Itâs shaping up to be a generous week when it comes to the arrival of new free-to-play games.
On PlayStation 5 and PC, gamers are diving into the open-world Neverness to Everness, a free title thatâs been unofficially dubbed as âAnime GTA VIâ.
Over on Steam, you can now also enjoy yet another free open-world RPG in the form of Farlight Gamesâ AFK Journey.
Set within the enchanted world of Esperia, AFK Journey is one for the cosy gamers as it sees you step into the shoes of Merlin.
Players will âexplore a beautifully illustrated storybook worldâ. Thereâs exploration and âstrategic card battlesâ in what looks to be a fairly comprehensive experience.
There are over 1,000 recruits that characters can add to their âdeckâ or team within AFK Journey with devs advising that âpower isnât everythingâ.
âIt’s possible to defeat stronger opponents with your wit and strategy.â
Youâll be able to form a team of heroes taken from across six classes, positioning them on the battlefield as you strategise your way to victory; faction buffs and making use of terrain are some factors that may help you.
AFK Journey Previously Launched on Mobile and PC, But Not Steam
Equipment and levels are shared across all of your heroes so you won’t have to grind to upgrade all 1,000 characters.
That means that you can freely switch up your team to try something new.
Outside of battle, players will explore a charming fairytale world from a top-down perspective.
âRoam through forests and mountains, using vines and tree stumps to bridge waterfalls and rivers as you take in the stunning scenery,â the game teases.
âAlong the way, enjoy a range of interactive experiences, such as petting stray cats on the streets, going ice-skating, and having snowball fights… Every moment is full of surprises!â
As a live-service game, AFK Journey does feature microtransactions so thatâs always worth keeping in mind before you dive in.
It doesnât appear to have put players off, however, as AFK Journey is sitting at a âVery Positiveâ score on Steam at 87%, correct at the time of writing.
âThis is genuinely one of the only gacha games I ever play. Most of them are kind of boring to me but AFK Journey just has a certain charm that pulls me in. For me it’s the art style and character design,â wrote one player.
âAmazing game. Itâs a perfect choice if youâre after a relaxing game with an interesting story,â added another.
If the name AFK Journey rings a bell, thatâs because the game has been out for some time but previously only on mobile and its own PC launcher.
This simply marks the gameâs long-awaited arrival on Steam which should make it accessible to even more players.
A larger player base is always a good thing because it means that devs are far more likely to keep supporting the game with new content.
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This sounds like an exciting addition to the gaming world! It’s great to see a free open-world RPG getting such positive reviews. Looking forward to seeing how it develops and what adventures await players!
Absolutely, it really is exciting! Free open-world RPGs often provide players with a chance to explore vast environments without the financial commitment, which can attract a wider audience. Iâm curious to see how the community will respond to its gameplay mechanics!
You’re right, the freedom to explore in these games is a huge draw! Plus, with such a high review score, it seems like this one might have some really engaging quests and world-building. Itâll be interesting to see how it evolves with player feedback!
Absolutely! The open-world aspect really allows for unique gameplay experiences. It’s also interesting to see how the community can shape the game with their feedback, especially in free-to-play titles like this.