Chapter 286: Greeting the Duel
As a result, it still looks like the picture of "Warcraft 3...... Of course, it's just an image, and the picture quality will still be limited by the times after all.
Could it be that they made the engine of Warcraft 3 in advance, and then used it to make Diablo 2? The king was amazed. This makes sense, otherwise why would you have to tear it down and start over?
Wang Bu flipped through the magazine, and the introduction in it was basically the same as the game in his memory, and there was nothing worth studying. It's just that Blizzard is too solid-eyed, right? It's perfectly possible to sell Diablo 2 once last year, and then sell Diablo 2: HD Edition again this year. While the individual sales may be a little lower, the total sales are definitely beautiful.
People are not bad for money now, maybe they can't look down on this kind of Tao at all, so they want to make a sales monument?
"There are local tyrants who engage in tap water to support it, we can't compare!" Wang sighed and returned the magazine to Zhou Yi. Watching people burn money in a fancy way, I am really envious, jealous and hateful. If only Wang Bucheng had so much money, he could do whatever he wanted.
For example, when he saw Gao Xiaomeng in Sanduotang, he didn't investigate it, and directly spent money to shoot "My Anti-Japanese", broadcast it if it was filmed well, and find someone to reshoot it if it was not filmed well......
Zhou Yi looked at Wang Bubo's expression of hatred and wealth, and knew that the two of them were not thinking correctly. Reminder: "You're not worried? Diablo 2 jumped from the end of '99 to the middle of last year, and then to this year. After jumping for a year and a half, I knocked it down and redid it once in the middle, which is equivalent to being reborn from the fire! Needless to say, the quality of the game is not at all. And if you look at the game graphics, it's really beautiful! ”
"You're not worried that my ARPG game won't be as good as others, are you?" Wang did not live up to the smile.
Zhou Yi nodded, he was indeed worried about this. Wang did not bear the 2D engine used to develop the game. It was made by a few technicians who jumped out of the Founder Group. In terms of image quality, it lost first, not to mention that Blizzard still has so many physical effects.
"Image quality is not the decisive factor. Whether the game is fun or not, the key is the gameplay. Wang didn't live up to his smile. "Diablo 2" is very fun, and its vitality can last for more than ten years. If such a game is in high definition, it will definitely be extremely competitive. But Wang lives up to his belief in his own ideas for the game, and in his employees.
The ARPG game he is working on is a summary of countless ideas generated after playing countless or stand-alone and online RPG games. What about the others, Wang didn't dare to say. But for himself, it's definitely more fun than Diablo 2.
It's a matter of positioning. Wang Buyi didn't intend to make an epoch-making masterpiece. "Stunning Country: Gaiden" put it bluntly. It's still a warm-up work for the main sequel. So he's not trying to make the game the pinnacle in every way. As long as the gameplay is engaging enough for people to have the most fun in battle.
Zhou Yi saw that Wang was calm and relaxed, so he didn't say anything. The great god must know better what it means to compete directly with similar products, in the case of backward picture quality and poor engine. You can still be confident. Apparently there was an idea.
I wonder what kind of game the great god will make? Zhou Yi thought in his heart.
Meantime. The employees brought by Wang Bucheng also knew the news of "Diablo 2". The comparison found that the original intention of the great god to make this game. The starting point is the same as Blizzard. It is hoped that players can focus more on the battle and have fun in the battle.
According to the plot of the original generation of "Dark", the plot of "Diablo 2" is probably to go to one level to kill monsters in one level, and then go to the next level. The plot doesn't matter.
"Stunning Country: Gaiden" went even further, simply without an ending, so that players can never finish the game.
To make the game more engaging, both sides coincidentally use maps full of random elements. These are all trails, and the key is how to play in the game. Whether it can attract players or not depends on whether the gameplay is fun or not.
The two games have diverged over the upgrades of attributes and skills. When it comes to equipment, it takes two completely different paths.
In Diablo 2, equipment is randomly revealed, and players are resigned to their fate. In the advertisement, it is written that "Anyone can have the best equipment!" ”
In "Stunning Country: Gaiden", everyone is sure to be able to create the best equipment. Players have more control, and as long as they put in the time, they can get their favorite equipment with super beautiful attributes.
Which of these two methods of obtaining equipment is superior or inferior, and the employees do not see the real thing, so they just can't think about it.
But no matter how different they are, these are two homogeneous games after all. The release of the two games has also greatly increased the sense of cohesion among the employees. They all feel like they are both prosperous and lossy.
Celadon Technology now represents a domestic game, and countless players are looking forward to it. Who can afford to lose?
Since the king wants to do this, then do it! After all, Wang is a god who can make "Crazy Tide" and "My Anti-Japanese". I don't know if this time I face the competition, can I still win as before?
They haven't felt it themselves after seeing the May release as a showdown, but they do have a lot of motivation to work.
