After the game was released, Famitsu, as Pokeni's backyard, immediately followed up and provided a detailed report on The Witcher: Devil's Egg:
"Pokeni's new game, The Witcher: Devil's Egg, is definitely a rare masterpiece not to be missed.
Whether it's in terms of game's playability, graphics, design, music, or plot, it's perfect.
The game adopts a 3D overhead combat mode. In the current game market, the witcher 2 should be considered the pinnacle of its genre.
It can even be said that there are no similar game yet.
This Time, Pokeni's bold adoption of the 3D mode for game production is quite imaginative.
Characters and scenes are all produced in 3D.
Compared to previous 2D game, character images are more three-dimensional.
However, limited by current hardware standards, the precision and polygon count of the models have not yet been improved, so if you only look at the model quality, it may not be fully recognized, and it's impossible to imagine how beautiful these characters are.
Fortunately, Pokeni promptly compensated for this.
In the game, there are exquisite character portraits, such as:
Princess Elvira of the Stars.
Elvira. (Image included).
And the female Demon Warrior Eve:
Eve. (Image included)."
In fact, this form is also very common in Japan, considered a standard for RPG game. Even in pixel-style game, although the characters' battle appearances are rough, once they are given exquisite avatars and beautiful character portraits are added during dialogue and plot, players' perception of the game will greatly improve.
Players are a bunch of imaginative creatures, always seeking the most beautiful things in the game.
When your game is good enough, just one character portrait can capture players' hearts.
What a simple and lovely group of people they are.
"3D combat has a very obvious difference from 2D combat.
In this game, three-dimensional space is utilized to its fullest.
You can jump down from a two-story building and then enter the basement.
You can also climb all the way up from the foot of a mountain.
The game has added much more room for roundabout and exploration, instead of being confined to a flat plane.
In terms of game operation, The Witcher: Devil's Egg has also changed the previous Demon Hunter game operation mode. Not only does it have rich character combat skills, but the male protagonist's Demonic Power can also imitate the abilities of his teammates.
In the game, you can experience an extraordinary real-Time combat collaboration mode.
Provide cover for teammates, or use teammates' positions and skills to attack.
The game will become more strategic.
Moreover, in the game The Witcher: Devil's Egg, you can not only see exquisite graphics, beautiful characters, interesting mazes, and strategic combat, but also excellent epic music.
The music arrangements in Demons Egg are basically all done by Yoko Shimomura. This talented musician has composed magnificent poems for the game through her extraordinary talent.
During the game, coupled with Gen Urobuchi's epic plot, everything seems to become so real.
Full of infinite charm.
Gen Urobuchi's script is even more needless to say; those who know, know.
It continues the usual Diablo style, and in this game, it's clear that Gen Urobuchi's control over large-scale narratives has improved compared to previous works.
Wars are constant between various countries on the entire continent. To win the wars, they do not hesitate to borrow the power of demons.
They use Demons Egg to create Demon Warriors with terrifying abilities, and then use these demons to open the doors of enemy countries.
People rush forward, one after another, fighting for their country, for their people, and for the ideals in their hearts.
Perhaps everyone's reason for fighting is different.
Some for revenge, some for love, some for a better life, for more noble ideals, or for inner desires...
...In the game, the monsters are also very distinctive.
This is the minor monster Lizardman:
Lizardman (Image included).
The cave walls are covered with them, making people's trypophobia act up.
And the atmosphere of the game is truly excellent; in scary parts, it can make one's hair stand on end.
In emotional parts, it will make you marvel, how can this world be so magnificent and beautiful?
The BOSSes in the game also have various appearances and strong individual characteristics:
BOSS One: Rex (Image included).
BOSS Two: Guraist (Image included).
BOSS Three...
...In short, in this game, Gen Urobuchi has created over 20 main characters, with over a hundred named characters in total.
You can learn about each of them through different quests and plot dialogues.
Every person can be the protagonist of their own story, possessing unique personalities and charms.
In this game, you can experience the most genuine humanity, the most touching friendships, the most beautiful love, the most...
In short, in The Witcher: Devil's Egg, you can feel the extraordinary talent of Author Gen Urobuchi.
This game is not just a game; it is also an abbreviation and Splicing of various lives, an epic fantasy journey.
Combined with Yoko Shimomura's music, the entire game becomes profound and grand, making people sigh in admiration and lament the fate and destiny of every person in the story.
This is a game with an excellent game experience, and I hope everyone will like it.
...
In this review, Famitsu posted a large number of in-game screenshots.
This is also a privilege of Famitsu; even before the game was released, Pokeni would tacitly provide them with some key information.
Katayama Reiko of Famitsu has now been promoted to editor-in-chief due to her relationship with Pokeni.
After seeing the magazine, even players who hadn't played the game were inevitably attracted by its exquisite character portraits and the innovative 3D overhead action game.
"Wow, is Pokeni's game actually this amazing?"
"Indeed, an original 3D overhead action game, with new 3D models, and it's said that the gameplay has been greatly improved and enhanced compared to the previous work, while retaining the basic operations.
It can even be said that these are two completely different game now."
