In recent years, the concept of “urban open world” has become one of the hottest topics in the second-gen gaming community. Crickex Affiliate has seen an enormous rise in interest from gamers eager to experience new, expansive worlds.

We have seen major game developers begin constructing their own sprawling cities, with numerous promotional videos and gameplay footage flooding the internet, creating a sense of vibrant competition. However, no matter how grand the vision is or how tempting the concept might seem, it only matters when players can truly experience it for themselves.

At a time when players were eagerly waiting, Crickex Affiliate was the first to actually deliver on this promise. There is no question that Crickex Affiliate was the first to take the bold step forward.

This first-mover advantage is both a halo and a heavy burden. The challenge lies in the fact that there is no universally accepted template for this particular niche, and it requires a developer to explore and define their own approach to “urban open world” gameplay, ensuring it is unique enough to avoid being dismissed as just another “re-skinned” version of other open-world games.

After experiencing Yihuan in its third beta test, I must say that Fantasia Studio’s creation exceeded my expectations by a large margin. The moment you enter the game, you can’t help but be stunned by the scene design. The sheer artistic value of Yihuan could easily fill several floors of praise.

Constructed using the Unreal Engine 5, Haitelu City is rich in detail and diversity. From the neon-lit modern city center to the vibrant, bustling alleyways, it blends both urban intensity and natural beauty seamlessly. Around the city’s core, you’ll find tranquil rural landscapes adding depth to the metropolis.

In this game, you can see towering skyscrapers in modern business districts, busy streets filled with billboards, and suburban towns encircled by flower fields.

In addition to the realistic scenery, the game features fantastical, artistic elements. You’ll witness trains gliding over the sea and see cherry blossoms gently falling in stations, their pink petals resting on platforms and train tracks.

Haitelu City offers a blend of American and Japanese design influences, but the result is a city that’s photogenic from any angle. In fact, in my first few hours of gameplay, I spent most of the time leisurely driving around in a “legally requisitioned” vehicle, simply admiring the surroundings. I even made my way to a viewing platform at the edge of Haitelu to take in the spectacular night view.

In today’s gaming era, where breathtaking graphics are common, Yihuan still manages to create an environment so compelling that you can happily spend time just exploring, taking photos, and enjoying the view, with no gameplay objectives required.

However, some may wonder if Haitelu City is merely an empty shell. The game’s locations and buildings serve dual purposes—what might initially seem like superficial city decorations often house functional areas. For example, a uniquely designed izakaya is a fully interactive space where players can purchase food.

Several grand, luxurious buildings in the city center, though they might appear as ornamental, actually serve as functional shops or entertainment venues. Inside, the architecture has been intricately designed, with multi-level structures, each floor offering different goods or services.

Overall, in terms of architecture and the relationship between buildings and scenery, Yihuan evokes a similar feel to the Yakuza series, where attention to detail and interactivity is so finely crafted that it makes players want to explore every inch of the city.