As an old viewer who often watches KPL, I was recently dragged into "Swallowing Heaven and Earth Returns" by a friend for nostalgia. I originally thought it was a retirement game to relive feelings, but I didn't expect that its arena was unexpectedly interesting. This replica of the classic Three Kingdoms mobile game retains the skeleton of turn-based combat and general collection, but in the PVP environment, the problems of numerical expansion and imbalance of skill mechanisms are quite obvious.
Let's talk about the good part first. The depth of the combination of military commanders is good, such as the "Fire Strategy + Chain Strategy" combo, or the tactic of using "Golden Immortal Technique" to protect the back row, which are all reminiscent of the joy of studying the lineup back then. In addition, the official team has begun to adjust unpopular generals in recent versions. For example, Cao Ren's shield coefficient was strengthened last week, which can be regarded as paying attention to the diversity of competition.
But balance flaws are also prominent. The current version of the T0 lineup basically revolves around the iron triangle of "Lu Bu + Zuo Ci + Hua Tuo". Zuo Ci's probability of overall chaos is too high. Coupled with Lu Bu's explosion, the winning rate of the first move can reach more than 70%. On the other hand, some late-stage generals, such as Dian Wei and Zhang Liao, have a too slow growth curve and basically have no chance to play. The attributes of the "Green Dragon Sword" and "Bagua Array" in the equipment system exceed the standard, making it difficult for non-Krypton players to counterattack.
In addition, the arena matching mechanism is a bit confusing. It is normal to encounter opponents with overwhelming combat power. The "drop points and guarantee the rank" routine at the beginning of the season also compromises the experience of climbing the rankings. Compared with the similar Three Kingdoms cards next door, such as the season-based balance adjustment of "Three Kingdoms: Strategy Edition", the pace of "Return of the Devouring World" is still slow in terms of regularly weakening the OP generals to maintain the health of the environment.
Overall, if you are a sentimental person and want to relive the plot and collecting fun of Swallowing the World, this game will really make you smile. But if you are here for the competitive ranking, it is recommended to wait and see the subsequent version corrections. After all, a healthy competitive environment requires more active numerical regulation by the authorities, rather than letting Lu Bu and Zuo Ci always stand at the top of the food chain. 🧐