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Li Rushan thought about it for a moment: "Well...it sounds okay."

For him, this design is barely functional, and there seems to be no special highlight, so it is not worth being particularly vigilant about.

"What about the story background of this game?"

Lu Zhixing said: "I also have three different options for the story background of this game.

"The first is a completely original background.

"The second is to use a less popular background.

"The third is to use a more popular and familiar story background.

"All three options can be done, but which one to use has not yet been finalized."

After finishing speaking, Lu Zhixing looked at Li Rushan expectantly, expecting his answer.

Li Rushan immediately regained his energy when he heard it, huh? Is this letting me make up my mind again?

OK, don't you regret it!

Li Rushan quickly went through all three options in his mind.

Original background? not too good!

If it is another game company, then this plan must have the highest probability of failure. After all, those ready-made backgrounds are well-tested stories and are well-known, so the possibility of the original background being overturned is much greater.

But 404 Studio doesn't seem to apply this rule!

Isn't "Unique Martial Arts" the original story background? The earlier "Walking with Darkness" is also the same.

And these two games have proved that Lu Zhixing seems to be quite good at the original background!

This time it is still an action game. Although the combat method has changed from melee combat to cold weapon combat, if a new original background is created, the risk of success is still quite high.

So the original background is the first to pass!

So, if you use a ready-made background story, should you choose a popular one or a niche one?

It's also hard to decide. Many people know the background stories of the general public, but there are also many literary works such as movies and games derived from them, and even many themes have a tendency to be made badly.

As for the background stories of niche audiences, although the popularity is relatively low and the natural popularity is relatively low, if the content itself is done well, it can also have the effect of overtaking on corners.

The key depends on whether the creator can play the upper limit of this theme.

So here comes the question, can Lu Zhixing play the upper limit of the subject matter?

I'm afraid it can!

Even the original story background can be controlled, let alone a lesser-known story background?

Therefore, you have to choose a more popular background!

This kind of story has generally been performed many times, and many movies or games have been released. It is already difficult to tell new ideas, so the upper limit of operation is naturally nailed down.

After thinking about it for a while, Li Rushan didn't hesitate: "Then I think it's better to choose a popular theme!"

Lu Zhixing thought for a while: "Then... what do you think of the theme of the Three Kingdoms?"

Li Rushan nodded immediately: "Okay, I think this is fine!"

The theme of the Three Kingdoms is undoubtedly a popular theme. Not only in China, but also in the entire Asian cultural circle, and even in the West, it has quite a good influence.

And there are too many games with the theme of the Three Kingdoms, which can be said to be the most of all themes. As for the types of games, there are also various types, ranging from small card mobile games to large 3A-level action games or strategy games, all of which can be found.

It can be said that the theme of the Three Kingdoms is indeed a classic theme that has been interpreted repeatedly, whether it is garbage works or classic works.

As for the interpretation of the plot, different works have also been fully created. Some strictly respect history, some restore the classic scenes of romance novels, and some have fully modified and adapted...

It can be said that there are fewer and fewer angles left for future generations.

Moreover, there is another very important reason why Li Rushan chose this theme, which is the action system of this game: cold weapon combat.

The theme of the Three Kingdoms is actually a bit unsuitable for cold weapon combat.

Because there are more horse battles!

If it was other dynasties, such as the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the society was relatively turbulent, and the protagonist was set as a chivalrous knight or swordsman, which is very reasonable.

At that time, there is nothing wrong with riding on horseback, dismounting and fighting.

But the Three Kingdoms are different. Most of the powerful generals have to ride horses.

The current cold weapon combat games are basically dismounted and slashed. Even if there are occasional boss battles against cavalry generals, the player controls the infantry character to fight the cavalry, and rarely the player controls the cavalry. to fight.

Of course, it cannot be said that there is no such thing as horse warfare, but most of them are in two situations: one is used as an auxiliary gameplay and cannot be used as the main combat system; cut grass.

At present, there is no game company that can bring the cold weapon combat of horse warfare as the core action gameplay to the table.

404 Studio is going to make an action game with the background of the Three Kingdoms, and it is basically impossible to use horse warfare as the core gameplay. Most of them will be like other action games, mainly focusing on foot combat.

In this case, relatively speaking, it is not so exciting.

Imagine, Guan Erye, Lu Bu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun...all running around on the ground with long weapons, which is somewhat boring.

Of course, if you really want to do this, it doesn't hurt too much. It can't be said that there are any major shortcomings, but it is not beautiful after all.

Coupled with this very common theme and background, as well as a very common combat system... the combination of multiple factors makes the prospect of this game look very pessimistic.

Although there is still a certain success rate, it is always lower than the success rate of other themes.

"Then who do you plan to choose as the protagonist of this game?" Li Rushan asked.

Lu Zhixing thought for a while: "Of course the player is playing an original character, not those famous generals. However, regarding the two key words 'Three Kingdoms' and 'Sword Master', there is a character that can be used for reference.

"This person is called 'Wang Yue'. This person was a famous swordsman at that time. It is said that he was good at swordsmanship and had a high prestige in the capital. However, this name did not appear in "Three Kingdoms" and "Hou Hanshu", only in "Dian Lun" , and the length is not too much, so there is still a lot of controversy as to whether this character actually exists.

"However, under the touting of marketing accounts, this name is becoming more and more famous, and some people even say that he once defeated Lu Bu.

"I think it's very good to use him to string together the whole story, and it can also combine the gameplay of foot combat and horse combat, and finally let the player have a hearty final duel with this sword master!"