Artery Gear: Fusion (Chinese: 机动战姬：聚变, Japanese: アーテリーギア-機動戦姫-) is a turn-based mobile gacha game developed by Access and published by bilibili on Android and iOS platforms. The game was released in China in May 2021, in Japan on November 18, 2021,[1] and globally on June 14, 2022.[2] It would end service worldwide on November 12, 2024.
| Artery Gear: Fusion | |
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| Developer(s) | Access |
| Publisher(s) | bilibili |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS |
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| Genre(s) | RPG |
Plot
editIn a futuristic world, a horde of zombie-like machines known as Puppets have overrun Earth and laid waste to countless cities across the world. Faced with the threat of total annihilation, the two remaining forces of Earth, the Frontier and the orbital colony of Autoluna, join to form The Union to strike back against the invaders. The Commander of The Union is responsible for coordinating a team of Artery Gears, cyborgs equipped with the most advanced technology of Earth, to battle against the Puppets.[3]
Release
editThe Japanese release was announced in August 2021,[4] with closed beta and pre-registrations beginning later that month. The Japanese version reached 500,000 pre-registrations ahead of release. Closed beta and pre-registrations for the global release began in May 2022,[5][6] and launched globally in June 2022.[7]
The first season of the Chinese version ended in August 2021, the Japanese version ended in January 2022, and the global version in September 2022, with ten episodes.[8][9] The second season began releasing in November 2021 for the Chinese version, April 2022 for the Japanese version, and the global version in October 2022.[10][11] The second season ran for four episodes until December 2022 for the Chinese version, and May 2023 for both Japanese and global versions.[12][13] The third season began releasing March 2023 in the Chinese version, and June 2023 for the other versions.[14] In March 2024, Access announced that the Korean server would no longer receive content updates after the April 11 event.[15] In July 2024, Access announced that the remaining servers would receive their final updates, on July 16 for the Chinese server, and July 18 for the remaining servers, including the fourth and final closing chapter of the third season.[16] The game was delisted from the App Store and Google Play on August 13, and ended worldwide service on November 12, 2024.[17][18]
Reception
editPocket Gamer highlighted the Quality-of-Life features and generous gacha system, but notes that there were translation issues.[19] BunnyGaming.com echoes the translation issues and criticized the poor gacha pity system, but praises the game's visuals and auto-play features.[20] Hardcore iOS remarks that "resource grinding and farming is one of the spots where improvements can be made," but otherwise considers Artery Gear: Fusion as "a decent timesink."[21]
References
edit- ^ Meena, Sumant (November 20, 2021). "Artery Gear: Fusion is a turn-based strategy game out now in Japan on Android and iOS". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- ^ Mr.Bean (June 12, 2022). "Artery Gear: Fusion to Release Globally on June 14". Mobile Gaming Hub. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ Walton, Shaun (June 14, 2022). "billbilli bring their latest role-playing mobile game, Artery Gear: Fusion, to worldwide audiences". AppSpy. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ さがさん (August 2, 2021). "メカ少女×ターン制戦略RPG「アーテリーギア-機動戦姫-」が発表。スマホ向けに年内リリース予定" [Mecha Musume x Turn-Based Strategy RPG "Artery Gear -Mobile Battle Princess-" announced. Scheduled to be released later this year for smartphones]. 4Gamer (in Japanese). Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ Rangaraju, Sagar (May 16, 2022). "Artery Gear: Fusion is Bilibili's upcoming mecha RPG mobile game for the global audience". GamingonPhone. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ Dellosa, Catherine Ng (May 16, 2022). "Artery Gear: Fusion launches global pre-registration sign-ups with tons of milestone rewards". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ Botadkar, Tanish (June 15, 2022). "Artery Gear: Fusion, a turned-based RPG, is out now for Android and iOS globally". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ "【机动战姬：聚变】全新主线剧情活动【第九章 - 流绪微梦】PV_哔哩哔哩_bilibili". www.bilibili.com (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "【Roadmap for September】". x.com. Archived from the original on 27 August 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "【机动战姬：聚变】第二季主线剧情「第二季第一章 - 异途同归」PV_哔哩哔哩bilibili". www.bilibili.com (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "【Roadmap for October】". x.com. Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "【机动战姬：聚变】主线剧情「第二季第四章 - 绝薪止火 The Artery Gear Revolutions」PV_手机游戏热门视频". www.bilibili.com (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "【2-day Countdown to the Release of Factor Nio | New Chapter Opens】". x.com. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "【Roadmap for June】". x.com. Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "아터리 기어: 퓨전 공식 카페 : 네이버 카페" [[Notification]『Artery Gear: Fusion』 Korean Server Final Update Notice]. cafe.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Final Update Announcement for the Global Version of Artery Gear: Fusion". x.com. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "End of Service Announcement for the Global Version of Artery Gear: Fusion". x.com. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Kalita, Parash Jyoti (12 November 2024). "Artery Gear: Fusion has shut down on November 12, 2024". GamingonPhone. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Dellosa, Catherine (June 21, 2022). "Artery Gear: Fusion review - "F2P-friendly gacha with QoL features galore"". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ DeadlyRush (July 2, 2022). "Artery Gear: Fusion Review – Cyborg Waifu For Fans". BunnyGaming.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ Negron, Frankie (August 28, 2022). "Artery Gear: Fusion Review". Hardcore iOS. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
External links
edit- Official website (Chinese)
- Official website (Japanese)
- Official website