Agreeing to Create Bad Games, What the Hell Is ‘Titanfall’? Chapter 130: Full Speed Ahead! Well-Deserved Recognition!

Absolute carnage!

If Titanfall's previous performance in the gaming world was like Lü Bu from Romance of the Three Kingdoms riding the Red Hare steed, dominating the battlefield with unmatched prowess.

Then the release of the Trial by Fire level was like equipping that Lü Bu with a Ronin Titan.

When this perfectly coordinated level launched, within just half an hour, dia outlets were already publishing articles declaring—"Titanfall has single-handedly raised the ceiling of gaming standards."

And!

This elevation is fundantally different from the previous "second-generation FPS" revolution.

Because second-gen FPS chanics can be replicated—any developer witnessing its massive success could choose to imitate it.

But Titanfall's success is utterly irreplicable.

It requires not only a designer's razor-sharp intuition about the gaming market, perfectly understanding player psychology and needs.

But also demands extraordinary creative genius from the designer.

Those breathtaking level designs, innovative gaplay chanics, deeply moving storytelling, and perfectly executed collaborations.

The perfect alignnt of timing, conditions, and talent—all indispensable.

This is success that cannot be copied, a milestone in the history of Chinese gaming developnt.

Players agree, competitors concur, even XunTeng has to acknowledge it.

It's just too difficult to replicate.

Like trying to copy a straight-A student's howork—you might not even get it right despite having the answers.

And that intangible feeling in gas is extrely delicate—sotis the slightest deviation leads to vastly different results.

Missing just one decimal point when copying that top student's work could create a world of difference.

This is a revolution in gaming, a collective狂欢 for players worldwide!

Imdiately!

Countless players placed orders, declaring they'd buy a Yiyou X2 just for Titanfall alone!

Of course!

So crafty players found a loophole—

With Titanfall now fully unlocked, buying a Yiyou X2 ant imdiate access to the complete ga.

A six-hour gaming feast!

Buying then returning the Yiyou X2 was essentially renting equipnt to watch a movie.

Although!

Players with this sche were in the minority (shipping things back and forth is troubleso).

This practice would later lead to so absurdly bizarre statistics.

...

Finally!

As the final note of Pacific Rim's the faded!

Dai ii, having chased the enemy to the airport interior, witnessed Sam's Titan directing subordinates to load the Ark onto the massive Celestial Dragon spaceship!

"Damn you Gu Sheng, don't you dare run!"

Rat-tat-tat-tat—

Whoosh-whoosh—

Miniguns and cluster missiles fired at full blast.

Dai ii desperately tried to stop the Ark's transfer.

But Sam at the ship's hatch deployed a force field, effortlessly blocking BT's attacks.

Even waving goodbye as the hatch closed:

"See you later, hero."

Then radioing an order: "Viper, clean up these scraps."

With that!

The Celestial Dragon's hatch sealed shut, the massive ship roaring into the sky toward the fold weapon facility 200 kiloters away.

"Fuck!"

Dai ii could only watch helplessly as the ship escaped, cursing in frustration.

Then Commander Briggs' voice ca through the radio:

"I saw the Celestial Dragon take off. It's alright, Pilot. You did your best. Lastimosa wasn't wrong about you."

"Prepare for boarding imdiately! We're going after them! They won't escape!!!"

As Briggs' orders sounded.

The multiplayer segnt concluded, brief temporal convergence ending as everyone returned to their individual campaigns—the sole Pilot who'd achieved perfect Titan synchronization now pursuing the Celestial Dragon.

At this story climax!

The tension kept building!

Everyone knew they must intercept the Ark before it reached the planet-destroying fold weapon.

The Ark was now essentially a bullet.

Once that fold weapon activated.

Every living being on Harmony would be annihilated instantly.

All the Militia's efforts—wasted.

Lastimosa, Anderson... all the blood spilled by the Militia—for nothing.

"Copy that!!!"

Acknowledging the order.

The screen gradually darkened.

The Militia fleet arrived as the scene faded out...

The barrage overflowed with praise!

'This level is insane!'

'Pure—bliss—!'

'Must play this with friends! Absolute perfection!'

'Ughhh it's so hard... needing friends...'

