Huǒhuán

About Huǒhuán

Huǒhuán is a role-playing game set in the war-torn continent of Theseus, where light and shadow clash endlessly. Developed by Dimcroon and released in late 2025, it blends tower defense and party-based combat into a mobile RPG. Players join scholars who build "white towers" to archive history and fend off shadow beasts. The game mixes single-player story progression with co-op multiplayer modes. Its core theme revolves around preserving fragments of civilization while fighting encroaching darkness. With a focus on strategy and teamwork, it’s designed for players who enjoy tactical resource management and collaborative play.

Gameplay

Huǒhuán’s core loop revolves around managing a scholar tower, researching upgrades, and leading parties to battle shadow creatures. Each session involves assigning roles to scholar characters, some specialize in offense, others in defense or healing. Combat is turn-based but fast-paced, requiring players to balance resource costs and positioning. Multiplayer co-op lets teams defend towers together, while solo play focuses on story-driven expeditions. The game emphasizes late-game optimization: unlocking higher-tier towers and gear is key. Controls are touchscreen-friendly, though menu navigation can feel cluttered. Progression hinges on completing research nodes and defeating bosses in procedurally generated maps.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate Huǒhuán 4.5/5, with 72% completing the main story. Average playtime is 28 hours, though 40% report hitting 50+ hours in co-op modes. The community praises "addictive tower management" and "deep character customization" but notes combat repetition. Critics on Metacritic (84/100) highlight its "strategic depth" but call the UI "overly complex." Completion rates drop to 58% for players under 18, citing grind intensity. With 42 achievements (35% requiring co-op), it rewards long-term dedication. Common moods: "satisfying" (68%), "frustrating" (22%), and "nostalgic" (30%).

PlayPile's Take

Huǒhuán is a strong pick for strategy RPG fans who enjoy base-building and co-op. At $14.99, it offers value for its 30+ hour base content and 42 achievements. The grind-heavy progression may test patience, but its tower-defense mechanics and collaborative play make it stand out. Skip if you dislike micromanagement or prefer fast-paced action. Best suited for players with 10+ hours weekly to invest in late-game optimization. The $5.99 premium upgrade for faster research is worth considering for completionists.

Storyline

Synopsis: The continent of Theseus, a land torn apart by an eternal war between light and shadow. The howls of shadow beasts echo across the wilderness, and the lights of human city-states flicker on the edge of civilization, threatening to go out. Yet, hope has not been extinguished. Scholars, dedicated to saving the world, have built white towers, using their pens to record vanished history and protect the remaining embers of civilization.