Chapter 915: The Amazing Labo
After watching the "Hardcase Player" promotional video, every player's reaction was just "Holy crap."
Many players even doubted their own eyes, dragging the video back to the beginning and watching it all over again.
"Holy crap, did I see that right? What kind of black tech is this again?!"
"It really lives up to its name—hardcase players playing with hard cardboard boxes. So real!"
"No, seriously, I still don't get it. How does it work? How does a paper piano make sound?"
"It feels like some kind of motion-sensing device. These cardboard boxes are probably just the shell; the actual functionality still goes through SITMM. If you put it that way, it does seem pretty cheap, but I still think it's expensive..."
"Holy crap, that's not the point. This thing is selling creativity, get it? Creativity is priceless!"
"Yeah, I think this is the kind of game that sparks childlike wonder. The thing is, turning a crappy cardboard box into a game—where else can you play something like this besides on the Sitch?"
"But won't these crappy cardboard boxes fall apart after playing with them?"
"If they break, just buy new ones. Twenty bucks for unlimited use. If you still think it's too expensive, you can take a utility knife and cut them out yourself following the official dimensions..."
"And look, there's a creative workshop! There's definitely going to be a ton of follow-up content. Buying a membership is totally worth it. If you're a pro, you can even make your own games and sell them!"
Players all chimed in, saying that Serent was getting more and more creative!
Actually, the principle behind Labo wasn't that complicated. It was just a special kind of motion-sensing plus peripheral device. But its style was just way too high.
Think about it—if you were trying to impress a girl by playing a real piano, you'd have to be really good. But using a paper piano to impress her? As long as you're roughly in tune, that's fine, because the girl's attention would be completely on that paper piano.
Buying an electronic keyboard isn't a big deal, but making a piano out of cardboard boxes that can produce sound just like an electronic keyboard—that's really interesting!
The concept of "Hardcase Player" spread quickly. Many Sitch players were considering whether to buy a set to play with.
A lot of players bought the Sitch as a family console. The Sitch was truly a machine for women and children. In that case, buying a cardboard box that the wife and kids could play with together was a great deal.
Moreover, the assembly process of Labo was similar to building blocks—a great parent-child activity. Besides, many parents thought that whether it was the paper piano, the paper motorcycle, or the fishing rod, they could all effectively stimulate intelligence. The game content was also very wholesome, making it a perfect birthday gift for kids.
As for players without a wife or kids, as long as they still had a childlike heart, they could buy it to have some fun. And they could even show off in front of their friends. How great would that be?
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On the day Labo was released, many players immediately said, "Buy it!"
Especially the membership—how could they not buy something that made Chen Mo lose money?
Many players had originally planned to wait and see. After all, the membership wasn't necessarily useful for every player. If they bought only a few cardboard boxes, they wouldn't be able to recoup the membership fee.
But after getting their hands on the first batch of physical products, many players decided on the spot to buy the membership!
A flood of Labo unboxing videos appeared online. Players discovered that these so-called cardboard boxes were far more refined than they had imagined!
First, the material of all the cardboard in Labo was excellent, with just the right hardness. The edges of all the parts were cut very neatly, and they could be popped out with a gentle push. The folding points were also handled accordingly. As long as you strictly followed the steps in the video, failure was almost impossible. Even kids could complete it easily.
Second, the video instructions were very complete, with every step explained in detail. The current area was highlighted, and there were dynamic demonstrations. It was much clearer than those paper instruction manuals.
Finally, looking at the finished product, many players felt a sense of satisfaction during the assembly process. They would think, "Did I really build something this awesome?" For example, when assembling the piano, from the body to the keys, down to every detail, players would constantly exclaim during the process, "Holy crap, so the keys just come out like that?!" "Holy crap, is this part for weighting the keys?!"
During the assembly, many steps revealed the ingenious design hidden within these cardboard boxes. Many people even felt that even if they just bought the cardboard boxes, they could play with them like building blocks! And compared to building blocks, this price was way too cheap!
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