The Machines Arena (TMA), developed by Directive Games and powered by the Ronin Network, is a free top-down shooter available for Android and PC. The game offers dynamic PvP battles between players and experimental single-player modes, making it appealing to a wide audience.

To start playing on PC, you need to download the game from the Epic Games Store, create a Directive Games account, and link it to your Epic Store account. Android users can install the game from the official website. No cryptocurrencies or NFTs are required to participate in the open beta. Players can claim a free starter "Familiar" bundle, available until May 28th.

The main objective in TMA is to engage in hero-based combat in a multiplayer setting, using unique heroes to defeat opponents. The game also offers experimental modes for alternative gameplay experiences.

Players can choose heroes from three distinct classes: Tank, Support, and Assault, each with unique abilities.

TMA offers various game modes suitable for different play styles:

• PvP modes are accessible through Quick Play, including "Detonation," where teams alternately attack and defend with the goal of placing and detonating a bomb, and "Pushback," where players compete to push a cart into the opponent's territory.
• PvE and experimental modes include "Death Run," a single-player PvE challenge, and "Hand of God" (H.O.G.), an experimental PvPvE mode that is not yet available.

The game also features a "Familiars" system—companions that provide various bonuses in PvE and PvP battles. In the future, a ranked mode and a "Play-to-Airdrop" system are planned to distribute items and privileges based on gameplay activity and community involvement.

Although TMA is free to play, the game plans to introduce an in-game currency, $TMA, as well as Urellium and Pulse Coins, which can be used to purchase exclusive items and customizations.

The Machines Arena offers a variety of strategies and game modes, extensive character customization options, and dynamic PvP battles. This promises to be an exciting gameplay experience for fans of the genre.