Gacha is the core monetization mechanic in anime gacha games, and the differences between games are massive. We compare four popular games across pity, 50/50, free characters, and resource income.
Pity Mechanic Comparison
| Feature | NTE | Genshin | WuWa | ZZZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard pity | 90 pulls | 90 pulls | 80 pulls | 90 pulls |
| UP guarantee | 90 = guaranteed UP | 180 for guaranteed UP | 160 for guaranteed UP | 180 for guaranteed UP |
| 50/50 | None | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pity inheritance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key difference: NTE is the only game without a 50/50 system. 90 pulls always gives you the featured character.
Cost Per Character
To obtain one featured UP character:
| Game | Expected Pulls | Expected Cost | Worst Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTE | ~45 pulls | ~$50 | 90 pulls (~$100) |
| Genshin | ~94 pulls | ~$105 | 180 pulls (~$200) |
| WuWa | ~80 pulls | ~$89 | 160 pulls (~$178) |
| ZZZ | ~94 pulls | ~$105 | 180 pulls (~$200) |
Bottom line: NTE's character acquisition cost is roughly half of Genshin/ZZZ.
Free Characters
| Game | Free High-Rarity Characters | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NTE | Free S-rank selector box | Given at launch |
| Genshin | No free 5-stars | Event 4-stars only |
| WuWa | No free 5-stars | Event 4-stars only |
| ZZZ | No free S-ranks | Event A-ranks only |
Overall Ranking
| Rank | Game | F2P Friendliness | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTE | Highest | No 50/50 + free S-rank |
| 2 | WuWa | Above average | Lower pity at 80 pulls |
| 3 | Genshin | Average | Large resource income but has 50/50 |
| 4 | ZZZ | Average | Similar to Genshin |
FAQ
Q: How much better is NTE's gacha than Genshin's?
A: Significantly. No 50/50 means roughly 2x the character acquisition efficiency.
Q: Which game is most F2P-friendly?
A: NTE. Free S-rank selector + no 50/50 + pure PvE.
Version 1.2 Gacha Update
As of version 1.2, NTE's gacha numbers still reinforce the same conclusion:
- Expected pulls for a featured character banner: 53.5 pulls (90 hard pity, around 74 soft pity, no 50/50 loss)
- Expected pulls for an UP arc disk: 74 pulls
- Total free pulls distributed since launch: 470+
- Beginner banner: guaranteed S-rank in 20 pulls plus selector value
- Standard banner: S-rank selector at 50 pulls
Compared with Genshin's featured-character path, which can still require up to 180 pulls because of the 50/50 mechanic, NTE remains one of the most generous gacha systems in its lane.