Chapter 575: Zou Zhuo's Dissatisfaction
Zhang Bei was a game designer, specializing in MOBA mobile games. As such, he could recognize the unique design of "Honor of Kings" and better understand Chen Mo's design intent.
Zhang Bei was very clear that this game would inevitably deliver a terrifying shock to the current landscape of MOBA mobile games, and the outcome would likely be unpredictable.
However, for ordinary players, lacking Zhang Bei's insight, they naturally couldn't see the obvious differences between "Honor of Kings" and previous MOBA mobile games.
Their evaluation of "Honor of Kings" came more from intuition and gameplay experience.
"All the main heroes in 'Honor of Kings' are actually from Chinese historical figures? Why does it feel so strangely off and weird?"
"It's okay, really. It's just because there have been so many Western fantasy themes on the market lately, all blindly copying 'League of Legends,' so it feels a bit strange when Chinese-style heroes appear."
"I actually think it's fine. The world setting in 'Honor of Kings' has also been reworked; it's an alternate history. Plus, the art style of the characters is very consistent. The styles of these heroes are unified, without that severe sense of disconnection."
"This game is way too easy, right? I just jumped in and got a Godlike streak. How come my teammates and opponents all seem so terrible?"
"I also feel the difficulty of this game is really low, but the kills are definitely satisfying, and the matches are very short. You can finish one in just over ten minutes... When I don't have time to play 'League of Legends,' I can squeeze in a couple of rounds, stomp some noobs, stuff like that."
"Hey, upstairs, look at your lack of ambition. All you know is stomping noobs!"
"Heh, what's wrong with stomping noobs? Stomping noobs is fun! Dare you say you don't like stomping noobs?"
"I feel this game is actually pretty well-made. Although the graphics and quality aren't the best—saying that might not be quite right—but I really think 'Honor of Kings' isn't that interesting. Isn't it just a simplified version of 'League of Legends'? I feel like making this kind of thing lowers your standards."
Chen Mo was still looking down at his book, smiling slightly. "When have I ever cared about my own standards?"
Zou Zhuo said, "Don't try to fool me. Look at all the games you've made before—which one wasn't a groundbreaking product? And the gameplay was completely different every time!"
"Even cash-grab mobile games like 'I Am MT' and 'Onmyoji' had entirely new gameplay, right? But the gameplay of 'Honor of Kings' really isn't anything special. Isn't it all stuff that 'League of Legends' has already worn out? If you tell me it's not a money grab, I won't believe it."
Chen Mo chuckled lightly, not getting angry.