Pokémon, but cultural invasion.

Among the puzzle-solving games on the market, very few can balance fun and innovation.

The vast majority will fall into aesthetic fatigue due to repetitive designs.

But Rika didn't feel any repetition in this game, neither in terms of level design nor the variety of traps.

If the same trap appears again, she'll have to consider whether the creator has dug another pit for her.

Based on this point alone, "Saltstone Treasure" completely surpasses all other puzzle games on the market.

In Lijia's eyes, the "puzzles" in some puzzle games are really childish and idiotic.

Furthermore, the positioning and design of the radio are also quite interesting.

At first, Lijia thought it was just background music to alleviate the monotony of the game, and good background music is definitely one of the pluses of a game.

But the lines coming from the radio feel more like a friend to the player than the background music.

When falling, they might say comforting words that are better left unsaid, making people wonder whether it's mockery or encouragement.

When the player remains still, the radio will ask if they want to rest, using an annoying tone to provoke the player's competitive spirit.

In situations where it's inconvenient to say it outright, the radio uses background music instead, with people humming along to subtly express their thoughts.

Aside from the switch card design, what attracts Rika the most is this radio, which speaks in a calm tone but delivers the most infuriating lines.

It makes you want to challenge it.

Without the radio, Rika probably wouldn't have been so obsessed, nor so determined to complete the game.

Overall, this game's score has reached the highest point in her review career.

Players who enjoy a challenge will definitely find their own fun in this game.

Those who are confident and believe that all level-based games on the market are easy will likely be eager to try it out.

Lijia could already picture them being driven to despair by this game.

So this is actually a good game?

After a quick thought, Lijia arrived at an answer that was completely opposite to her current feelings.

Reason told her that she should write an objective review and release it when the game was launched.

Her emotions told her that if she didn't criticize Dead Spring Tree and his new work, she probably wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

To vehemently criticize games is to betray one's past self.

Praising yourself is a betrayal of your present self.

Lika's left brain attacks her right brain, putting her in a difficult dilemma.

When a person is extremely angry, their rationality is greatly suppressed.

"Never mind, let's just curse first, whether it gets sent or not is another matter."

The account was saying just a few days ago that it wouldn't be bound by game formats or mainstream standards, but a few days later it's criticizing a game that's full of innovation. This account isn't far from being shut down.

After writing down the game's countless sins, Rika breathed a sigh of relief after half an hour of writing.

I feel a little better.

"I still need to write a rigorous evaluation report."

As a gaming enthusiast, she cherishes the reputation of her slightly influential account.

Whenever I write about the exciting parts of the game, the tormenting memories resurface in my mind.

The game's production background and creators, Izumi's basic information and past experiences...

The thought of having to praise him made Lijia angrier and angrier as she wrote, until she finally threw her pen on the table.

"How about we finish the game first? We've pretty much figured out the trap mechanics anyway."

Clearing the game was Lijia's obsession. She hadn't touched the game for a short while while writing her article, and suddenly she couldn't resist playing it again.

It's not surprising that skilled gamers always enjoy trying challenging and difficult games.

Starting from the beginning again, I heard Qishu's voice on the radio.

She suddenly thought of something.

Does Kiki know that the character she voices is this radio?

Rika didn't know much about this Padiya dojo master, only that she was a streamer as a side job and seemed to be working hard on it lately.

That's much more hard work than her running a dojo and perfume shop during the day and playing video games at night.

Participating in game voice acting is probably also driven by the desire to increase brand awareness.

"If the game becomes a hit, Qi Shu, as the voice actor for the radio, will indeed gain a lot of attention."

"But is this the kind of attention she really wants?"

Is it really okay for a character in a game who superficially comforts players but actually mocks them to be widely portrayed?

Lijia believed that the other party must have been well prepared, otherwise the various tones of the voice acting would not have been so excellent and realistic.

"This dojo master is really quite charismatic."

Unlike her, who is content with being a small gaming blogger.

Lijia shook her head and refocused her attention on clearing the level.

Humans make mistakes, and even knowing the mechanism of a trap in advance doesn't guarantee you can avoid it 100%.

Every mistake results in a significant loss of height or having to start all over again.

After passing through several trap zones, Rika's face, which had finally calmed down, turned red again.

"The creator of this game really does want to kill him."

This was the first time she had ever played a game to the point of wanting to punch someone, while also harboring resentment in her heart.

Why not make a simple and fun game like "Plant Ghost"?

What could have triggered Izumi to commit such a heinous act against game players?

He couldn't possibly be the kind of person who would hide in a dark corner and laugh as players put on the Pain Mask, could he?

In the afternoon, Izumi actually came to the Yuhong Dojo to challenge them.

After confirming that everything was correct, Rika rejected the staff's offer to accept the challenge.

"If I were to throw a punch at a challenger I've never even met during a match, my career as a dojo leader would be over, wouldn't it?"

"and many more..."

Lijia suddenly realized something; it involved the game, and her identity had always been kept secret.

In other words, Quanshu didn't actually know that she was the donor.

"He'll definitely come back to challenge the gym again in a few days..."

Lijia's breathing quickened; she was somewhat excited, not expecting her chance for revenge to come so soon.

