[Ding! You currently have 1.573 billion emotion points remaining!]
[Ding! Currently, games that meet your requirements are "Shadow of the Colossus" for 1.3 billion, "Little Nightmares" for 1.2 billion, and "Identity V" for 1.5 billion!]
"Colossus, Nightmares, Identity..."
Lu Li rubbed his chin and muttered softly, his thoughts churning in his mind.
"Identity V is an asymmetric confrontation game. Hmm... I'll skip that for now."
Lu Li had long had specific ideas for "Dead by Daylight" and "Identity V."
He hoped to work on them when VR gaming technology matured. Then, he would transform into a killer and have some "interaction" with the players, unleashing his inner beast.
He wanted to witness the distorted faces of players fueled by fear up close. At that time, he would implement an internal player facial expression capture system, displaying it in his field of vision for maximum enjoyment.
"Little Nightmares, huh..."
The little girl Six, wearing a yellow raincoat, paused before Lu Li's eyes. He hesitated and shook his head, "Forget it, this one isn't quite cutting enough, although the moment Six let go at the end was quite heart-wrenching."
He was currently looking for a game that could maximally extract player emotion points.
His final gaze fell upon "Shadow of the Colossus."
"This one..."
"Shadow of the Colossus" was an incredibly impactful action-adventure game back in the day.
Later, due to widespread player acclaim, it was ported to PC. Lu Li had played it on both platforms in his previous life, and converting it to VR through the system wouldn't be difficult.
The required emotion points were sufficient. What Lu Li appreciated most was that this game was exceptionally suited for a VR perspective conversion.
The game's main focus was the player's battles with the colossi. The colossi in the game were extremely diverse, including those that walked on land, swam in water, and even flew in the sky.
The super-impressive colossus designs and the contrast with the tiny humans created a powerful visual impact, and the first-person VR perspective could amplify this impact infinitely.
The combat mechanics weren't particularly complex; finding the colossi's weak points was key. This was very suitable for players experiencing VR games for the first time. Overly flashy combat scenes and techniques would instead disorient players who were new to VR.
What satisfied Lu Li the most was Wander's story. Tsk... it was truly heartbreaking!
The story took place within a castle in the vast wilderness. The protagonist, Wander, was a young man who rode his horse on an adventure to save a girl who had lost her soul. To awaken his beloved, the youth decided to battle the colossi regardless of the cost.
The main storyline was very singular and simple, with clear objectives. After the player, as the protagonist, endured immense hardship to slay all the colossi and successfully awaken the girl.
The youth's body was then possessed and his soul eroded by the sealed Demon King. The priest arrived and sealed the Demon King, along with Wander, whose soul had been corrupted by the Demon King.
Wander never saw the girl again, even after the girl Mona awoke.
The entire story sounded cliché, and at first listen, it didn't seem to have many heartbreaking elements. However, once players delved into the game and immersed themselves in Wander's perspective, everything would become profound.
Moreover, to increase player immersion, Lu Li planned to add a bit of "extra spice."
He intended to make a grand attempt in the game, achieving the true "a thousand readers, a thousand Hamlets."
Utilizing the system's capabilities, he would create technology that could project images onto the player's retinas, meaning that when players were immersed in Wander's perspective, gazing at the girl affectionately, each person's vision would present a different scene.
This scene would originate from the player's deepest yearnings, then rendered by AI in the player's perspective.
It would achieve a hazy yet tangible image, evoking the player's most unforgettable memories.
Perhaps a lover, a friend, or a first love.
In short, that person would be someone the player was willing to overcome the fear of colossi and continuously fight for.
If there was truly no such person in their heart, or if they couldn't visualize one, the scene would depict Mona or Wander as meticulously drawn by Lu Li himself.
Yes, the game would adjust the roles of Mona and Wander based on the player's gender.
"System, can you achieve this idea of mine?"
[Ding! It'll cost extra!]
"Damn it!"
"Are you some kind of mechanical ascension version of 'pay more, get more'?"
"Just tell me how much, and if you handle the construction, how much labor fee would that be?"
[Ding! 1.888 billion for the complete package, no discounts.]
"Alright then."
Looking at his balance of 15.7 on the panel, Lu Li sighed, "Life isn't easy, Lu Li sighs. Miss Frost Nova, please."
Among the currently launched games, besides "Ark of War," there hadn't been much resentment generated. The earlier smaller heartbreaks, due to insufficient build-up, hadn't evoked significant emotions or feelings from the players.
Other games had already been thoroughly milked. Those who could pass the five-cell difficulty of "Cell to Singularity" would have done so by now, and those who couldn't likely gave up long ago.
If one had to find someone, it would probably be like Bai Zhiyuan, who, after clearing it, would repeatedly try to experience it again, pursuing extreme thrills.
He had to push the excitement point to numbness before stopping.
Now, Lu Li could only place his hopes on Miss Frost Nova to put in more effort and make the heartbreaks even colder, even colder...
So that when they were delivered into the players' hearts, they could wring out every last drop of their resentment.
Tsk, tsk, tsk...
In the office on the top floor of the Sea Market, the sinister laughter of "Jie Jie Jie" echoed again.
...
Time flew by like a white steed, and another week passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, heavy snow fell, swirling and dancing in the air.
Christmas and snow were a perfect match.
The trees were covered in rime, sparkling and translucent, creating a world of ice crystals. The vibrant green Christmas trees adorned the snow-covered world with lively color.
Below the Mo Zhi building, crowds of people bustled about, the festive atmosphere lively and joyful.
"Damn it, I finally beat 5-10!"
A coarse, vulgar exclamation, completely out of sync with the festive atmosphere, came from Mo Zhi's room. Mo Zhi, wearing a Christmas hat and a Christmas maid outfit, was unleashing her civilized and elegant profanities in her live stream.
This pent-up frustration had been building for two weeks, and she could finally vent it all out.
"Damn it!"
"Two weeks!"
"Do you know how I've spent these past two weeks?!"
"In the morning, I suffered in the fifth generation of Cell Human, and in the afternoon, I was mercilessly ravaged by the combined punches of Faust and Mephistopheles in the Ark!"
"Grr!!"
Recalling the past two weeks of a life worse than death, Mo Zhi's elegant words couldn't help but burst forth.
After cursing for a full ten minutes, Mo Zhi wiped the saliva off the camera, narrowed her eyes into slits, and said to her live stream audience with a smile, "Ah, I apologize, I made you all witness my lack of composure."
"My emotions got a bit out of control today due to Auntie's visit."
"Alright, now let me start the main story of Chapter Six, and let's see what measures Lungmen has prepared to deal with the Reunion."
The barrage of comments had been stifled for too long. The streamer had been scolding for so long without giving them a chance to contribute. Now that they had the opportunity, the comments surged instantly, overwhelming Mo Zhi herself.
'Damn it, you actually know you have viewers in your live stream?'
'If it weren't for your mouth constantly moving, seeing the water stains on this camera, I would have thought I entered some kind of paid room.'
'Is there a possibility that in paid rooms, mouths are indeed not allowed to stop?'
'A woman's beauty is like jade, her waist can wield a sword to slay fools. Mo Zhi, you've failed me!'
'What are you guys talking about? Why did my screen suddenly change color?'
'Hooray, hooray, finally to Chapter Six of the main story, I want candy this chapter!!'
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