Another dark horse in SLG, the Three Kingdoms-themed strategy mobile game "Yanwu" is surprisingly revealed for the first time!

Dec 04 2024

Whenever SLG and SLG manufacturers are mentioned, everyone’s topic is always inseparable from Lilith, the manufacturer that owns many SLG games such as "Awakening of Dragons", "Awakening of Kingdoms", and "Medal of War".

But the market is like a spotlight. It will not always shine the light in one place, but will constantly look for new shining points on the stage. In my opinion, the next protagonist in the SLG field may be that in just 24 and a half years, four top-level games have been released and tested: "World Origin", "Wild Country", "Age of Stars" and "Dragonstone War" The product has caused a lot of discussion in the SLG industry.

What makes Ruyi Jingxiu receive widespread attention is not only the amazing game distribution volume, but also the consistent high quality and high popularity. Through the accumulation and research of SLG categories, every product released by Ruyi Jingxiu can touch the core demands of players for SLG. Whether it is reducing liver and krypton costs, expanding categories and themes, or expanding gameplay - all needs can be covered by Ruyi Jingxiu series SLG. Relying on such performance, Ruyi Jingxiu has gradually accumulated a lot of praise in the circle and among the player groups.

As a result, "World Origin" achieved the impressive result of ranking first on the free list on the day of its open beta. "Dragonstone War", "Wild Kingdom" and "Age of Stars" were hotly discussed by players during the beta stage. These good results are just the beginning for Ruyi Jingxiu’s SLG journey. Judging from the new version number issued by the publishing department in November, another SLG product from Ruyi Jingxiu is already on the way. And this product is a Three Kingdoms-themed SLG game that was previously called "Battle Road" and is now called "Yanwu".

In the current SLG market, although the Three Kingdoms theme is still the mainstream, Ruyi Jingxiu has already expanded its SLG track through the above-mentioned games, and there is no need to go back to this "muddy water". Does picking up the Three Kingdoms IP this time mean that they want to bring some changes to the Three Kingdoms SLG? The answer to this question may be known through the content of "Yanwu".

A "changed" Three Kingdoms SLG

As for the presentation of Three Kingdoms content, Ruyi Jingxiu continues its consistent style of surprising players.

Looking at all Three Kingdoms SLG, the focus of production is all around combat. But the reason why the Three Kingdoms can become a well-known historical stage, the humanities are definitely a crucial part.

One of the great advantages of "Yanwu" is that it does not ignore this important part. The game adds many fresh elements to the traditional main city, including visually eye-catching scene designs. There is also some fun interactive content. The addition of these details makes the Three Kingdoms in "Yanwu" real.

In the main city, the player's main palace is called Bafu. Extending from Bafu is a street that runs through the front and rear city gates. And this street is full of a strong atmosphere of the city. Whether it is the generals patrolling the street, the busy people in the streets, or the peach blossoms blooming and the rows of weeping willows on the edge of the city, you can feel a living place. Three Kingdoms World. "Yanwu" uses every person and every scene that appears to interpret the Three Kingdoms in their eyes. In addition to the battlefield, other parts of the Three Kingdoms can be integrated into the player's game, creating a unique sense of immersion in the Three Kingdoms.

The interesting thing about this street is that sometimes, we can see several people chatting on the street, and by interacting with them we can "eavesdrop" on their conversations. Some of these contents are anecdotes after dinner, and some are gossips about the current situation. By observing their dialogue, we can make a new interpretation of the current world of the Three Kingdoms, and invisibly add a piece of thinking about the Three Kingdoms.

At the same time, in order to further enhance the sense of immersion, all buildings in the main city of "Yanwu" can be freely placed by players. This simulation-like management method not only allows players to have a sense of accomplishment after building the main city, but also It also provides a vast space for players to build their own Three Kingdoms world.

Creating a unique Three Kingdoms content experience is how "Yanwu" differentiates itself from the mainstream SLG on the market. Behind all this is the content created by the "Yanwu" team based on a large amount of historical data research and sorting out the geography, population distribution, city construction, clothing culture and other history of the Three Kingdoms. At the same time, the game also reproduces cultural relics, such as Du Hu Fu, Western Han Dynasty General Seal, etc. The history behind these cultural relics has become a source of inspiration for the design of military commanders.

