I still remember the days when I secretly lit up the GBA screen in bed and refreshed the initial save over and over again. Now that I have an emulator installed on my phone, I originally wanted to review "Fire Emblem" or "Final Fantasy Tactics", but I accidentally found this "New Conquest" in the app market. At first, I thought it was one of those mindless automatic battle web games, but after playing it for a night, I actually regained the passion I had for playing online with my PSP. 😭
Let me talk about this AFK system first. It really saves middle-aged social animals like us. In the past, when playing GBA, I had to squat under the desk to save files. Now, all the resources in "New Battle" can be hung up and managed. I just scroll twice at work, and when I come back at night, I will see that the equipment and experience are all ready, and there is no need to worry at all. But don't think it is just an idle game. As soon as the national war started, the mobile phone was filled with smoke - occupying the border, breaking through Hulao Pass, and leveling Luoyang City all the way. The scene of dozens of people charging on the same screen, I suddenly saw the hunger I felt when I played "Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles" online with my classmates. 🔥
What irritates me the most is the free trade. There are no bindings. The equipment and materials you get can be sold at any time. Players can directly set up stalls to bargain with each other. This reminds me of the joy of searching for second-hand GBA cassettes in the flea market. Not to mention being able to be a king, receive a salary, and even appoint his own younger brother as an official. This wave of "dynasty simulator" operations has directly filled up the fantasy of being in a temple. ⚔️
Speaking of which, people of our generation actually like the concept of "voice actors accompany you throughout the whole process". Back then, the words of the cats in "Monster Hunter" on the PSP made me excited for a long time. Now, "New Conquest" has direct voice dubbing by real people. When fighting, I can hear the general shouting "Charge" in my ears, which actually makes my blood boil. Although the picture quality and operation are no longer the pixelated style of handheld consoles of the past, the heartbeat of strategic games is still there.
Finally, it is strongly recommended to play with a mobile phone simulator, especially one that can be projected onto a TV or computer screen. After the National War map is enlarged, the texture of the city wall of Hulao Pass can be seen clearly, and the sense of immersion is doubled. In terms of operation, my current habit is to use the virtual joystick on the left and the skill keys on the right, which can completely restore the holding feel of the PSP back then. Coupled with the save backup function of the Android emulator, I no longer have to worry about losing gears hahaha.
In short, if you are like me and were a die-hard fan of GBA/PSP/NDS, but are not satisfied with the nostalgia of pure single-player games, then "New Battle" is definitely worth a try. It is not the kind of "pseudo-sentiment" that is a replica, but uses the body of a modern mobile game to pack the heart of an old-school national war. Hanging up, national war, free trade, every knife cuts into the memory point of my youth. 🎮
Since I missed the dream of planting a flag under the city of Luoyang back then, it would be better to get it back in the simulator now.