My G-spot for games is relatively high. Please forgive me for describing myself in such straightforward and even a little vulgar terms.
This is a phrase Xu Xiaolin often says.
And this is indeed the case.
As a professional media reviewer, Xu Xiaolin has worked his way up from editor to editor-in-chief over the years, always striving to make every review meticulous and incisive.
Moreover, he has always been like Captain Dragonfly, never acting on impulse, never missing any advantages or disadvantages, and always making fair and beautiful evaluations.
But as his experience grows, as he himself said, his excitement level is also increasing.
If it were a few years ago, he might have been excited when he saw the exoskeleton setting and dual endings of "Under the Hood 2100".
But now.
He always felt that there seemed to be no games in the world that could amaze him.
The so-called electronic sheep is nothing more than this.
until--
[The outbreak core is ready! ]
When Xu Xiaolin controlled BT with a machine gun rifle and activated the burst core to increase the firing rate to the limit, he watched sparks flying from the enemy Titan's body and its health bar disappeared.
An unprecedented feeling of comfort and clarity extended from the soles of his feet all the way to the top of his head!
Oh yeah——
Xu Xiaolin couldn't even help but let out a low moan in the somatosensory cabin.
It's like taking a sip of ice beer in the sweltering heat of August, or like stripping naked and soaking in a scalding hot tub in the dead of winter.
As BT's module ultimate skill was activated, at this moment, all the worries and fatigue he felt were shot out with this burst of machine gun bullets with explosive firing rate.
Transparent.
Xu Xiaolin never thought of it.
A shooting game.
It can actually make people feel "transparent"!
In order to reunite with Major Anderson, he embarks on a journey with BT.
According to the signal, Major Anderson is still 60 kilometers away from them, and they first have to cross a huge factory.
At this time, they were standing in front of the sluice gate of the huge factory drainage system.
As the last enemy Titan fell apart, Xu Xiaolin looked back and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Behind him, on the hundred-meter-long drainage channel, IMC soldiers were lying dead all over the place, and the enemy's shabby Titans fell left and right, emitting thick smoke and flames.
A thrilling encounter with a long-lasting aftertaste!
Especially when his fellow resistance fighters gathered around him, praising and worshipping him——
"Great job, sir! If it weren't for you, we would have been wiped out!"
'Thank goodness we still have you sir!'
'That was a great help, sir!'
'It's an honor to fight with you! '
"……"
Whether they were riflemen or captains, they all called him "Sir".
This made Xu Xiaolin, who was an acting Iron Pilot but actually a rifleman, feel a little guilty.
However, there was more joy and excitement.
You once protected me, now it is my turn to protect you.
The change of identity made Xu Xiaolin feel extremely wonderful.
Nodding as a farewell to his comrades, Xu Xiaolin drove the BT towards the depths of the spillway.
Here, he got his first accessory of BT - [Powerful] as he wished.
This thing is simply an aiming plug-in.
As long as you mark the opponent with three shots, the tracking missile will automatically search for the enemy.
Very outrageous.
In this level, he also fully witnessed Gu Sheng's solution to the problem that "the mechas are too powerful and the players' interest drops too quickly" in mecha games:
I just don't let you drive the mecha.
Here, Gu Sheng used a very clever, yet very reasonable method to drive the player out of the cockpit——
The mecha is too big to fly over rooftops and walls like the Pilot, so the Pilot needs to enter the factory and open the gates for BT.
During the battle, BT will not be completely invisible.
It will always guide you, give you advice, help you scan for enemies, and always remind you to be careful and stay safe.
Just like an extremely reliable comrade-in-arms.
Although he is not next to the player, he can make the player feel that he is always there.
So much so that even a person as rigid as Xu Xiaolin said sincerely after seeing BT again: "I'm so glad to see you again BT."
And BT never lets his Pilots down:
[I am also glad to see you again]
Fighting is always the best way to build relationships.
Of course, although BT always protects his Pilot, sometimes he will not be so "obedient" due to program logic conflicts.
For example, at the end of the level, when Xu Xiaolin was waiting for the gate to open completely and was being chased all over the street by groups of exploding spiders, he asked BT to open fire to assist him.
It would refuse to help on the grounds that "opening fire on the Pilot's location without authorization would violate Protocol Three."
A little silly and cute.
But it proves that in the BT world, Protocol Three is above everything else.
The most important thing is that in this level, he felt Gu Sheng's control over the players' psychology, which was almost outrageously precise.
Gu Sheng knew very well that after a brief separation at this level, players would begin to miss the powerful BT again.
Then, Kane, the burly man in a cloak who had fought with Lastimosa before, appeared on the scene driving his own Titan.
