[Weekly HITs - Review Highlights] Genshin V4.0 update on time, Apex Legends Mobile reborn, and more!

Welcome to Weekly HITs - Review Highlights, your go-to weekly scoop on the hottest games everyone's been gabbing about. We've handpicked the sassiest, savviest, and, dare we say, most 'professional' player reviews just for you.

Genshin Impact Version 4.0 update live now (no delays this time)

The Fontaine update takes players beneath the waves in Genshin Impact, free from the constraints of an oxygen bar. With aquatic zones making up over half the new map, this latest version offers even greater depth to players' open-world exploration.

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"This a pretty good update not gon lie." (Twotone)                                                             

"Hurray TapTap didn't mess up for 2 straight updates! Keep it up!" (I.King)

Apex Legends Mobile reborn? High Energy Heroes' 4th regional CBT live now

The legacy of the recently shuttered Apex Legends Mobile seems to 'live on' in Tencent's new first-person shooter, High Energy Heroes. Bearing a rather familiar resemblance, the latter has just begun its 4th beta test in China for selected participants. Is this a true rebirth or just a déjà vu?

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"Asianize Apex." (FoulPlay)

"Holy shameless copy batman! From left to right, there's knockoffs of Octane, Lifeline, Pathfinder, Wraith, Gibraltar, Crypto, Valkyrie, Wattson(?), Mirage(?), and Bloodhound. The attachments icons are incredibly similar too. And some of the guns are pretty much the exact same as Apex's. The R117 is literally just the R301/R201. There's been other Apex knockoffs, but I'm pretty sure this takes the cake as the most obvious one. Can't wait to play this." (Ink2408)

Black Clover M really loves Canada

Black Clover M has soft-launched in Canada. Players there can now dive into early access and experience the officially licensed game, which boasts tactical turn-based RPG gameplay and the beloved anime's classic storyline.

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"While the game's monetization strategies might feel prominent; the free-to-play viability, generous gacha rates, and a generally accommodating newcomer experience could sway players in favor of giving the game a try." (lyndonguitar)                 

"Use a vpn and stop complaining. The game is average but its one of the better average rpgs out there" (Asterfall)

War Thunder's mobile port doesn't disappoint us

Perhaps the most realistic military game on mobile recently, War Thunder Mobile really gives us a sizzling surprise. This action-packed PvP MMO combat game really delivers an unprecedentedly immersive and authentic gameplay experience. Tank up and dive in!

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"War Thunder Mobile proves to be a noteworthy addition to the mobile gaming battle scape. Its high-quality graphics and smooth performance are very impressive." (lyndonguitar)   

"Researching and buying tanks works a lot more different than on PC and Console, but it works well. The graphics are good, especially the tanks however look amazing. "(get_rekt_lel)

Protectors: Shooter Legends official launch is here

Protectors: Shooter Legends is a third-person action shooting game with fun shooting battles, unique heroes, different arenas, and a lot of guns (for sure). Another shooter, another good déjà vu, indeed.

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"Fun game to play has some cool carter's for free to play." (MishaBe67 Ag)

"The gameplay is also pretty straightforward, so if you’ve played Overwatch 2 or T3 Arena, everything will come pretty easily—just shoot stuff and use abilities to win the match. The game's only downside is the characters. Unlike Overwatch 2's roster of free heroes, I had to unlock characters to play them which was a little frustrating and tedious." (Jay Hunter)

When Bishojo gacha meets real-time strategy

In true Netmarble fashion, Grand Cross: Age of Titans brings webtoon-style storytelling to the fore. With accessible building simulation and engaging real-time strategy battles, this gacha RTS gets everything needed for its genre, but might need you to have some patience.

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"Typical p2w netmarble trash... just a copy clone or thousands of games similar to this out there. Zero creativity or originality. Hard skip." (SmokingHot)

"Grand Cross: Age of Titans did a great job creating a colorful world with fully-voiced characters and an interesting, if not cliched, narrative that effectively held my attention for the first few hours of playing... though admittedly I had fun building my castle, fighting enemies, and controlling a badass mega titan, the many microtransactions, long wait times, and repetitive gameplay means I probably won’t be playing this one all that much in the near future." (StaggerLee)