I'm not going to brag about it, but this game is a breath of fresh air in the current mobile game market where money is everywhere and the gameplay is the same. Although it is not a 3A masterpiece, and the graphics cannot be compared with PC games, the feeling of "you can do anything" is really quite good. 😌
When it comes to similar games, the only ones on the market are pixelated games like "Minecraft" or hardcore survival games like "The Day After Tomorrow". Let's compare "Creation and Magic" with them. It's actually quite interesting.
Let's talk about free construction first. Old players all know that the square world of MC has enough freedom, but for old guys like us who have played in the Saipan era, we really don't have much energy to build blocks one by one. The building system in "Creation and Magic" is especially suitable for people like us who "want to be lazy but want to live well". It provides you with a large framework, and then you can play freely without being bound by the pixel grid. I built a small villa inside, with a yard and a swimming pool, and even invited friends to visit. This sense of accomplishment can be enjoyed without spending money, which is rare. ✨
Let's talk about "The Day After Tomorrow". I personally think it is more like a "survival horror game". You are chased by zombies every day, consume a lot of materials, and feel tired after playing for a long time. We play games to relax, not to find ourselves a class. The survival pressure of "Creation and Magic" is relatively small. You can choose to be a peaceful farmer, farming land and raising cattle; or you can be an explorer, searching for treasures in ruins. This kind of "just go with the flow" feeling is more suitable for middle-aged people like us who have to go to work during the day and just want to lie down at night. 😄
Then we have to talk about its environment and exploration. There are deserts, jungles, grasslands, beaches, and even ruins in the game. Where you are born in the first place depends on fate. The first time I was thrown to the edge of the desert, I almost wanted to quit the trip, but then I rode a mount through the desert and saw the herds of animals on the grassland. The healing feeling in that moment was truly amazing. And it doesn't force you to fight and kill. You can just ride your pet around and enjoy the scenery. This kind of "slow-paced" mobile game is really rare nowadays.
Of course, any game has its shortcomings. To be honest, the combat feel of "Creation and Magic" is indeed average, and the impact is not as good as the orthodox ACT game. In terms of dungeon design, there are only a few routines in the later stage. The liveliness will increase, but the freshness will decrease. Furthermore, the novice guidance is a bit rudimentary. If you are new to this type of game, you may be a little lost at the beginning. However, these shortcomings are outweighed by the flaws for experienced players who like to play freely.
Finally, let's talk about the charging model. It is free, and although there are in-app purchases, it mainly sells costumes and mounts, not values. You can play well without spending any money, which is especially friendly to civilian players. I know several big guys in the game. They are all zero-Kryptonians, and they have built a big castle with their brains and brains. Compared with many current assembly-line games that "can't be played without recharging money", this one is really conscientious.
So, if you get tired of playing "Time Hunter" one day and want to find a quiet place to change your mood, you can really try "Creation and Magic". It may not have as many exciting BOSS battles, but it can give you a different game world - a world that you can create as you wish. We have been playing games for so many years just to get back this original happiness. 😌