To be honest, as an old guy who has been playing mobile games since the Symbian era, I am increasingly impatient with the flashy mobile games on the market today. Especially those "lazy games" that frequently feature automatic path finding and one-click combat. Playing them is like watching a PPT, without any soul at all. But the game "Azur Lane" is not a boast or a bad one. It really made me, a 30-year-old veteran gamer, shine and even get a little excited.
Let's talk about the combat system of this game first. Double-row strategic combat, coupled with real-time naval battles, may sound intimidating, but once you get started, you will find that it is actually very sophisticated. It's not a brainless thing. You have to consider the formation position, the timing of releasing ship skills, and even how to avoid enemy barrages. To be honest, this kind of operation feeling reminds me of the busy days when I played "Deep Sea Fishing" on Nokia, but now high-definition vertical graphics are everywhere, and there is no need for a flip phone😅. Every time I play a difficult level, I have to stare at the barrage on the screen to predict my move, and keep swiping with my fingers. My wife next to me thinks I'm quarreling.
Let's talk about the vertical painting of this game. Not to brag, the more than 150 ship girls jointly created by Chinese and Japanese painters are indeed of high quality. From cute destroyers to cold aircraft carriers, each character has its own personality and story, and the skin design is also very thoughtful, not just a cliché that just sells meat. As an old man who has watched countless two-dimensional games, I feel that the character creation of Azur Lane is really done from the perspective of the player. For example, some lines and plot interactions will make you smile and even think of those anime goddesses you followed when you were young🌊.
Of course, this game is not perfect. The development system is a bit tricky, especially in the later stages when you have to train ships, upgrade stars, and buy equipment. You have to stay up late just playing in the spare time. And everyone knows about the probability of drawing a card. An old African player like me will occasionally tear up and spend money to guarantee the bottom line🤣. But having said that, compared to those domestic mobile games that cannot be played without recharging money, Azur Lane is very conscientious - it can be played quite comfortably even with 0 yuan, at least the core gameplay does not force you to spend money.
Finally, I am quite curious whether friends in the forum who like movies and TV will take this Amway. The plot of Azur Lane is actually quite cinematic, especially the historical plot of the main line and the bond between the characters. Sometimes playing with it reminds me of the atmosphere of a war movie like "Pearl Harbor" or "Deep Sea". Moreover, the vertical painting style is also very suitable for screenshots to be used as wallpapers, and some fan-made creations are even as good as professional animations. In short, if you are tired of catching up on dramas and watching dramas and want to find some relaxing but deep games to change your mind, Azur Lane is definitely worth a try. Veteran players can assure you that this trap is worth it 👍