The introduction to this game is about a massively multiplayer online strategy, and you have to fight against alien races with the players. I was originally very averse to forced social interaction, but when I played it, I discovered that-hey, this thing is quite interesting. 🤔
First of all, the graphics are realistic, not the kind of web game where recharge pop-ups are all over the place. The details of the city architecture are quite exquisite. You can even see the texture of the armor when you click on the generals panel, which is a surprise for me, who is obsessed with details. Combat involves manual formation and automatic advancement, which requires unit restraint, terrain and morale. The strategic depth is not inferior to some old stand-alone Three Kingdoms. 😎
What surprised me the most was that I couldn't find a recharge entrance during the whole process, not even a monthly or quarterly card. The official claim is that it is free to the end, and there are currently no in-app purchases. All generals are obtained through recruitment orders and battle achievements. Recruitment orders are dropped through missions and sieges, and battle merits are obtained through PVP and resisting alien activities. In other words, as long as you have the liver, you can really complete the illustrated book - in today's mobile game market, it is like traveling back in time. 😤
Of course, forced Internet connection and the world channel kind of swiping the screen and shouting still make me uncomfortable, but fortunately, the core gameplay can be pushed slowly by myself. I have been playing for a week now. I have secretly developed my own forces, played in the computer city, and occasionally participated in server-wide resistance events (just like dungeons). I play it completely as a single player. 🌝
If you are tired of the routines of "get Zhao Yun for first deposit" and "automatic hang-up with monthly card" and want to find a Three Kingdoms strategy game that doesn't require you to calculate your wallet, this game is worth trying. But remember, don't treat it as a social game, treat it as a stand-alone strategy game with networking capabilities. As long as the official doesn't suddenly add krypton gold points, I can brag about it for a year. 😈
(Note: The platform is 5.0, which should be web or mobile. I played it using an emulator and the experience was smooth.)