Wang Ang held the reference picture and quickly shook his head.
Although this creature called the Gluttonous Dragon is a bit disgusting...
But after all, it is a double-ended game, and he had predicted before that this game might be more adult...
Speaking of fantasy worlds.
How can there be only a fairy-tale world like Hyrule continent?
Right?
Wang Ang looked at the gluttonous dragon. After a brief moment of surprise, he quickly convinced himself.
After all, people only believe what they believe in...
Especially when it comes to preconceptions.
He continued to scroll down.
Most of the reference pictures that follow are of buildings and people.
Completely realistic style.
This made Wang Ang firmer in his judgment.
You can tell just by looking at the painting style! This work is more of a realistic painting style, so it’s understandable that the plot is a bit darker.
And he’s really handsome!
Whether it's a knight or a building, even the mutated lizard-like gluttonous dragon, although it's disgusting, it's really oppressive!
I get this feeling just by looking at the painting.
I don’t know what kind of experience it will be like to play it in the game.
It should be like the appearance of the four mythical beasts in "The Legend of Zelda", right?
Wang Ang lowered his head and carefully flipped through the reference pictures.
When the person in charge saw him like this, he stopped disturbing him and left after saying "get ready".
After Wang Ang read all the reference pictures, he breathed a sigh of relief.
After hesitating for a moment, he went to the forum again and broke the news...
certainly.
He still has basic professional qualities.
He didn't put any specific art pictures on it, he just said -
[I got this reference art picture of "Dark Soul", Lin Yao really never disappoints.]
And when his post came out... it immediately caused huge waves in the gamer circle.
Countless players are looking forward to "Dark Soul" and have begun to call him a great god...
The time comes for the next day.
Linmu Studio.
"He's really determined... He can still stick to his own ideas after seeing reference pictures like that. I hope he can always be so optimistic."
Lin Yao saw the post posted by Wang Ang and felt helpless.
Mu Wanqing stood beside her, bent slightly and looked down at the screen, and then couldn't help laughing.
"Also, Miss Mu, please tell Chen Qiuwen not to expose more information to the outsourcing team. Any more information 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, it is considered the finale of the first half of the year.
But the finale is the finale, which does not mean that the other two games are stepmothers...
Because of the production progress.
The other two games will be released first. At this stage, Lin Yao wants to attract players' attention to the other two games.
"Uncle Lin's" revelations, although on the one hand, the popularity of "Dark Soul" continues to increase and players are more and more excited about it, but it may also affect players' expectations for Pokémon and ARMS.
It may not be obvious now, but any more will really make a difference.
Mu Wanqing straightened up and replied gently: "Okay, I also talked to the person in charge of the outsourcing team, and he said he would remind the people under him."
"Well, in addition, the special promotion plan for Pokémon is ready to be launched."
Lin Yao raised her hand and stretched: "Let's sell the Pokémon game first!"
immediately.
"Pokémon Legends: Arceus," the first major game to hit the console after the release of the Switch console, is about to be released.
Routine publicity and distribution plans have been implemented.
The second pop-up video has been confirmed to be released in various countries and regions today.
But in addition to regular publicity, when the Pokémon game was produced, Lin Yao, Bao Liangzhe and Zhu Nianqiao also formulated a special publicity method.
Because Lin Yao knows very well that there is no accumulation of Pokémon IP here.
Or.
Now Linmu Studio is accumulating.
As the first "Pokémon" game in this world, it definitely needs to fully mobilize the players' emotions.
Otherwise, it is really possible to rush into the street...
"Yes, I will inform you." Mu Wanqing nodded, then hesitated for a moment and said more: "Besides, I think this game will be successful!"
"Oh why?"
Lin Yao was a little curious after hearing this.
Mu Wanqing rarely makes conclusions on such matters.
Mu Wanqing thought for a while and said seriously: "Because even I, who have been in the online game industry for so long and am completely accustomed to the online game model, can have a lot of fun... and the Pokémon are very cute!"
She has indeed been in the online game industry for a long time.
This is why she never gets involved in the specific production of games.
Mu Wanqing could give some suggestions on previous online game projects, but she really didn't understand the single-player...
"That's right, but you are a girl...the tough guys in this world, I'm not sure about their preferences."
Lin Yao heard Mu Wanqing's conclusion, lowered her head and thought about it, then smiled and shook her head.
Not completely reassured.
Many boys in his previous life grew up watching Pokémon animations... This resulted in a constant attachment and familiarity with the game IP.
But there is no animation here.
It's really hard to say...
"But you said you like it, which does make you feel more at ease."
Lin Yao changed the topic and suddenly looked at Miss Mu with a narrow expression and asked: "But I'm curious, Miss Mu, did you have any favorite Pokémon when you tried it out?"
"Like? Hmm... Pikachu, Pikachu." Mu Wanqing thought for a while and replied.
"Then can you learn how to scream like Pikachu?"
Lin Yao took a look at the workplace goddess who was wearing a white shirt, a dark skirt, her plump legs wrapped in black stockings that revealed a faint flesh color, and she was standing upright.
