Chapter 444 No surprise
No!
Wang Ang held the reference picture and shook his head quickly.
Although this creature called the gluttonous dragon is a bit disgusting...
but after all, it is a game that is logged in on both ends, and he had expected that this game might be more adult...
Speaking of fantasy worlds.
How can there only be a fairy-tale world like the Hyrule Continent?
Right?
Wang Ang looked at the gluttonous dragon, and after a brief surprise, he quickly convinced himself.
After all, people only believe what they believe...
especially when they have preconceived ideas.
He continued to look down.
Most of the reference pictures at the back are some buildings and characters.
Completely realistic style.
This made Wang Ang more determined in his judgment.
Just look at the style of painting! This work is more inclined to realistic painting style, so the dark plot can be understood.
And it's really handsome!
Whether it's a knight or a building, even the mutant lizard-like gluttonous dragon, although it's disgusting, it's really oppressive!
Just looking at the painting gives me this feeling.
I don't know what it will be like to put it into the game.
It should be like the four beasts in The Legend of Zelda, right?
Wang Ang looked down at the reference pictures.
Seeing him like this, the person in charge stopped bothering him and left after saying "get ready".
After Wang Ang finished reading all the reference pictures, he slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
After hesitating for a moment, he went to the forum again and broke the news...
Of course.
He still had basic professionalism.
He didn't post the specific art pictures, but just said -
[I got the reference art pictures of Dark Souls this time. Lin Yao never disappoints people. ]
And his post came out... It immediately set off a huge wave in the player circle.
Countless players looked forward to Dark Souls and began to call him a great god...
Time came to the next day.
Linmu Studio.
"He is really determined... He can still stick to his ideas after seeing such reference pictures. I hope he can always be so optimistic."
Lin Yao saw the post posted by Wang Ang and felt a little helpless.
Mu Wanqing stood beside her, bent down slightly and looked down at the screen, and then couldn't help laughing.
"Also, Ms. Mu, please tell Chen Qiuwen not to reveal more information to the outsourcing team. If you reveal more, it will affect the promotion of our Pokémon game."
Lin Yao shook her head helplessly, then thought of something and turned around to give a warning.
Although Dark Souls is very important and is considered the finale of the first half of the year,
the finale is the finale, which does not mean that the other two games are raised by stepmothers...
because of the production progress.
The other two games were released first, and Lin Yao wants players to pay attention to the other two games at this stage.
Although the revelations of that 'Uncle Lin' have continued to increase the popularity of Dark Souls and made players more and more expectant, it may also affect players' expectations for Pokémon and ARMS.
It may not be obvious now, but if there are more, it will really have an impact.
Mu Wanqing straightened up and replied gently, "Okay, I've also talked to the head of the outsourcing team, and he said he would remind his people."
"Well, let's start the special promotion plan for Pokémon."
Lin Yao raised her hand and stretched lazily: "Let's sell the Pokémon game first!"
Soon.
The first major game to land on the switch console after its release, "Pokémon Legends: Arceus", is about to be released.
Conventional promotion plans have been made.
For example, the second bullet trailer has been confirmed to be launched in various countries and regions today.
But in addition to conventional publicity, when the Pokémon game was first produced, Lin Yao also worked with Bao Liangzhe and Zhu Nianqiao to develop a special promotion method.
Because Lin Yao knew very well that the Pokémon IP here had no accumulation.
Or rather.
Now Linmu Studio is accumulating.
And as the pioneering work of the "Pokémon" game in this world, it is definitely necessary to fully mobilize the emotions of the players.
Otherwise, it might fail...
"Well, I'll notify them." Mu Wanqing nodded, then hesitated for a moment and said, "In addition, I think this game will be successful!"
"Oh? Why?"
Lin Yao was a little curious.
Mu Wanqing rarely made a conclusion on such things.
Mu Wanqing thought about it and said seriously, "Because even I, who have been in the online game industry for so long and are completely accustomed to the online game mode, can have fun playing it... and Pokémon is very cute!"
She has indeed been in the online game industry for a long time.
This is also the reason why she never intervenes in the specific production of games.
In the previous online game projects, Mu Wanqing could still give some suggestions, but she really didn't understand stand-alone games...
"Is that so, but you are a girl... I'm not sure about the preferences of the tough guys in this world."
