Game production: I really have landed

Chapter 275 Reconciliation with Yourself

When Wei Lan's story was completely sorted out, players who had gone through all kinds of hardships to pass each level in the game suddenly came to a realization based on the game's plot.

Major game forums have also set off a new wave of discussions,

"This is actually a game about fighting depression? Damn it, I was so excited when I was playing it that I didn't pay much attention to the plot."

"Is there a possibility that Mount Celeste only exists in Madeleine's fantasy?
The so-called mountain climbing process is Madeleine's own process of fighting depression? "

“So, the obstacles and difficulties we encounter while climbing are actually the spiritual dilemmas faced by patients with depression.

I never expected that I could experience the inner struggles faced by depressed patients through a game. "

“It’s not necessary to say that Celeste Mountain is fake, at least Theo and Grandma are real people.

It is precisely because of the help of these people that Madeleine was able to successfully reconcile with herself in the end, choose to accept her own imperfections, and finally successfully climbed to the top of the mountain. "

"I would say the most awesome thing about Azure is the perfect fit between the story and the game flow.

It is during this mountain climbing journey that we players can also personally feel Madeleine's own struggle and the dilemma she faces.

To be honest, in Chapter 6, when Madeline rushes towards Badline again and again, it is simply the climax of the entire game.

After I played, I didn't want to stop at all, until I successfully reached the top, the satisfaction was really unparalleled. "

"Madeline thought that as long as she could climb Celeste Mountain, she could completely abandon her negative emotions and get rid of depression.

But just before reaching the top, she was pushed down the bottom of the mountain by Bad Lin.

Grandma was actually right. Madeleine could only climb the mountain if she reconciled with herself. "

"Really, in the process of the last two climbing the mountain together, it was Bad Delin who was afraid in her heart. She was worried about what they would do if they failed.

But I cried so hard when Madeleine said she was okay with it too. "

What kind of impact a game can ultimately bring is determined not only by the quality of the game itself, but also by the players' experience and feelings.

"My Thoughts on Playing Blue: Maybe We Should All Make Reconciliation with Ourselves"

"Blue: The Road to Self-Redemption for Patients with Depression"

"Everyone should give Weilan a try, or at least read the plot."

Whether they are self-media bloggers in the gaming field or players who simply love this game to the core, they have begun to use their own understanding to deconstruct Weilan.

It is also during this process that they themselves are being deconstructed by Azure.

Why climb mountains?Because the mountain is there.

It was precisely when the entire Internet was discussing the huge breakthrough in artistry and achievements in humanistic care of the new game Chuanxin, but there was still a small number of game self-media people who began to find new ways to promote Weilan.

"Blue: Mapping Psychological Space with Game Music"

"Azure is a platform jumping action game recently released by Chuxin.

Compared with her cute painting style, the heroine likes to mutter cute sound effects when she talks, but the core of the game itself is extremely serious, mental illness.

Whether it’s the heroine Madeleine’s own depression, or the supporting characters in the game who have been described in great detail.

Such as the hotel owner Oshiro's anxiety disorder, Theo's smiling autism...

These people all have more or less psychological problems. Their destiny makes them focus on Celeste Mountain and start a spiritual journey.

Madeleine once talked to Theo about the special nature of this mountain. Perhaps, the mountain itself is the embodiment of their psychological situation.

Just as we experience the difficulty of Celeste Mountain in the game, in life, when Madeleine and others face mental illness, the difficulties they encounter will only be more difficult than the challenges we face in the game.

For me, the music of the game also clearly visualizes the conflict of these negative emotions.

It was so clear that it made me shudder.

……

At the end of the game Chapter 4, Madeleine and Theo took the cable car together, but a sudden malfunction caused Madeleine to panic.

Anxiety.mp3
Just like the name of the background music here, the screaming synth sounds are rushing in from all directions like a tide, filling my mind.

And gradually engulfed the piano sound representing Madeleine.

But with the breathing methods Theo taught us, the sound began to gradually fade away.

I was really shocked by how realistic this music was.

But in fact, in addition to this song, Weilan's music also depicts this game with negative emotions all the time.

Of course, it is different from filling the entire space with exaggerated sound effects like just now. The blue music is more progressive.

It expresses the theme calmly while maintaining consistent elegance.

A delicate balance is maintained between serious subjects and elegant gestures.

But those of us who have played the game know that Azure's music will gradually change as the game progresses.

……

For example, in Chapter 2 of the game, when Bad Delin escapes from the mirror.

The originally strolling arpeggios are augmented by a steady drum kit, and when the heroine gets closer to her dark side, the music is layered with a thick bass.

And when we faced the bad Delin in front of the bonfire, the theme melody symbolizing the heroine was replaced with a dark minor version.

A theme melody unique to Bad Delin was formed.

Let's listen to the music during the BOSS battle with Bad Delin.

Accompanied by the sharp arpeggios, Badline's theme melody switches between the left and right channels, as if it is close to the back, sending chills down the spine.

And the rolling bass also symbolizes the heroine's anxiety. "

……

Chapter 3, the hotel owner Oshiro’s anxiety comes from his inferiority complex due to the failure of the hotel business, and this anxiety intensifies with the kind help of the heroine.

This is expressed musically as layers of instruments and increasingly manic drumbeats as we help him clean up the messy hotel.

……

In Chapter 5, the ancient temple further embodies the heroine’s depression.

The depressive chords continue to echo in the huge space, and the repeated bubble sounds seem to correspond to the heroine's description of depression.

It's like sinking to the bottom of the ocean.

……

In Chapter 6, even if you die, the music of the game does not end.

It's as if we didn't die just now, but just encountered a small obstacle.

After just a second's delay, we resumed our run.

