The mahjong game at that time had pixelated graphics and ticking sound effects, but it was still fun to play. Now that I open "Shencheng Mahjong", I really feel like I am in another world. I still remember that when I played mahjong on the PSP, I could only listen to the cold electronic sounds, but this mobile game actually has authentic Shanghainese dubbing! Hearing the friendly local pronunciation of "knocking mahjong" and "wild", I was instantly transported back to the afternoon when I was a child and watched the elders playing mahjong in the alley.
Let's talk about the difference. The original classic Mahjong game is either Japanese Riichi or Hong Kong Mahjong. Shanghai-style gameplay is rare. This "Shencheng Mahjong" includes both Laxihu and Qinghuangpeng. It is simply tailor-made for old Shanghainese. Not to mention the graphics. The resolution of the GBA back then was so high that the texture of each card can be seen clearly on the mobile phone screen, and the card drawing animation is also smooth. But to be honest, I kind of miss the simple pixel cards of the past, which had a rough and pure feeling.
In terms of gameplay, the current replica version of the mobile game is obviously more user-friendly. It has a prompt function, game records, and can even automatically calculate the number of times. It is very friendly to middle-aged players like me who have a bad memory. But I always feel that something is missing - maybe it's missing the tension of rushing to press buttons face to face when I was online with my friends. Although we can now play online, we are all strangers, and we can't find the feeling of a few friends crowded in a dormitory in our youth, with a handheld computer transmitting the warmth of play.
But having said that, if you can play a game of authentic Shanghai mahjong anytime and anywhere on your mobile phone, what else do you need a bicycle? The charging mode of this game says 0, which means you can play it for free, which is considered a good thing. Sitting on the subway, the Shanghai dialect of "Bye three, Bye four" came from the earphones. Looking at the exquisite river of cards on the screen, I suddenly felt that although the handheld device has been gathering dust for many years, the joy of rubbing hemp is still fresh in another medium.
Recommended to all players who miss the mahjong atmosphere of old Shanghai alleys, and also recommended to young friends who have never seen traditional Shanghai mahjong - you should take a look, there are many Shanghainese mahjong players! 😄