With the normalization of version release, the entire game circle has revived and restlessly like spring. In the ten days of late March alone, at least ten domestic new games set off a testing frenzy, including open world, classic IP new works, big-name IP adaptations, potential innovative gameplay and so on. Interested players can follow the test time and how to participate.
"Ming Tide"
Manufacturer: Kuluo R&D, Tencent Investment
Test start time: Recruitment will start on March 21, and limited non-billing file deletion test will be opened on April 20
Kulo's new open-world game "Ming Tide" officially announced that the "resonance test" will be opened on April 20, and the recruitment period will last from March 21 to April 15, and the official will randomly select players to issue test qualifications after the recruitment ends.
This test is a limited non-billing file deletion test, which is opened for PC, Android, and iOS platforms at the same time, and the data exchange between PC and mobile platforms, but the qualification will be bound to the device used for the first login, and the device cannot be replaced during the test.
In the middle of last year, "Ming Tide" opened the 0.5 technology test, allowing players to get a glimpse of the first face of this "frigid" style two-dimensional open world. It has a more free exploration parkour system than Genshin, such as running directly on mountain walls, using aerial hooks to ripple over long distances, and so on. The combat system emphasizes unlimited action, and attack methods such as bullet time, bounce, and QTE emerge one after another, but there are also many problems such as insufficient sense of blow and sluggish facial features.
Some time ago, Kuluo also accepted investment from Tencent and retained the right to develop independently. In this "resonance test", we will see the new look of Kulo after more than half a year of development.
"New Dragon Babu" mobile game
Manufacturer: Changyou R&D, Tencent Distribution
Opening test information: Android Shenlong test on March 22
After 10 months of painstaking recasting, the "New Dragon Babu" mobile game officially launched the "Shenlong Test" on March 22, this time the test type is Android limited number paid deletion test.
"New Dragon Babu" is created by Changyou original people, the game uses the Unity 5-PBR technology engine to restore the real Northern Song Dynasty world, reshape Dali City, Yanmen Pass, Swallow Dock and other well-known scenes, and create a 3D visual feast; There are also classic characters such as Qiao Feng, Duan Yu, Wuzhu, Azhu, Wang Yuyan, etc., reproducing the twists and turns of the original heroic story.
There are many Tianlong IP games on the market, and this "New Dragon Babu" mobile game is ported from Duanyou by Changyou Company and co-produced by Tencent Changyou.
Looking at Tencent's agency operation, many players are afraid that they are shaking, and Tencent obviously noticed this, and specially released an article called "How does the new Tianlong land the player trading system?" The article shows the existence and development of "free trading" and "stall" gameplay in the "New Dragon Babu" mobile game, that is, bricks can be moved!
In addition, the in-game primary and secondary currencies can be converted on demand, which means that the in-game gold coins can be reversed into ingots, which is believed to inject more possibilities into the in-game free trading market.
"My Sword Diary"
Manufacturer: Lefu Interactive Entertainment research and development, CMGE game distribution
Test opening information: March 22 "Royal Sword Test" Android limited deletion billing test
Test time: March 22 10:00 ~ March 29 23:59
"My Royal Sword Diary" is a domestic Xiuzhen exploration card RPG mobile game, jointly published by Shanghai Lefu Interactive Entertainment and Shenzhen CMGE, and passed the version approval on July 30, 2022.
This game is created by the original team of Shōnen Mikuni Shi, and the main slogan is "Xiuzhen mobile game played by young people". The game is expected to be officially launched in mid-May this year, and on March 22, "My Royal Sword Diary" ushered in the ultimate paid closed beta.
The player plays an ordinary disciple of the Qingyun Sect in the game, and under the coincidence of karma, he gets the inheritance of the emperor to become the master of the heavenly book, and the imperial sword explores all walks of life to cultivate the truth, makes friends from all walks of life, alchemists and refining demons, demon spirit array fighting methods, and resolves the crisis of the sect. The various experiences in the practice make the protagonist grow into a monk with a heart for the world, and resolutely embark on a journey to save the world's life.