Lin Yao heard Mu Wanqing's conclusion, lowered her head and thought about it, then smiled and shook her head.
Not completely relieved.
In his previous life, many boys grew up watching Pokémon animations... This led to the sentimental feelings and the familiarity of the game IP.
But there is no animation here.
It's really hard to say...
"But you said you like it, which does make me feel relieved."
Lin Yao changed the subject and suddenly looked at Miss Mu, showing a mischievous expression, and asked: "But I'm curious, Miss Mu, when you tried it, did you like any Pokémon?"
"Like? Um... Psyduck, Pikachu." Mu Wanqing thought about it and replied.
"Then can you learn Pikachu's call?"
Lin Yao looked at the workplace goddess who was wearing a white shirt, a dark suit, and her plump legs were wrapped in black stockings that were vaguely flesh-colored. She stood straight, and her true colors were revealed.
"Ah?" Mu Wanqing was stunned.
"Try it." Lin Yao looked at her expectantly.
Mu Wanqing saw the expectant look on Lin Yao's face, pursed her lips, and was silent for a moment.
"...Pikachu."
Lin Yao was stunned. She just wanted to tease Mu Wanqing...
but soon.
She reacted immediately, looking at Mu Wanqing's slightly red white face, combined with her dress, thinking of the Pikachu just now, she couldn't bear it instantly.
This is probably... the contrast of cuteness.
"Hahaha... Miss Mu, you are too cute."
Lin Yao sat on the chair and hugged Mu Wanqing's waist directly, laughing and rubbing her flat belly hard.
"..."
Mu Wanqing looked at the girl hugging her waist in silence, feeling a little helpless.
She bit her rosy red lips lightly, wanting to give her a chestnut.
But in the end, she didn't do it, but moved her lotus steps lightly and walked forward a little, so that she wouldn't have to hug so hard...
...
That day, at night.
The first first-party masterpiece released by the Switch console in April, "Pokémon Legends: Arceus", officially released the second separate trailer! It was
launched simultaneously in various countries and regions!
And this trailer made a relatively detailed disclosure of the game mechanism of Pokémon.
Players finally got rid of the state of "Dark Souls" in their minds and turned their attention to this first-party masterpiece that was about to be released.
As for the reviews...
to be honest.
It is indeed not as enthusiastic as the promotional videos of "The Legend of Zelda" and "Mario Kart".
Because the gameplay of Pokémon itself is quite simple.
You can't do that kind of fancy tricks.
So this leads to the promotional video looking very bland.
Many players think so.
"It feels a bit too simple..."
In a rental house in Pengcheng.
Wang Qi sat in front of the computer and watched the promotional video of "Pokémon Legend: Arceus". His first impression was that it was a.
He turned off the video.
Then he picked up the console, opened the console's store page, looked at the game pre-order page, and hesitated... whether to buy it or not.
He believed in Linmu Studio, but he also knew
that a good game does not mean it is suitable for all players...
even the world's number one "The Legend of Zelda".
This is a very normal thing.
After all, everyone has their own preferences.
What he hates most is the kind of players who want to defend their favorite games and argue with others when they say they don't like it.
People are not brainless haters, but they accuse others of not being worthy of playing games and are stupid just because they say they don't like it.
What's the difference between that and fan circles?
If you say that it's stupid to give a 6.9 like CGN and then start talking nonsense in the review, then forget it...
But there's really no need to say you don't like it.
A good game is not necessarily suitable for everyone.
It is precisely because Wang Qi has a deep understanding of this that every time he buys a game, he will think deeply and familiarize himself with it. He will only buy it when he feels that the game is suitable for him
. And he relies on careful consideration, and basically every time he buys a game, he is very happy.
But this time.
He is really not sure whether "Pokemon Legends: Arceus" is suitable for him...
because there is no reference game in the world.
It looks like a role-playing, fantasy adventure.
But when you think about it carefully, it doesn't feel like it...
and the gameplay feels too simple, a bit like it is specially prepared for light players and female players.
So Wang Qi is very entangled.
He is a macho man, should he buy it?
After thinking for a long time.
Wang Qi still hasn't made up his mind.
He thought about it and directly exited the store page.
Forget it.
Let's relax with an exciting and tense Mario Kart first.
Think about it later.
He moved the joystick and was about to select the last game on the homepage, "Mario Kart".
