Hello everyone, I am a game reviewer. Today I want to talk about the stand-alone SRPG mobile game "Guili Jiuque", which is a little surprise that I played recently. Let me explain first: I saw someone recommending it on a game forum, and I decided to give it a try, but I couldn't stop playing it. Let's talk about my feelings from several dimensions. 😎
Graphically, 7/10. The overall Chinese style of ink painting is detailed, and the character expressions are very dramatic. The textures and special effects of the battlefield map are also in place, but the UI design does have a sense of age, and the menu logic occasionally makes people get lost, especially the equipment and skill interfaces. It takes a while to get used to it when you first get started. But for a free standalone machine, this performance is already very conscientious.
In terms of gameplay, 8.5/10. The core is a classic war chess lattice, which is very particular about troop restraint, terrain height difference, and skill range. The difficulty curve is slow in the early stages, but the level design in the middle and later stages is very layered. The main plot and branch plots have many branches. The growth and choices of the protagonist Li Rou will affect the ending. This kind of multi-line narrative is rare in mobile games. The disadvantage is that the enemy AI in some levels is a bit dull, and automatic combat is basically unusable. Manual combat requires patience, so it is recommended to play slowly when you have free time.
In terms of krypton gold, it is 10/10.0 yuan to pay, completely free to download, without any in-app purchases and advertisements. This is a rare creature for stand-alone mobile games. I specifically checked the developer Chengdu Xinyue Interactive Entertainment. They have also made several free stand-alone games before. This persistence is worthy of praise.
Socially, 0/10. It's purely single-player, with no friend system, rankings, arena, or even shared achievements. However, for plot-oriented war chess players, this is actually an advantage, as they can concentrate on immersing themselves in the story.
Overall rating: 8.5/10. If you like old-school war games like "Fire Emblem" or "Heaven and Earth", and want to play a sincere stand-alone game on your mobile phone, I recommend giving this game a try. The shortcomings are mainly concentrated in the UI and operation feel, but the plot, strategic depth and free payment are really plus points. Suitable for making a cup of tea on weekends and slowly deducing the situation of the battle. 😌
Finally, a reminder: the game requires Android 5.0 or above, please pay attention to compatibility. In addition, the save location is a bit hidden, so it is recommended to save it manually after playing for a while to prevent accidental loss of progress. The above is my real experience, I hope it can help everyone.