Devil May Cry - Battle for the Pinnacle
Manufacturer: Capcom licensed, Yunchang game research and development
Test opening information: March 23 "Awakening Test"
"Devil May Cry - Peak Battle", licensed by CAPCOM and developed by Yunchang Games, was officially closed for beta as early as June 11, 2021, and now version 2.0 is coming.
This new version, mainly based on gameplay completion and optimization, players have been feedback that there are too few gameplay, so 2.0 has made drastic adjustments to the original copy gameplay according to player suggestions, and added new challenges, such as the new version of the Blood Palace, Roguelike quests, jumping skills, and the long-awaited PVP of players.
In version 2.0, visual content such as game scenes, character models, skill effects, and UI have also been modified to varying degrees, focusing on adjusting the texture of details.
In the "Awakening Test" on March 23, players can explore a richer main story, experience newly upgraded combat operations, and control familiar new characters from the Devil May Cry series.
It is understood that after the version is online, players can also get the character Nero for free.
"Warm Snow" mobile game "Ember Dream" DLC
Manufacturer: Muddy game research and development, bilibili game exclusive agent
Test information: Android limited deletion test on March 24
The Chinese style action martial arts adventure Roguelite game "Warm Snow" mobile game version "Ember Dream" DLC, will start a small-scale preemptive limited deletion test at 11 am on March 24, this test is the DLC version of the game test, you need to own and unlock the "Warm Snow Mobile Game" body and have a test qualification to participate. And because of the nature of "confidential testing", we may not know the content of the test until it is officially launched.
"Warm Snow" is a dark national style action rogue game, no matter the graphics, feel, plot settings are unique, after the release of word-of-mouth sales have achieved excellent results.
The mobile game fully portes the game itself, using the form of free download + paid unlock, you can download the game for free and experience the first level for free, and the subsequent content costs 25 yuan to buy out and unlock the game body.
The production team will update the DLC "Ember Dream" and the latest "Endless Mode" on PC for free in the next version, and are also trying to add some mobile-exclusive functions such as button connection and monster position pointing lights, so interested players can continue to pay attention.
Persona: Phantom of the Night
Manufacturer: SEGA licensed, Perfect World research and development
Test opening information: March 29 "Dive test"
SEGA genuine license, ATLUS deep participation, Perfect World Games' Black Feather Studio to create the "Persona 5" IP series of the first mobile game "Persona: Phantom of the Night" (referred to as P5X), the first test is officially scheduled for March 29, and the test recruitment is currently in progress.
As the new work of the P5 series that has logged in to the mobile terminal for the first time, P5X is not only committed to restoring the stylized audiovisual performance of IP, but also fully considers the habits of mobile phone users, aiming to create a P5 mobile game that directly addresses the aesthetics of all young people.
This work focuses on the theme of "desire", telling a new story of young girls who have awakened the ability of "personality mask" to meet and meet in the context of the era of "low desire", face difficulties side by side and grow up. The mysterious proboscis old man, the strange underwater room, the owl that can "speak" people, the world completely different from reality, these seemingly unrelated things are connected by some chance...
The game's protagonist and his exclusive personality mask are personally handled by Naruki Fukujima, and as a senior character designer on the ATLUS art team, he has designed a series of characters for Persona 5 that players love.
According to the PV released so far, the high fidelity of the game has been unanimously praised (or even identical), and many players have experienced this mobile game as a meal replacement before P6 comes out, "finally no need to play P5 in other linkage mobile games".
Let's find out after the specific gameplay content.
"Walking with the New Moon"
Manufacturer: Candle salary network research and development
Test opening information: March 30 "Orange-level test" Android deleted file without billing test
"New Moon Companion" is an urban supernatural theme horizontal exploration + turn-based strategy game independently developed and launched by Candlepay Network.
