The two-dimensional fighting game "Time Hunter 3" published by bilibili and developed by Yinhan Games has started pre-downloading for both iOS and Android platforms, and quickly topped the iOS free list in China.

's two-dimensional fighting game "Time Hunter 3" published by bilibili and developed by Yinhan Games has started pre-downloading for both iOS and Android platforms, and quickly topped the iOS free list in China.

In 2012, when mobile gaming was booming in the industry, the action-themed 2D pixel game "Time Hunters" became a phenomenon-level product with a monthly revenue of over 10 million or even over 100 million, entering the gaming industry's horizons.

It is a pity that the sequel of "Time Hunters" failed to catch up with the new era. Facing the new trend of Generation Z and the old users of middle-aged people in their thirties, "Time Hunters 2" seems a little uncomfortable.

In order to meet the so-called youth appeal, "Time Hunter 2" chose an ARPG gameplay with MMO elements. Because the quality could never meet the internal requirements, this work was ultimately aborted. Once again appearing in front of players, it is "Time Hunter 3" that has returned to the horizontal action gameplay.

This time, "Time Hunter 3" did not focus on youthful narrative gameplay, but focused on art, using a "tribute + innovation" approach to reshape popular characters from the first generation in the second dimension. These characters with brand-new images have inherited the code names of their "predecessors", making old players feel familiar, and at the same time, more young two-dimensional players can feel the unique charm of Guochuang IP's rejuvenation.

In terms of plot, the third generation, which has an independent world view, also chose the light science fiction wasteland style that is more familiar to two-dimensional players. The original concept painting released from the official page of Bilibili can better feel the stylized art characteristics. In horizontal comparison, it is not inferior to the mainstream two-dimensional painting style of the head product, coupled with the futuristic cyber style decoration, All reflect the firm determination of "Time Hunter 3" to embrace two-dimensional players.

Silicon Valley IP's previous game "Time Hunter" once became a phenomenon-level product when it was launched. The cumulative registered users of "Time Hunter" have exceeded 250 million, setting a record of 500,000 players online at the same time around the world. With such a popular previous game as the foundation, the blessing of IP sentiment will certainly be one of the reasons why the game attracts attention.

As a side-scrolling fighting game, "Time Hunter 3" still follows the "original flavor" of the category style in terms of basic structure. The game focuses on character numerical development, and also focuses on the arcade-style beat-'em-up gameplay in terms of in-game combat experience.

Players can arrange four characters in each level, and the characters can be rotated according to combat needs. Characters not in battle can also provide a variety of auxiliary skills for characters on the field, such as gathering monsters, providing shields, etc., enriching players' team arrangements and rotation strategies.

Each character not only has three basic skills and one finishing move, but the operation method of each basic skill is also divided into multiple operation methods such as multi-stage, charging, tracking, long and short press, etc., which enriches the player's combat feel. The combination of basic skills can also trigger monsters into floating states, and then extend the two-stage floating pursuit skills.

In addition, the BOSS in the game has added more regional skills, which will also drive players to move frequently to avoid damage. These have strengthened the operability within the bureau.

Today's young players are paying more and more attention to the artistic quality of games. Whether it can bring visual enjoyment is the key point to attract these young players. Different from the self-research and development of the first generation, "Time Hunter 3" chose to hand over the agency rights to Bilibili. For a domestic fighting mobile game with the second dimension as its selling point, this choice is undoubtedly popular.

After the pre-download was enabled, Station B reserved the golden advertising space on the second header image on the homepage for "Time Hunter 3". On June 27, Station B even held a public beta preview live broadcast, inviting The game production team introduced the game features to players in detail and prepared generous public beta benefits.

The well-known UP masters "Sanwu Marblue", " Zuyanaxi" and "litterzy" in the B station music area jointly produced a new adapted theme song "Awakening Time and Space", which quickly received nearly 1.2 million plays and 2,000 comments, attracting the attention of a large number of potential users.

In the future, if "Time Hunter 3" can achieve more results, then for this product, it will not only strengthen the perception of this IP in the field, but also flexibly use the experience accumulated by the team in past products, and also reflect the The strength of game content packaging, relying on themes and styles, attracts more young users to pay attention to this category.

Although the cost investment of horizontal fighting itself is obviously less than that of 3D action, the current popular performance of "Time Hunter 3" can prove that the attention this category can get is not necessarily weaker than that of 3D action. The practice of "Time Hunter 3" to revitalize niche categories through two-dimensional packaging also provides valuable experience for B station in the future diversified exploration of two-dimensional products.