Game Design: Is that okay, CaiGou?

Chapter 136 The Invisible Guardian: Redefining Video Interactive Games (Please subscribe)

The video interactive game track has been around for a long time and was not pioneered by Cai Gou.

But the video interactive male otome game track branch was pioneered by Cai Gou.

Although it’s finished! I Am Surrounded by Beauties is just a branch game of the video interactive track, but over the past few years, it has become the mainstream of this track.

Everyone in Taiping Road is paying close attention to this subject.

Everyone here has also heard about the market orientation and value issues of related games released by major game manufacturers in recent years.

Just now I learned from Cai Gou about the attitude of the upper echelons of the officialdom.

Naturally, everyone present did not hope that the branch of the track that they had finally opened up and had brilliant achievements would eventually be ruined by some people.

Isn't this just a piece of mouse droppings that ruined a pot of soup?

It doesn't matter if Cai Gou has no idea, but if he has an idea, it doesn't matter. Everyone must support it.

Zhu Pingan was the first to speak:

"In the past two years, the competition in video interactive male otome games has indeed become much more intense than at the beginning. This has also led to many game manufacturers to have side-stepping ideas in terms of game plots."

"The officials cannot allow it to grow wildly. When a red-headed document is issued, the market for video interactive male otome games may experience a major earthquake like the short drama market in previous years."

These words caused everyone present to nod frequently.

Cai Gou also agreed: "Yes, our task is not so much to reverse the direction of this track, but rather to find a new way out for this track."

"This is why I called everyone together for this meeting today."

Fei Yangyang thought for a moment and then said: "Brother Dog, the theme of the game on this track basically cannot escape the four words "love, love, love."

"If we want to make a difference, how about a new game with some values?"

After Fei Yangyang finished speaking, he found that Zhu Ping'an, Zhong Chu, Wu Xiu, and even Cai Gou were looking at him in great surprise.

He quickly looked himself up and down and said, "What's wrong? Why do you look at me like this? Are your clothes dirty?"

"Is there something wrong with my proposal? You should just talk!"

Everyone present laughed.

"We are surprised that you, an elm-headed man, actually hit the nail on the head!" Zhu Ping'an said:

"This is a great suggestion!"

Zhong Chu also echoed: "Although the video interactive type of male otome games, Jiuzhan Magpie's Nest has become the mainstream of this track."

"But strictly speaking, video interactive games are video interactive games, and male otome games are male otome games. The two can be viewed dialectically."

"We will replace the male otome games while retaining the video interactive game genre. When a new track appears and it is a blue ocean."

"I think the market orientation of this track does not require official intervention at all. Major game manufacturers will catch up with the trend on their own."

Hearing Zhong Chu's words, Wu Xiu looked at Zhong Chu with eyes full of admiration. After so long training, Zhong Chu finally improved his structure and vision.

In today's meeting, Cai Gouda was deeply satisfied with the progress of Fei Yangyang and Zhong Chu.

He did not hide it. He first confirmed the correctness of their opinions and then said:

"Your ideas coincide with mine, so I made a game design plan yesterday. You can take a look."

Zhu Pingan took the document and distributed it to Fei Yangyang, Zhong Chu and Wu Xiu.

Fei Yang Yanghou anxiously took the document and saw five big words written on the title page of the game design plan——

【Invisible Guardian】

Fei Yangyang held up the document and said, "Brother Dog, you had an idea early on, right? Today is a special test for us!"

Cai Gou smiled: "I can't talk about tests or anything like that, but I still have to see what you think. Judging from your speeches today, Fei Yangyang and Zhong Chu, we have made great progress, and I am very satisfied."

"Let's take a look at the game design plan first. If there are any problems, discuss them as soon as possible and strive to get the project approved today."

"Hey, that's good." Everyone agreed upon hearing this.

For a while, the only sound left in the conference room was the rustling of books.

The Invisible Guardian tells the story of a patriotic young man named Xiao Tu who ran on the streets calling for resistance to Japan and national salvation during a time when war was raging and his country was in turmoil. However, he was arrested and imprisoned because of his young and vigorous youth.

After Xiao Tu was released from prison, the underground party teacher decided to arrange for Xiao Tu to study abroad in Japan.

Two years later, Xiao Tu returned to his motherland.

His image as a patriotic student back then has long been forgotten, and his teachers and organizations decided to let him infiltrate the enemy.

Let Xiao Tu lurk behind enemy lines during the Anti-Japanese War, deal with various forces, and collect intelligence for our party on the hidden front of the intelligence battlefield.

Invisible Guardian is divided into ten chapters, and each chapter is divided into different sub-chapters. Through the players' continuous choices, different endings are finally triggered.

Game scenes appear along with the plot, including residential buildings, hospitals, streets, schools, libraries and other scenes.

When players play the game, option boxes will pop up along with plot events, requiring players to make reasonable choices to unlock different plots and endings.

Invisible Guardian is mainly divided into 4 main endings and most ordinary endings. During the game, players will have options on the screen. Selecting one of them can advance the plot or complete the ordinary ending.

