The first 3D game in the franchise is a hack-and-slash! | Gameplay - CookieRun: Tower of Adventures

Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures features a hack-and-slash APRG experience reminiscent of the Diablo games. Unlike other CookieRun games, players actively control their cookies through various levels and challenges within the Pancake Tower. Navigate through obstacles, performing simple platforming sections, and defeating enemies — regular mobs and bosses alike.

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Each level presents collectibles like coins and hidden chests, with specific goals and challenges with a star rating to enhance replayability. The player can switch between two selected cookies on the fly from a roster of varied characters, each having a unique moveset and abilities. The active control includes managing the dash, normal attack, special attack, and ultimate abilities for the cookie characters.

The game features an energy/stamina system consumed when taking on missions, designed to limit play, although it’s not really a problem in the early stages of the game and during this beta. The gacha system is another key element of CookieRun: Tower of Adventures, primarily allowing players to acquire new and duplicate cookies. The leveling up process involves using materials and duplicates obtained through gameplay or purchased with in-game currency. Equipping cookies with weapons, gear, artefacts, along with enhancing these items is part of the overall progression.