Garena Free City Pre-Registration Opens in SEA, Middle East, Africa

Garena Free City, the latest addition to the developer's extensive lineup, is now open for pre-registration on iOS and Android devices across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. If you're eagerly awaiting the next installment in a certain renowned series, Garena Free City might just be the perfect interim thrill.

Let's get straight to the point: Garena Free City is essentially Garena's interpretation of the Grand Theft Auto experience, set to launch on June 30th. Whether this is a promising development or a missed opportunity largely depends on your perspective. At first glance, it might seem like just another GTA mobile clone, but a closer look reveals some promising features.

For starters, the game boasts a comprehensive character customization system, reminiscent of The Sims, allowing for detailed manipulation of individual features. Unlike the more realistic approach of GTA, Garena Free City introduces a whimsical twist with elements like giant robots and summonable power-ups, including deployable cover.

**Bold & Brash** However, it's evident that the game is heavily influenced by the allure of Grand Theft Auto Online, which might be a letdown considering its unique elements are quite captivating.

Timing could be an issue for Garena Free City, as it faces competition from Ananta, another major upcoming mobile release that boasts an expansive open world and quirky side quests, much like Free City but with a more distinctive flair. Ananta's anime-inspired aesthetic might not appeal to everyone, yet it attempts to carve out its own identity, something Garena Free City seems hesitant to fully embrace, which is my primary critique at this point.

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