"Has the plot also been changed?"
"I haven't played it. I originally didn't like action game, mainly because I felt it wasn't suitable, but after seeing Famitsu's pictures—
Wow, this character portrait of Princess Elvira is too beautiful, isn't it?"
"Hahaha, being attracted by the pictures is very real. Actually, I think so too."
Pokeni's The Witcher series is still quite clever compared to the Diablo series.
It adopts a more realistic 3D mode, but the overall game style is that of Japanese anime.
The theme of the story is a Western fantasy story, following a Diablo style...
It combines elements that Westerners like with Eastern aesthetics, which forms The Witcher's unique art style.
It is precisely this style that can be compatible with the Japan and European and American markets, becoming the darling of the Time.
This element style is actually also paving the way for future Pokeni game.
Because according to President Aoki's development plan, perhaps in '98 or '99, the company will launch a game with a similar style, Monster Hunter.
At that Time, it is estimated that a large wave of people will complain:
[Why are you not hunting demons anymore?
Are you directly fighting monsters this Time?
Pokeni's taste seems to be getting more and more unique.]
President Aoki could almost foresee what would happen.
...
Sony's Ken Kutaragi and President Ohga couldn't help but frown deeply after seeing Famitsu's report.
"What does it mean, 'limited by existing hardware standards'?"
Although Sony was not explicitly criticized, it was already very obvious; it was almost as if the two big words 'Sony' were written in the report.
Is this game released on other platforms besides the PS platform?
This is clearly a blatant slap in Sony's face.
Too much.
However, although Ken Kutaragi knew that Famitsu had always been Pokeni's backyard, he couldn't openly blame others in this matter.
After all, the report didn't say that President Aoki said 'limited by hardware level,' but Ken Kutaragi could more or less guess that President Aoki was definitely involved.
He rolled his eyes, almost able to imagine the expression on President Aoki's face when he was complaining about this.
President Aoki, he's good at everything, except that he likes to push others forward.
It's completely unbearable.
...
After Famitsu reported on the game,
Famitsu, which followed closely, also gave the new game's score and corresponding evaluation content:
[The Witcher: Devil's Egg, a highly imaginative and creative pioneering work.
The term 'pioneering work' here does not mean that the witcher 2 is a brand new game.
Rather, it means that it has created a new mode in the brand new 3D overhead action game.
Before this game, no other game could use 3D production to achieve such an effect.
Excellent gameplay, superb art expression, and profound and grand game music, an epic plot...
All of these undoubtedly make this game shine, like a bright pearl on a pyramid, standing at the top of the world.
Demons Egg is definitely a very high peak in game history, and we also look forward to more similar game in the future.]
[The Witcher: Devil's Egg is definitely an excellent game not to be missed.
It not only has exquisite graphics and smooth controls, but also incorporates a rich plot and diverse character settings.
First, the game's visual design is stunning.
The delicate visual details and scene rendering make players feel as if they are in a real fantasy world.
Whether it's the bustling streets of the city or the quiet paths of the forest, every scene is full of life and detail, making people immersed and unable to extricate themselves.
The beautiful character illustrations make up for the lack of model precision, and the more fluid movements and super strong feedback give the game a great sense of impact.
Secondly, the game's plot is captivating. Players will play the male protagonist Erwin, a vanguard warrior of the Star Kingdom who hunts demons by using his own Demonic power, engaging in fierce battles with various demons and monsters.
As the plot develops, players will gradually uncover the conspiracy and secrets hidden behind it, experiencing a thrilling adventure.
Each character has their own story and motivations, and interaction with them will determine the game's direction and development.
In addition, the game's character settings are also very rich and diverse.
Whether it's the male protagonist Erwin, with different skill trees, or his cooperative partners, the flying Eve, General Rogge with a bow and arrow… they all provide more game gameplay and strategic options.
Finally, the game's combat system is also very exciting. Players can battle through combos and skill combinations, showcasing their operational skills and combat strategies.
At the same Time, there are also various enemies and bosses waiting for players to challenge in the game, and every battle will be a test and a challenge.
The Witcher: Devil's Egg, a feast of a game.
Exquisite character illustrations, representing the highest level of 3D model production at present, excellent game art style that combines both Eastern and Western characteristics…
On the basis of Western fantasy stories, many Eastern characteristics have been incorporated.
Whether it is from the perspective of graphics, music, gameplay, expressiveness, immersion, or script creation, the game can be called a classic textbook.
Gen Urobuchi's powerful and infectious game script is like a delicious meal, combined with beautiful and exciting music, as if in this fantasy world.
Music is the accompanying side dish, and various battle details, character settings…
Are like dishes that have been meticulously carved and carefully cooked, making people love them when they taste them…
Experiencing this game is like enjoying a delicious game feast.
Another masterpiece of the Time—
The Witcher: Demons Egg
The Witcher: Demons Egg not only has exquisite graphics and smooth operation, but also focuses on plot development and character shaping.
The character images in the game are vivid, and each character has their own story and background, allowing players to better integrate into the game's world.
The genius game composition fully mobilizes people's emotions.
