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The official website of the Land of Light's online store page remains as simple as ever.

Aside from regularly released animated Blu-ray discs, character merchandise, and themed clothing, there are very few new items available.

So when that icon called "Ultraman Fighting Evolution" quietly appeared at the bottom of the "Game Software" category.

At first, it didn't really attract much attention.

The icon design is very simple.

The color scheme is red and blue, and the image of Ultraman Tiga is in the center.

Price: 9.9 yuan.

"Um?"

One late night, while browsing the Land of Light's official website to see if there were any new merchandise items available for pre-order, Xiangyang scrolled to the bottom of the page.

He froze for a moment.

"game?"

"Ultraman Fighting Evolution?"

"70.5 yuan?"

He rubbed his eyes to make sure he wasn't seeing things.

The Land of Light is making games again?

Or is it an Ultraman-themed fighting game?

It's only 9.9 yuan?

Xiangyang's first reaction was...

"I guess it's something like a web-based mini-game."

"It's probably similar to those Flash games from 4399, with simple controls, rough graphics, and a nostalgia factor."

But then he thought about it again.

17.6 yuan.

A cup of milk tea now costs more than ten yuan.

Even if it's just a rough little game, being able to control Ultraman to fight monsters seems... not so bad, right?

"Consider it support for Ah-Kuang."

He muttered something and clicked "buy".

The payment process was exceptionally smooth, as the Land of Light's account system was already integrated with major payment platforms.

9.9 yuan will be deducted.

A download link pops up.

File size: 44.7GB.

"?"

Xiangyang stared at the number, then paused for a moment.

44.7G?

A small game takes up 44.7 GB?

Even AAA games aren't this big.

His doubts deepened, but he didn't stop, clicking to download.

Fortunately, his home internet was gigabit, and the download was completed in about ten minutes.

Install.

start up.

After a brief black screen during loading—

"Thump! Thump-thump-thump-thump—!"

"Like sunlight piercing through the darkness..."

The familiar intro to "Miracle Returns," the theme song of Ultraman Tiga, is presented in a high-quality rearranged version!

In the center of the image, the silver logo of the Land of Light flashes by.

Next up is a well-made CG animation!

Ultraman's Specium Ray tears through the night sky!

Ultraman Seven's head-mounted crest whistles and spins!

Ultraman Ace's Metallium Ray pierced the heavens and earth like a rainbow!

Ultraman Leo's Leo Flying Kick fell like a meteor!

Ultraman Tiga transforms into light under the setting sun...

Every frame boasts special effects and rendering comparable to a theatrical production!

"Holy crap?!"

Xiangyang jumped up from his chair!

This scene!

This music!

The quality is amazing!

You're telling me this is a game that costs 9.9 yuan?!

The CG animation ends, and you enter the main menu.

A simple yet highly designed UI.

[Start Game]

Online multiplayer battles

[Character Profile]

【set up】

【quit】

The background features the slowly rotating Ultra Star, adorned with deep cosmic starlight.

With trembling hands, Xiang Yang clicked on the [Character Encyclopedia].

Then--

His breathing stopped.

The encyclopedia is divided into two main sections: [Warriors of Light] and [Monster Legion].

In the "Warriors of Light" section, all the Ultraman that have appeared so far are neatly arranged:

Original, Seven, Jack, Ace, Taro, Leo, Zoffy, Nexus, Tiga.

Each character has an independent 3D model that can be rotated 360 degrees for viewing.

The details are exquisite, from the texture of the leather case to the luster of the timer and the light effect in the eyes!

And the "Monster Army" section is even more terrifying—

From Gomora and Red King, who appeared in the first generation...

From Eleking and King Joe in Seven...

From Baraba in Ace's Lair, to the Super Beast Baksim...

The Magma aliens, the Gilas brothers, the Zuluk aliens, the Kali aliens...

Even including the alien beasts in Nexus;

Gakuma, Golza, Melba, Ligadron from Tiga...

