Why the bug I wrote became a core gameplay mechanic?!
Chapter 413 - 414 This Review is Simply Blatant Lies!_4

Chapter 413: Chapter 414 This Review is Simply Blatant Lies!_4

"So, under the amplification of the guide character’s authority, her special ability was released in a twisted way, causing other female characters to turn into terrifying monsters and start chasing after the protagonist. This also reveals that in Elios’s subconscious, there is a distaste for the protagonist getting close to other female characters.

"However, this ability is clearly not omnipotent, as when the player chooses to exit the game, it’s as if the entire world of Eden and even the game itself stops running. Likewise, Elios’s consciousness is also suspended or temporarily cleared, which is why the game’s Eden would briefly return to normal when the player re-enters the game.

"At the same time, Elios’s personality is different from other characters; she doesn’t act recklessly or arrogantly, which would lead to the collapse of Eden.

"And when the player, after much hardship, reaches the third stage, the character will voluntarily leave Eden. There are two possible explanations for this: one is that Elios could no longer tolerate this character and thus sent her away forever; the other is that the officials of Eden, the deeper-level managers, thought that the character’s existence was not beneficial for Elios’s awakening, and that she no longer had value to continue existing in Eden, so she was sent away.

"The author tends to believe in the latter possibility.

"Because the way a guide character eliminates another character is through deleting their files, it’s clear that sending a character away from Eden is not the guide’s doing.

"Finally, after the player’s continuous efforts in and out of the game, Elios’s special ability was fully activated during the battle with other characters who had guide authorities, and she finally became the true Savior.

"At this point, Elios left Eden, and everything in Eden went back to normal.

"This means that Eden’s mission was accomplished, Elios has awakened, and as the Savior, she sets out to save the world. She then bestowed her powerful abilities and privileges upon the player, allowing the player to obtain all the authorities of Eden. Clearly, this was her final ripple.

"The player may choose to live happily ever after with any female character in Eden, and this is the last blessing that Elios can give us."

...

At this moment, Lilith’s expression had turned to complete astonishment.

Every sentence, every piece of reasoning, every storyline development in the latter part of this review was beyond her wildest imagination!

What the heck?

A minor oversight the developers hadn’t considered was extrapolated into such a lengthy composition?

The Play Less Games Network has really outdone themselves!

What’s more, judging from the comments under the review, quite a few people are buying into this!

"So that’s it, the real plot is like this?"

"Indeed, if interpreted this way, many of the previously inexplicable doubts now make sense."

"This means that the game isn’t disjointed at all? The romance part, the horror part, the meta-game aspect, are actually all connected by a hidden narrative in the background? It’s not just a haphazard blend, but rather something that was planned all along?"

"No wonder Play Less Games Network’s initial report was so secretive; any other reporting might have spoiled the plot, and once spoiled, players would never be able to experience this unique sensation when they first play the game."

"Play Less Games Network really put a lot of thought into this! Hats off to them! Truly the ethics of a professional gaming media! Respect!"

The game "Heartbeat Dream" had already collected a lot of negative reviews, and the most upvoted negative review criticized the game for being "disjointed."

At first glance, the love and horror aspects of the game seemed to have no connection at all, as if Nitiandang stitched them together just to give players a scare.

The meta-game aspect also seemed quite arbitrary.

But now, with the story’s completion, these three seemingly haphazardly stitched parts actually have a deeper intrinsic link. Thus, the so-called ""disjointed content of Heartbeat Dream" no longer holds water!

And what about the previous reports from Play Less Games Network?

Initially, players were complaining, thinking that Play Less Games Network already knew the game was a trap, but the interviews were deliberately misleading, which was unforgivable.

But now it seems that if Play Less Games Network revealed spoilers in advance, it would indeed reduce the initial shock to the players, but it would also severely affect their gaming experience.

And when the mystery was unveiled, the shock of parting with Elios would naturally be greatly diminished.

If it were a regular gaming media, they would definitely find ways to leak such explosive news.

If it broke out before the game release, it would undoubtedly gain immense popularity.

Even if it affected the subsequent gaming experience, what did it matter? After all, for gaming media, the reputation and sales of the game do not concern them; all they need is a splash of traffic.

But unexpectedly, Play Less Games Network actually adhered to professional ethics, always prioritizing the players’ gaming experience, preferring to give up that splash of traffic, and silently bearing this undeserved blame.

Moving, this is truly touching!

It’s simply a model for all gaming media!

As for "Heartbeat Dream"’s undignified method of scaring people...

Even now, many players are completely unable to forgive Nitiandang, but many others have come to terms with it.

After all, "Heartbeat Dream" is a special game. Like the review said, if one wants to establish a four-dimensional layer within and outside the game, blending romance and horror to give players a brand-new experience, then the initial scare is unavoidable.

There are many romance games, many horror games, but a game like "Heartbeat Dream" is indeed unique.

So, many players have come to terms with it, even gradually accepting this setting, and have started to miss Elios immensely.

Although the other female characters are also splendid, each with their own merits, players can always find their preferred type among them.

Even though these female characters can all have sweet love stories with the protagonist, with plenty of CGs and cutscenes to revisit.

Even though Elios does not have many scenes in the game, and she can’t even hold hands or hug the player.

But she truly is the most special one, leaving a quite profound impression on all players, whether they prefer a mature lady or a cute girl, gentle or tsundere.

...

"Thump!"

Lilith’s face was ashen, and she pounded her small fist heavily on the table.

"This isn’t right, not right at all!

"Check, Gu Fan, check for me!!

"Call Zhou Yang over here! Some of these functions are clearly superfluous and I must know why this has happened!"

But before Gu Fan could speak, Lilith changed her mind.

"Forget it, don’t call Zhou Yang yet. You check it first."

Lilith suddenly thought that since Zhou Yang was the one who developed these functions, calling him over wouldn’t mean he’d tell the truth. It was highly unlikely.

So, asking would be pointless and might even tip him off.

Gu Fan hadn’t been heavily involved in the development of "Heartbeat Dream;" using him to filter through the problems first made sense. If they encountered some issues that even Gu Fan couldn’t explain, then there definitely would be something fishy, and that’s when they would settle the score with Zhou Yang!