In the first PV a few months ago, we can see the collision of Chinese background style with various elements such as Cthulhu and urban weirdness, the elephant slide with eyes turning, the picture frame with long feet, the refrigerator with the door opening and closing, all the settings are very grotesque and funny; The down-to-earth background of passers-by speaking Cantonese Mandarin and tea restaurants may give Cantonese a strong sense of intimacy.
Just a few days ago, "New Moon Companions" released a new PV again, and the amount of "next episode trailer" PV with a large amount of terrifying and fast words also greatly increased the favorability of players.
The gameplay is a very common turn-based card among the two hedgehogs, and we look forward to this test together.
"White Night Aurora"
Manufacturer: Yonghang Technology Development, Tencent Distribution
Test information: March 30 "set sail" test, Android limited deletion without billing test
"White Night Aurora" is a magical strategy style war chess elimination mobile game developed by Beijing Yonghang Technology Co., Ltd. and published by Tencent, and it is also the only new game in this issue of the new game that returns to China after going to sea.
With a strong level of art and easy-to-use strategic battle flag dissipation gameplay, "White Night Aurora" has played a differentiated role in a number of two-dimensional games. In particular, the standing drawings of characters who are often rolled out of circles and comparable to illustrations often amaze the artistic strength of this game.
However, some time ago, "White Night Aurora" was also on the cusp because of the artist Hetu's use of AI technology.
The game was launched in Japan, Europe and the United States on June 17, 2021, and in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan on September 16, 2021.
After obtaining the game version number on January 17, 2023, the national server of "White Night Aurora" entered an orderly publicity period, and a few days ago, the Nth United Hegemony Society Wit Studio launched the animated OP "The Edge of Black and White", and players said "Good guy, I have to watch it now." ”
"White Night Aurora" will open the "Set Sail Test" on March 30, interested players can pay attention to it.
"Spiral Waltz 2 Rose War"
Manufacturer: Doji Studios
Test opening information: March 30 rehearsal dance, Android limited paid file deletion test, a total of 30,000 test places on all platforms
The Spiral Waltz 2 Rose War, a dress-up mobile game produced by Dojistar Studios, is about to start a limited edition and has received a version number on December 28, 2022.
As a sequel to the critically acclaimed "Spiral Waltz", "Spiral Waltz 2 Rose War" created by the original team has further surpassed and upgraded in terms of gameplay, graphics, and plot while inheriting the advantages of the previous work.
The new concept of "scene dress-up" innovates the dress-up gameplay and brings a unique game experience; Full costume + full-scene Live2D dynamic dress-up experience, decorated with exquisite hand-painted original paintings; Millions of plot texts and dozens of characters with different personalities bring a grand worldview to players. The player will transform into a noble girl " Karia · Lovera", stepping into the stage of fantasy and magnificence, the authority of fate, in his own hands.
Since this test is a limited test, after the number of registrations reaches the server limit, the game will be closed for download, players who wish to participate in the test need to download as soon as possible, players who cannot experience please pay attention to the follow-up test.
《Code:Hitomi》
Manufacturer: Tianren Laboratory research and development
Test information: Android and IOS limit number will not be billed for deletion test on March 31
The oriental trend horizontal adventure mobile game "Secret Word: Hitomi" independently developed by Tianren Lab announced that the first "trial test" (deleted) of the game will officially open on March 31, and the current test recruitment is being carried out on major platforms and official websites, and the recruitment will end on the 27th of this month.
It takes place in a new nine-block metropolis called Kowloon City, where tradition and modernity collide to create a unique atmosphere of the city's retro and chic style.
"Code: Hitomi" adopts a horizontal parkour battle method, and has many innovations of its own in horizontal action gameplay.
The unique gameplay of eating balls lowers the threshold of operation, allowing players to focus more on interacting with the boss; Players can also summon teammates to battle by picking up the "Special Assist Ball" and perform skill cooperation; In addition, the development team also strengthened the positive feedback of the experience of evasion operations, so that evasion is no longer a helpless move; These designs greatly enhance the combat strategy.
In general, "Secret Word: Hitomi" can be regarded as a two-dimensional new game worth looking forward to in the near future, looking forward to the test performance of the first test.