'Solo is possible but nowhere near as fun as co-op'

'More players = higher difficulty = grander spectacle'

'Holy shit—just finished this, six Fla Cores pushing together is unstoppable'

'Damn, tactical genius'

'Wanna see six Ronins try this'

'LMAO gotta test this with friends later'

'cha gangsters huh?'

'Soone change the BGM to—"I roam freely through storms, admired by all!"'

'Can't handle it? Then don't! (Sword Core activated)'

'Nailed the vibe...'

'So players' ntal states concern ...'

'...'

As fans passionately discussed!

The screen brightened again!

On the speeding warship, Dai ii gripped the railing, peering outward—

Countless Militia ships were now in full pursuit of the Celestial Dragon!

Commander Briggs' voice crackled through the radio:

"This is Commander Briggs! All Militia vessels, attention!"

"The Celestial Dragon is escaping with the Ark toward the fold weapon facility 250 klicks away!"

"We must intercept and reclaim the Ark before they arrive!"

Holy—shit—!!!

Standing amidst this spectacular fleet, Dai ii's battle-high intensified!

Gu Sheng truly understood players' desires!

After intense combat, the classic chase sequence began!

Except this ti!

No simple car chase like action movies!

This battlefield was in the skies!

An aerial pursuit!

As orders were issued, Militia ships responded:

[Eagle Two, roger!]

[Nightjar standing by for support platform!]

[Enemy fighter squadron spotted! Enemy fighters inbound!]

[Commander: Weapons free! Eliminate all hostiles!]

Whoosh-whoosh—!!!

Boom-boom-boom—!!!

Missiles launched, heavy cannons roared.

Aerial combat erupted.

Dai ii shouldered a lock-on missile launcher, targeting an IMC fighter.

Whoosh—BOOM!!!

The missile streaked forth, obliterating its target.

"Woo-hoo!"

Dai ii cheered:

"Epic!"

However!

Just as their ship accelerated to intercept the Celestial Dragon—

Suddenly!

A panicked radio transmission:

[Deep Water One: High-speed bogey detected! Request confirmation!]

[Deep Water Two: Your eleven o'clock! Damn it's fast! Can't get a lock—watch out—!!!]

BOOM!!!

[Deep Water Two: Command! Deep Water One down! Request backup! Requ—]

BOOM!!!

Two massive explosions shook the battlefield.

[BT: Enemy Titan detected.]

What?!

Dai ii froze.

A Titan?!

Looking up—

An enemy Titan streaked toward them like a predatory hawk!

Whoosh-whoosh-whoosh—!

Missiles rained from its shoulders, transforming the Militia's advantage into fiery chaos!

"Holy fucking shit!!!"

Dai ii's scalp prickled.

That motherfucker... could fly?!

Throughout the entire ga, no Titan could achieve sustained flight!

Even her Vanguard-class or IMC's Northstar could only briefly hover!

But this Titan—

Maneuvered through the skies with terrifying agility and firepower!

What kind of monster?!

Before she could react—

The flying Titan locked onto them.

[Viper: Visual confird. Target acquired.]

Then—

Viper spread its arms—

Whoosh-whoosh-whoosh—!!!

A missile barrage descended like hellfire upon Dai ii's ship!

"You cheating bastard—"

BOOM!!!

No ti to scream—

The explosions blasted Dai ii and BT into the sky.

Tumbling through the air, her old fear from the signal tower fall resurfaced.

Worse—BT couldn't catch her this ti.

Because BT was falling too!

At the critical mont—

A radio transmission:

[Barker: I got you, kid! Don't sweat it!]

A fighter jet dove recklessly—

Scooping up both falling figures with perfect timing!

THUD!

Crashing onto Barker's ship, Dai ii nearly coughed blood from the impact.

But at least they'd survived.

Full speed ahead!

Standing on the speeding aircraft, wind whipping past.

This was beyond intense!

Gu Sheng's imagination had made this aerial chase absolutely breathtaking!

Then the radio crackled—

[Commander: Cooper! IMC's Malta is blocking our approach! We need a Pilot to board and disable its defenses!]

"Copy!"

Dai ii shouted against the wind:

"Pretty sure that Pilot you wanted to assign BT could handle this! Send him instead!!!"