"Ah?" 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 remained silent for a moment.
"...Pikachu."
Lin Yao was stunned. She originally just wanted to tease Mu Wanqing...
But soon.
She reacted immediately, looking at Mu Wanqing's fair and reddish face, combined with her dress, and thinking of the Pikachu sound just now, she couldn't bear it in an instant.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! This is probably... just contrasting cuteness.
"Hahaha... Miss Mu, you are too cute."
Lin Yao sat on the chair, hugged Mu Wanqing's waist, and rubbed her flat belly while laughing.
"..."
Mu Wanqing looked at the girl holding her waist in silence, feeling helpless.
She gently bit her glossy red lips, intent on giving her a chestnut.
But in the end, she didn't do that. Instead, she moved her steps slightly forward, so that she wouldn't have to hold her so hard...
…
That day, that evening.
"Pokémon Legends: Arceus," the first first-party masterpiece released on the Switch console in April, has officially released its second separate promotional video!
All countries and regions are online simultaneously!
This promotional video reveals the game mechanics of Pokémon in more detail.
Players finally got out of the state of thinking about "Dark Souls" and turned their attention to this first-party masterpiece that will be released soon.
"Lie to Kangxi"
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 chore.
So this makes the promotional video look very bland.
Many players think so.
"It feels a bit too simple..."
Pengcheng, in a rental house.
Wang Qi sat in front of the computer. After watching the promotional video of "Pokémon Legends: Arceus", his first thought was this.
He turned off the video.
Then I picked up the console, opened the console's store page, 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 the best "Legend of Zelda" in the world is the same.
This is quite normal.
After all, everyone has their own preferences for radishes and vegetables.
What he hates the most is the kind of players who, in order to protect the game they like, will criticize others even if they don't like it.
People are not stupid, they just say they don't like it and they criticize it, saying they are not worthy of playing games. They are idiots.
What's the difference between that and the rice circle?
You say you're such an idiot, giving it a 6.9 rating, and then the reviewer starts talking nonsense, so forget it...
But if you don’t like it, it’s really unnecessary.
Good games really may not be suitable for everyone.
It is precisely because Wang Qi has a deep understanding of this point that every time he buys a game, he will think deeply about it and become familiar with it, and only then will he buy it if he feels that the game is suitable for him.
And he relies on careful consideration, and 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.
It looks like a role-playing, fantasy adventure.
But when I think about it carefully, it doesn’t feel like it…
Moreover, the gameplay feels too simple, a bit like it is specially prepared for light players and female players.
So Wang Qi was very confused.
He is a tough guy, should he buy it?
thought long time.
Wang Qi still hasn't made up his mind.
He thought for a moment and exited the store page directly.
never mind.
Let’s relax with the exciting Mario Kart first.
Think about it later.
He turned 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 starting the game popped up...the empty window on the home page behind the "Mario Kart" game.
Something suddenly appeared.
A flash of yellow disappears...
"Um?"
Wang Qi saw it and was very sure that he saw it correctly.
He immediately canceled starting "Mario Kart", then moved the joystick and pulled the game selection window back.
Unlike the Vaporwave game platform, the console has the game library in the most conspicuous position, with square translucent windows displaying the games that the user has played or downloaded, arranged according to the most recent startup order.
Usually, there will be some blank windows at the back.
The average player will only choose from existing games and rarely pay attention to this kind of place.
Because there is nothing at all.
It was also the first time for Wang Qi to see the translucent window at the back.
He turned the joystick and came to the window without games, wanting to see what happened just now.
But suddenly.
A flash 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 leaned out half of the body from the edge of the window, looking out as if observing in secret...
The creature has a very small hole, is not agile at all, and has three dull hairs on its head. It looks dull...
Wang Qi was stunned.
And while he was dazed, as if he had confirmed 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.
But Wang Qi hasn't reacted yet.
Another window.
A cute little orange dragon whimpered 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 and flickered.
Then continue.
Another short, fat creature with yellow fur all over its body, long ears, and a tail like jagged lightning appeared in the third translucent window...
"..."
Wang Qi finally realized something, and he clicked on the window where the creature was located.
really.
What jumped out was the pre-order page for "Pokémon Legends: Arceus"...
"Lin Yao, this is too much."
Wang Qi glanced at the window, then exited and looked at the cute Pokémon on the host homepage. After being stunned, he said helplessly: "You are committing a foul..."
…
Lin Mu Studio’s promotional method is indeed very illegal...
The second separate promotional video for "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" has been released.
But many people still can't feel the cuteness of Pokémon just by looking at it in the promotional video.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Even many players have not seen the promotional video.
And now Linmu Studio is telling these players that if they haven’t seen it, it doesn’t matter.
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 promotional method and were struck by the cuteness.
All the tough guys are so cute.
on domestic forums.
As Linmu Studio launches a publicity campaign,
The topic of "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" also surpassed the other two masterpieces and became the hottest topic.
"Have you guys seen the console? It's too cute!
Lin Yao’s girly heart! I ask you if you are afraid!
"
"I have to say, I'm a little tempted. I didn't want to buy it at first, but suddenly I felt like playing it."