……

Yes, the blue music was pouring out the heroine’s emotions, and I was also infected by her emotions.

In her music, I will definitely accompany them, master more game skills, and go to higher and further places. "

Such a thoughtful video was posted on the homepage of Xiaopo Station the day after it was released, and received millions of views.In the first hot comment, everyone's online commentators also expressed countless thoughts that resonated with players.

"The UP master combined the game's graphics, plot and music, and told the core of the game, which moved me very much.

The changes in drumbeats, changes in tonality, the reverse playback of the author's monologue, the sound effects at death and other easter egg designs are combined with the plot of the story. So many details have been dug out one by one. The explanation is very professional and interesting. Depth, really serious and serious.

Although I don’t play games, through this video I can feel what the author wants to convey and the emotional resonance felt by the players. "

"Blue music really has a magical power. When you hear that music, the emotions, environment, and masochistic pain of playing the corresponding chapter will come back, and you will be brought back to the plot at that time. middle.

Even if you haven't opened the game at all, the scene from that time appears in front of your eyes, as if you are playing it all over again in your memories. "

Of course, in addition to some serious answers, there are naturally people who make jokes on the Internet.

"This game is basically a depressing game, from getting started to being buried in the grave, from being disabled to being broken.

An excellent weapon that destroys computers, keyboards, and controllers, the best solution for losing weight in your wallet, and the perfect catalytic product for gamers who are easily irritable and autistic.

At this point I want to ask, is this game difficult? "

"It's not a question of whether it's hard or not, it's really a special kind of..."

But is Azure's journey really over here?
of course not.

When countless emotional players were pulled into the trap by Wei Lan's plot that moved countless people, and died thousands of times before they successfully broke through Chapter 7 of the game.

It was the moment Madeline and Badline worked together to climb to the top of Celeste Mountain that they discovered that this was just the beginning.

As we all know, since Mr. Luo created the Ori-like game genre, hidden rooms and collectibles have become almost essential elements in his games.

In the blue, there are naturally many collectibles that can challenge players.

Such as strawberries, such as blue hearts, such as a box of tapes in a mysterious small room with red and blue blocks and alternately flashing rhythms.

And when players successfully obtain the tape, the B side of the game will also open.

Many players who were confident and felt that they had climbed to the top of Mount Celeste excitedly entered the B-side of Chapter 1 of the game.

It was the moment when I was planning to show off my superb skills that I had just "returned from learning".

They were dumbfounded.

Death, resurrection, comeback.

When the handle is severely worn and the fingers feel a dull pain, the player in the dark eyes looks up.

The moment when you realize what kind of opponent you are fighting.

Countless players shouted angrily:

"What the hell is this Chapter 1? How the hell is it harder than Chapter 7!"

"Someone told me before that it was quite easy to get started with the game Weilan, but I still didn't believe it. Now that I see this 1B, I believe it."

"As long as your liver doesn't die, you will die! Didn't you feel that it was rare when you first came into contact with Azure?

Didn't he conquer Mount Celeste bit by bit?The worst is to die a little more. "

"A hundred million more deaths, right?"

But it has to be said that there is also a gap between players.

Only some people who play Azure have successfully completed the entire plot, that is, 1-7A.

Among the players who have completed the main storyline, only a small number of them have completed the entire B-side of the game.

Just when these people thought this was the end of the game, Chapter 8 was born!
The story at this time has come one year later.

Madeleine returned to Celeste Mountain and met her mother-in-law again. In the memories of last year's summit, Madeleine was also taken into a cave by her mother-in-law.

This cave can lead to the location where the heart of the mountain is located, but the mountain needs enough crystal hearts to unlock it.

There are no major twists and turns in the plot of Chapter 8.

But all collected players know that they are in trouble!

The brand-new two-layered mechanism of ice and fire has delighted countless loyal fans of platform jumping.

After successfully defeating Sides A and B of Chapter 8, Side C of the game is out again!
Blue heart, red heart, yellow heart.

In the process, countless skills have also been developed by players:

Charge bar, bunny hop, walk up the wall without energy, wolf jump...

From this, Azure players ushered in the final end, Chapter 9.

[goodbye]
Grandma died, and Madeleine didn't even attend the funeral of the old man who had been helping and encouraging her.

But she firmly believes in the special power of this mountain. The blue bird that appears throughout the game is the incarnation of grandma.

Thus, the most difficult birdie game in history began.

"The ultimate daddy who is four to five times harder than the C side!"

"Welcome to hell!"

"The novice tutorial is over! The game officially begins!"

Just by seeing the barrage on the relevant video, you can understand how difficult this game is.

But after successfully clearing the level, you will find that the postcard interface where the game archive is placed.

On the postcard that is unique to you, there is a flag symbolizing the summit, a blue bird, a red heart stamp, a tape, and a red heart.

The sense of accomplishment this brings is simply unparalleled.

Some people have also begun to discuss on the Internet, which one is more difficult, Hollow Knight or Azure.

Some say it is pain, some say it is blue.

Anyway, the two sides compared the White House to side A, and side B to compare the pain. In the end, they even moved out things like four locks and five doors.

But some big guys who have played both games came out and said something fair.

The blue jumping feel and the hollowness are not the same thing at all.

The inertia of the game Azure is very strong, but Hollow does not have this influencing factor. Instead, it is simply unnecessary for an Ori-like game to do platform jumping.

What's more, doesn't Weilan's game have any ultimate challenge like four locks and five doors without damage?

Of course it exists.

One life 202.

One life and successfully get all the strawberries in this game.

However, these two achievements are not challenges that normal humans can complete anyway.

Ordinary players can just take a look.

"I can only live on side A. If I choose to reconcile with myself, don't I understand the essence of this game?"

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