There is a Problem with This Online Game Planning

Chapter 444: no surprises

Chapter 444 has no surprises

No!

Wang Ang held the reference picture and shook his head quickly.

Although this creature named Voracious Dragon is disgusting, it is a bit disgusting...

But after all, it is a double-ended game landing game, and he also expected it before, this time the game may be a little more adult...

Speaking of fantasy worlds.

How can there be only a fairytale world like Hyrule?

Right?

Wang Ang looked at the gluttonous dragon, and after a brief astonishment, he soon convinced himself.

After all, people only believe what they believe...

Especially when preconceived.

He continued to scroll down.

The reference pictures behind are mostly buildings and characters.

Completely realistic style.

This made Wang Ang firmer in his judgment.

Just look at the style of painting! This work is more inclined to the realistic style of painting, and the dark plot can be understood.

And really handsome!

Whether it is a knight or a building, even if it is a voracious dragon like a mutant lizard, although it is disgusting, it is really oppressive!

Just looking at the painting has this feeling.

I don’t know what kind of experience it will be if I make it into the game.

It should be like the appearance of the four great beasts in "The Legend of Zelda", right?

Wang Ang bowed his head and carefully flipped through the reference pictures.

The person in charge saw him like this, so he didn't bother him anymore, and left after leaving a sentence of getting ready.

Wang Ang breathed a sigh of relief after reading all the reference pictures.

After hesitating for a moment, he ran to the forum again and broke the news...

certainly.

He still has basic professionalism.

He didn’t put the specific art picture on it, he just said something—

【Getting the reference artwork of "Dark Soul" this time, Lin Yao really never disappoints. 】

And when his post came out... it immediately caused a huge wave in the player circle.

Countless players are looking forward to "Dark Soul", and they all start calling him a great god...

Time came to the next day.

Linmu Studio.

"It's really determined... Seeing such a reference picture, he can still stick to his own ideas. I hope he can always be so optimistic."

Lin Yao felt a little helpless when she saw the post posted by Wang Ang.

Standing beside her, Mu Wanqing slightly bent down and looked down at the screen, then couldn't help laughing.

"Also, Ms. Mu, please tell Chen Qiuwen, don't expose more information to the outsourcing team, any more will affect the announcement of our "Pokémon" game."

Lin Yao shook her head helplessly, then thought of something, turned her head and gave a warning.

Although "Dark Soul" is very important, it can be regarded as the finale of the first half of the year.

But the finale is the finale, it does not mean that the other two games are raised by stepmothers...

Because of the production progress.

The other two games will be released first, and what Lin Yao wants players to pay attention to at this stage are also the other two games.

The "Uncle Lin" broke the news, although on the one hand, the popularity of "Dark Soul" continued to rise, making players look forward to it even more, but it might also affect players' expectations for Pokémon and ARMS.

It may not be obvious now, but any amount of it really makes a difference.

Mu Wan straightened her waist, and replied gently: "Okay, I also talked to the head of the outsourcing team, and he said he would remind the people under him."

"Well, another special announcement plan for Pokémon is about to start."

Lin Yao raised her hand and stretched her waist: "Let's sell Pokémon games first!"

immediately.

After the launch of the switch console, the first masterpiece "Pokémon Legend: Arceus" to land on the console is about to be released.

The regular publicity program has been in progress.

Like the second broadcast, it has been confirmed that it will be launched in various countries and regions today.

But in addition to regular publicity, when the Pokémon game was produced, Lin Yao also worked out a special publicity method with Bao Liangzhe and Zhu Nianqiao.

Because Lin Yao knows very well that there is no accumulation of Pokémon IP here.

Or.

Now Linmu Studio is accumulating.

As the pioneering work of the "Pokémon" game in this world, it is definitely necessary to fully mobilize the players' emotions.

Otherwise, it is really possible to hit the street...

"Well, I will go to notify." Man Wanqing nodded, then hesitated for a moment, and said too much: "Also, I think this game will be successful!"

"Oh why?"

Lin Yao was a little curious when she heard the words.

Mu Wanqing seldom draws conclusions on such matters.

Mu Wanqing thought for a while, and said seriously: "Because even I, who has been in the online game industry for so long and is completely used to the online game mode, can have fun...and the Pokémon are 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 the game.

