Game Development: Starting with Recreating the Anime Game Style

Chapter 351 Science Fiction Front
The underground city was forcibly activated due to the impending disaster.

This setting itself can bring a series of stories and events, allowing players to quickly immerse themselves in the game.

In the planning stage.

This game is divided into two parts: the dungeon and the surface level.

Players need to use a three-dimensional resource management system with a dual-track resource cycle.

The original Wandering Earth movie featured numerous surface engineering projects, and now, on the one hand, it is necessary to plan production lines and excavate various materials on the surface.

Establish an automated production system to provide resources for the construction of the underground city.

On the other hand, the underground city also needs to be managed.

During this period, there will be a series of crises, both those that have appeared in the movie and those that haven't, that need to be resolved, somewhat like "Frostpunk" but not exactly the same.

"The Wandering Earth" is more positive. If the movie is a grand epic, a broad picture, then the game focuses on a single point.

But this point also allows players to "experience" that magnificent and tragic expedition.

Originally, Chu Chen wanted to find someone from within Xingchen to promote to work on this project, but after searching for a long time, he couldn't find a suitable person.

Again.

This is a science fiction project. In order for the game to not collapse, the project needs someone who has their own insights and pursuits in science fiction games to help support the framework.

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Regarding the Wandering Earth project.

Zhou Xun didn't feel anything at first, but after reading Chu Chen's plan, he almost instantly became excited because he personally liked the construction of this "unmanned automated logistics" system.

He's been obsessed with "Factory" since last year.

Afterwards, as he actually entered the Starry Sky and learned about some of the preliminary project information, Zhou Xun became more and more excited.

And this kind of excitement.

Now, when he arrived at the filming location of "The Wandering Earth" and reached the peak, you can't even talk about the final effect of the movie; it's just a huge pile of real-life scenes.

Zhou Xun felt his blood boiling.

People who don't understand science fiction will just think these things are a waste of money, but for science fiction fans, these things really feel like earthly wonders.

This idea wasn't unique to Zhou Xun; others shared similar thoughts.

Just as he was thinking this, Zhou Xun heard a light footstep behind him.

"how do you feel?"

A young voice came from behind.

The person who arrived was dressed very casually, in a simple black T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers, but standing there, he exuded an inexplicable aura.

"President Chen!"

Zhou Xun was the first to react, and the others followed suit, greeting him as well.

The atmosphere of the entire "Starry Sky Tour Group" suddenly changed from relaxed and enthusiastic to somewhat restrained.

Unfortunately, although they are technically employees of StarCraft, they haven't been with the project team for very long.

There was a slight tension about the person who single-handedly created the legend of Starry Sky Games.

Some of them were even meeting Chu Chen for the first time. He looked more composed than in the photos. This composure was not feigned profundity, but rather a relaxed feeling stemming from inner strength and confidence.

"Don't be so nervous, this isn't the company."

Chu Chen waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Zhou Xun.

"How are you feeling, Zhou Xun? Not bad, right?"

This slightly teasing remark eased the tense atmosphere considerably.

Zhou Xun gave a wry smile.

"It's more than just okay. My eyes haven't stopped moving since I came in. If I weren't actually standing here, I would really find it hard to believe that there are such photo studios in China."

Chu Chen smiled. Even Zhou Xun himself was stunned by these real scenes when he first arrived, even though he had "seen" the movies.

Rather, it's precisely because Chu Chen had seen the movie that he felt even more deeply when he looked at these things again.

"If you like it, that's good. I brought you here so you could see for yourself what we're trying to do."

Chu Chen actually had high expectations for Zhou Xun.

This expectation doesn't mean expecting Zhou Xun to create a "Dyson Sphere Project" like "The Wandering Earth."

Rather, someone who can create the Dyson Sphere project in just one year possesses at least the most basic qualities of a game developer.

That is project management ability.

Don't underestimate this point; there are very few people in the entire country who possess this level of quality.

For the game "The Wandering Earth", the most important thing is to release it simultaneously with the movie's release date.

For single-player games, sales are crucial; you need to deliver that boost when the audience needs it most. If we're aiming for a February 2019 release, the current timeframe is actually quite tight.

"Let's go,"

"I'll take you to meet the director of this 'amusement park.' You'll have many opportunities to interact with him in the future."

"The director? Oh, you mean Director Guo?"

Chu Chen nodded. His purpose in coming here was not only to bring Zhou Xun and the creators of The Wandering Earth to experience the atmosphere, but also to introduce Zhou Xun to Guo Fan.

It's not about doing any big collaboration between movies and games.

However, there were still many areas where the two sides needed to communicate during the development of "The Wandering Earth".

Lots of art resources, story content, and Easter eggs.
Of course, these things don't need to be done by the leaders of the two projects. But the two still need to get to know each other, since it's easier for the people below to communicate if the higher-ups have made connections.

Passing through the giant planetary engine model and around several engineering vehicles serving as a backdrop, the scene at the other end of the studio gradually came into view.

Unlike the "idle" photography studio we just left, this place is a completely different world.

In a "jungle" made up of countless supports and wires, dozens of people are busy but orderly performing their respective duties.

The camera was mounted on a long sliding rail, and a photographer wearing a vest was pressed against the eyepiece, completely focused.

The lighting technicians adjusted the angle and color temperature of the lights from above, while the production crew laid out the floor and cleared away any debris that the camera might bring into view.

At the heart of the entire set is a simulated underground city command center.

On the huge holographic projection screen, complex data streams and star charts flickered. Several actors in uniform sat in front of the control panel, their faces painted with tired but determined makeup.

"Attention all departments! Get ready! Last shot of the live filming!"

A loud, slightly hoarse voice echoed throughout the entire photography studio through a loudspeaker.

The staff member leading Chu Chen forward also gestured for everyone to stop for a moment. Although Chu Chen had made an appointment in advance, and according to the schedule, the morning's filming should have already ended by the time he made the appointment.

However, judging from this scene, it's clear that the crew is working overtime again.
Chu Chen, of course, wouldn't say anything about this.

"Action!"

With a command from Guo Fan on set, the script supervisor snapped the clapperboard, and filming officially began.

Watching a movie in a theater is a different experience from watching a live performance. Chu Chen thoroughly enjoyed it, comparing it to watching an excavator digging soil.
Let's see something new.

About half an hour passed.

"Okay! Passed!"

Guo Fan finally showed a satisfied expression, and his tense face relaxed. He plopped back into his director's chair, picked up the water glass next to him, and gulped down several mouthfuls.

At this moment, his assistant stepped forward and whispered something in his ear.

Then he suddenly turned his head and noticed Chu Chen and his group standing not far away.

"Mr. Chen! When did you arrive?"

(End of this chapter)