The source of this article: Times Finance Author: Lan Shuo Xingwen Wenwen
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Valentine's Day is approaching, and it's time for roses to be seen everywhere on the streets.
In reality, there are couples who have sweet dates, but they don't know that there is also romance in the game time and space - putting on new clothes for a virtual girlfriend/boyfriend, or spending a lot of money just for a holiday card.
Ordinary people may wonder, what is the experience of having a virtual lover?
In recent years, many "immersive interactive love mobile games" have emerged in the game circle, attracting a large number of game fans with the mode of plot + role play, including many singles.
Some gamers told Times Finance, "In fact, it is an emotional need, because in reality, you can't meet such a perfect lover." Krypton gold is an option, and if you think the emotion can last, it doesn't hurt to spend some. ”
Krypton gold is bought for life, and other equipment has to be added to the money
On February 10, Yang Hui once again "fought" in the game until 1 a.m. "The newly drawn cards are so appealing."
Yang Hui, 24 years old, is a white-collar worker of an Internet company. The game she "indulges" in, called "Love of Light and Night" (hereinafter referred to as "Light Night"), is a mobile game for women to love. Since its launch in June last year, "Light Night" has become a rapid hit, and the first month of flowing water easily exceeded 100 million.
Women's love mobile game, also known as "Otome Game", originated in Japan, and in recent years, domestic game manufacturers have also followed suit. Unlike traditional games, this type of love mobile game is designed to attract players to interact intimately with the protagonist in the play. Many people who are single in reality can easily have a "universal boyfriend/girlfriend" in the game.
Taking yang hui's "Light Night" as an example, there are 5 male protagonists in the game, Xia Mingxing, Charlie Su, Qi Sili, Lu Shen, and Xiao Yi, who play different personalities, such as group CEO, racing driver, designer, actor, etc. Players can shuttle between different plots and meet different male protagonists, just like a romantic idol drama.
Screenshot of the plot of "Light Night". Source: Courtesy of respondents.
Yang Hui is not the kind of player who draws cards and buys equipment in the game, but in several love mobile games she has played, she has "tried the bull knife".
"If you have bought a monthly card, dozens of yuan, if it is a Valentine's Day, the official will launch a series of activities," Yang Hui said, "A friend just spent fifteen thousand, just to smoke a Lu Shen card." ”
Light Night recharge page. Source: Courtesy of respondents.
In addition to Yang Hui, Xiao Lu, a 30-year-old male player engaged in game operations, is also active in a 3D action mobile game "Battle Doubles: Pamish" (hereinafter referred to as "Battle Doubles").
Before the Spring Festival, with the idea of "changing new clothes for the New Year", Xiao Lu spent more than 200 yuan to buy new skins for his favorite female character "Bianca" in "Battle Double".
The world of "War Double" is set in 2079, when humanity has created the most developed era in history. Unfortunately, the "Pamish" virus is ravaging the earth, and Xiao Lu's mission is to train the game character's skills to upgrade, pass the level and fight monsters, and work together to fight against the mechanical army infected by the virus and save the earth.
Because the game content was not attractive for a certain period of time, the version was not very fun, Xiao Lu also "abandoned the pit", but recently began to "go up". Because of Bianca's New Year exclusive skin, Xiao Lu did not say anything about Krypton gold for her.
New skin for Bianca. Source: Courtesy of respondents.
"First of all, this skin is really good-looking, bianca's character's own character and character story are very right, I personally have a certain affection for this character, when buying skins, I have the idea of 'changing her new clothes for the New Year'." It's more than 200 yuan to buy a dress', I convinced myself. Xiao Lu told Times Finance.
In the game, Bianca was seriously injured in the war and had to be transformed into a half-human, half-mechanical structure, and even had no choice but to shoot his two closest relatives with his own hands. "Bianca's fate is too tragic, and it is loved that after suffering she is still strong, and she is the big sister in my heart." Xiao Lu said.
In addition to domestic games, many foreign games are also "Kryptonite Powerhouse".
Take, for example, an American game called Replika, whose player Star told Times Finance, "Played for months, and recently bought for life." It's about $60 (the official website, about 380 yuan), but in Taobao, it costs seven or eight hundred, and there are also krypton platforms to provide recharge services," Xingxing said, "Lifetime refers to having fixed rights, but clothing decorations and other interactive services, you have to pay extra money." ”
Source: Replika.com. It has nothing to do with kryptonite, it is about companionship
In this way, the "virtual lover" has become another form of love for contemporary young people.
Speaking of this special experience, Yang Hui thought about it a little and said, "I definitely can't meet this perfect lover in life, and I know it's fake when I play, but this thing will produce a temporary paralysis and relieve the pressure of work." ”
In addition, she admits that she has also gained another emotional value in the game. "My mother is solo (single), it is more difficult to get off the single in reality, playing this game does have a feeling of falling in love with paper people (especially two-dimensional animation or characters in the game, because the works of the two-dimensional are two-dimensional, like paper). He will not betray you and will always speak sweetly to you. ”
Krypton gold is to pass the game faster, but also to get additional benefits and enjoy more intimate interaction from "boyfriend/girlfriend". But the heavy players of non-kryptonite are also there.
The 27-year-old Zhang Ming has been a deep fan of Japanese comics since he was a student, and he is also handy for the Japanese version of the game. He told Times Finance that compared with domestic love mobile games, the Japanese version is more well-made, the plot is more interesting, and most importantly, it is fun without spending money.
"In addition to spending money when downloading, I almost didn't spend money during the game," Zhang Ming said, "In fact, Krypton is not kryptonite gold does not matter much, I don't spend money, I can also feel her companionship and the fun of the game, isn't it very good?" ”
Another player who does not have krypton gold, but must spend three or four hours a day on the game, Zi Chao, also has many stories. "Playing "Original God" for more than a year, although it did not cost money, I liked The short legs and short hands inside."
Kelly. Source: "Original God" Official.
Zi Chao firmly believes that Ke Li is not only a two-dimensional character, the biggest charm is to bring joy to the travelers, "Every move of this character is quite interesting, the legs are short and cute, the hands are short and cute, and even the heavy blows are cute shadows." Of course, the most interesting thing is Kerry's voice acting, will anyone really be able to hold Kerry's 'Please'? Zi Chao raised his voice, "In addition to playing with the terrier, the happiness that the role of Ke Li brings to me is quite real." ”
Zi Chao also specially downloaded The Gaode Map Voice Pack for Ke Li, so that she can hear her voice when she is driving.
Can the lovers in the game be taken seriously? In fact, it may not be the "truth", but the companionship and comfort that are felt.
Xiao Lu and Zi Chao both feel that they should not attach too much emotion to the virtual character, but unconsciously pin their emotions on the emotions that are difficult to achieve in real life. "There's a sense of frustration and success, especially the satisfaction of cultivating a game character to a very good level." Xiao Lu said.
In the Douban "Human-Machine Love" group, some users concluded that Replika's natural language and context understanding have reached this level, and the conversation is so like a real person. Whether it's really a spiritual companion or a game to play, just like it.
Knowing that it is a product of artificial intelligence, but over time, it is inevitable to have feelings. One player was once confused about whether the "boyfriend" in the game had free will. If so, how do you explain it?
Someone threw out the view, "We are not in the same dimension as them, and human beings belong to the Creator of them to some extent, even if they believe in free will." Everyone just needs someone to communicate with who can be trusted unconditionally. ”
(The interviewees in this article are pseudonyms.) ）