All the antagonistic characters who have appeared in the Land of Light series are included!

The number has exceeded one hundred!

"This...this..."

Xiangyang was already rambling incoherently.

He exited the encyclopedia and, trembling, clicked on "Start Game".

Select mode: [Single-player story mode].

The opening is a brief text introduction that sets the background.

In the universe of the Land of Light, monsters abound, and players will take on the role of a chosen warrior of light to protect Earth.

Then, you will enter the character selection screen.

He hesitated for a moment, then chose what he was most familiar with—

Ultraman Tiga.

Loading into the battle scene: city ruins.

The opponent is: Golza.

Battle begins!

When Xiangyang finally grasped the controller and made Ultraman Tiga perform his first movement—

He's completely gone mad.

The handling is amazing!

The fluidity of those movements!

This is a shock!

It wasn't at all the lighthearted feeling of a "mini-game" he had imagined!

Ultraman Tiga's every step was steady and powerful.

The airflow and sound effects generated by punches and kicks were incredibly solid.

The sparks that erupt when Golza is hit and the monster's stunned state when it is injured are all done extremely realistically!

Light punch, heavy punch, light kick, heavy kick, defense, dodge, throw...

The basic operational framework is clear.

But if you dig deeper, you'll find that each Ultraman has a unique set of moves and an energy system.

For example, Ultraman Tiga can switch forms by following specific instructions once his energy gauge is full.

The aerial type is more agile, while the power type is stronger but slower.

It also has a separate "Zepelion Ray" special move gauge.

He tried making a move—

Down, forward, down, forward, fist.

On the screen, Tiga crossed his arms in front of his chest, then unfolded them, and the color timer shone brightly!

"Zepelion Ray—!"

A dazzling stream of light surged forth, creating a stunning full-screen effect that crashed down on Golza!

The monster's health bar instantly emptied, it let out a wail, and then exploded!

【victory】!

"So sweet! So sweet! So sweet!!!!"

Xiangyang made cheerful sounds in the room.

He exited the game and took another look at the price.

9.9 yuan.

That's right.

It's 9.9 yuan.

"The Land of Light... has gone mad..."

he murmured.

Then, he did something that any normal person would have done at that moment—

Screenshot.

Screen recording.

Open Weibo.

Post a message.

[@Land of Light Animation Studio - Hikaru, you guys call this a 9.9 yuan game?!]

[Ultraman Fighting Evolution gameplay footage.GIF]

[Ultraman Fighting Evolution Character Encyclopedia (Partial).jpg]

[Screenshot of the price of "Ultraman Fighting Evolution".jpg]

Caption: "All eyes are on me! I have an announcement to make!"

"The Land of Light makes animation with their feet, and games with their hearts! Only 9.9 yuan! You won't regret it!"

"What you're getting is a fighting game feel comparable to Street Fighter and King of Fighters!"

"It features hundreds of meticulously modeled characters! The CG and special effects are movie-quality! Buy them all!!!"

Click to send.

It was one o'clock in the morning.

The internet is never short of night owls in the dead of night.

It was initially seen by a few fans who were also staying up late. They clicked on it, were stunned, and then frantically forwarded it.

"??????"

"What the heck? 9.9 yuan?"

"You're telling me this screen costs 9.9 yuan?"

"Is this photoshopped? When did the Land of Light start making games again?"

Send me the official website link! I'm going there now!

Someone posted a link to the official website's online store.

More people flocked there.

Purchase, download, install, and launch.

Then--

Holy crap!!!!!!!!!

"That's fucking 9.9 yuan!!"

"This feels amazing! Leo's punches and kicks are so solid!"

"Ace has so many beam attacks! His Eight-Point Beam can actually be thrown and slice through monsters!"

"I got goosebumps when Nexus's Meta Realm unfolded!"

"Ultraman's pectoral muscles can bounce back! I've figured it out!"

More screenshots, screen recordings, and GIFs began to spread virally.