Redefining MOBA with Joystick Control – Genesis Open Beta Starts Today

Using a controller to play a MOBA game is something out of this world to some gamers, but the game under discussion today has managed to incorporate joystick control with classic MOBA game-play. Genesis is a hardcore science fiction MOBA on the console played with a controller. Its revolutionary play-style, competitive PVP, awesome heroes and amazing PVE campaign will redefine your understandings of what a MOBA is. Now, let’s take a more detailed look at this title that’s currently in its Open Beta.

• Next-Gen Graphics

Genesis is built with the powerful Unreal 4 Engine, making its graphics a huge step-up from traditional MOBAs. The game’s character modelling, scene details, lights & shadows as well as particle effects are all next-gen. Genesis features hard-core science fiction style graphics and a roster of unique and lovable characters. Players can battle in a mesmerizing world filled with intricate details and enjoy stunning special effects of their heroes. The developing team also made adjustments to ensure hero appearance, movement and voiceover are in-line with their characteristics.

• Revolutionized Control – Classic Gameplay

Genesis provides rapidly changing battlefield features, from undulating fissures of geomagnetic storms to the hushed alien landscape where danger lurks… Here, players can immerse themselves to fully experience the excitement of MOBA gameplay through intense and fast-paced combat across the expansive battlefields.

After extensive optimization by the development team, Genesis made it so easy to operate MOBA with a gamepad, different from the traditional ‘Keyboard + mouse mode’, and players can relax on the couch while playing Genesis with a controller.

The game allows the usual intuitive commands to move, turn, cast skills and etc. that is no different from classic MOBAs on PC. An intelligent spell casting system makes the gameplay fast and simple. The combination of joystick control and MOBA playstyles will bring players a new and fresh experience.

• Rich Roster

Heroes is an integral part of any MOBA. Whether the selection of champions is fun to play with or possess distinct characters is something players care passionately about. Genesis will initially feature 27 unique and lovable heroes, classified as Tank, Assassin, Psionic, Support, Warrior and Marksmen, gamers can pick their favourite and claim dominion on a galactic battlefield. The champions of Genesis represent and fight for different factions, they even have their own captivating origin story for you to discover!

Worried someone on the other team has chosen the same hero as you? Genesis has taken that into consideration and provided a wide selection of hero skins, weapon skins, add-ons, trailing and teleportation effects and other cosmetic items for you to customize your heroes with. We guarantee your battles will be diverse and always colourful.

• Elaborate & Expansive Story

To better present the captivating story of the game, Genesis has added a Campaign mode. This not only displays the wonderful universe of Genesis, but also creates further challenging fun for players. Team up and take on the mightiest Bosses of the universe, win powerful gear as rewards. Complete the chapters on different difficulties to take a break from the intense ladder games!

• About Genesis

Genesis is a Next Gen MOBA developed with Unreal 4 Engine. It features 5v5 competitive gameplay, story campaign and other game modes. The game boasts of smooth gameplay and stunning graphics, coupled with its intuitive joystick control, Genesis is an innovative MOBA tailored for console gamers.

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