She turned on the Navigator.

Quanshu's account posted a teaser for a new game that will be released in three days, which has already sparked widespread discussion through continuous reposting.

Qi Shu, a live streamer from DianDian, also helped share the post.

She admitted that she is very interested in the new game, which she believes will be a heartwarming and fun game, and she looks forward to it meeting players as soon as possible.

"This guy... surely he knows nothing about Izumi's new work?"

Lijia found it hard to associate that thing with warmth; it was more like a source of distress.

Meanwhile, Kiju, who was filled with anticipation for what would happen three days later, could not imagine what awaited her.

Chapter 53: Never Before Has There Been Such a Wonderful Start

As Quanshu watched the main gate of Yuhong Dojo slowly close, he couldn't help but think to himself: Brother Ji, are you acting against me?

He clearly remembered that when he decided to go to Yuhong last night, Lijia's favorability rating was 10 points.

How can the price drop from 10 pm to -5 pm in just one night?

Even if an idol's reputation is ruined, it takes time for fans to go from disbelief to righteous indignation.

Besides, Izumi only slept in his own room last night.

The only bad thing I did was log onto the mysterious little website that Wang Hao sent me out of curiosity.

It's not so much about being repressed, but rather about assessing the extent to which Earth has developed Pokémon 18+ games, and incidentally seeing if we can use them as source material.

Quanshu estimated that if he were to bring those things to the simple and honest world of Bao, he would at least be wanted by Officer Jenny from all over the country, and being imprisoned for life would be considered a good ending.

He had no immediate plans to return to Dark Grey or Cerulean City, so he stayed in Jade Rainbow.

Yuhong City is characterized by its vibrant colors, earning it the reputation of having the dreamlike colors of a rainbow.

While Quanshu and Yanshibao explored the streets and alleys, experiencing the local customs and culture, Quanshu also uploaded game-related information to the internet.

He has given up on deliberate game promotion; controversial content naturally generates buzz.

Moreover, the advantage of not deliberately promoting it is that it reduces its presence and prevents a player who has been driven crazy by the game from coming to request Mortal Kombat.

As time went by, Izumi noticed that Rika's affection level was constantly changing.

The panel gradually increases from a black "-5", then returns to a white "0", and finally to a red "1".

Ultimately, the favorability rating fluctuated between zero and zero.

If the handheld device's display is working correctly, it means that the gym leader's emotions are not as stable as they seem.

Quanshu remembered that Rika was the young lady of a prestigious family in Yuhong City. Could it be that she also had some dark and heavy secret?

If his favorability rating drops to negative numbers again, he'll have to consider consulting a professional about the film's costumes, makeup, and props.

During the three days of deliberation and agonizing, the continuous release of game information has already attracted gamers who have been waiting for a long time.

"Overcoming Challenges with Salt Stone Treasure" is a brand-new puzzle-solving game independently developed by Tingxiang.

The story takes place in Mt. Frosty in the Padilla region. You will play as a Salt Stone that accidentally falls to the bottom of a valley. During your climb, you will encounter Pokémon with diverse personalities and gradually uncover the secrets and truth of Mt. Frosty.

After showcasing the classic tower defense gameplay to a wide range of players, Quanshu did not choose to innovate further or choose a niche game genre.

Instead, they shifted to puzzle-solving games that were more developed and had a consistent audience and market.

This has generated considerable anticipation among many loyal fans of this type of game.

The game will be officially released on Friday at 6 p.m., just before the weekend.

In other words, busy office workers can have two precious days of rest to experience this game.

"If you ask me, Tingxiang is the most humane game company. What could be more pleasant than coming home after a week of work, sitting in your computer chair, eating and drinking to your heart's content, and playing games?"

After the official release date was confirmed, hardworking game enthusiasts couldn't help but feel moved, finally realizing that a game company understood their difficulties.

Those game companies that set their release dates for Mondays because they don't have to work overtime on weekends are just bastards!

Saturday arrived as scheduled amidst much anticipation.

As the sun sets in the west, it paints the world with a layer of twilight.

The sea outside Niangguang City surged in the glow of the sunset, and a large black and yellow electric petrel broke through the clouds, falling at an incredible speed.

Of all the players who have played Plants vs. Ghosts, the one most looking forward to the new game is actually the Brewing Master, Kiju.

Other players just want to play a fun game, but this game is directly related to Qishu's streaming career.

In the days leading up to the game's release, she dreamt every night that Izumi's new work would become a huge hit.

Her own voice acting as a beginner's guide has boosted her popularity, and countless high-quality derivative works have flooded the Pikachu platform.

She eventually became a popular live streamer on par with supermodels like Lulina and Xiaojuer.

I could laugh in my sleep.

"That damned Yeci, holding meetings every day! Is this how you're supposed to be used, Padaja Gym Leader?"

Kiju got angry thinking about the numerous meetings held because of the Padya pit, which even delayed her live-streaming career.

She was supposed to be in front of her computer at six o'clock sharp, welcoming the release of the new game with her lovely fans.

Fans will then discover that she was also involved in the game's development, giving everyone a pleasant surprise.