Pfft—

The stream erupted in laughter.

'You absolute gremlin'

'If boss says left, I go right'

'Peak trolling'

'Anti-workplace PUA! DaiDai leads the charge!'

'LMAO ded...'

'Commander: You motherf— (flips table)'

'Just got promoted and already insubordinate?'

'Bet Briggs never expected this level of sass'

'Other Pilots: Why you gotta break script???'

'...'

Amidst the hilarity—

Briggs sighed: "Cooper! You're the closest! While Viper's distracted, board that ship! The mission depends on you!"

"Ay—"

Dai ii grinned:

"Should've said that earlier! Saving Harmony? My pleasure!"

With that—

She marched to the aircraft's edge:

"How do we board?"

Before anyone could answer—

Another fighter radioed: "6-4 here. Pilot, I can get you close for insertion!"

Dai ii: ?

Then BT assud that dreaded pose—one arm aiming forward, the other extended backward, palm open.

Dai ii: ??

[BT: Trust , Cooper]

Dai ii: ???

Y'all rehearsed this, didn't you?

So conspiracy shit?

"Seriously... throwing again?"

Resigned to her fate, she slowly climbed onto BT's hand.

Sighing:

"Whatever. Few more throws and I'll get used to it."

Seated in BT's palm, she asked casually: "You got this, right?"

BT turned, winked, then clenched its fist!

[BT: Trust ]

WHOOSH—!!!

A perfect aerial throw!

Dai ii arced gracefully through the sky!

True to her words—

She was adapting—no panic this ti.

Few more throws and she'd be a pro.

THUD!

Landing perfectly on the 6-4, she whooped excitedly!

The fighter banked toward the Malta.

[6-4: Cooper! I'll get you close! You'll need to jump across!]

"Copy!"

Dai ii stepped back, crouching—

The fighter closed in—

[6-4: Three! Two! One!]

[6-4: Now! Jump!]

THOOM!

A running slide—

Dai ii launched like a ballet dancer, spinning midair before her jump kit ignited, propelling her further.

One leg extended, the other tucked—the infamous slide-rotation stance returned.

Viewers held their breaths!

Yes!

At this crucial mont—

Dai ii dared reuse that training move which once traumatized her!

This ti—

Whoosh—

Perfect execution!

A badass superhero landing onto the Malta's deck!

'OHHHHHHHH—!!!'

The stream exploded!

'She did it! Holy shit!'

'So fucking cool—!'

'Old Lady god-tier!'

'That aerial slide was cinematic perfection!'

'My jaw's on the floor!'

'LEGENDARY! (screams)'

'...'

Amidst the hype—

Dai ii moved like lightning, her fla-spewing LMG roaring!

This dieval pirate-style boarding completely surprised the IMC crew!

They scrambled, but couldn't match a Pilot's skill!

Dodging and weaving, she dropped enemies left and right!

Phasing through walls like a ghost, toying with her prey!

Mid-combat, she glimpsed her forr self—

["Just a rifleman now, fighting for the Frontier's freedom"]

["Becoming a Pilot seems distant, but when I do—"]

["I'll prove myself worthy!"]

BANG!

The LMG's final round struck ho!

The control room—cleared!

Single-handedly taking a ship!

From that trembling rookie terrified of gunfire.

To this wall-running, phase-shifting, ship-clearing badass.

Dai ii wasn't sure if she'd earned the title of "Pilot" yet.

But she'd definitely made Lastimosa proud, and justified BT's unwavering faith.

SHINK!

Drawing her data knife—

With a decisive stab—

She hacked the Malta's systems, steering it toward the Celestial Dragon.

anwhile—

THOOM!

BT landed heavily on the bridge, shattering the viewport.

"Oh—BT—"

Dai ii brushed off glass fragnts, exasperated by her Titan's roughness.

About to scold him—

BT winked and gave a thumbs-up:

[Outstanding, Cooper]

"...Thanks."

She returned the gesture with a bright smile.

But then—

WHOOSH—

A crimson Titan rose before them, hovering nacingly!

[Ready to terminate, Pilot]

[I own the skies]

[You've got nowhere to run!]

Dai ii's expression hardened.

Him.

The only Titan capable of true aerial combat—

Viper.