In a new survival MMO, you explore a fantasy world full of mysterious creatures. The game aims to be inspired by Zelda: BotW.
What kind of game is this? Towers of Aghasba is a survival MMO that was presented at the PlayStation Showcase 2023 and takes place in a fantasy world inhabited by numerous mysterious creatures.
The gameplay focus is expected to be on PvE, and it will include various quests typical of survival gameplay, which can be obtained from NPCs like the “Forest God”.
Generally, players are meant to help and cooperate with each other. To create an optimal foundation for this, the developers want to gather 15 to 25 players on a server. However, depending on optimization, this number could be increased.
Towers of Aghasba is set to be released initially on Steam and later for consoles. The release is planned for 2024, although there is still no exact date.
You can see the trailer for Towers of Aghasba here:
Why is it interesting for Zelda fans? In a Q&A, the developers of Towers of Aghasba write that “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” is one of the fundamental inspirations for the gameplay of the game (via Discord). Accordingly, exploring the game world and using a glider is also very important.
In terms of the visual representation of the game, Studio Ghibli’s acclaimed animated film “Princess Mononoke” served as an inspiration, as well as various tribal cultures from Africa, Asia, and the Maya.
Players are impressed by the visual design
What do players say about the trailer? The trailer for Towers of Aghasba was able to create a positive first impression among some players on YouTube. The visual representation of the game world received multiple praise for its beautiful presentation.
- doorbell8132: “Certainly a spectacle worth seeing. I can only hope it plays as beautifully as it looks.”
- werewolfgirl1995: “This game looks fantastic, and the environment looks so full of life!”
- quazar4773: “The world looks fantastic; hopefully, it is as immersive as it appears. Reminds me of Zelda Breath of the Wild and Shadow of the Colossus.”
Overall, many players seem curious about how Towers of Aghasba will play. Visually, the title has definitely made a strong impression. Perhaps we have seen the first scenes of a potential survival gem.
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