But as soon as he pressed the OK button, the confirmation window for the game launch popped up... The homepage behind the "Mario Kart" game was empty.
Suddenly something appeared.
A flash of yellow...
"Hmm?"
Wang Qi saw it, and was very sure that he was not seeing things.
He immediately canceled the launch of "Mario Kart", then moved the joystick to pull the game selection window back.
Unlike the Vaporwave game platform, the console does not put the game library in the most conspicuous position. Square translucent windows display the games that users have played or downloaded, arranged according to the most recent launch order.
And there are usually some blank windows at the back.
Ordinary players will only choose from existing games and rarely pay attention to such places.
Because there is nothing there.
It was also the first time that Wang Qi looked at the translucent windows at the back.
He moved the joystick to the window without games, wanting to check what happened just now.
But suddenly.
A touch of yellow appeared on the blank window again.
Then.
A cute creature with an orange body, a flat mouth, short limbs, a short tail and webbed feet suddenly stuck half of its body out from the edge of the window, looking outside as if it was observing secretly...
The pupils of the creature were extremely small, not smart at all, and there were three stupid hairs on its head, looking stupid...
Wang Qi was stunned.
And during the time when he was stunned, as if confirming that there was no danger, the creature walked out completely.
The whole picture appeared in front of Wang Qi.
It looked like a duck...
It walked to the center of the window in a naive manner.
It looked silly and cute.
But Wang Qi hadn't reacted yet.
Another window.
A cute orange dragon whined silently, then flapped its wings and jumped out of the window. A small cluster of flames on the tip of its tail fluttered as it landed on the ground, and it flickered for a moment.
Then.
Another short and fat creature with yellow fur all over its body, long ears, and a tail like a jagged lightning appeared in the third translucent window...
"..."
Wang Qi finally realized something, and he clicked on the window where the creature was.
Sure enough.
The page that jumped out was the pre-order page of Pokémon Legends: Arceus...
"Lin Yao, that's too much."
Wang Qi glanced at the window, then exited and looked at the cute Pokémon on the console homepage. After a moment of confusion, he said helplessly, "You are breaking the rules..."
...
Linmu Studio's promotional method is indeed very foul...
The second separate trailer of Pokémon Legends: Arceus was released.
But many people can't feel the cuteness of Pokémon just by a glimpse of the trailer.
Even many players haven't seen the trailer yet.
Now Linmu Studio tells these players that it doesn't matter if they haven't seen it.
The console window directly allows players to feel the cuteness of Pokémon from a first-person perspective...
And most players are touched by this unexpected promotional method.
Even tough guys are touched.
On domestic forums.
As Linmu Studio launched its publicity offensive,
the topic of Pokémon Legends: Arceus also surpassed the other two masterpieces and became the hottest topic.
"Have you seen the console? It's so cute!!! Lin Yao's girlish heart! Are you scared?!"
"I have to say, I'm a little tempted. I didn't want to buy it, but suddenly I feel like playing it."
"I never thought that I, a pervert, would be interested in this kind of creature one day... The world is going downhill."
"It seems that this game focuses on Pokémon, but doesn't the promotional video say that it is a beast with mysterious power? Do you call these creatures beasts?"
"Buy it! Lin Yao has promoted it like this, I believe her."
"It's too despicable to promote it like this! Lin Yao!"
"..."
The console and the promotional video were released at the same time, in line with the name of Linmu Studio.
It instantly aroused heated discussions among players.
It was mainly because Linmu Studio took advantage of the console to let players see Pokémon up close... This unique promotion, coupled with the initial positioning of the switch and the preconceived use of games such as "Mario Kart",
can be said to be a precise attack...
Most players who own a switch can't stand it.
That night.
The pre-sale sales of Pokémon Legends: Arceus began to rise.
And soon exceeded one million.
Although not as exaggerated as the previous masterpieces released with the console.
But it is already very good.
Many people who originally thought that after the release of the console and those masterpieces, the switch would be in trouble without the support of third-party manufacturers.
Seeing this situation, they all fell silent.
Including Lin Yao's colleagues.
The colleagues here refer not only to console colleagues. They
also include colleagues from domestic online game companies...
When they saw the new games made by Linmu Studio for the console, they really felt that, except for games like "The Legend of Zelda"... other games like "Mario Kart" and the current "Pokémon Legends" can be made by themselves!
