But "Beautiful World," which came out one day earlier, has already become a major topic of discussion among players.
Because this time Atari really created a good Western-themed game.
Many players who bought Zeus bought "Beautiful World" as soon as possible, and then shared their game experiences on forums and communities.
Although the graphics are somewhat different compared to the top-tier games like "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare."
But the vast map has already made many players feel very cool.
Moreover, in terms of art, the creation of various Western backgrounds is also very outstanding.
As for the story and gameplay, because it has only been online for one day, most players have just started playing and have not yet gained an in-depth understanding.
But the story is adapted from a best-selling novel, so the quality can still be guaranteed.
As for the gameplay? At least in the early stages, it is quite satisfying.
This immediately attracted many players who were interested in the Western theme.
Players who have played "Beautiful World" are enthusiastically recommending it on forums.
And some undecided players who are wondering whether to buy Zeus or CosmosVR are also in a dilemma at this time.
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In a certain game chat group, a group of people are also talking about recent Western-themed games.
'Have you bought the latest generation of VR? I want to buy Zeus but I feel CosmosVR is also very good, but I don't know what the quality of "Red Dead Redemption" is like.'
'"Red Dead Redemption," is that the new game launched by Nebula Games!?'
'My damn credit card can only support me to buy one of them, and I haven't decided whether to choose "Red Dead Redemption" yet!'
'You don't even have a game pod, what are you worrying about?'
'If I don't have a game pod, can't I go to a VR experience store to play?'
In the chat group, many people are discussing.
Similarly, there are also many people who are struggling.
That is whether to buy "Red Dead Redemption" or "Beautiful World."
'Are you guys talking about "Red Dead Redemption"? Although Nebula Games has strong development capabilities, I think Nebula Games won't win against "Beautiful World" in the Western theme this time.' At this time, a player named Jimmy said in the group.
'Why? Wasn't Atari beaten badly by Nebula Games before?' Along with Jimmy's reply, another player who had been lurking in the group jumped out.
'"Beautiful World" has already proven its quality, and coupled with the blessing of the original work, it has such expressiveness. Nebula Games has only revealed a promotional video and an environmental theme so far. The specific gameplay is still unclear, why should it win?' Jimmy analyzed very professionally.
But soon the other party began to refute: 'Jimmy, This is just your own guess. "Red Dead Redemption" hasn't come out yet, how can you determine that it is not good?'
'Practice is the only way to know the truth. I'll go play it and then the quality will be clear at a glance.'
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Jimmy, who started this topic, stopped paying attention to the discussion in the group.
He got up directly from the sofa and walked towards the bedroom, preparing to enter the CosmosVR device to experience "Red Dead Redemption."
Jimmy's full name is Dai Jiezhou. The reason why he is called Jimmy is mainly because his work has made his hairline a bit worrying.
He feels that he is a mature and stable middle-aged man in his thirties, but he looks a bit like he is in his forties. Some friends who know him also jokingly call him Jimmy. As he was called this, he got used to it. He plays games, but not much. Compared to playing games, he prefers to argue with others online.
He bought both the newly released CosmosVR and ZeusVR right away.
Although he doesn't usually play much, he still considers himself a player.
And as a player, some things are the kind that he can buy and not play, but he must have them.
Previously, in "Operation Storm" and "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare," he stood unconditionally on Nebula Games' side. After all, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" did give him more shock, and it was also the only game he had completely cleared recently.
But this time, he felt that Atari should learn from its mistakes and win this game.
In addition, he himself also likes Western-themed movies and novels very much, including having read the original work. With such a filter, you can say that the liking level is directly pulled to MAX. At least in his personal feeling, Jimmy feels that this may be the second game that can make him clear recently.
Although "Red Dead Redemption" has not been officially launched yet, he feels that "Beautiful World" is already so good, how can "Red Dead Redemption" surpass it?
So this time he is playing the game, he is coming with a critical eye.
After all, you may never be able to convince your opponent when arguing with others online, but what you need in online debates is not to convince your opponent.
Because your arguments are not for convincing opponents, but for convincing third-party onlookers.
Only when the content of your debate is reasonable and well-founded can you convince third-party passers-by.
So as a professional arguing expert, Jimmy must have first-hand information when arguing with others, instead of arguing out of thin air.
Finally, he does indeed have a little bit of interest in "Red Dead Redemption." Of course, this interest was diluted a lot after "Beautiful World" appeared.
Now? There is still a little bit, but not much.
"Hey, the theme scene is connected to the game? This is quite convenient." Jimmy was surprised when he entered the game and saw the prompt that appeared.
His VR game pod is still the default theme that Nebula Games gave away before. His farm is still relatively prosperous, with cattle and sheep, including a stable next to it.
"But why does this game take so long to load! Is the optimization not done well?"
Looking at the loading screen that looked like a spinning wheel, Jimmy frowned.
You know that the loading screen of "Beautiful World" before took about ten seconds.
Jimmy calculated the current percentage progress bar number, and it would take about two minutes?
Jimmy silently noted this in his mind.
But although it is a loading screen, it is not like there is nothing to do.
It's a good time to take care of his farm. As the scale of the farm expands, there are more things to do.
Although there is an employment function, you can hire an NPC to help with farm management.
But looking at the price, as a pragmatic farmer, Jimmy did not consider it.
Isn't it better to expand the farm with that money and raise two more pigs?
If you are sitting there bored and watching the percentage numbers slowly fill up, even if it is only two minutes, it feels like a long time has passed.
But when there is something to pass the time, two minutes passes quickly.
Before the farm was finished, the prompt popped up in front of Jimmy.
Without rushing to enter the game immediately, Jimmy clicked to enter the game after cleaning his stable.
In the darkness, a line of text slowly appeared.
'1899, the era of gunslingers and outlaws is coming to an end...'
'The country is gradually becoming a country of law...'
'Even the West has been almost completely conquered...'
'Only a few gangs are still at large, but they cannot escape arrest and will eventually cease to exist.'
Jimmy read the subtitles in front of him softly, with a surprised expression.
Because "Red Dead Redemption" takes place at a special point in time.
He knows a bit about this. Most Western-themed movies, novels, and games.
Most choose the glorious era when the West was being developed, or the most savage era.
For example, "Beautiful World" on Atari's side is like this.
And the year 1899 indicated by "Red Dead Redemption" is the special one.
(End of this chapter)
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