ATPnovel Chapter 41: Who says dating games can only be relegated to the back alleys for Mu and Yi?
Chapter 41: Who says dating games can only be relegated to the back alleys for Mu and Yi?
The news was trending on social media for a whole day.
This level of popularity is something even celebrities who desperately try to boost their rankings would envy.
The name "Insomnia Game" is like a pebble suddenly thrown into a lake.
This has attracted attention from peers in the domestic game industry.
Similarly, the fact that the news originated from an outsourcing company became a well-known joke within the industry.
However, all this news from the outside world did not stop Shen Huaizhou from typing away at his keyboard.
He took a quick look at the data:
My new book was launched as a trial, and after half a day, the number of favorites increased by eighty.
Converted into system popularity points, including monthly tickets and comments, the net gain is forty points.
Especially since the monthly pass popularity value has been met, the phantom image of the fourth game has already appeared before my eyes.
There are quite a few games that can meet the 100 monthly pass popularity requirement.
But at a glance...
Several of the works looked rather conventional.
Okay! My decision-making anxiety has kicked in.
Shen Huaizhou scratched his head!
Choosing which game to play has now become the most agonizing thing for Shen Huaizhou.
Similarly, the games displayed in the system.
Now, the word "premium" has been added to their suffixes.
[Getting Ridge from the Ground (High-Quality)]
【The Binding of Isaac (A Masterpiece)】
[Human: Fall Flat (High-Quality)]
Below is a smaller note:
Once a work reaches the level of a high-quality work, its popularity score will continue to be converted into novel popularity points based on the extent of its dissemination.
[And thoroughly grasp the game's complete creative philosophy and core design logic.]
"No wonder I've been feeling much clearer-headed lately; I can get the gist of code and design drafts at a glance..."
Shen Huaizhou stroked his chin and muttered to himself while looking at the blue screen.
"I wonder if these games, like reading novels, will also have masterpieces and reach the level of tens of thousands of subscriptions."
"What if a game also adopts that level system from online novels?"
He sighed and slumped backward.
His gaze swept over the various burgeoning data points on the screen.
The slight sense of pride that had just begun to surface was quickly suppressed by a deeper sense of melancholy.
"Ugh, system, system, why are you making such a fuss for me..."
"But my initial dream was simply to be an ordinary, unassuming security guard!"
After muttering to himself, he gulped down a large mouthful of iced cola.
I scrolled through Weibo for a while, feeling utterly bored.
Reluctantly, he pressed himself back into the chair in front of the computer.
Next up is the crucial 80,000-word plot!
The preceding content mainly revolves around the protagonist Xiao Chunan's business battles with Aurora Games.
Whether it's entertainment articles or gaming articles.
That's almost always the case.
During this period of entertainment, a few clueless individuals may appear to provoke the protagonist.
For game-related stories, a villainous developer is needed.
Shen Huaizhou pursed his lips, typed the first word, and couldn't help but complain in his heart:
"Well, it's another plain and boring business battle."
"Why can't villains be a little more original these days?"
With the business battle over, the next step is crucial in introducing the protagonist Xiao Chunan's fourth game.
Chapter Forty's Contents—
Inside the office of ChuNan Technology, Xiao ChuNan, who had just led his team to thwart Aurora Games' acquisition plan, was sprawled on the sofa like a dehydrated salted fish.
The phone screen was lit up, and three or four related terms were trending on the hot search list.
"I'm truly impressed..."
If I can't afford to mess with them, can't I at least avoid them?
He buried his face in the cushion, his voice muffled.
"Don't these people know that nine out of ten designers and producers are socially awkward?"
He had even prepared his sarcastic remarks in case a reporter actually came knocking on his door:
"Don't come to interview me if you haven't completed our game 'Getting Over It' more than thirty times!"
Just imagining that scene made Xiao Chunan's scalp tingle.
"President Xiao—!!"
The office door was pushed open with a bang, and Shen Huaiting rushed in carrying a stack of documents!
This young woman, who holds the triple roles of secretary, finance officer, and senior manager, has sparkling eyes right now!
"Our player interest survey, which we released yesterday, has already received over 50,000 responses!"
Xiao Chunan struggled to sit up from the sofa.
He held the questionnaire, still warm from the printer, in his hand.
Shen Huaiting leaned closer, pointing to one of the marked rows of data, her tone tinged with excitement.
There's still a slight lingering worry:
"Look, over 70% of the participants expressed their hope that our next game would try a dating simulation approach..."
"But who on our team has ever made a visual novel-style game?"
A dating game.
This word instantly stirred ripples in my mind.
Xiao Chunan's gaze fell on the report, but his thoughts drifted away.
When it comes to this type of game, the first thing that comes to mind for players is nothing more than Galgames aimed at male players.
Or it could be an otome game primarily targeting the female market.
What appears to be a sweet and carefree type actually hides a secret—
The characters are unconvincing, the plot logic is flawed, and the choice design is unbalanced...
Any mistake in any part of the process could result in the development team being bombarded with criticism from players.
As Xiao Chunan pondered the report, frowning,
Shen Huaiting added a small sentence:
"And a lot of people in the comments section are saying that the current dating sims are too old-fashioned, it's all about dating sims or reverse harems, asking if we can come up with something new..."
Fresh?
Xiao Chunan suddenly froze, and then a glint of light flashed before his eyes.
"Who says dating games can only be a 'you love me, I love him' scenario?"
"Who says players have to successfully romance a character?"
"Who says we have to make this a corner for Mu and Yiyou!"
A sudden flash of inspiration struck Xiao Chunan, and a bold idea appeared in his mind!
His lips gradually twisted into a crooked shape!
Beyond the screen.
Shen Huaizhou's hands flew across the keyboard!
The rapid, rhythmic beat of the microphone vividly depicts Xiao Chunan's inner thoughts and actions!
He squinted, watching the light gradually brighten in Xiao Chunan's eyes as he looked at the document, and his own smile became increasingly difficult to conceal.
Especially the moment when Xiao Chunan had a flash of inspiration!
Shen Huaizhou couldn't help but chuckle.
"Yeah...who says dating sims have to let players have a smooth and sweet romance?"
He typed on the keyboard while muttering to himself in a voice only he could hear.
"What if the game actually comes out..."
"The expressions on the faces of these couples playing games must be priceless!"
Just imagining that scene made Shen Huaizhou feel great!
Even my typing speed has increased.
I skillfully transferred the contents of these two chapters to the author's assistant and clicked "publish".
Then he leaned back, picked up the Coke, and took a sip.
Ding!
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