Video Game Designer

In the black light studio, Chu He sat in an office with Gabre and others, watching the demonstration on the big screen.

This is the original RPG game of Black Light Studio. In fact, they have completed a small part of the workload, but because of funding problems, they temporarily suspended it. After that, it was directly bought by Chuhe.

"From the perspective of the style of the game, there is a little shadow of Baldur's Gate." Chu He said to Gabre.

This game called God Realm, in terms of style, is very similar to traditional European and American RPGs such as Baldur's Gate, but it's just like that. The spirit of classic RPG, but some changes have been made in the combat system and operation.

The turn-based system of energy and battle flag mode is more creative at the same time, that is, the influence of various elements in the game, including the ability to interact with the surrounding environment during battle.

A battle is not only based on the stats of the two sides, but also the influence of the environment. For example, when fighting in a water environment, everyone will have a soaked buff, which will make them more vulnerable to electric or ice attribute attack, but they will also have some resistance to fire attribute attacks.

There are many environmental buffs like this in the game. Of course, the most important thing is that the game is different from traditional European and American RPGs like Baldur's Gate.

RPGs such as Baldur's Gate are hard bones for players. Perhaps many players have heard the name of this classic RPG, but they generally stay away from it and dare not try it lightly.

Because of the operating threshold and the relatively hard-core game design, in this relatively fast-food game era, it is really difficult for people to settle down and experience it.

In the game of Black Light Studio, this game is still a little hardcore compared to ordinary fast food games on the market, but compared with traditional games, it simplifies the operation and makes it a little more humane.

As for whether it is good or bad, this is unknown, it still depends on the quality of the game itself, whether it can attract players to spend at least some time to understand this game.

"But have you considered changing the fighting method?" Chuhe said looking at Gabre.

Hearing Chuhe's words, Gabre and the other employees of the black light studio next to him beamed with joy.

Undoubtedly, since Chuhe said such a sentence, it is obvious that he already has some approval for this project in his heart.

"No, battle flags and turn-based energy will be a major feature of the God Realm. If you change the combat system and make it an ARPG mode, it will reduce the game experience." Gabriel said, but then thought What, quickly opened a folder, which contained the design concept of this game, as well as the entire planning document.

After spending about ten minutes, Chuhe browsed roughly, nodded slightly, but then frowned again: "Indeed, the turn-based system is indeed more suitable."

Many players have a disdainful attitude towards turn-based games, thinking that turn-based games are purely low-tech and simply save development costs.

For example, in some game promotional videos, or under the comments of a game, you can often see these remarks.

Turn-based? Turns out?

What is turn-based?

Why not an action game, such a good character design and creativity are in vain.

The turn-based system is boring, let’s break it up, what age is it still turn-based?

Of course, these remarks are actually understandable. After all, in the current domestic game circle in China, turn-based games are roughly the same as what this type of players understand. It’s just the spelling value, occasionally adding a little control and debuff skills, you can call it a strategic turn-based system that tests players.

The most important thing is that some game manufacturers will also add pure and fair games to their promotional slogans, and only test the players' tactics.

Then enter the game and have a look. The conspicuous mall and the first charge button fully expose the ugly appearance of the manufacturer. Is the game fair?

But it's too fair, technology is irrelevant, as long as you charge money, you can become stronger, but compared to page games and RPG games where you spend money to buy values, this type of game just puts a bath towel on yourself.

Those players who talk about turn-based rubbish, what they say about the era and game manufacturers make turn-based players, in fact, most of them hate the game mode of turn-based, but those who use turn-based domestic games. tour or tour.

"Is the plot of the game interesting?" Chu He nodded.

Chu He briefly browsed the general plot of the game, then nodded slightly.

"This is influenced by our previous work when we disbanded and established Black Light Studio." Gabriel said with a smile on his face.

Although Chuhe expressed his appreciation for this game, in fact there is still a lot of risk and cost. First of all, this is a fairly traditional European and American RPG game. The Gate of Virtue has optimized the operation and threshold, but it is still a little difficult to get started.

At the same time, although the main feature of the game is freedom and openness, as a turn-based RPG game from the perspective of God, how to show freedom and openness is also a big problem.

Prior to this, the project of Black Light Studio was probably not favored by the investors, including the distribution company Black Light Studio, who tried to get funding, but obviously failed, or more precisely, Not being able to have complete autonomy as Gabriel and the others thought at the beginning.

"How much money do you need to develop this game? Well, I mean to make it better. For example, the original painting and modeling can be made more perfect." Chuhe pointed to the picture on the screen, There is also the original painting taken out of the cabinet next to it.

"Well, it needs about 10 million US dollars. We are sure to make this game more perfect. In fact, a large part of our work has been completed. We don't have to reinvent the wheel in many places, and we may even be able to catch up with this year's TGA " Speaking of this, Gabre was very excited, if he hadn't worried about Chuhe being here, he would probably be high.

"Well, when it will be released is not the point. As for the funds, please contact the financial department. The initial capital is 10 million US dollars. I hope you can bring me a different surprise." Chu He looked at Gabre and the others and said.

"Also, is the game only available on the PC platform?" Chu He looked at them and asked.

"In the beginning, we focused on the PC platform. After all, compared with the console platform, the development of the PC platform is more convenient." Gabriel said.

Well, there is another sentence he didn't say, PC platform development should save more money.

As for the game engine, they originally used the game engine they developed themselves, but in fact there are still serious flaws. Now that they have embraced the thigh of Tianhe Network, they will naturally switch to use the source engine.

And during the period of developing Red Dead Redemption, they have almost mastered this engine.

Although I have to overturn some previous work, but with experience here, it will not waste too much time.

"It depends on your decision. If you think you have enough manpower or enough time, you can consider the simultaneous development of the three major platforms." Chuhe said with a smile: "As for the PC platform, maybe I can give you a suggestion, consider The combination of game MOD, the final effect will surprise you.”

"Is it like the way to survive?" Gabriel said with a smile when he heard what Chuhe said.

"Yes." Chuhe nodded.

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