Players couldn't wait to board the Titan, and it was another exciting battle with the mecha BOSS.
The newly acquired [Powerful] component finally came in handy.
With the sound of semi-automatic rifle fire, the rocket core was activated.
The visual experience of bombardment makes people's adrenaline surge rapidly and feel addicted.
You can say that!
Play here!
Xu Xiaolin rated this game at 99 points.
That's right.
Almost close to full marks.
Although Xu Xiaolin knew that as a well-known domestic game reviewer and the editor-in-chief of a T1-level gaming media, it was a bit outrageous for him to give such a score.
But that's the way it is.
From the perspective of the plot, the Captain Lastimosa created by Gu Sheng in half an hour is flesh and blood.
The design of the tombstone message is unique and makes people's eyes tear up!
In terms of industrial quality, the clear and detailed picture performance coupled with Yiyux2's unique full-sensory technology makes people feel as if they are in the scene.
Whether it is the quality of the picture or the feedback of the Titan mecha, they are all meticulous and the experience is maximized!
In terms of gameplay, there is a clear division of labor between Pilots and Titans, each side has its own strengths, and the division of labor and cooperation is clear.
And the teasing conversations with BT, the cute companion, during the battle add a lot of color to the game!
And now!
The only thing missing is "level design".
From the beginning to now!
Including the training level and the teaching level, there are three levels in total.
Although these three levels give people a full experience, to be honest, Xu Xiaolin did not feel the level design language that was refreshing.
"Oh, forget it, come to think of it,"
Thinking of this, Xu Xiaolin smiled secretly and said to himself:
"Maybe my requirements are too high,"
"After all, after playing this far, this game is already considered to be extremely good,"
"The storyline and gameplay are both excellent, but I still want the level design to be unique,"
"It's really... a bit greedy."
Talking!
Xu Xiaolin shook his head and drove the Titan towards the entrance of a factory deep in a huge cave in the mountain:
"Where is this, BT?"
[BT: Loading data...Unknown]
[BT: However, according to the marking point, we must pass through this factory facility and meet up with Major Anderson. This is the only way to survive.]
As he was speaking, Xu Xiaolin also picked up another set of Titan components [Flame] at the factory gate.
After replacing , Xu Xiaolin was about to test it out when he heard Sam's voice on the intercom:
"Ash this is Sam, do you read? Over!"
Since Xu Xiaolin defeated Ken of the Apex Corps, the mercenary group's voice channel was also monitored by him at this moment.
The question was quickly answered by the woman named Ash:
"Got it, please speak."
"I called Ken but he didn't respond," Sam said. "I think this rebel pilot wants to be a hero. Haha, he should be heading towards you now. Kill him."
"Understood." The woman's voice came again: "Over."
hiss--
Xu Xiaolin, who overheard the conversation, couldn't help but gasp.
I thought that this supernova was very clever in designing his image in the game.
Just by not getting a reply, he realized that Ken had been killed by him.
Maybe, they have already found out about my eavesdropping on the mercenary group’s channel.
There's nothing to say.
Let’s fight.
BT thinks so too.
[BT: SamGu, he is a war criminal that the resistance has been pursuing. He is now employed by the IMC. He is primarily responsible for Lastimosa's death.]
"Of course," Xu Xiaolin nodded: "We will definitely find him and then... Ward will..."
Before he finished speaking!
Xu Xiaolin was stunned by the scene before him.
But see!
Walking down the narrow corridor, a huge assembly factory appeared in front of him!
Yes, the woman named Ash in the mercenary group actually hollowed out the entire mountain and built an assembly line factory here!
Xu Xiaolin was a little shocked by Gu Sheng's imagination.
“ Wow—”
A soft cry.
Xu Xiaolin and BT moved forward, defeated the enemy troops and Titans that blocked the way, and came to a teleportation dock.
[BT: Pilot, the cargo elevator at this dock is a shortcut. Just look at your heads-up display to find the control console.]
After saying that, Xu Xiaolin saw a marked point appear in his UI interface. It was in the control room diagonally opposite. He needed to climb over the eaves and walls to open it.
"Well, I hope it's a shortcut..."
Xu Xiaolin curled his lips and did not comment.
laugh--
laugh--
The jumping device behind him was activated and Xu Xiaolin came to the control room.
Following BT's prompts, I started the control panel.
But the next second!
Suddenly, an alarm sounded in the factory!
[Warning! Warning! Unauthorized Titan spotted at Pier 13! ]
【Move Titan to the asset reset area! 】
Xu Xiaolin was shocked!
Then, I heard BT's voice coming through the helmet!
