Let's talk about the game itself first. The operation is really simple and can be played with one hand, but don't underestimate it. The tension when you move to dodge bullets is similar to when I played "Thunderbolt" in the arcade. If you don't pay attention, your full health will turn into residual health. Nowadays, young people are playing "Roguelike". We called this "random level" at that time. Every time you enter the picture, it will be different. If you die, it will be new again - this is the gameplay of "Mysterious Labyrinth" back then, but now the graphics are much more beautiful, the magical jungle is made like wallpaper, and the monsters are also gaudy.
What I find most interesting is that this game takes "randomness" to the extreme. The map is random, the monsters are random, and even the dropped treasures are all based on their appearance. I think back when we were playing "Diablo" to grind out equipment, it was a waste of time. But now it's better. You can play a game on your mobile phone for a few minutes, and you can mix and match skills as you like. If you can't beat it, then change your mind. It's quite similar to studying "Zelda" puzzles when you were young, but it's easier and more suitable for fragmented time.
Speaking of the changes in the game industry over the years, I am really dazzled. From the era of cassettes to discs, and then to digital versions, now you don't even need to download, just click on it and play. In the past, when we played a game, we had to read the strategy book, but now the short videos are full of routine tutorials. But to be honest, the core of the gameplay has not changed much - isn't everyone still pursuing the feeling of "one more round"?
"Homesteaders" gives me this feeling. It does not have any fancy krypton gold traps (the paid mode is written as 0, it is estimated that it is a free download), it just allows you to enjoy the fun of operation and randomness. Take it out and rub it twice when fishing at work, play a few levels with one hand on the subway, and think about skill combinations while lying in bed at night, which is quite a stress relief.
Of course, my hand speed can't keep up at my age, but positioning is all about anticipation and experience! Just like the great master who cleared "Contra" with thirty lives back then, technology is engraved in his bones. If young friends have not experienced the hard-core operations we had at that time, you might as well give this game a try and experience the sense of accomplishment of "unscathed".
Finally, I would like to say that no matter how the game industry changes, the core of a good game will always be "fun". "Home Guard" is one of the few games that I am willing to keep on my mobile phone these days. I recommend it to friends who like action shooting but don't want to be too aggressive. Well, I have to go brush a random map. If I can get a dual skill combination of ice and fire this time, hehe, it's exciting just thinking about it! 🔥🎮