Game Development: I Built a Game Empire

That night, Chen Xu also had a small gathering with Ma Neng and the other three.

After four years of friendship as classmates, everyone will have to go their separate ways in the rest of their lives and fight for their lives and ideals.

"Brother Xu, are you ready to open a company?"When he said this, Ma Neng was a little envious in his words.

Pouring himself a glass of wine, Chen Xu smiled and nodded:"Yes, we are sorting out the relevant materials and then proceeding with the loan."

A one-year interest-free loan, with a total loan amount of 2 million.

In addition, the performance of"Under the Legend" is also really outstanding. Although it is free for players, the certification amount has already reached one million.

The starting price is 3 million The funds are enough for the next game Chen Xu wants to develop.

"Without further ado, I wish Brother Xu that your new game will be a hit!"He Tao toasted Chen Xu

"Brother Xu, are you going to continue on your own or hire someone?"Tang Tiancheng suddenly asked at this time.

Ma Neng and He Tao who were standing next to him heard this and instantly understood the meaning of Tang Tiancheng's words.

Chen Xu naturally also understood. After hearing Tang Tiancheng's words, Chen Xu smiled

"In the early stage, I was mainly on my own, and then I outsourced a lot of work to catch up on Undertale. I also had the reputation bonus of being the fastest certified designer."

I didn't say it directly, but it was also a kind of polite refusal.

They are all roommates, and Chen Xu also knows the relative standards of the three of them. They are quite satisfactory now, but they actually have potential.

After all, no one can pass the exam based on their true talents and studies. They are so-called mediocre people.

But the three of them are all engaged in the designer industry.

If it is full-time art, level design, etc., Chen Xu will certainly welcome them to join.

Hearing Chen Xu's explanation, Ma Neng and the other three also nodded. express understanding

"The big three are moving really fast. Brother Xu, you rejected them on the front foot, but here they said they wanted to do a meta-game!"

After three rounds of drinking, Ma Neng, who saw some news on his cell phone, felt a little bit sorry for Chen Xu.

"Just do it, I’m not planning to make a meta-game for my next new game."Chen Xu didn't care at all.

"ah! ?"

Hearing Chen Xu's words, the three of them couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

Are you not a meta-game type?

Especially when they were sure that Chen Xu was not talking drunkenly, the three of them were even more confused.

"Brother Xu,"Undertale" is a big hit, and the concept of meta-game has also been heated up. There are even players on the Internet who call it the master of its own sect. At this time, why don't you strike while the iron is hot and launch"Undertale" 》A sequel or a similar game?"

Ma Neng said his opinion to Chen Xu.

He really couldn't understand it.

If it were him, he would definitely develop"Under the Legend" while the iron is hot.

Tang Tiancheng and He Tao were also watching at this time Chen Xu.

Like Ma Neng, they couldn't understand it, but the only thing they knew clearly was that Chen Xu would definitely not be aimless.

"It’s not very suitable, and the size of the meta-game is actually that big. This type of game is more inclined to art and small production. If you want to get a place in the monthly game design competition, you can consider the type of meta-game."

After four years of classmate friendship, Chen Xu also gave some pointers to a few people.

Others were not clear about the type of meta-game, but Chen Xu was still very clear about it.

Before time travel, meta-game was no longer something special.

《Ashe","The Stanley Prophecy","Pony Island" and the later"Undertale".

It can be said that meta-games are more suitable for low-cost independent games. This is not just a matter of Chen Xu.

Because the most taboo thing about the metagame is the sense of fragmentation.

The low-cost production means that the process of a game is destined to last only five or six hours at most.

This time is enough for players to smoothly experience the plot from beginning to end.

And feel that subversive, breaking-of-the-fourth-wall vibe.

But if it were done according to the standards of 3A masterpieces, it would be impossible for this element to become the main body.

Because an extremely long process will make players feel disconnected from the plot.

Therefore, there is no way to experience the shock of flipping.

And if this point is lost, then the meta-game cannot actually be regarded as a meta-game.

Therefore, AAA-level masterpieces more often use the performance of levels to present the characteristics of meta-games.

For example, the BOSS Spirit Mantis in the"Metal Gear Solid" series can understand the player's operations.

There is also the final ending of"NieR: Automata", where the player's save is used to save others.

These are all a use of metagame elements, but mostly just as easter eggs.

Compared to Chen Xu's knowledge, the Internet became popular because of the popularity of"Under the Legend".

Major game media and designers believe that this element of meta-game will definitely cause a stir.

Game manufacturers, large and small, as well as some independent game producers and teams, are already working on this area.