Double Helix is a game currently undergoing testing, a multi-platform game with high popularity. As a result, many players are very curious about what type of game the Double Helix mobile game is. Here we bring you an introduction to the gameplay of Double Helix, which is positioned as a "fantasy adventure × action shooting RPG," a semi-open world ARPG that integrates elements of fantasy adventure and action shooting. It is created by Pan God Studio and will be available on multiple platforms.
[Core Combat Mechanism]
Players can freely mix and switch weapon combinations, such as whips, dual swords, and other melee weapons, as well as pistols, sniper rifles, grenade launchers, and other ranged weapons. Each combination brings a completely different operational rhythm and skill combos, creating room for strategic timing and maneuvering through switching.
The game's combat design places great emphasis on 3D space representation, featuring various unimaginable movement methods, such as the "slide + jump triggering super long displacement" spiral leap move, which can be linked with double jumps, aerial shooting, wall running, and other diverse actions, breaking away from the traditional limitations of 2D action games. In combat, enemies will come in waves, along with unexpected events, further challenging the player's ability to control movement timing and manage the situation.
The game is designed with a focus on mowing down enemies, commonly known as a "grind game," where players face off against numerous enemy monsters in single or multiplayer settings. By reasonably switching weapon combinations and skill paths, players can control the pace and deal concentrated damage.
[Growth System and Construction Features]
In many traditional grind games, there's often a system of random attributes, the "Magic Wedge" system, which provides fixed attribute boosts. Each character and weapon can be embedded with up to 9 Magic Wedges, offering additional effects like critical hit rate, magazine capacity, speed boost, and special damage. Players can freely plan their builds (BD) without repeatedly grinding for specific attributes, and reasonably controlling "tolerance" becomes part of the BD strategy.
The game features dual protagonists, allowing players to advance the story from the perspectives of both human and demon factions, providing two completely different narrative experiences and combat styles. Of course, many players of this type of grind game may not care much about the story. Characters can optimize their personal attributes, combat rhythms, and cooperative abilities through leveling up, skill point allocation, and Magic Wedge slot planning.
In addition to the conventional growth system, the game also incorporates mechanisms such as pet companions, light Roguelike dungeons (challenge dungeons with random buffs and events), adding variety and more fun to the main storyline experience.
[World Exploration and Multiplayer Collaboration Design]
Modern games often feature large open worlds, and Double Helix also offers open exploration scenes, including cities, ruins, and wilderness, combined with highly flexible jumping and leaping mechanics, allowing players to easily overcome terrain obstacles. Hidden tasks and puzzles are everywhere, making the exploration immersive.
[Four-Player Online and AI Summoning Mechanism]
The game supports up to four-player online co-op for dungeon challenges and resource grabs. Solo players need not worry; the game also includes an AI companion mechanism, greatly enriching the single-player experience through imprint summoning, though the current AI might not be very intelligent, it will be optimized in the future.
The game also has some social elements, where players can place "impression points" in side dialogues, influencing NPC affection and earning rewards, somewhat similar to the dialogue cultivation in light DnD style, enhancing the depth of the story and interactive engagement.
[Artistic Expression and Technical Characteristics]
The game is built using the Unreal Engine 4, supporting PBR rendering and dynamic lighting. The scenes blend mechanical relics and magical ruins, complemented by a dark gothic aesthetic, enhancing the game's atmosphere and sense of world. Visual elements like weapon swings, bullet trajectories, and displacement afterimages have been meticulously refined, making the combat both smooth and eye-catching. Of course, there might be a bit of light pollution.
[Core Game Experience and Gameplay]
The game features a weapon system that allows free switching between melee and shooting, paired with combo and aerial skills; combined with three-dimensional actions like "spiral leap," combat becomes very diverse. Through the Magic Wedge system, various builds (BD) can be created, forming different playstyles, such as burst, attack speed, electric shock, area knockback, and more, allowing for flexible configurations that let players unleash their creativity.
This concludes the introduction to the gameplay of Double Helix. Although the game is still in the testing phase, its innovations in the combat system, the diversity of the gameplay system, and its visual presentation all have commendable aspects, making it very competitive among domestic ARPGs.