Really!
It's not that they haven't made games with cute styles before.
But why don't they have the influence of Linmu Studio?
Why don't one million people pay for their game?
They can't figure it out.
Many of their peers can only blame their bad luck.
Even.
Seeing the pre-order results of "Pokemon Legends", many of their peers have thought about developing similar games.
After all, why? You say that traditional masterpieces are fine, but this game that doesn't look good, and the gameplay looks simple or even crude, can get one million pre-orders?
Why can't they?
Of course.
There are also manufacturers.
They think that Linmu Studio is just cheating money...
This game feels too simple, and the current results are all mirages, and they will die after the release...
There are even peers who secretly think that Linmu Studio has completely fallen from the altar this time.
And the date for the answer is not far away...
...
April 30th.
The weather began to warm up.
Many people were able to take off their heavy sweaters and go out more calmly.
Of course.
This has little impact on gamers who don't go out.
On the same day, "Pokemon Legends: Arceus" was officially released.
Thanks to Linmu Studio's promotional campaign, the pre-order results of the game were very good.
And today
is the day to inspect the goods.
Pengcheng.
An apartment.
Wang Qi sat on the table, unpacked the package with a little excitement, then opened the box, took out the cartridge, and inserted it into the console impatiently.
Yes.
In the end, he still bought "Pokémon Legends: Arceus".
He was not sure whether the game was suitable for him, but after seeing those Pokémon, he thought they were so cute...
At that moment,
he understood that
this game should be suitable for him.
In addition, out of trust in Linmu Studio, he finally bought it.
"I hope I won't be disappointed."
Wang Qi murmured, and then pressed the start game.
The screen appeared.
After a short loading, the game prompted him to choose a character and enter a name.
Seeing this scene,
Wang Qi was stunned.
Suddenly, his heart sank.
It feels... a bit traditional.
Wang Qi calmed down, chose the best-looking character, and then gave it a random name.
The name was confirmed.
The plot began.
[Brother Wang, the world you are going to next——]
[There are incredible creatures, people call them Pokémon.]
[Meet all Pokémon, and then I will appear in front of you again.]
After a few simple words.
The game title appeared.
Then.
The protagonist woke up, three cute creatures stared at the protagonist, and there was a middle-aged man in a white coat standing behind him.
The performance was very ordinary.
When the protagonist stood up and looked around.
Wang Qi's heart sank even more...
Although Pokémon is as cute as advertised.
But this game feels really ordinary...
Yes.
It's just ordinary.
Both the graphics and the performance are very ordinary.
There is no epic camera application like the Legend of Zelda.
There is no feeling of being attracted by the gameplay at the beginning like Mario Kart.
Wang Qi didn't feel a bit of surprise at all.
He even had a little regret...
However.
He quickly used the game to start, convinced himself, and continued to play.
Then there was a performance similar to a novice guide.
Wang Qi got a mobile phone... a Poké Ball...
and then learned about the Pokémon capture mechanism.
Just throw Poké Balls at the Pokémon's head...
and then the actual operation.
Wang Qi came to the three fleeing Pokémon, watched for a while, and then threw Poké Balls at them one by one with an expressionless face.
The Poké Ball hit the Pokémon, and the Pokémon was sucked in. Then the Poké Ball bounced a little...
the fireworks of success rose...
and then the main storyline of the game came out, which was to meet all the Pokémon and complete the Pokémon encyclopedia.
Wang Qi sighed.
Although Pokémon are cute, they are really... so ordinary.
Next.
Half an hour.
Wang Qi held the handheld, and after the initial novice tutorial, there was a long plot, but it was all quite boring. It just gave a general introduction to the world situation, the Pokémon situation, and the time rift...
The protagonist is still at the beginning of the game, and has taken a nap...
During this time, Wang Qi investigated the things in the room or the village, but most of them only had a dry introduction.
Cannot interact.
There is nothing.
Wang Qi yawned and scratched his head.
Then finally, the main quest came out.
The entrance examination to join the Galaxy team.
The content of the examination is to capture three Pokémon...
It's still so mediocre.
Wang Qi sighed.
I really regret it now.
No kidding.
The plot is too bland.
The gameplay is too simple.
There is no surprise at all...
I really can't write it... It's really too late... Really... Sorry
(End of this chapter)
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