Have you ever worked as a game designer at a major company? You just write game-related articles?

Chapter 49: A Very New Type of Multiplayer Cooperative Platformer Game

"Good, good, good, it seems you've grasped the essence of this game!"

"You guys will be even more excited once Overcooked is officially released!"

When it comes to the interactive elements of the props, Overcooked is even more frustrating than the previous game.

Seeing how streamers like Dazhuang and their viewers outwit and outmaneuver each other is quite impressive.

Shen Huaizhou's lips curled up slightly.

Outside the live broadcast room, inside a female dormitory at a university.

"Lianlian, why aren't you asleep yet? You have an exam tomorrow, are you secretly studying?"

"Okay, okay, I know, I'll go to sleep after I finish this chapter."

Hu Lianlian, who was reading a novel, had just read the latest chapter of "I'm Just Giving Up, I Just Want to Drive Players Crazy".

Then the author abruptly stopped at the crucial point!

Damn it, what kind of person is he?!

They just throw out the name "Overcooked," then ask for monthly votes and favorites, and that's it?

"What did I see?"

"Overcooked? Another new game? What kind of game will it be this time?"

It's like someone saying half a sentence while you're sleeping.

And then I fell asleep!

When these four words appeared in her mind, they actually made Hu Lianlian's mind more alert.

No way—that's the author's fault! What kind of game is Overcooked?!

The next day.

Hu Lianlian arrived at the examination room on time, following behind Xiao Bing as they entered.

Shuanghu Lianlian appeared on time, and when she followed Xiaobing into the examination room, her eyes were as black as a panda's.

When Xiao Bing turned around and saw her listless appearance, she almost jumped up: "Lianlian, you didn't sleep all night, did you?"

"Hmm."

Hu Lianlian replied weakly.

What did you do?

Xiao Bing leaned closer, her face full of curiosity.

Logically speaking, they are all seniors, so it shouldn't matter much if they miss one or two exams.

Lianlian was really diligent last night; we can't call her lazy anymore.

Let's just call her Qinqin.

"It's all that lousy author's fault. Why did he have to end the chapter there of all places?"

"what?"

Xiao Bing looked puzzled. She rarely read novels; as a game development student, she preferred playing games.

He has written many game reviews and is considered a review content creator with 200,000 followers online.

Each month's game reviews attract a large number of fans.

As for novels—oh! It seems she's been following a novel?

I've long forgotten the book's title; Xiao Bing is the type who gets sleepy as soon as she starts reading a novel.

"It's the author of 'Insomnia Powder'!"

He revealed a new game, but only the name, and that was it—

"That bastard! He posted it at 11 pm last night! I couldn't sleep after reading it!"

"What kind of game is this?!"

"Lianlian, you...you're pushing yourself way too hard..."

Xiao Bing was at a loss for words. Comforting her seemed inappropriate, but not comforting her also seemed inappropriate.

After all that, it turns out that the author cut the chapter out of context.

There's a saying, isn't there? "One day when you have money in your hand, you can kill all the peddlers in the world who write nonsense."

That's the author I'm talking about.

However, with the exam approaching, Xiaobing couldn't say anything.

He could only weakly raise his right hand, clench his little fist, and look indignant:

He looked indignant: "Yes, that damn author!"

"Alright, alright, have a steamed bun, the exam is coming up soon."

"Let's play games together after we finish our exams."

"I heard there's a new player-made map for Human: Fall Flat, it looks really fun. Want to try it out after your exams?"

Hu Lianlian took a big bite of the steamed bun that Xiao Bing handed her.

Then, imagining the minced meat as that broken dog, he swallowed it down hard.

"good!"

……

"A game found in a novel? Are you kidding me?"

Aurora Games, Product Development Department.

Ji Yuan toured the area and arrived here.

Hu Chen, the chief designer of Aurora Games, actually joined that damn insomnia game.

Currently, Aurora Games' product department has not yet brought in a top-tier game developer.

Is this not?

The former Director Yan handed the proposal to Ji Yuan, looking at him timidly.

I didn't dare to breathe.

"President Ji, if the insomnia game can copy a game from this novel, why can't we learn from it?"

"You see, these three games are almost exactly the same as those described in this novel."

"A fourth game has appeared—what's it called? Kitchen."

"I think we could develop a game based on this design concept."

Ji Yuan picked up the proposal in his hand and carefully looked at what was described on it.

This is a very new multiplayer cooperative platformer game.

This design concept is somewhat similar to Human: Fall Flat, which was developed by Insomnia Games.

But you're saying the game's design was inspired by a novel?

How is that possible?

If that's the case, unless the author of this novel comes from within the Insomnia Game, this would be a major leak.

"Overcooked... well, we can't just copy its name."

"Let's change the name and try playing it like Human: Fall Flat."

"Director Yan, you did a great job this time. If this game becomes a hit, you might be eligible for a promotion to chief."

Director Yan looked on incredulously.

He discovered this secret by chance, but he didn't expect that President Ji would not care at all about the source of this project.

If I could actually make this weird kitchen game ahead of time...

Hehe! Becoming the chief is just around the corner!

"Thank you so much, Mr. Ji! Don't worry, I've already made all the preparations, and I'm confident I can deliver results within six months!"

This is just a simple game, and the product team is working overtime like crazy!

In six months, a sample can be produced and put on the shelves.

Ji Yuan took a small sip of the black tea in his hand and waved for Director Yan to leave.

Can you create a hit game just by reading novels?

You've been watching too many TV dramas and movies. If everything were like that, I could start cultivating my powers by reading novels.

After Director Yan left, Ji Yuan went to the window alone and gazed at the bustling traffic outside.

He was only in his thirties when he witnessed the stupidity of his subordinates.

It's really a case of one person not being able to support the whole operation.

【Ding! 】

At the end of November, accompanied by a notification in my ear, the system, which had been behaving obediently for a month, finally gave way.

It popped up again.

[Host: Shen Huaizhou]

[Work: "I'm just giving up, but I want to drive the players crazy!"]

[Game titles featured in the novel: Getting Over It, The Binding of Isaac, Human: Fall Flat, Overcooked]

[Overcooked is complete and ready for release.]

The current host has mastered the design concepts of four games and has obtained entry qualifications for the Game Academy.

Title Obtained: Junior Game Designer.