"I never thought that a pervert like me would one day be interested in this kind of creature... The world is in decline."
"It seems that the main focus of this game is Pokémon, but didn't the promotional video say that they are ferocious beasts with mysterious powers? You call these creatures ferocious beasts?"
"I bought it! Lin Yao has promoted it like this, I believe her."
"This kind of propaganda is too despicable! Lin Yao!"
"..."
The host and promotional video were produced at the same time to match the name of Linmu Studio.
It instantly aroused heated discussions among players.
The main reason is that Linmu Studio took advantage of the console and allowed players to see Pokémon directly and up close... This kind of ingenious publicity, coupled with the initial positioning of the switch, and the preconceptions of games such as "Mario Kart".
It can be said to be a precise strike...
Most players who own a switch are a little overwhelmed.
That night.
Pre-order sales of "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" have begun to rise.
and soon exceeded one million.
Although it is not as exaggerated as several previous masterpieces released with the console.
But it's already very good.
Many people originally thought that after the switch was released as a console and those major games were thoroughly played, without the support of third-party manufacturers, they would be in trouble.
Seeing this, everyone fell silent.
Including Lin Yao’s colleagues.
The peers mentioned here are not just host peers.
It also includes peers from domestic online game companies...
When they saw the new games produced by Linmu Studio for the console, they really felt that in addition to games like "The Legend of Zelda"... other games like "Mario Kart" and the current "Pokémon Legend", they could play it themselves.
OK!
It really works!
It’s not like they haven’t made games with cute graphics before.
But why don’t you have the influence of Linmu Studio?
Why aren’t a million people willing to pay for your game?
They couldn't figure this out.
Many colleagues can only blame their bad luck.
even.
Seeing the pre-order results of "Pokémon Legend", many colleagues have started to develop similar games.
After all, why? You say that traditional masterpieces are not worth mentioning. This kind of game, which does not seem to have good graphics, and the gameplay seems simple or even crude, can be pre-ordered for one million?
Then why can't you do it yourself?
certainly.
There are also some manufacturers.
I feel that Linmu Studio is just cheating money...
This kind of game feels too rudimentary, its current results are all in the mirror, and it will die after it is released...
Some colleagues even secretly thought that Lin Mu Studio had completely fallen off the altar this time.
The date for the answer to 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 impact on gamers who don’t go out.
Also on this day, "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" was officially released.
Thanks to Linmu Studio’s promotional campaign, the final pre-order results for the game were very good.
And today.
It's the day of inspection.
Pengcheng.
An apartment.
Wang Qi sat on the table, unpacking the package with a little excitement, then opened the box, took out the cassette, and eagerly inserted it into the console.
Yes.
Finally, he bought "Pokémon Legends: Arceus".
Originally, he was not sure whether the game was suitable for him, but after seeing those Pokémon, he felt they were so cute...
that moment.
He understood.
This game should suit you.
And out of trust in Lin Mu Studio, he finally bought it.
"I hope you won't disappoint me."
Wang Qi murmured something and then pressed to start the game.
The screen appears.
After loading briefly, the game prompted him to select a character and enter a name.
See this scene.
Wang Qi was stunned.
Suddenly my heart went cold.
It feels...a bit traditional.
Wang Qi composed himself, chose the most beautiful character, and then randomly named it.
The name is confirmed.
The plot begins.
[Brother Wang, the world you are going to next——]
【There are incredible creatures, and people call them Pokémon.】
【Meet all Pokémon, and then I will appear in front of you again. 】
After a few simple sentences.
The game title appears.
then.
When 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 felt even colder...
Although the Pokémon is as cute as advertised.
But this game feels really ordinary...
Yes.
Just ordinary.
Both the pictures and performances are very average.
There is no such epic use of lenses as in The Legend of Zelda.
There is no Mario Kart feeling of being attracted to the gameplay right from the start.
Wang Qi was not surprised at all.
He even had a hint of regret...
but.
He quickly started using the game, convinced himself, and continued playing.
What follows is a performance similar to a novice guide.
Wang Qi got the mobile phone...the elf ball...
Then I also learned about the catching mechanism of Pokémon.
Just throw a Poké Ball at the Pokémon's head...
Then comes the actual operation.
Wang Qi came to the vicinity of the three escaping elves. After watching them for a while, he threw the elf balls at them one by one with an expressionless expression.
The Pokémon ball hit the Pokémon, the Pokémon was sucked in, and then the Pokémon ball bounced...
The fireworks of success rise...
Then the main plot of the game came out, which is to meet all Pokémon and complete the Pokémon illustrated book.
Wang Qi sighed.
Although Pokémon are cute, they are really... ordinary.
Next.
Half an hour.
Wang Qidu held the handheld device. After the early novice tutorial, there was a long plot, but it was quite boring. He just briefly introduced the world situation, the situation of Pokémon, and what kind of time cracks there are...
The protagonist is still at the beginning of the game and has taken a nap...
During Wang Qi's period, he went everywhere to investigate things in rooms or villages, but most of them only had a dry introduction.