Gacha Redux

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What is Gacha Redux

Gacha Redux is a modded version of a popular RPG. More precisely, it's a specially adapted edition of Gacha Life. That means the game is free. Since the software is aimed at kids, that's an important feature. Youngsters can download this version for free, install it on their Windows computer, and enjoy the charming gameplay without adult supervision. And it is cute, as proven by the anime-inspired graphics and a fanbase that eagerly plays everything and anything that drops out of the Gacha-sphere. The dress-up fun is clearly addictive, but let's see if this character creation software really captures the essence of the original.

The game's predecessor introduced those cute anime-like visuals. The goal of the game was to create the cartoon characters, dress them up, and personalize their appearance. Children and teens all around the world can't get enough of this simple but compelling gaming idea. Actually, just for some historical relevance, the first "Gacha" were small toys. They popped out of vending machines into the hands of eager Japanese children as tiny collectibles. Gacha Redux builds on this idea by providing lots of character personalizing features. With that said, it's pretty clear that young people will fall in love with this modified version of the classic RPG, but that doesn't mean the game is perfect.

While it's true that the ability to physically alter the cartoon characters is fun, and gamers can extend that fun by adding jewelry, bows, and other cute accessories, there are a few bugs yet to be ironed out. Sometimes the app won't install on a computer. Sometimes it fails to run properly. These are frustrating issues, for sure. And although part of a brisk modding community, this version of the RPG is smaller than others, so expect a smaller selection of cute clothes. However, the game is free. All of those store items, the clothes, jewelry and accessories, also come without a price tag attached. That's a feature that definitely makes this version of Gacha a firm favorite among those gamers who don't have deep pockets.

Children and teens who love this franchise should definitely download Gacha Redux. If it fails to install or it won't launch, then nothing is lost as no money has been paid out. However, if it does run and the anime dress-up game does play as it's designed to, then a gamer will have access to a whole world of free character personalization features and store hosted dress-up items. Best of all, dress-up fun isn't the only goal. After those adorably dressed figures are ready, online gamers can, of course, send them into battle.

Pros

• The game and store items are all free
• It's a modified version of a popular RPG

Cons

• The game is smaller, which means a smaller dress selection
• Game loading bugs may prevent the RPG from running