real-time action similar to Diablo may not find it as fulfilling, as the battles are mostly automated.
Overall, Guild of Guardians shows promise and is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the play-to-earn gaming space. With its unique gameplay mechanics, NFT integration, and strategic depth, it has the potential to attract a wide range of players looking for a rewarding mobile gaming experience.