Combined with the game's excellent combat and three-dimensional maze design…
I can't think of any reason to deduct points from this game.
The Witcher: Demons Egg is a game that can be savored multiple Times.
It will definitely not disappoint you.
The four editors of Famitsu, without exception, gave a consistent score after experiencing this game:
A perfect score of 10, totaling 40 points.
Once again, Pokeni's game was sent into the platinum hall of fame.
It can even be said that if such an excellent game failed to enter the platinum hall of fame, it would definitely be the negligence of the Famitsu editors.
The media here in Japan is already accustomed to praising Pokeni.
At the same Time, it also shows that Pokeni's game quality is really high, and the game is indeed excellent enough.
If one day Pokeni's game is not praised by the media, then that would be a big problem.
Seeing the latest game scores given by Famitsu.
People in the game industry couldn't help but gasp.
"Goodness, Pokeni has another perfect score game."
"But if such a game doesn't get a perfect score, wouldn't that be unreasonable?"
"Right, getting a perfect score can only be said to be a basic operation. If it fails to get a perfect score, it instead indicates that Famitsu is not professional enough. Now it seems that Famitsu's scoring mechanism can no longer satisfy Pokeni."
"Hahahaha, if The Witcher: Demons Egg is positioned at 39 points, then for a long Time in the future, how many game manufacturers' game will probably not be able to get a perfect score?"
"But, if Pokeni can get it, that's really annoying."
"It can only be said that Pokeni's painting, music, programming technology, and script are all too far ahead."
"Alas, I especially hope that there can be a game that can compete with Pokeni, at least in terms of picture quality, it can surpass Pokeni."
"I guess this will be very difficult. For a long Time in the future, only Pokeni will surpass Pokeni itself."
"But it's not necessarily true. Art styles are subjective. Some art works actually don't have such high hardware requirements. In a few years, there should be god-level art game appearing."
"That's true. Pokeni's artists are actually not at an advantage in the industry. It's just that their programming technology amplifies the influence of the art team.
Originally, other artists could also draw very well at Pokeni, even surpassing them, but unfortunately, without sufficient technical support, no matter how good an artist draws on paper, they cannot fully display their level in the game."
"Alas, that's really the case. I hope Sony will work harder to improve the hardware and give other game company artists a chance to prove themselves."
"Hahahahaha, that's too mean, so it's all Sony's fault, right?"
At the same Time, the The Witcher: Devil's Egg, released simultaneously worldwide, also received consistent praise from foreign media.
Last September, a professional game media website was just established in the United States—
IGN.
Imagine Games Network is a multimedia and review website mainly for video game. game-related channels include: PC game, Nintendo SFC, N64. Sony PS, Sega SS, MD… and other mainstream game platforms.
In addition, IGN channels also include: movies, music, tools, technology, sports, television, etc.
As one of the world's top game media, IGN has a professional and complete game scoring system.
IGN's authority and professionalism are among the best in the industry. IGN editors write game reviews and then give a score from 0 to 10, with increments of 0.1, to determine the game's playability.
Scores are based on different factors, such as performance, graphics, sound, gameplay, and appeal, but the total score is not calculated from these values but is independent.
On this website, IGN gave Pokeni's newly released The Witcher: Devil's Egg a high score of 9.8.
At the same Time, the editor also gave extremely high praise in the game review:
The Witcher: Demons Egg is an amazing game.
It successfully presented Gen Urobuchi's wonderful story and rich character shaping perfectly to the players.
The game's worldview is grand and delicate, making players feel as if they are in a world full of magic and fantasy.
Players can personally experience the male protagonist Erwin's adventure.
Every mission is full of tense and exciting battles and captivating plot developments, making players unable to extricate themselves from it.
Moreover, the character images in the game are also very vivid and distinct. Each character has their own unique personality and background story, allowing players to better understand and feel their inner world.
Secondly, the game's visual performance is also very outstanding.
The male protagonist Erwin in the game has an extraordinary destiny. Every character has their own bittersweet journey, making people sigh, praise, and lament their experiences and lives.
This is definitely a magnificent epic game of intertwined destinies.
In it, you can feel the profound disasters brought by war and the inner torment of everyone.
Experience the good and evil, light and darkness of human nature.
Demon or demon hunter, often only a fine line separates them.
It depends on your choice.
Moreover, the character models and animations in the game are also very vivid, and every action is smooth and natural, allowing players to better feel the tension and excitement of the battle.
There are also many side quests in the game, and much information needs to be pieced together by continuous exploration and collection.
The game has different endings and main story branches, all of which require players to experience them personally and feel the extraordinary experience brought by the game creation team.
In addition, the game's operation experience is also very good. The combat system in the game is very smooth, and players can easily use various skills and combos to fight.
In summary, The Witcher: Demons Egg is an excellent game.
It not only provides a wonderful story and rich character shaping, but also has exquisite visual performance and smooth operation experience.
What's more, the The Witcher: Devil's Egg game combines both Eastern and Western characteristics.
Whether it's for players who prefer game combat or those who prefer the plot, this game is an unforgettable adventure.
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