The new Silent Hill TV series looks like a microtransaction nightmare

Silent Hill: Ascension is an interactive sequence that you would be able to assist decide the result of, simply in time for Halloween. Nonetheless, this comes at a value

Final yr, writer Konami introduced that the horror sequence Silent Hill would lastly be returning and {that a} complete of three new video games can be developed. A couple of days in the past, nonetheless, a free, interactive sequence known as Silent Hill: Ascension was launched, the result of which will likely be decided by the followers. Nonetheless, you possibly can anticipate plenty of microtransactions right here

How does Silent Hill: Ascension work?

A brand new, quick episode of the sequence is launched repeatedly, lasting round 10 to fifteen minutes. Followers can watch them at no cost after which vote on how they need sure characters to proceed. Relying on how the viewers determine, the present will proceed subsequent time. The selections are irreversible and ought to be anchored within the Silent Hill canon

The twist, nonetheless, is that you would be able to’t simply use one vote to determine a personality’s destiny. As a substitute, you possibly can spend any variety of so-called affect factors, which you’ll earn or purchase with actual cash.

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Along with your affect factors, you can’t solely affect the progress of the sequence each day, but in addition apply in your personal place on the stage There are common competitions for which you should buy a number of tickets together with your factors. In case you are fortunate (or purchase plenty of tickets), your self-designed avatar will turn out to be a part of the sequence and the Silent Hill canon, as promised

That feels like Pay2Win? The CEO of developer Genvid (emphasized last) but, the other is the case. Nonetheless, within the official movies for Ascension, it appears as if the individuals with the largest wallets are merely figuring out the progress of the story.

In any case, affect factors can be earned with out paying actual cash Though the most effective methods is the purchasable Season Move, you may also resolve puzzles and watch stay broadcasts of key scenes for essential characters to earn extra factors

In fact, it stays to be seen how important the microtransactions actually are in the long run and whether or not you will get far with out shopping for factors or a Season Move.

What do you consider Silent Hill: Ascension? Do you usually like the thought of an interactive sequence whose consequence you possibly can assist decide? Or do you merely need to expertise a narrative because it was meant? Will you give Ascension an opportunity or are you too postpone by the microtransactions? Tell us within the feedback!