Since it is a duel, it cannot be delayed, otherwise it will be perceived as fleeing. The quality should also surpass the other! The other party is doing a 3D game, and here is only a 2D game...... Congenital deficiencies, then you have to make up for them the day after tomorrow!
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Sure enough, people are stress-free and fluttering. Wang Buyi can clearly feel that after the employees saw the exact news of "Diablo 2", out of a competitive mentality, their motivation to work increased a lot.
But the king lives up to the most proud gameplay, and it seems that it has not yet attracted them......
Never mind. His idea was synthesized from the fact that he had played many RPG games in the future. The employees have only played the current game, and they have not been bleeding by various random pits, and they can't resonate.
In fact, Wang Bucheng also knew that his design like that could not satisfy everyone. The brush equipment of "Diablo 2" plays with a heartbeat, which is very exciting. After killing the boss, it looks cool, and if there are one or two of the best items, it will be even happier.
Wang has played Diablo 2. Standing in his position, he feels that the best is only a small probability event after all, not every time. He often didn't get the right equipment a few times, and then he felt like he was wasting his time.
On the contrary, it is the game he is making, and the equipment system that is upgraded independently is more pleasing to him. All upgrades are controllable. "As long as you farm monsters for another ten minutes, you will have enough spirit upgrade equipment", and then level up on time after ten minutes. There are few surprises, but there is nothing to disappoint either.
In addition, all upgrades are carried out using "spirits", so players can not focus on upgrading their equipment. The gameplay is more varied.
You can use the spirit to focus on upgrading the basic attributes, and pile up a barbarian warrior with attributes against the sky. You can also specialize in skill routes and kill enemies with fancy combos.
Compared with the gameplay of "Diablo 2", Wang Bu feels that the game he is making has more diverse gameplay and smoother fun.
Of course, this is his opinion. As for whether it can be welcomed by the general public...... Let's wait for May to see how the market performs. Which game do players prefer for the same game?
While thinking about the game, he went to the conservatory to pick up Xia Ci.
When I arrived at the place, I saw Xia Ci playing "Ode to Joy" intently, but after listening to the voice, Wang Bucheng felt a breath of joy in his heart.
It's really weird. Wang Buyi only felt that he was so happy. For no reason, my stomach was full of optimism, and then I felt that the game I made would definitely be a big hit, and tens of thousands of people worshipped it, and I beat "Diablo 2" with a blue nose and swollen face......
That's a bit overthinking. The quality of "Diablo 2" is absolutely unquestionable, and if you want to compare the picture quality with it, Wang is sure to be a failure. Only the gameplay can be compared to see who has a deeper grasp of the player's psychology.
Wang Buyi continued to listen to Xia Ci's "Ode to Joy", and then thought of the time spent with Ci Ci and the excitement after the release of each game...... He suddenly realized that it was the music played by Xia Ci that made him so happy!
Even the piano teacher was affected by the music and whispered to himself: "Although I am single, I am very happy!" Because I'm free, no one cares about me! I don't have to wear makeup at home, I don't have to fold the quilt, and no one will think I eat too much......"
No way? Wang was surprised, and Xia Ci said that he should master the use of sound to mobilize magical elements and release spiritual magic. Did she really get her in control? Can such an amazing thing happen?
Xia Ci finished playing the song, and then ran up and asked her closest man: "I have mastered a part of the mystery of releasing psychic magic!" ”
This Spring Festival is so happy, the two most important people for her are by her side, so that she has a smile on her face all the time. As a result, she understood the mystery of "Ode to Joy" and knew how to use sound to resonate with magical elements. She can only unleash a psychic spell that makes the recipient genuinely happy. She will be even stronger in the future!
"That's amazing!" Wang Buyi naturally took Xia Ci's little hand and pinched her. It was too difficult for her little short hand to press the piano, and Wang felt tired when she saw it.
The piano teacher returned to normal and came up to say, "After the Spring Festival, it seems that she is much more dexterous in playing this piece again." As far as this piece is concerned, she is better than me, and even better than my teacher. There is even a feeling that she has caught up with the level of the original author in this piece. ”
"You're amazing!" Wang Bu looked at Xia Ci in surprise, only to see Xia Ci puffing out his face, tilting his head, and his eyes were full of pride after being praised.
Wang was really curious about her performance just now, and asked the piano teacher, "Teacher, can you play it again?" ”
"Okay. But I'm certainly not as good as hers. The piano teacher knew that Wang wanted to make a comparison, so he went to sit down at the piano and played.
"Ode to Joy" is a basic piece of music, and all piano practitioners must learn it. The piano teacher has also learned, and he is familiar with it. It's just that compared with Xia Ci, it does lack a touching atmosphere.
In contrast, it seems that Xia Ci really has mastered the principle of musical notes, otherwise how can it make people happy when they listen to it?
"Porcelain, come on, I may need your help in the game I make in the future!" The king lived up to his expectations. (To be continued......)