For the previous online game projects, Mu Wanqing could give some suggestions, but she really didn't understand the stand-alone game...

"I see, but you're a girl... I'm a little unsure about their preferences for the macho men in this world."

Lin Yao heard Mu Wanqing's conclusion, lowered her head and thought for a while, then smiled and shook her head.

Not completely relieved.

Many boys in his previous life grew up watching Pokémon animations... This has led to his feelings all the time, and he is very familiar with the game IP.

But there is no animation here.

It's really hard to say...

"But you said you like it, and you really feel relieved."

Lin Yao changed the subject, and suddenly looked at Ms. Mu, showing a narrow expression, and asked, "But I'm curious, Ms. Mu, when you tried it out, did you have any Pokémon you liked?"

"Like it? Hmm... Kodak, Pikachu." Mu Wanqing thought for a while and replied.

"Then can you imitate Pikachu's cry?"

Lin Yao sized up the upright professional goddess in a white shirt, a dark skirt, and plump legs wrapped in black stockings with a vaguely flesh-colored look.

"Huh?" Mu Wanqing was stunned.

"Try it." Lin Yao looked at her expectantly.

Seeing the expectant look on Lin Yao's face, Mu Wanqing pursed her lips, and fell silent for a moment.

“…Pikachu.”

Lin Yao was dumbfounded, she just wanted to tease Mu Wanqing...

But soon.

She reacted, looking at Mu Wanqing's slightly reddish fair face, combined with her attire, and thinking of the sound of Pikachu just now, she couldn't bear it for an instant.

This is probably... the contrast is cute.

"Hahaha...Miss Mu, you are too cute."

Lin Yao sat on the chair, hugged Mu Wanqing's waist directly, and rubbed her flat belly vigorously while laughing.

"..."

Mu Wanqing silently looked at the girl hugging her waist, feeling a little helpless.

She bit her shiny red lips lightly, intending to give her a chestnut.

But in the end, she didn't do that. Instead, she moved her lotus steps lightly and moved forward a little, so that she wouldn't have to hug her so hard...

…

That day, night.

The first first-party masterpiece of the switch console released in April - "Pokémon Legend: Arceus", officially released the second separate promotional video!

All countries and regions will be launched simultaneously!

The promotional video this time has made a more detailed disclosure of the game mechanism of Pokémon.

Players finally broke away from the state of "Dark Soul" in their heads, and turned to pay attention to this first-party masterpiece that will be released soon.

As for the evaluation...

Tell the truth.

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.

I can’t do that kind of fancy work.

So this leads to the fact that the promo looks very flat.

Many players think so.

“Feels a little too simple…”

Pengcheng, in a rental room.

Wang Qi sat in front of the computer, and after watching the promotional video of "The Legend of Pokémon: Arceus", his first impression was this.

He turns off the video.

Then I picked up the console, opened the store page of the console, looked at the game pre-order page, and hesitated...whether I should buy it or not.

He believed in Linmu Studio, but he also knew it.

A good game does not mean it is suitable for all players...

Even if it is the world's number one "The Legend of Zelda".

This is a very normal thing.

After all, turnips and vegetables have their own preferences.

What he hates the most is the kind of player who, in order to maintain the game he likes, has to say something about whether he doesn't like it or not.

People are not brainless, just say something you don’t like and then label it, saying you don’t deserve to play games, you are an idiot.

What is the difference between that and the fan circle?

You are an idiot for saying that you are like CGN, scoring 6.9 points, and then starting to talk nonsense in the evaluation, so forget it...

But if you don’t like one sentence, it’s really unnecessary.

A good game really isn't for everyone.

It is precisely because Wang Qi has a deep understanding of this point, so every time he buys a game, he will think about it and be familiar with it, and only buy it when he feels that the game is suitable for him.

And relying on his deep thinking, basically every time he starts the game, he is very happy.

But this time.

He is really not sure whether "Pokémon Legend: Arceus" is suitable for him...

Because there is no reference game in the world.

Looks like a role-playing, fantasy adventure.

But when you think about it, it doesn't feel like...

And the gameplay feels too simple, a bit like it is specially prepared for light players and female players.

So Wang Qi was very entangled.

He is a hunk, do you want to buy it?

thought long time.

Wang Qi still hasn't made up his mind.

