Chapter 7: The Story is Touching
In his rented apartment, Alex was enjoying a package of freshly made instant noodles with an egg. It was his only option for the moment; he was desperately short on cash. He owed money on his credit cards and to several fast loan apps. Furthermore, Jane had not only not received her salary or royalties, but she had even asked to borrow another $200 from him. He had no choice but to invest most of his money in the game. He had no money left for food.
Of course, this was mainly because he had set aside $4,000 from his entire fund. This $4,000 was the foundation of Mirror's success. Alex was confident in the quality of Mirror, especially after thoroughly understanding some of the world's most mischievous games, including indescribable fanfiction.
Alex could only say they were of very poor quality. 'An adult game isn't a game? What a ridiculous notion!'. But as the saying goes, even good wine needs a well-tended niche. If you truly believe an 18+ game will succeed after its platform launch, you're going too far. Even masterpieces like Minecraft and The Binding of Isaac are launched on platforms without a second thought. If they're unlucky, they might not even make a splash. Therefore, promotion is essential for any game, even an 18+ one! Of course, this method requires special tricks.
In a university residence. Yawning, Ryan climbed down from the top bunk and opened his laptop on the desk.
"I haven't seen any new comics lately," Ryan mumbled, opening a well-known international forum. Of course, he meant comics, not just those that sell erotic content, but also fanfictions. For example, some comic plots can be quite frustrating, such as the death of a popular secondary female protagonist or the death of the heroine in a passionate comic, which becomes the catalyst for the male protagonist's rise to fame.
This makes people feel as if they've eaten something disgusting, but if the comic is really good, it's quite annoying. This is where fanfictions come in. Of course, it's not uncommon to occasionally look at those indescribable comics with a critical eye. However, these fanfictions are usually minor; after all, copyright is an issue. Of course there are original comics, but the indescribable ones are more common.
Ryan is currently browsing a well-known foreign comic forum to see if there are any new comics. After all, many of the artists who create these comics do so basically for fun. It's normal to work for a few days and then rest for others, and not to mention a single volume. Sometimes, they're lucky to get a weekly series. Even some original and profitable comics don't always get regular serialization. But today, upon entering the forum, Ryan noticed something unusual.
That was the post on the main page, and it was a little unsettling.
"My roommate's bed was shaking in the dead of night. Is it a distortion of human nature or a moral decay?" "This is simply the most fun Candy Crush I've ever played!"
"It may look like a simple Candy Crush, but the truth is touching."
"What kind of game is this? It's so harmful! I wanted to buy my little brother a Candy Crush, but now he's completely depressed!"
"Brave boy, unafraid of difficulties, come on, brothers!"
What the heck?
Ryan was completely stunned by the series of post titles. After clicking on one, it took him a while to understand. The truth was touching. My roommate's bed was shaking in the middle of the night. These guys have hit the gas pedal hard. 'So this is about the adult game that perverts love so much!'. But an adult game is an adult game. What the heck are these comments?
'My thoughts after half an hour of playing: True to the game's title, we are all people looking at ourselves through the mirror. After leaving the mirror, we face the pain and suffering of reality. The more beautiful things we witness, the more confidence we have in life. When one feels hurt, it's worth taking a break to silently remember this simple, pure, and slightly sad experience.'
'It reveals a darker side of human nature than I could have imagined. The questions about redemption and fall, and the moral torture, are deeply moving. Even after closing the game, my thoughts lingered on it. Highly recommended!' 'A game full of depth, it conveys a profound sadness beneath its bohemian facade. It's sung like a headless fly in the market, but its message transcends the literal meaning of a scroll of Buddhist scriptures. Each story in the game is unique and colorful, but they connect and radiate together, like a miniature version of the human world. While the game has its flaws, its narrative is top-notch: simple, impactful, and deeply touching.'
Mirror subtly evokes The Great Gatsby for me. Through the mirror, the fate of women unfolds before my eyes. Each has their own destiny, shaped by different historical contexts and governed by various forces: desire, love, fear... As for what viewers may think, in the end it translates into a sigh after turning off the game, or perhaps a moment of indifference. 'A great writer once said: "There are always those who fiddle with things where they shouldn't, but there are also those who explore philosophy, life, and morality where they should." Mirror is clearly a game like that, wrapped in its bohemian charm, but deeply meaningful.'
"When a gentleman's game moves me, I know it doesn't matter if it's aggressive or not." "When I opened this game, in just ten minutes, I was impacted by an incomparable feeling. It's difficult to describe in words. It's like a light that illuminates the darkness. I have a feeling that this game will revolutionize the world of adult games!"
What the heck?! What are you talking about?!
Ryan was stunned after reading it all, and at the same time, he felt a great curiosity.
After reading the forum comments and confirming that the name of the game was Mirror, he opened the official game platform and searched for it. The elf, so striking, on the cover and the tag indicated 18+.
Wow! This is an adult game, no problem. But don't your comments refer to the wrong game?
Ryan, who was already very interested in adult games, is now even more interested.
What exactly is this game like?
The price of $2 is not very expensive. It's just a breakfast.
Without thinking much about it, Ryan added the game to the shopping cart and scanned the code to pay. Now he wants to find out what's so special about this girl-matching game.
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