Let's talk about the picture first. To be honest, this style of painting is not amazing in 2023. The Q version of the standing paintings of generals is quite restored to the style of the first generation, and you can vaguely see the familiar faces from back then, such as old guys like Lu Bu, Zhao Yun, and Guan Yu. However, the skill special effects and battle scenes are indeed a bit behind the times. The gimmick of thousands of people sharing the screen sounds very fierce, but in actual fighting, it is just a bunch of small dots crashing on the screen. It is completely different from the majestic momentum in the promotional video. Give it a 7 points. Sentimental parties can accept it, but new players may find it a bit cheap.
The gameplay is the highlight. It retains the classic systems of the first generation such as planting flags and alluring cities, and there is basically no threshold for veteran players to get started. The newly added macro map and birth alliance mechanism are somewhat interesting. You can join the alliance directly after birth, which is much more friendly for novices. The voice system is also a plus. When commanding the siege, shouting is much better than typing. However, the strategic depth is average to be honest. In the later stage, it is about comparing who has been online longer and who has paid more. There is not much room for so-called tactical micro-management. Personally, I think a score of 7.5 is reasonable.
The issue of krypton gold must be made clear. This game can indeed be played without paying money, but it will be very frustrating to play. The first deposit will give you a purple general, the monthly card will give you stamina, and various limited-time gift packages pop up one after another, which makes people a little upset. The most troublesome thing is that the top few on the ranking list are basically kryptonians. It is extremely unlikely for ordinary players to get ahead by relying on their time. 6.5 points is a relatively fair evaluation.
I have to praise the social aspect. The alliance system is quite complete, with gameplay such as combat assistance, alliance technology, and alliance battles all retained. Coupled with voice command, the stickiness between players is very high. The league I joined was quite lively. When we were attacking the city at night, there were voice calls all over the world. It felt like sitting together in an Internet cafe back in the day. 8 points.
Finally, summarize the advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are that the emotions are in place, the PVP activities are rich, and the alliance system is mature; the disadvantages are that the picture quality is lagging behind, the gameplay is highly repetitive in the later stage, and the gap between krypton and gold is too large. The overall rating is 7 points. It is recommended to veteran players who want to regain the passion of the past, as well as strategy novices who do not have high requirements for mobile game playability. New players are advised to find an active alliance and don't play alone, otherwise you will soon feel bored. 💪