The MOBA Arena of Fate is in the development phase. MOBA experts from the American site IGN.com, hardened in years of battles in League of Legends and DOTA 2, had the opportunity to play a trial round at E3.
Journalists agree that Arena of Fate indeed gives the MOBA genre a new kick by shifting the focus. With the 20-minute time limit, it’s always about points. The heroes start the duels with all abilities, there is no maximum level, only the ticking timer becomes extremely important.
20-Minute Rounds Demand Big Plays
It is much more important than in other MOBAs to make “Big Plays”, to kill opposing players, to take risks, and to earn points. Players who want to play more leisurely and carefully will need to adjust here. The focus of the game is more on spectacular actions.
For another tester, the simplified and clear gameplay is at the forefront. Arena of Fate does not offer as many shop items as League of Legends or DOTA 2, thus not overwhelming the player.
A third tester praised the accessibility of the game , which the competition could learn from.
The fourth tester found particular enjoyment in the available neo-mythological heroes . This makes it easier to dive deep into the game’s backstory. Heroes like Jack the Ripper invite this.