He thought for a while, and directly exited the store page.

never mind.

Let’s relax with an exciting Mario Kart first.

Think about it later.

He moved the joystick, and was about to select the last game on the home page, "Mario Kart".

But just after he pressed the OK button, the confirmation window for game startup popped up...the empty home page window behind the Mario Kart game.

Something suddenly appeared.

A flash of yellow flashes away...

"Um?"

Wang Qi saw it, and he was sure that he read it right.

He immediately canceled the start of "Mario Kart", and then moved the joystick to pull the game selection window back.

The console is not like the Vaporwave game platform. The game library is placed in the most conspicuous position. Each square translucent window displays the games that the user has played or downloaded, arranged according to the most recent startup sequence.

And the latter is normal, there will be some blank windows.

Ordinary players will only choose from existing games, and rarely pay attention to this kind of place.

Because there is nothing.

Wang Qi also looked at the translucent window behind for the first time.

He flicked the joystick and came to the window without the game, wanting to check what was going on just now.

But suddenly.

A touch of yellow appeared on the blank window again.

Next.

A cute creature with an orange body, a flat mouth, short limbs, a short tail, and webbed feet suddenly poked out half of its body from the edge of the window, looking outside with a look of secret observation...

The creature's pupils are extremely small, not agile at all, and there are three dull hairs on its head, it looks dull...

Wang Qi was stunned.

While he was in a daze, as if confirming that there was no danger, the creature walked out completely.

The whole picture appeared before Wang Qi's eyes.

Much like a duck...

It walked to the center of the window in a naive manner.

It looks silly and cute.

Wang Qi hasn't reacted yet.

Another window.

A cute little 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 to the ground with him, and flickered for a while.

Then continue.

Another short, fat creature with yellow fur, long ears, and a tail like jagged lightning appeared in the third translucent window...

"..."

Wang Qi finally realized something, he clicked on the window where the creature was.

Sure enough.

The one that jumps out is the pre-order page of "Pokémon Legend: Arceus"...

"Lin Yao, that's too much."

Wang Qi glanced at the window, then exited and looked at the cute Pokémon on the homepage of the mainframe. After being dazed, he said helplessly, "You're fouling..."

…

Linmu Studio's propaganda method is really foul...

The second separate promotional video for "The Legend of Pokémon: Arceus" is released.

But many people can’t feel the cuteness of Pokémon just by taking a glimpse of it in the promotional video.

Even many players haven't seen the promotional video yet.

And now Linmu Studio tells these players that it doesn't matter if they don't see it.

The host window directly allows players to experience the cuteness of Pokémon from the first perspective...

And the vast majority of players were caught off guard by this unexpected way of promotion.

The tough guys are all cute.

On domestic forums.

As Linmu Studio launches a publicity campaign,

The topic of "Pokémon Legend: Arceus" also overwhelmed the other two masterpieces and became the hottest topic.

"Have you seen the mainframe? It's - too - cute - it's so cute!! Lin Yao's girlish heart! Let me ask you if you are afraid!"

"I have to say, I am a little moved. I didn't want to buy it at first, but suddenly I feel like playing."

"I never imagined that I would be interested in this kind of creature one day... The world is going downhill."

"It seems that the main feature of this game is Pokémon, but isn't it said in the promotional video that it is a beast with mysterious power? Do you call these creatures beasts?"

"I bought it! Lin Yao has already advertised like this, I believe her."

"This kind of publicity is too despicable! Lin Yao!"

"..."

The host and promotional video will be played at the same time, in line with the title of Linmu Studio.

Instantly aroused heated discussions among the players.

The main reason is that Linmu Studio took advantage of the mainframe, allowing players to see Pokémon directly and closely... This ingenious announcement, coupled with the initial positioning of Switch, and games such as "Mario Kart" are preconceived.

It can be said to be a precise strike...

Most players who own a switch are a little bit overwhelmed.

That night.

The pre-sale sales of "Pokémon Legend: Arceus" began to climb.

and soon broke through a million.

Although it is not as exaggerated as the previous masterpieces released with the console.

But already very good.

Many people originally thought that after the switch was released as a console, and after those masterpieces were played through, there would be no support from third-party manufacturers, and they would be in trouble.

Seeing this situation, they were all silent.