Therefore, although Zhao Yun with white armor and silver spears and Guan Yu with red face and long beard in "Yanwu" conform to our usual understanding of the Three Kingdoms, if you look closely, you can see various unique designs that are different from other Three Kingdoms games. The embellishment of these details ensures the freshness of the game and is the key to players being willing to continue exploring the game content.

Another answer to the Three Kingdoms battlefield

Returning to the "Three Kingdoms Battlefield" that the traditional Three Kingdoms SLG values ​​most. Here, although they advocate gaming, their monotonous battlefield mode of "attack-waiting for battle reports" seems to lack room for gaming.

What the battlefield of the Three Kingdoms should have is a stage that allows players to exert their might and allow for more operations. In the battles in the game, the operating space should be larger and more free.

Coincidentally, the production team of "Yanwu" also thought so. Therefore, you can see a different battlefield presentation from other SLG in the battle of "Yanwu". The most intuitive thing is the RTS-style micro-operation design and infinite zoom function of Free March. You don’t have to worry about the difficulty of realizing the inspiration on the battlefield. Free March is the answer to unleashing the strategy.

Under RTS, the game creates a combat experience like a real battlefield. Generals and soldier units that can move freely can respond to enemy actions in a complex and changeable battlefield in real time. For example, archers can keep moving to delay the opponent's attack, and when the opponent is relaxed, they can shoot arrows from a distance to quickly reduce the opponent's numbers; cavalry can go around the flanks like assassins, waiting for opportunities to deliver fatal blows to the enemy's weak units. More operating space allows players to further experience the fun of the battlefield. This is the answer "Yanwu" brings to the battlefield of the Three Kingdoms.

On the battlefield, there is another key word called "preparing for a rainy day". Whether or not you make good use of the limited resources around you to catch your opponent off guard is an important reflection of a general's ability. In "Yanwu", formations are the stage where players can display their tactical talents. There are more than ten types of formations, each of which brings unique effects to the team. Players can choose the appropriate one based on the characteristics of the generals and their playing styles. formation to gain an advantage in battle.

The seemingly independent formation can also achieve twice the result with half the effort under the "multi-unit coordination" on the battlefield. For example, a team equipped with a square formation can disarm the enemy after releasing skills, while a team equipped with a cone formation will increase damage when facing an enemy under control. Players can use multi-unit coordinated formations to cooperate with each other to achieve both An excellent combination of control and damage.

After selecting the formation, players can further deploy the formation according to their needs. Each formation is equipped with six formations, and the effects of each formation are different. After changing the formation, the positions of soldiers and generals will also change.

By changing the formation, the characteristics of the formation can be further amplified. For example, the long snake formation that enhances the team's offense, if paired with the "surprise" formation, can not only further increase the skill damage, but also allow the soldiers to stand closer, thus Get output faster. Of course, it is also a good idea to choose to station troops. By increasing life, the team can become both offensive and defensive, and gain an advantage in blood consumption.

In terms of formation and layout,Under the interaction, the team combination of "Yanwu" will have more room for operation, and SLG's always home battlefield game will rise to a higher level.

With the blessing of soft game content, hard technical support is also the basis for "Yanwu" to bring excellent game performance. The battles of "Yanwu" support real-time calculations of up to one million units, ensuring that every game Tens of thousands of people fight smoothly without any lag.

In addition, the pathfinding, attack, and blood deduction of each general and soldier in the game are independently calculated. The soldiers who are endowed with "ideas" make the battle closer to the real battlefield and realize a true real-time strategy. With such technology, With strong support, "Yanwu" is expected to become the technical benchmark for the SLG track.

Perhaps, the current "Yanwu" plays the role of a new generation challenger, but combined with the game content presented by "Yanwu", it is expected to become the one that stands out among many challengers.

The game is expected to launch its first file-deletion and no-charge test (competition test) on December 25th. If you are also interested in such an "alternative" Three Kingdoms SLG, you can search for "Yanwu" in the WeChat game circle or follow the "Yanwu" official account to obtain test qualifications.

In addition to the WeChat game circle, "Yanwu" has opened reservations on major game platforms such as QQ Game Center, Huawei Game Center, TapTap, Haoyou Kuaibao and other major game platforms. If you are interested, you can make an appointment to view more game-related information! Let's make an appointment Let’s follow Yan Wu’s footsteps and move towards a new journey of the Three Kingdoms!