Game Making: Start By Healing the Player

"Qin Yi's rice is overcooked, you are still chopping vegetables!"

"Then what should I do? I told you to wash the dishes, but there is not a single plate that can be put on it. What should I do if I don't cut the vegetables!"

"I'm furious!"

"I'm still pissed!"

In the office of Nebula Games, Zhao Zhuo, who was in charge of level design, had the following conversation with Qin Yi, who was in charge of numerical values.

This is the fourth case that came out of the test after the game demo came out.

"Mr. Chen, our game is really for couples, to foster relationships?" Yang Xin looked at Chen Xu with a strange look.

Ruan Ningxue, who was next to her, didn't speak, but she pointed the head like a woodpecker, which fully showed that she had the same idea as Yang Xin.

"Cough, of course not only couples, friendship and brotherhood can play this game." Chen Xu solemnly concluded.

"The reason for this can only be said that Qin Yi and Zhao Zhuo are more competitive." Chen Xu added.

"I always feel that something is wrong." Yang Xin muttered while looking at the game screen of "Fucking Kitchen" in front of him.

At first, she felt that this game was really loved by everyone.

but now?

She had reservations because she also played a bit.

Simple difficulty and customs clearance are not much of a problem.

But trying to get three stars, it feels like her blood pressure will rise all of a sudden, and sometimes she can't help it.

"Okay, here's the game's promotional video. Sister Xin, you and Xuejie will watch it. I will also be interviewed by the media here."

Chen Xu looked at the two people who wanted to continue discussing "Naughty Kitchen" with him, and changed the subject.

"Media interview?" Yang Xin and Ruan Ningxue were a little surprised.

"The exclusive interview of Game Time and Space is also to prepare for the promotion of the new game." Chen Xu said.

After listening, the two of them were stunned.

After chatting with Ruan Ningxue and Yang Xin, Chen Xu walked towards the office.

In this interview, although it is to facilitate the promotion of "Naughty Kitchen".

But in fact, many media are really interested in him.

After all, in the game circle, he still has some gaps in popularity with those top game designers and masters.

But at least in the independent game circle, the name Chen Xu is still somewhat famous.

"Mr. Chen, it's a pleasure to meet! It's a pleasure to meet!"

Pushing open the door of the office, Wu Tian, ​​the editor of Game Time, greeted Chen Xu excitedly.

Since he accidentally came into contact with "Under the Legend", he experienced a shock that it brought him.

In fact, he has been paying attention to Chen Xu silently, and Chen Xu's works did not disappoint him.

The emotion brought by "To the Moon" made him cry. As for "Escape".

Although from a personal subjective point of view, he is not very fond of horror games.

But he also has to admit that this is definitely an excellent horror game, a game that is enough to make a macho pee.

It can be said that he has long admired Chen Xu as a game designer.

So when he knew there was an opportunity to conduct an interview, he immediately applied for this opportunity with the editor-in-chief.

"You don't need to call me Teacher Chen, just call me by my name." Chen Xu felt a little awkward when he heard Wu Tian call him Teacher Chen.

Although under the birth of various rising stars in the previous life, the brilliant photos of Mr. Chen and his computer hard drive are nothing.

But in the field of photography, Mr. Chen is still at the level of the founder of the mountain.

So listening to others calling him Teacher Chen, Chen Xu always felt that this title still didn't sound very serious.

Wu Tian was a little confused when he heard the words. After all, from his side, isn't the so-called "teacher" an honorary title, and this is a very normal title in the game industry.

"Um... Then Mr. Chen, first of all, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to accept our interview."

After thinking about it, Wu Tian changed his words. Although he didn't know why Chen Xu was not happy with the title of teacher, he couldn't really call him by his name.

"Don't be so nervous, we can chat casually first." Chen Xu smiled and took a bottle of Coke from the box next to him and handed it to the other party, then took a bottle himself.

"Uh... ok... ok." Wu Tian looked at Chen Xu with a smile, took the bottle of Coke subconsciously and put it in front of him, then responded.

"Then let's talk about the game "Under the Legend" first. After all, the previous "Magic Mirror" was not easy to report, and the development of "Under the Legend" is mainly to discover the rare shortcomings of a game on the market. Before that, meta-concepts appeared more in novels and movies, so I also thought about why this model can’t be used in games? And from the perspective of substitution, games are more dominant.”

"Go to the Moon"? How is it? I believe that countless players have already given the answers in their hearts. As for "Escape", I did develop it with full enthusiasm. Judging from the feedback from players, it is obvious that they also You should feel it."

"Players want, and there is a lack of similar games in the market, so we do it, and that's why I say that I feel like a warrior of love, each of our games is full of players, it's like it's about to erupt volcanic passion.”

"The same is true for the new game. My love for the players is also nurtured in the new game."

new game! ?

Hearing Chen Xu's words, Wu Tian's eyes lit up while sitting there.

But finally there is a hot topic that can attract attention, although he also knows in his heart that the main purpose of Nebula Games is mostly to promote its new games.

But at least there is a breaking point, at least it is an exclusive news to release.

Wu Tian said expectantly, "Can President Chen reveal a little about the new game?"

"Of course, the new game will be a co-op game for all ages, and it will be available on February 14, which is Valentine's Day."

"We hope that this game can deepen the relationship between couples and players. Of course, if there is no object, then you can follow your good brothers, sisters and friends to experience and enjoy the beauty brought by this game together."

With a smile, Chen Xu said very sincerely.

At the same time, Chen Xu also showed two original concept paintings of "Hurting Kitchen".

The cute little crocodile chef, the onion king, and Kevin the dog, two chefs with chef hats in the lively kitchen, everyone is smiling.

To sum it up in four words, that is: harmony and love.

Four more words: It's fun.

It makes people feel that this game is very warm at first glance, and it belongs to the kind of game that must be played among friends.

………………

The interview time is not long, about 20 minutes.

With a smile like a spring breeze, Chen Xu personally sent Wu Tian to the gate and watched him enter the elevator.

"Young man!" Chen Xu sighed.

In the elevator, Wu Tian, ​​who had a recorder in his hand, and the glass of Coke who had not opened the lid.

At this time, he also came back to his senses, and he recalled the whole process of the interview just now.

Feeling a little dizzy in the head.

Shouldn't he be the interviewer? Why does it feel like he's become a stenographer?

Looking at the recorder and Coke in his hand, Wu Tian fell into deep thought.

When did the right to speak lost?

It seems to have started with this bottle of Coke, right?

"But fortunately, it's not that there is no gain. Chen Xu's new game is still very good, but you have to figure out the press release quickly!"

"Let's just use the title of 'Love Passing' as the main title, and the game "Naughty Kitchen" looks very warm from the original painting. It seems that players who have girlfriends during the Spring Festival this year can have a good year. !"