Top 7 best blockchain games
Blockchain technology is most successfully used where it is necessary to protect information and guarantee reliable financial transactions — in the banking industry, financial institutions and IT. The advantages of the technology are also important in the development of video games: it is reliable, secure and solves a number of issues for gamers.
Blockchain helps to solve the issue of ownership of in-game items: with the help of invariable records in the chain a player can keep to himself certain things forever. There are whole decentralized platforms where gamers from completely different games can exchange or resell such items. For example, the marketplace Gameflip.
In addition, the technology prevents fraud and cheating: in blockchain games is impossible to cheat game points. Cheating another gamer (for example, when transferring resources) will also not work if the system is based on smart contracts. Such innovations are beneficial not only to players, but also to developers. The main advantage for game creators is the additional features that attract more and more gamers to the game. Let’s now go deeper into the best blockchain games that have been launched in recent years and conquered the game world.
Age of Rust
Considering that SpacePirate Games studio has been working on Age of Rust since mid-2017, it is not surprising that the game has undergone some changes.
In particular, the game started with network-based Bitcoin Counterparty with its own cryptographic currency Rustbits, but since then it has become a part of the multi-popular Enjin Multiverse and its games based on Ethereum blockchain. The focus of the game itself has also changed, as SpacePirate has evolved from someone’s design work into a full-fledged studio development.
The most remarkable thing was the transformation of text adventure into a three-dimensional game with the open world. This led to the emergence of combat missions, while Age of Rust kept the emphasis on research and puzzles.
Another long-term feature was interaction. For example, Age of Rust was always closely connected to Neon District and (as a Counterparty project) also supported BitCrystals’ Book of Orbs.
Obviously, this type of interaction will be greatly improved by using Enjin. All Multiverse games are designed with this in mind and should support a common set of items.
Blankos Block Party
Blankos are “funny and mischievous vinyl toys that live in their own unusual world and good vibes”. And this game will be one of the MMOs, originally released for PC/Mac.
In addition, users expect a focus on collectibles in this game. Since the game is based on EOS blockchain, it will allow the developers to cope with many difficulties connected with separate wallets and so on.
Crypto Space Commander
Originally developed as a browser game, Crypto Space Commander has moved to the full PC client version. This postponed its scheduled release from late 2018 to 2019. However, the main concept — experience of space exploration, trade and fighting on Ethereum — remains unchanged.
Indeed, the shift of emphasis and extension of development time will lead to more exciting experiences. It also allowed developers to create their community by selling items from the spacecraft and mining as a simple browser-based minigame. To date, the game has more than 16 000 users.
As for plans for the future, the game is moving towards alpha 1.0, which will allow players to experience the original sense of the universe, which eventually promises more than 900 star systems for mining, craft, trade and battle.
CryptoWars
Developer by the nickname Experimental (aka E11) worked on his blockchain-based strategic game CryptoWars for much of 2018. Now we can already evaluate the results. Working on Ethereum blockchain, using Loom sidechains for his gameplay and Metamask Wallet for his login, CryptoWars in a broad sense is based on free “build and fight” games such as Clash of Clans.
You collect and use resources (gold and crystals) to build and improve your buildings, create armies to pillage Quantum Dust (quantum dust — the resource of a competitive game rating) and explore technology. Another key element of the game is the ability to join alliances to accomplish joint missions and high-level goals.
The active use of sidechains means that there is no gas commission for the game, but you can buy and sell character skins and starter packs to speed up the initial construction of the base. Alpha testing is currently in progress.
Gods Unchained
Thanks to the successful item pre-sale and closed beta version, the competing TCG Gods Unchained by Fuel Bros turns into the first big game on the blockchain in 2019.
Interestingly, the client game for PC/Mac is free, which allows all players to use the basic set of cards (not in the blockchain version) and alternating special offers every week. If you want to participate in the purchase and sale of blockchain cards to form your deck, you must transfer ETH via Metamask.
Mega Cryptopolis
This is a strategic game, built using the Ethereum blockchain. In this game you can trade in the open market, collect taxes and earn ETH. You can also buy your own land, become the owner of the county, gain influence and destroy your opponents. To play MegaCryptoPolis you must have an Ethereum digital wallet, which allows you to safely store all your gaming assets, and acts as your login to the game.
Neon District
Originally conceived as a collector’s card game, but later redesigned as an RPG, Neon District is a blockchain game that tries to mix free turn-based combat gameplay using sidechains and owning Ethereum-based items. In the game, which takes place in an oppressive universe, there are players fighting against the Mainspring government, creating groups of characters that become stronger over time.
An important element of this gameplay are items — weapons, armor and other equipment that you collect and create. In addition, your characters become more powerful by changing their appearance. Neon District uses Loom Network to manage its gameplay, where items are owned and sold on the main Ethereum network. Developed with Unity, Neon District will be released for PC/Mac and mobile devices.
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