The game not only conforms to mainstream values ​​and market orientation, but also has game characters and even historical prototypes.

The plot of "The Invisible Guardian" is also remarkable and one of the best among similar genres.

The only drawback is...

Strictly speaking, The Invisible Guardian's Past Life is an interactive narrative, graphic adventure game, although the entire story is filmed by real people and has the blessing of voice actors. However, in previous generations, game manufacturers may have considered the impact of cost, so what was finally presented to players was mainly static pictures.

Of course, this form of expression cannot be said to be bad. After all, you must put yourself in the situation and consider the problem at all times.

Perhaps given the circumstances at the time.

This PPT-like model is already the best presentation method that game manufacturers can produce within their capabilities.

However, the great cause of Taiping Taoism does not lack this little money, so Cai Gou decided that since he wanted to play, he should play big.

Cai Gou decided not to use any graphic presentation format, but to directly present it to players in the form of video interaction.

After all, striving to perfect the presentation of the invisible guardian is Cai Gou's top priority.

For a game theme like Invisible Guardian, the biggest production cost is not in game development, but in the scenes, costumes, actors, dubbing, post-production, editing, etc. of the entire crew.

Rather than making a video interactive game, it is better to say that it is filming an online drama.

Fortunately, Taipingdao's game team has sufficient experience in the production of this theme.

Everyone has finished reading.

Zhu Pingan said excitedly: "The theme of the Anti-Japanese War? And it's a hidden front, how wonderful!"

"The plot of Invisible Guardian is really great!" Fei Yangyang scratched his bald head and said:

"I'm starting to get a little jealous of Brother Dog's talent."

Wu Xiu patted his thigh and said, "This is much better than those love affairs. The Invisible Guardian is so suitable for me. Mr. Cai is awesome!"

Zhong Chu also said with a smile: "Mr. Cai has a well-thought-out plan and has already had an idea."

Everyone expressed their thoughts one after another and were extremely optimistic about the future of the Invisible Guardian.

Zhu Pingan said: "Brother Dog, as for the invisible guardian, have you decided who to take the photo with?"

Cai Gou smiled and pointedly said: "Isn't your question obvious?"

"Go and contact Tian Xin and ask if he has time. He is also considered a non-staff member of Taiping Dao. If he doesn't do this job, who will do it?"

"Hey, okay!" Zhu Ping'an excitedly pumped his fist: "I'll contact him later!"

"Yeah!" Cai Gou nodded, then looked at Zhong Chu and said:

"Brother Zhong, the Aurora team has done it before! I have the experience of being surrounded by beautiful women. This time the invisible guardian will still be left to your team."

"No problem, we'll take care of it!" Zhong Chu patted his chest and said:

"Even if you don't mention it, I still want to ask Ying to take charge of this project. It's too good for my taste."

……

Hengdian Film and Television City.

In the restaurant box.

Everyone was drinking and drinking, and the dishes on the table were in a mess.

Tian Xin's face was slightly drunk, and the people on the side were still toasting.

In recent years, the domestic market for short dramas has stagnated, and only the overseas market has shown considerable improvement.

However, Tian Xin did not venture into overseas markets, but in the circle of video interactive male otome games, with "Done!" As the director of "I'm Surrounded by Beautiful Women", he became an instant hit and became a guest of many game manufacturers.

In addition, Tian Xin has a background in Taiping Dao, and his status in this circle is at its peak.

Seeing that the atmosphere was tense, a leader quickly motioned to his subordinates to take out documents.

"Brother Tian, ​​although this is the first time we meet today."

"Our company really wants to cooperate with you, Brother Tian, ​​this is the game script, can you take a look?"

"Jingle Bell!"

Tian Xin was about to take the document when he saw that the phone displayed "Wish you peace". He was so excited on the spot that he woke up from the wine and quickly stood up and said:

"Everyone, sit down first. I'll go out and take a call."

Before anyone could react, Tian Xin came to the corridor.

"Hey, Ping An, why did you remember to call me?"

Zhu Pingan smiled and said: "Brother Dog, I decided to make a video interactive game and personally order the troops."

"Brother Tian, ​​are you interested in following us and continuing to do something big?"

When Tian Xin heard this, his breathing suddenly became rapid:

"That's necessary. Just wait. I'll buy a plane ticket now and report to Taiping Road tomorrow."

"Brother Tian, ​​don't you ask about the script, appearance fees, etc.?"

Tian Xin immediately said displeased: "You say that because you look down on your Brother Tian!"

"If it weren't for Mr. Cai's help, would I be where I am today? Not to mention the money but the money, what if I work for nothing? Money can't buy it, and I'm happy! Working with Mr. Cai, I feel comfortable!"

"Yes!" Zhu Pingan smiled: "Then come on, as soon as possible."

"I can only say that this game is guaranteed to give you a big surprise."

Tian Xin licked the corners of his mouth and said with a smile: "Surprises and stuff, I like them best!"

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