The game is only half finished, and the entire internet is begging for an update!

Chi Cheng's question almost expressed the sentiments of all the players.

People really don't understand.

Instead of further exploring a super IP with explosive popularity and unlimited potential, why go and start a new fishing game that is considered a niche and relaxing genre in the gaming industry?

Isn't this a complete idiot?

The discussion on the forum became increasingly heated.

Many people have even begun to analyze the business logic behind Chaoxi Games' actions with reason and evidence.

I think the production team just ran out of ideas. The concept in *The Imperial Seal* was too far-fetched; they simply didn't know how to connect the subsequent urban map, so they just gave up.

[That makes sense. Fishing games are so simple; just create a pond, add some fish textures, and click the mouse. This is clearly an attempt to capitalize on the current hype and release another random game to grab attention!]

This is so disappointing. I thought we'd finally seen an interesting domestic indie game, but it turns out to be a scumbag who started something and then abandoned us.

[Let's all go, even a dog wouldn't play fishing games.]

After the initial bewilderment, public opinion quickly shifted to dissatisfaction and condemnation.

In the eyes of many players, this move by Chaoxi Games is undoubtedly a betrayal of their trust in "The Imperial Seal".

however.

Players who say they wouldn't even play this game and would never buy it.

But the body is surprisingly honest.

Or... maybe we should keep an eye on it first!

After all, while people may criticize, not everyone is completely uninterested.

After all, the impression that "I Found the Imperial Seal of the State" left on players back then was too deep.

Brothers, don't be impulsive! This is clearly a new story!

[Fishing games can be made more elaborate? I don't believe it.]

I'm not going to act impulsively. I'll just make a reservation and watch the streamer play.

……

Soon, at 2:55 p.m. the next day.

Five minutes until the official launch of "The Great Angler".

Chi Cheng's live stream has already seen a significant increase in popularity.

Many viewers started waiting precisely on time.

This is actually quite normal.

For many gamers, playing games can be quite boring.

One person opens the game, one person goes through the tutorial, one person figures out how to play, one person gets killed by monsters, and one person stares silently at the screen.

Sometimes, it's not that I don't want to play.

Playing alone isn't really that fun.

Especially with new games that seem casual at first glance, buying them to play and then finding them uninteresting is a complete waste of time.

But watching streamers play is a different story.

The streamer lost his temper, and the audience started criticizing him.

The streamer got carried away, and the audience started criticizing him.

The streamer made a stupid mistake, and the audience started criticizing him.

Isn't that much simpler and more interesting?

In the live stream room, Chi Cheng held a cup of coffee, his mouse already hovering over the search bar on the DeepBlue platform.

"Ahem, guys. I'll say it again, I'm not here to play games today."

"I'm here as a representative of our Great E Empire to investigate and see what kind of mess this Chaoxi game has created."

"Fishing games, huh? Great anglers, huh? Today I'm going to expose them with a critical eye! I want to see what tricks they can pull off!"

The comments section was filled with agreement.

Yes! Criticize it! We must resist this kind of irresponsible behavior!

We're infiltrating enemy lines! Absolutely not out of curiosity!

[One minute left! Chi Ge, refresh quickly!]

It's exactly three o'clock.

The DeepBlue platform refreshed its interface once again.

A new game featuring a black silhouette wearing a straw hat sitting by the water has quietly launched.

The Great Angler.

The players' discussion also began.

Hey, you know what, this page is actually pretty clean.

Didn't you say you weren't going to watch it?

I'm just checking the enemy situation.

What's the enemy situation?

[Priced at ten yuan.]

【…】

[Damn, another ten yuan?]

Ten yuan.

When those two words were uttered, many people fell silent again.

too familiar.

"I Found the Imperial Seal of the State!" is also worth ten yuan.

Ten yuan, not expensive.

You won't lose out, you won't be cheated.

Chao Xi has a very accurate grasp of this wave of psychology!

Chi Cheng looked at the pricing on the screen, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

"Wait, guys, is this the only trick Chaoxi Games uses?"

"This price is outrageous."

"However, cheap as it may be, that can't cover up their neglect of their core business—the Great E Empire—to make fishing games instead!"

While maintaining his righteous persona, Chi Cheng scrolled down with the mouse, preparing to see the game's details.

As a result, after scrolling down a little, the most prominent position on the details page featured a large, bold promotional slogan.

Can't catch any fish? It must be the fish's fault!

Upon seeing this sentence, Chi Cheng was stunned.

"Okay, okay!"

"My dad gets this same look when he can't catch any fish!"

The screen was filled with "hahahaha" comments.

[What the hell is wrong with the fish?! Who wrote this copy? It's brilliant!]

[The ultimate blame-shifter! Perfectly captures the mindset of many anglers after suffering a complete loss!]

Got it, this is Chaoxi Games' disclaimer. It means if you can't catch anything in this game, don't blame the developers!

[Just for that sentence, I'll pay the ten dollars!]

Brother, don't get carried away, don't forget our purpose!

Chi Cheng couldn't help but burst out laughing on the spot.

"Guys, this game's thought process is truly extraordinary! Other fishing games are all about advertising how many kinds of fish they have, how many kinds of fishing rods they have, and how beautiful the scenery is. This one, on the other hand, starts by trying to build your mental strength!"

"Fine! Since he's put it that way, I'm not going to give up today!"

Chi Cheng directly clicked "Buy" with his mouse.

"I'm going to see today whether the problem lies with the fish in this game, or with my skills!"

The game is small, less than two gigabytes in size. For Chi Cheng's top-of-the-line computer with its gigabit internet speed, downloading and installing it will only take him the time it takes to drink a sip of water.

Installation complete.

Chi Cheng took a deep breath, sat up straight, and his expression became serious.

"Alright, brothers, the adventure begins. Let's put this 'Great Angler' to the test!"

Double-click the icon to start the game.

Then, a very simple logo appeared.

A few seconds later, the screen slowly lit up.

It then cuts directly to a scene of actual machine calculations.

What comes into view is a somewhat desolate riverbed at the edge of the village, overgrown with weeds.

As the sun began to set, its yellowish rays shone on the murky water, creating delicate ripples on the surface.

As Chi Cheng watched, his eyebrows twitched slightly.

"Hey, brothers."

"The opening sequence looks pretty good."

"It has a bit of that village stream feel to it."

The comments section started to get serious.

Indeed, it's better than I expected.

There was still dew on the grass blades; the attention to detail is commendable.

[ChaoXi Games is really something! The environment design looks quite meticulous!]

I'm a professional game developer, and I can tell at a glance that this game was made with care! It's definitely worth ten yuan!

Chi Cheng swallowed hard; the urge to criticize that he had just felt had largely dissipated.

"Brothers...can I take back what I just said?"

Chi Cheng gripped the mouse and rotated the view on the screen.

As the viewpoint shifts, the shimmering water and the distant tree shadows undergo incredibly natural physical changes, without the slightest stutter or clipping.

"This game... doesn't seem as perfunctory as we thought."

"To be honest, look at this water engine, look at this light and shadow. I even think that just by buying it to see the scenery and listen to the white noise, I've already made my money back."

"Chaoxi Games has really invested a lot in creating the environment and atmosphere. You can tell they have a very serious attitude towards making this game; they're definitely not just putting together a reskin to make money."

"I still want to offer an objective evaluation of this part!"