Including Lin Yao's colleagues.

The peers referred to here are not just host peers.

Also includes counterparts from domestic online game companies...

They saw the new games made by Linmu Studio for the console, and they really felt that, apart from games like "Legend of Zelda"... other games like "Mario Kart" and the current "Pokémon Legend" can be played by themselves !

Really works!

It’s not like they haven’t made cute games before.

But why doesn't he have the influence of Linmu Studio?

Why don’t a million people pay for your own game?

They can't figure this out.

Many colleagues can only blame their own bad luck.

even.

Seeing the pre-order results of "Pokémon Legend", many colleagues have the idea of developing similar games.

After all, why? Forget about traditional masterpieces, this kind of game that doesn’t look good, and the gameplay looks simple or even crude, can you pre-order one million?

Then why can't I do it?

certainly.

There is the maker, too.

I feel that Linmu Studio is cheating money...

This kind of game feels too simple, the current results are nothing but illusions, and it will die after it is released...

Even, some colleagues thought secretly that Linmu Studio has completely fallen from the altar this time.

And the date when the answer will be announced is not far away...

…

April 30th.

The weather is starting to warm up.

Many people were able to take off their heavy sweaters and go out more calmly.

certainly.

This has little effect on gamers who don't go out.

Also on this day, "Pokémon Legend: Arceus" was officially released.

Thanks to the promotional campaign of Linmu Studio, the pre-order results of the final game are very good.

And today.

It is the day of inspection.

Pengcheng.

A certain apartment.

Wang Qi sat on the table, unpacked with a little excitement, then opened the box, took out the cassette, and eagerly inserted it into the host.

Yes.

Finally, he still got "Pokémon Legend: Arceus".

At first he was not sure if the game was suitable for him, but after seeing those Pokémon, he felt so cute...

that moment.

He will understand.

This game should suit you.

In addition, out of trust in Linmu Studio, he finally bought it.

"I hope you won't disappoint me."

Wang Qi murmured, and then pressed to start the game.

The screen appears.

After a brief load, the game prompts him to select a character and enter a name.

See this scene.

Wang Qi was stunned.

Suddenly my heart turned cold.

It feels... a bit traditional.

Wang Qi settled down, chose the best-looking character, and then gave him a random name.

Name OK.

The plot begins.

【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 sentences.

The title of the game appears.

Next.

The protagonist wakes up, three cute creatures are staring at the protagonist, and behind him stands a middle-aged man in a white coat.

The performance is very average.

Wait for the protagonist to stand up and look around.

Wang Qixin is even cooler...

Although Pokémon is as cute as advertised.

But this game feels really ordinary...

Yes.

is normal.

Both the picture and the performance are very average.

There is no such epic camera use as The Legend of Zelda.

Mario Kart has the feeling of being attracted by the gameplay at the beginning, no.

Wang Qi was not surprised at all.

He even had a little bit of regret...

but.

He quickly started with the game, convinced himself, and continued playing.

Followed by a performance similar to a novice guide.

Wang Qi got the mobile phones one by one...the elf ball...

Then I also learned about the capture mechanism of Pokémon.

It’s throwing Pokémon **** on Pokémon’s head…

Then there is the actual operation.

Wang Qi came near the three fleeing elves, watched them for a while, and threw elf **** at them one by one with no expression on his face.

The poke ball hits the Pokémon, the Pokémon is sucked in, and then the poke ball bounces...

The fireworks of success go up...

Then the main line of the game came out, that is to meet all Pokémon and complete the Pokémon Book.

Wang Qi sighed.

Although Pokémon are cute, they are really... so ordinary.

Next.

Half an hour.

Wang Qidu is holding the handheld. After the novice teaching in the early stage, there will be a lot of plots, but they are quite boring. I will briefly introduce the situation of the world, the situation of Pokémon, and any time gaps...

The protagonist is still at the beginning of the game, and fell asleep...

During Wang Qi’s period, he investigated the rooms or things in the village everywhere, but most of them only had a dry introduction.

Cannot interact.

nothing.

Wang Qi yawned and scratched his head.

Then finally, the main mission came out.

Join Team Galaxy's entrance exam.

The content of the test is to catch three Pokémon...

Still so mediocre.

Wang Qi sighed.

This will really regret it.

not kidding.