An exclusive interview with the operation team of the light sci-fi open-world game “Magic Tower” “You are not alone in the post-apocalyptic world where civilization is destroyed” “Tower Fantasy” – Bahamut

Aiwan Tiandi announced a few days ago that it has acquired the light sci-fi open-world game “Science Fiction” developed by Hotta Studio, an independent studio under Perfect World Games.Phantom Tower” (PC / iOS / Android) Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau agency rights, and recently also exhibited at the 2022 10th Taipei International Animation Festival hosted by the China Animation Publishing Association. Bahamut GNN also interviewed the operation team by e-mail this time to bring players first-hand information.

Q: I would like to ask the two of you to briefly introduce yourself.

Lolo：Hello everyone, my name is Lolo, the vice president of Aiwantiandi, responsible for leading the publishing and operation team.

CK：Hello everyone, I’m CK, responsible for publishing and operating “Phantom Tower“mobile game.

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  From left are He Peilu Lolo, Vice President of Aiwantiandi, and CK, Product Director

Q: Can you share the ins and outs of the cooperation with Perfect World?

Lolo：In 2010, we first obtained the product that Perfect World was authorized to distribute and operate. At that time, we achieved good results in the market, and thus opened the opportunity for in-depth cooperation with Perfect World.

Q: Please briefly introduce “Phantom Tower“This game.

CK：《Phantom Tower” is a game that combines multiple gameplays such as open world + MMORPG + ACT combat. Players will play as a pioneer and take an adventure on the “Ada Star” that suffered from radiation leakage and the destruction of civilization, trying to retrieve their own memories and Explore the backstory of the radiation leak.

Q: Can you talk regarding the research and development background and development philosophy of this work?

Lolo：The average age of the development team is regarding 27 years old, and it is a team that is good at developing ACT combat gameplay. The development team hopes to make a new type of product for young users. “Open, free and refreshing” is its core concept.

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  Aiwan Tiandi Vice President He Peilu Lolo

Q: How did you decide to adopt the setting of the apocalyptic light sci-fi background?

CK：The development team wanted to create a mobile game with unique and differentiated gameplay. In the setting of the world view, the theme of the apocalypse light sci-fi can be used to create a more free world, such as scenes, monsters, plots, etc., and more technological tools can be added to assist players in adventure, which is not abrupt but can be creatively brought in. freshness.

Q: Compared with other open world action RPG mobile games, what is the biggest feature of this game?

CK：《Phantom Tower“The feature is that multiple people can play the open world at the same time. On this planet, players can team up with strangers to take risks, fight together, solve puzzles, live together… and other group behaviors. If it can be summed up in one sentence, it is to bring players a game experience like “you are not alone in the apocalyptic world where civilization is destroyed”.

Q: Did you encounter any difficulties or impressive things during the development process?

Lolo：As mentioned above, the threshold for developing a game that “can be played by multiple people in an open world at the same time” is quite high. The development team has carried out a lot of tuning and iteration in map design, exploration and puzzle solving, and character actions. After numerous adjustments and obstacles, all the members were very moved when their internal progress presented the full picture of the “real and rich open world” for the first time.

Q: This timePhantom Tower“Exhibited at the 2022 Taipei International Animation Festival, can you introduce the content of the event?

CK：In order to meet the diverse game main axes, different styles of game scenes have been created in the exhibition design, such as the high-tech Hyguard, the barren Xingdao Shelter, etc. In addition to “Miss Boiling Water” and “Plan Tongxing” singing the game’s theme song, we also invited five cosplayers “Yang Zhe Arger”, “Magic Flower”, “Charlie”, “Purple String” and “Aori”. Play an important role in the game. And for the first time, the game trial experience was released in Taiwan. In addition to the exquisite game peripherals, players who have completed the experience can also receive “Phantom Tower“First-hand news. We sincerely invite everyone to come and have fun at the International Animation Festival.

Q: Is there a planned launch or open beta schedule for this game?

CK：The launch time operation team is still evaluating, because the open world gameplay is quite large, whether it is preparation for localization or gameplay testing and adjustment, it takes a lot of time. What we can reveal at the moment is that we will open the pre-login soon, and all players are welcome to participate in the prize collection. We are also planning more abundant game trial activities in the future, and listening to players’ ideas and opinions. If we come up with good ideas, we will also discuss with the development team the feasibility of incorporating the game. By the way, versions in other regions are also under preparation, and relevant official community accounts will be launched in the near future.

Q: Finally, is there anything you want to say to players?

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  Product Director CK

Lolo：Aiwantiandi has always been committed to the distribution of high-quality games as an agent. “Phantom Tower” is a very good product, we are very fortunate and excited to be able to distribute “Phantom Tower》This product, we really want Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau players to play such a new type of game and immerse themselves in the adventure of the vast stage of “Ada Star” with their partners.

CK：We will expeditePhantom Tower“The preparatory time for the launch will allow players from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau to experience the rich and diverse adventures of “Ada Star” as soon as possible, so stay tuned.