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

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

Let’s be straightforward: Garena Free City is essentially Garena's interpretation of Grand Theft Auto, set to launch on June 30th. Whether this is a positive or negative development hinges on your personal taste. At first glance, it may seem like a lackluster clone of GTA for mobile, but upon closer inspection, there's evident potential.

One standout feature is its robust character customization system, allowing for detailed Sims-like adjustments to individual features. Unlike GTA's realistic style, Free City embraces a more whimsical approach, complete with giant robots and summonable power-ups like deployable cover.

**Bold & Brash**

However, the game's attempt to directly mimic the allure of Grand Theft Auto Online is somewhat disappointing, as its more unique elements are what truly capture attention.

Timing could be a challenge for Garena, as Free City's release coincides with the upcoming launch of Ananta, another title promising a vast open world and zany sidequests. Ananta differentiates itself with an anime aesthetic, which might not appeal to everyone, but it's a bold move that sets it apart. My primary critique of Free City is its hesitance to fully embrace its uniqueness.

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