As a veteran mobile game that has been in operation for six years, this anniversary version really surprised me. Let's talk about the conclusion first: this update is not a simple fried rice, but accurately captures the needs of returning old players and light casual users.
In terms of graphics, the overall painting style continues the funny and nonsensical style. The newly added mythical generals' image designs are quite recognizable. The modeling details of Nuwa and Fuxi are significantly improved compared to the first version. However, the UI interface is still the same and may seem a bit complicated to newcomers.
The core change in the gameplay is the "Equipment Upgrading to Gold" and "Magic Pet Upgrading to Gold" systems. This design is actually very smart - it prevents the resources in the hands of old players from depreciating, and new players can quickly keep up through the 14-day benefits of the anniversary event. The appearance and skills will change after upgrading, which to some extent solves the problem of no freshness in long-term games. However, it should be noted that this type of system is often accompanied by expansion of combat power, and the balance in the later period remains to be seen.
In terms of krypton gold, although the game is free to download, the materials required to upgrade the gold require a long period of acquisition. The anniversary event gives away new generals and many benefits. Zero Krypton Party can play it, but if you want to quickly experience the full content, you may have to look at your face. Compared with similar numerical games, the payment points of the game are not as deep, but the card drawing mechanism for skins and limited-time props still exists, so you are reminded to consume rationally.
Social interaction is the hidden secret of this game. The popularity of the selfie dating section actually explains the problem - the "monster" expressions and character movements in the game are very suitable for sharing screenshots, and coupled with interactive points such as comparison of how to develop familiars and showing off combat power, it is easy to create topics in the forum. The sixth anniversary version's newly added equipment appearance and familiar skill special effects provide new materials for social interaction.
To sum up, where is the success of the evil trick this time? It does not rely on disruptive innovation, but on accurate maintenance of the feelings of old players + moderate newcomer friendliness. In the case of a large number of mobile games dying suddenly, this steady and steady operation idea has allowed it to survive. If you like funny graphics, don't mind numerical development, and want to have some fun in the game, this weekend version is worth a try. However, if you are looking for hardcore competition or extreme fairness, you may want to pay attention to the depth of payment. 😼