[BT: Pilot, I need help]
“What the hell!!!”
At this moment, Xu Xiaolin, who hurriedly ran out of the control room, saw the scene at the dock and couldn't help but scream!
"You...I...I?!"
But see!
At this moment, BT is being caught by a huge mechanical arm!
Although BT's voice remained calm.
But his struggling body and random firing betrayed his helplessness!
The tense and slightly funny scene left Xu Xiaolin stunned!
Seeing BT being grabbed by the robotic arm like a doll , Xu Xiaolin shouted after a brief moment of daze!
"Hey! Hey, shit! That's my Titan! Put my Titan down, shit!!!"
Although BT's tone didn't change much, it was not hard to hear his panic.
[BT: Pilot, I can't free myself, Cooper...]
Xu Xiaolin was very annoyed.
It's not just because his BT was captured in an outrageous way.
It was also because at this moment, in front of him was a level design called [Step into the Void].
Following BT's instructions in the voice message, Xu Xiaolin went down.
After wandering around, we followed the water pipeline into the factory.
And here——
It is a huge assembly line that is completely beyond ordinary people's imagination!
One after another, robotic arms as tall as two stories high were operating back and forth.
On the wide assembly line, cement slabs of dozens of square meters are transported to the front of the assembly line.
Xu Xiaolin stood at the beginning of the assembly line and felt like a dwarf who had fallen into a country of giants.
The design of this level is to require him to find a way to the upper level in this intricate and magnificent assembly line!
Activate the jumping device!
Xu Xiaolin leaped onto the concrete slab.
In front, the huge platen press was operating with a rumbling sound and steam billowing!
Xu Xiaolin dealt with the enemy troops that were chasing him while looking around.
Then, at the moment when the concrete slab was about to crush him into a meat patty, he jumped out of the concrete slab, slid along the steel frame next to it, bypassed the press, and turned back.
And now!
There is now a strip of grass on the bare concrete slab.
then!
The assembly line continues to move forward!
Steel bars crisscross each other!
Xu Xiaolin dodged and moved around, trying to get through the steel bars, while at the same time continuing to face the endless stream of pursuers.
After this production line, frame steel beams were poking out from the cement and grass ground.
then!
Fixed shelters, combat dummies, iron wall...
Amid waves of battles, Xu Xiaolin continued to move forward following the concrete slabs, and watched a simple room being assembled in front of him!
This moment!
His shock was beyond words!
Yes!
In this level, Gu Sheng actually used a passive movement level design that he had never heard of before!
Players themselves don’t really need to explore and move over a large area!
All level processes are carried out on that moving concrete slab!
And on this concrete slab, players must not only fight back against pursuers at all times, but also find a gap for survival on the dangerous production line!
Even better!
In this constant movement and advancement, players will watch the area they are in being enriched, built up, and assembled!
That is to say!
This level!
Gu Sheng fixed the player, but made the entire level move!
What an amazing ingenuity!
Xu Xiaolin became more and more frightened the more he played!
How many years?
Five years? Ten years?
I have been in the gaming industry for so many years!
I have never seen such a magical level construction idea!
And as he followed the assembled house all the way up and was transported to the top floor of the factory!
This kind of shock has reached a point that cannot be surpassed!
laugh--
Click!
As his concrete slab with the house and lawn rose.
A wide simulated training ground as big as a football field has been formed!
And he is like the last piece of the puzzle!
Not only did they complete the venue, but they also perfectly made up the last point of the 99 points!
With the venue construction completed!
Ash's voice also rang out in the training grounds!
[The stage is set. Now let's see what you can do, Pilot.]
The game is paused.
There was silence in the sensory cabin for a full half minute!
Then, Xu Xiaolin's excited voice was heard in the somatosensory cabin!
"Great! Great! Great!"
The first is the cleverness! The cleverness lies in the logical design of the levels!
BT's shortcut proposal has caused trouble again. The ridiculous and funny sudden situation forces players to go deep into this assembly factory located in the empty mountains!
The second best thing is how the levels work!
Gu Sheng uses his genius and wonderful ideas to construct levels by reverse thinking, fixing the player and making the level run around the player, creating a wonderful experience where the mountains do not move but the water does!
The third best thing is the summary at the end of the level!
It was not until the last moment that the players realized that the concrete slab they were on was just a piece of the puzzle to build a training ground.
The completion of the construction of the cement slab does not mean the end of the adventure at this level, but the beginning of a new round of crisis!
In this regard, Xu Xiaolin only has eight words to comment:
The beginning and the end are connected, and the idea is wonderful!
One hundred points!
Full!