Indie games made by newcomers are basically two extremes. The good ones are really good, even if the screen is filled with mosaics of unknown meaning, they are still good.
The difference is really bad, it's like throwing paint into a pot and boiling it, and you can't tell what the final thing is.
But this "Second Son of the Forest" is completely different.
This is the kind that can be sold on a regular platform for 98. Most official games don’t have such a high degree of completion.
From the moment he entered the game, Lao Wang said that the game was in a state of confusion.
His birth point was in a snowfield. As soon as he arrived, he could see the sky full of flying snow. Snowflakes as big as fists were hitting his face, and he could feel the bone-chilling chill through the screen.
The ground is already covered with snow, and after walking over, you can hear the rustling sounds of characters moving on the snow. Turning your head, you can still see the traces behind you slowly disappearing in the snow. The whole process is smooth and natural, without any lag.
Is this a detail that newcomers can notice?
Are all newcomers now monsters?
I recall that back then, I was so happy when I made a side-scrolling game similar to Super Mario Bros. Compared with this newcomer, I was really nothing.
In the live broadcast room where Lao Wang talked about the game, there was a rare moment of silence. The five thousand live broadcast viewers stared at the game screen on the screen. It took a long time for someone to say: "This newcomer...has something." !”
"Isn't it the game company pretending to be a newcomer?"
"Looking at the signature, it was certified by Teacher Shen from the Tianxiong Training Center. He is a big figure in the industry. There is no need to help others cheat in the Rookie Cup."
"That's true. However, the author may have spliced it together using college materials. Whether it's really fun or not depends on the gameplay."
"That's right, Lao Wang, let's start."
Lao Wang said that the game also recovered from the shock and began to control its character to act in the snow.
Just by controlling it, he felt that this author was definitely powerful.
The character's operation feels extremely smooth, and the feedback and delay of the movements are extremely wonderful, as if you are really controlling a character and running on unknown snow.
Coupled with the snowy scenery all around, even if it has no other functions, it is enough to stand out to newcomers just as a walking simulator.
"Are you new... Let me see what this new guy's name is... Fang Cheng, I haven't heard of him, he is indeed a new guy."
Walking to a big tree that looked like a pine or cypress, Lao Wang started to pull the tree with his bare hands. The feeling of blow from his thick fist made Lao Wang feel comfortable for a while.
After a few breaths, a big tree was knocked down, but before Lao Wang said the game would start dealing with the big tree, he saw something rushing towards him.
It was a giant wolf that looked like a small elephant. Its sharp claws were still stained with blood. Its ferocious face was playing games to Lao Wang. You could even see the other party's dinner through the other party's throat.
Lao Wang said that the game reacted very quickly. Just as he was about to turn around and run away, he was knocked down by the hungry wolf's paw.
The next moment, the screen turned black, and the sound of hungry wolves gnawing could be heard in his ears, making Lao Wang jump up with a roar and keep rubbing his arms.
The sense of presence just now was so strong that he even felt like he was really being eaten by a hungry wolf, and it almost became a lifelong nightmare for him.
Looking at the death prompt on the screen, Lao Wang said that the game had hit his mouth and he felt like he had drank a glass of wine, leaving an aftertaste in his mouth.
"This game... is amazing! Remember this Fang Cheng, you will definitely be a big shot in the future."
"Old Wang, don't enjoy it alone! Show us!"
"Yes, just by looking at it for a while, my electronic ED is showing signs of recovery."
"And you can't do it, Lao Wang. You were pushed down by a wild wolf in less than three minutes. My sister-in-law will be sad."
"Get lost!" Lao Wang laughed and cursed, then sent the link to the group, "It's a free game and you can download it instantly. Remember to give a coin, like it and save it before downloading. Such a good game cannot be buried."
"okay."
The five thousand viewers of the live broadcast instantly lost their sleepiness. They began to go online and download games, and soon they were immersed in the world of "The Second Son of the Forest".
Later, they dug out more details, and every detail made them scream.
"I saw that Lao Wang was born in the snow. I thought this game was just a snow scene! But now I was actually born in the grassland! There are wild horses and wild sheep around, I want to try to tame them!"
"Don't tell me, I was the last one to discover that there is a synthesis system. It's a pity that the game's creator is lazy and the synthesis formula has not been announced."
"That's not laziness, that's a sense of mystery! The game can't reveal everything, only a little bit of exploration is interesting."
"Comrades, this game actually has a main plot! I found a large ruins. Although they were killed by the ruins guardians as soon as I came up, this shows that there are definitely unknown secrets here!"
"What's your secret? I found out that this game is actually connected to the Internet! I found out about other players!"
It’s a small game, but it brings endless happiness.
Centered on Lao Wang's live broadcast room, a large number of players began to spread the game, and then attracted more players to join.
On the Rookie Cup website, the number of likes and votes for this game skyrocketed as if on drugs. In one night, it exceeded the number of second place players by ten times, overwhelming them at the top of the list.
The crazy growth rate made the organizers think that the game was attracting votes, but after playing it, they had to say that this time the netizens were not good.
Only half of the people liked and voted, and the remaining half had no hands!
In the message area below the game, tens of thousands of people left messages frantically, exchanging experiences and looking for strategy posts and synthesis formulas, turning a small newcomer cup into a carnival gathering place for game fans.
"Author, you charge the price. I feel guilty if I don't sell this thing for 298."
"I suspect I saw an electronic succubus."
"A few friends and I have established a big family in the game called Binary. I hope everyone will join us."
"Don't believe what the people above said. Binary is 1 and 0. Do you know the nature of the family?"
"add."
"add."
"...Is this crappy game all about male ketone?"
In the morning, Fang Cheng was woken up by Teacher Shen's phone call.
Teacher Shen, who played the all-night game, had a very excited voice. His first words after being connected were: "Tell me the synthesis formula of the Seven Star Sword!"
"Oh, just meteorites and lightning striking wood will do, but the meteorites need to be refined in lava."
"Ah, thanks. One more thing, your game is popular."
Login to the website in confusion, Fang Cheng saw the exaggerated number of likes and downloads of "The Second Son of the Forest" and was confused for a moment.
After reading the comments, Fang Cheng became even more confused.
Is this game... fun?
