Chapter 87: How to Evaluate "Thunder Chess"
The content of "Thunder Chess" has been completed, and it actually contains three games, namely Fighting Landlord, Mahjong and Thunder Poker (Texas Hold'em).
"Thunder Chess" is also a computer and a mobile phone, both of which are three-in-one. However, players can choose to freely install or uninstall the parts they don't play in the game.
Moreover, Chen Mo has implanted the Thunder game platform into all existing games, and after the version update, players who want to continue to play "Plants vs. Zombies" and "My Name is MT" must first log in to the Thunder game platform.
Of course, as compensation, Chen Mo also sent a sum of rune stones to the players.
Then, Chen Mo found Xu Xiaojun, the person in charge of the game promotion channel of Imperial Dynasty Mutual Entertainment, and asked him to arrange matters related to the promotion of "Thunder Chess".
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Imperial Dynasty Mutual Entertainment Headquarters.
Xu Xiaojun handed the mobile phone used for the test to Lin Zhaoxu: "Mr. Lin, this is a game that Chen Mo wants to promote on our recommended position." ”
Lin Zhaoxu took it and looked at it, frowning slightly: "Chess and cards? ”
Xu Xiaojun nodded: "Well, if you think it's okay, starting next Monday, the recommendation position on our homepage will be replaced with this game." ”
Lin Chaoxu hesitated for a moment and then said: "No problem, promote him, the imperial dynasty can't lose its trust." As for this game, put it on me first, and I'll study it. ”
"Yes." Xu Xiaojun retreated.
Lin Zhaoxu also has a lot of work at hand, and after being busy for more than an hour, he finally found time to experience Chen Mo's "Thunder Chess and Cards".
Now for Lin Zhaoxu, although Chen Mo is still only a C-level designer, he has already shown fangs after all, and it is worth his time to pay attention to it.
Ten minutes later.
Lin Zhaoxu read most of the gameplay and systems of "Thunder Chess" and fell into deep thought.
Then, Lin Zhaoxu dialed the phone: "Hey, Wu Zhao?" Come to my office and have something to discuss with you. ”
About half an hour later, Wu Zhao arrived.
Wu Zhao is about 30 years old, dressed casually, with long hair, and a bit like a freelancer.
Wu Zhao is the general person in charge of Imperial Dynasty Chess and Cards, and he is also an A-level designer, and all projects in Imperial Dynasty Chess and Cards, including poker, mahjong, local chess and cards, etc., must be made by him in the final decision.
Wu Zhao asked, "Mr. Lin, is there something wrong with me?" ”
Wu Zhao himself is a little puzzled, Imperial Dynasty chess and cards are not a particularly concerned project in Imperial Dynasty Mutual Entertainment, and the profitability is also very weak, usually Lin Zhaoxu rarely calls him to the office for an interview.
Lin Zhaoxu handed his mobile phone to Wu Zhao: "Play this chess and card game, and then briefly tell me what you think of it." ”
Wu Zhao took the phone: "Thunder chess? ”
Although he didn't understand the intention of Lin Zhaoxu's move, Wu Zhao still clicked on the icon and entered the game.
The first is to log in with Thunder Game Pass, and after logging in, you will enter the Thunder Game platform. There are currently 6 games on the platform, namely "flappybird", "Plants vs. Zombies", "My name is MT", "Happy Landlord", "Happy Mahjong", and "Thunder Poker".
The first three games are gray, you can download them if you want to play, and the last three chess and card games have already been downloaded.
Wu Zhao directly clicked on "Happy Landlord" to enter the game.
Although there is an extra step before entering the game, the interface of the Thunder game platform is very simple and the operation is not cumbersome, so although it is a bit troublesome, it is acceptable.
There are no players in the game yet, but there are a few robots in the lowest game field, so it's not completely unbeatable.
Wu Peng played two rounds according to the guidelines, and the gameplay was the same as the emperor's own landlord game, with nothing special.
However, in terms of guidance outside the game, "Thunder Chess" has made a lot of optimizations, and even some guidance makes Wu Peng feel too simple and straightforward, and some poker veterans are already very familiar with the rules, and they are also seriously guided and introduced.
Moreover, this game also gives players a lot of Happy Beans, including the first 3 bankruptcies every day, completing specific tasks, etc., there will be a lot of Happy Beans rewards.
The aristocratic and mall systems are also relatively rich, including some paid expressions, paid interactions, etc., and the quick chat and character actions in the table are also perfect.
After seeing it, Wu Zhao clicked on "Happy Mahjong" again.
The gameplay is still similar to other mahjong games, and popular genres such as bloody mahjong have also been made. Similar to "Happy Landlord", the beginner's guide and experience of "Happy Mahjong" is also very good, and it can be clearly seen that it is better than other board games.
Finally, Wu Zhao clicked on "Thunder Poker".
To his surprise, this turned out to be a genre that he hadn't seen before?
Wu Zhao is also a senior chess and card game enthusiast, and a designer specializing in chess and card games, he has studied all kinds of chess and card games at home and abroad, even if he has not studied it.
However, he has never seen the gameplay of this "Thunder Poker".
In terms of gameplay alone, it's a bit like stud, and it's a bit like fried gold, but it's obviously different.
The guide in Thunder Poker is very good, and the gameplay of each step is clearly explained, including the key settings such as hand types.
Wu Zhao has basically mastered its gameplay after playing for five minutes, however, because there are no players in the game field now, only robots, Wu Zhao has not discovered its core fun for the time being.
As far as Wu Zhao's current feelings are concerned, it is just an excellent chess card, not as good as the classic chess cards such as fighting landlords and mahjong.
Wu Zhao played all three chess and card games, and then said: "Mr. Lin, this is the chess and cards made by Thunder Mutual Entertainment?" ”
Lin Zhaoxu said: "You don't care who made it, let's talk about your evaluation of this board game." ”
Wu Zhao nodded: "Okay, then let me briefly state my opinion." ”
"You also know that there are many users in the domestic board game market, and the profits are average. For example, the reason why we have been doing chess and cards is that we have taken a fancy to the user base of chess and card games and want to convert them into players on the game platform. ”
"So, generally speaking, those who make board games are doing it to expand the user base. If you want to make a profit, chess is not the best choice. ”
"The intent of this game, to speak, to expand its user base is obvious. Its landlord and mahjong have no innovation in gameplay, but they have made a lot of changes in novice guidance and daily welfare, which is nothing more than trying to poach some less sticky chess and card users. ”
"Like our Imperial Dynasty Chess and Cards, there are some players who don't like to recharge, they may only have dozens or hundreds of beans on them, and they point to receive some subsistence allowance and relief funds every day, and go in and play two at will. This group of people is likely to be poached by this game. ”
"But don't worry. First of all, chess and card games must ensure a certain user base in order to become popular, and the rookie game, also known as the 'fish pond', the deeper the water and the more novices, the more fun players get. Imperial Chess still has the largest player base at present, and it is impossible to dig into our corners in the short term. ”
"Secondly, although there are a lot of players who are easy to poach, it won't break our bones. Our real core player group is those active users, these people have a lot of beans in Imperial Dynasty Chess, their stickiness is very strong, and they will not change platforms easily. ”
"So, I don't think this game is enough to pose a threat to Imperial Chess for the time being."