I want to make a game

Suzuki Yu chatted from day to night, and then from Sega's review department to the hotel.

"Mr. Suzuki, there are still many areas that need to be improved in Heroes of Might and Magic. In addition to Monster Wars, I also have a completed game here. Why not take this opportunity to review it together?"

Liu Zhiyuan had to stop talking about Heroes of Might and Magic. The most important purpose of his visit this time was not this.

As soon as Liu Zhiyuan finished speaking, Suzuki Yu and Suzuki Morihiro seemed to have pressed the mute button. After a brief silence, Suzuki Yu's tone was trembling.

"Liu Jun, is this... a new type?"

No wonder he was like this, he was really shocked by Liu Zhiyuan today.

There are two classic masterpieces in one day, and one is a new type. Although it is not perfect yet, based on what is currently known, this is undoubtedly a work that can be passed down from generation to generation.

Even if it's a first-level Monster Fight, it's still a matter of competition. In his eyes, Monster Fight is really no worse than Super Mario. The only difference is the background and feelings.

"yes."

Liu Zhiyuan thought for a while, electronic pets should really be considered a new type of game in this era.

After saying that, he took out a red and white elf ball from his pocket.

Suzuki Yu's hand that took over the Poké Ball was a little trembling, it was another new type.

"Mr. Suzuki, press the button in the middle to open the Poké Ball..."

"This is feeding. Each feeding can increase the happiness value. When the happiness value is high, it will perform some simple talents."

"This is a bath..."

"Every once in a while, this pet named Chenchen will grow a little bit, but of course it will stop growing at a certain point."

"Every 20 minutes, it will make several random requests. Completing these requests can also increase happiness."

"..."

Under Liu Zhiyuan's introduction, Suzuki Yu briefly operated the Poké Ball.

Suddenly, Suzuki Yu put the Poke Ball on the table and closed his eyes as if thinking about something.

Liu Zhiyuan had a bad feeling in his heart. Suzuki Yuu didn't look like this when he saw Heroes of Might and Magic, which is also a new genre. Is there something wrong?

"Liu Jun, do you know how Nintendo started?"

After a long time, Suzuki Yu suddenly asked.

Liu Zhiyuan thought carefully.

"Hanafuda Solitaire."

Suzuki Yu nodded and asked again.

"Then do you know what Sega's external image is?"

Liu Zhiyuan somewhat understood that Sega had always promoted itself as an electronics company with top technology, and suddenly making such a "toy" with almost no technical content would damage the company's image.

"This is indeed a new type, Liu Jun."

"Let's call this a game. If this game appeared on Nintendo, Hiroshi Yamauchi would definitely promote it vigorously."

"But on Sega..."

Suzuki Yu interrupted the topic, picked up the Poke Ball and studied it carefully from the inside out.

He sighed.

"Actually, what I said above is all nonsense. Sega is a listed commercial company. As long as it can create profits for the company, it is just a top-notch technology company that can be told to outsiders."

"The most important thing is, Liu Jun. I don't find the charm of this game. This is you, Liu Jun. I have only seriously thought about what I said. If it were someone else, I would fight back without hesitation."

Liu Zhiyuan frowned. It was true that the Tamagotchi market was booming back then. Moreover, he also ran a game company. He understood the term market acceptance. Tamagotchi should not seem to have this problem.

What is the problem? Is it because it has been modified? No, the current Poké Ball is much better than the original Tamagotchi in terms of gameplay and appearance. This cannot be the reason.

There is a market worth hundreds of millions, and he cannot lose it no matter what. The most important thing is that this is a crucial step for him in the follow-up. If something goes wrong in this step, then he will basically have no chance to intervene in the console market.

When Suzuki Yu and Liu Zhiyuan were thinking about the problem, Suzuki Morihiro suddenly spoke up.

"Teacher, Liu Jun. I think you have all entered a misunderstanding."

The two of them were shocked and looked at him solemnly. As a game developer, it is undoubtedly a big problem if your mind falls into a misunderstanding.

Yu Suzuki didn't find the charm of this game, and Liu Zhiyuan didn't find the problems with the game, which was fatal for both of them.

Seeing the expressions of the two of them, Suzuki Morihiro suddenly felt a tremor in his heart. One was his teacher, the top game master in the industry, and the other was a newbie who had developed several classic games. He was just an ordinary person with a little talent.

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"It doesn't matter, just say it boldly."

Seeing that Suzuki Morihiro was afraid to speak, Suzuki Yu comforted him.

"yes."

Suzuki Morihiro calmed down his emotions.

"Teacher, how can I describe this game? It does not have complicated gameplay. On the contrary, it can be described as simple, but... I don't know how to describe it. It is that after I feed and bathe it, I look at it.

It feels like growing up a little bit..."

"Looking forward! Are you looking forward to its future changes? Are you looking forward to every request it makes!?"

Liu Zhiyuan suddenly answered Suzuki Morihiro's words.

Suzuki Morihiro's eyes lit up.

"Yes, Liu Jun. It's this sense of expectation. I'm very much looking forward to what requests it will make in the future. I look forward to interacting with it and watching it grow up."

"This feels like...a pet! Liu Jun, you are really a genius. Electronic pet is a very appropriate name."

The more Suzuki Morihiro talked, the more excited he became.

"The most important thing is that it can be carried around and communicate with each other anytime and anywhere, which cats and dogs cannot do."

"People of all ages are fond of raising pets. It throws away the complexity of physical pets while maintaining the sense of accomplishment of raising pets. Teacher, this is definitely a phenomenal game."

Liu Zhiyuan laughed inwardly. He had been misled by Yu Suzuki. There was nothing wrong with this game, and it would still be a hit in the market. But an industry master suddenly said that I couldn’t find the charm of this game, and this game

The game is too important to Liu Zhiyuan, and it is inevitable that he will overthink it.

Evolution trap, how can there be a problem! Look at Pokemon, does it have any complicated and sophisticated gameplay and operations? No! Then why is it so popular all over the world? It evolves!

Seeing the pet you cultivated by yourself evolve and become stronger and stronger little by little, the sense of accomplishment is self-evident.

Does Spore have any stunning scenes? Or does it have any grand plot? No! None at all!

It has extended its self-created functions in evolution. What shape and type it evolves into is entirely up to the player. These alone are enough for it to leave its own traces in the history of evolutionary games.

And evolution does not only refer to evolutionary games. Almost all games in later generations are inseparable from evolution. Character upgrades and costume changes, professional systems, etc. can actually be classified as evolution.