Monstrous Vita RPG Destiny of Spirits Gets Sociable on 25th March

And it won't cost you a penny

by Kell Andersen Sat 8th Mar 2014

The world of free-to-play gaming may be fraught with danger, but social RPG Destiny of Spirits looks like it could potentially be a diamond in an ocean of zircons. Set to burst onto the Vita on 25th March in North America and 26th March in Europe, the game features a system in which you trade and collect a team of monsters through the magic of the Internet. The catch, however, is that the beasts are region specific, necessitating an unprecedented level of intercontinental cooperation.

Obviously the title will include microtransactions, but the novelty of the concept alone is definitely grabbing our attention. With that said, developer Q Entertainment does have a knack for absurdly addictive puzzlers, so perhaps giving them the keys to your credit card isn't such a great idea. Will you be taking Destiny of Spirits for a spin, or does free-to-play give you the willies? Fulfil your destiny in the comments section below.

[source polygon.com]

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get2sammyb
Sat 8th Mar 2014

I didn't try the beta, but I know it got some negative feedback. Personally, I've been looking forward to it, so I'll definitely be giving it a go.

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Superconsole
Sat 8th Mar 2014

Ahhh I'm just not sure on this one. Maybe free-to-play does give me the willies haha

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gr8apeb8
Sat 8th Mar 2014

F2P isn't necessarily a bad thing. But if micro transactions handicap the core game play, and cause player frustration it can make a great game a flash in the pan. Its a slippery slope they walk with F2P games. Hopefully this one gets it right.