socalfunplaces Chapter 45: Did it clash with Konami's release schedule?
Chapter 45: Did it clash with Konami's release schedule?
"Ms. Emery, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Lin Lixin bowed politely, even though Linda's expression wasn't exactly friendly.
The woman who gave up her studies for Bruce Lee and accompanied him throughout her life is now actually standing in front of him.
In response to Lin Lixin's overtures, Linda simply nodded indifferently, her gaze fixed on the Street Fighter prototype machine by the wall.
When she saw that the machine wasn't even painted and was just pieced together from a few pieces of broken wooden planks that she didn't know where it came from, her expression became even more unpleasant.
She pulled Li Guohao, who was standing between the two of them, and whispered:
"Even if you're going to collaborate, shouldn't you at least find a big company?"
Even a giant like Konami only produced a rough game like "Kung Fu Hustle," so it's hard to imagine that a small studio like Gamenova could produce anything better.
However, Brandon Lee seemed quite happy.
After all that trouble, I finally managed to bring my mom over.
Once she's played the game, she'll understand herself.
"Me? I'm not playing. You can play while I watch."
But when he tried to invite Linda to play, she refused, adopting an attitude of "I will never touch this machine," and stood to the side with her arms crossed.
Without receiving any instructions, Li Xiangning simply stood beside Linda, curiously peering around.
"Then...Mr. Lin, would you like to have a friendly spar with me?"
Seeing this, Li Guohao had no choice but to invite Lin Lixin to compete against him.
After all, even if Sam were to come, he would only know how to play the "Kame-chan" style, and the visual effect would always feel somewhat lacking.
"Aha, then I won't be polite."
Lin Lixin nodded in agreement, but the role selection was unexpected by Li Guohao.
It was Chun-Li!
"What's wrong? Losing confidence?"
"Then we'll wait and see." Li Guohao naturally chose Feilong again.
After all, the main purpose of this trip was to show this role to my mother.
However, Lin Lixin showed no intention of playing an exhibition match and immediately launched deadly attacks.
Li Guohao was startled and quickly controlled the flying dragon to block and create space to prepare for a return, and quickly calculated a suitable safe distance.
Lin Lixin is, after all, a veteran fighting game player. Although his talent may not be exceptional, his strength is not to be underestimated.
In addition, Li Guohao was relatively unfamiliar with Chun-Li's skill set, and this back-and-forth actually allowed Lin Lixin to win the first game.
Behind the two, Linda's expression was not good.
Of course, she had already recognized who the character named "Flying Dragon" was based on.
But how could Bruce Lee possibly lose?
This is nothing short of malicious slander!
It's even worse than Konami's "LEE"!
Unlike her mother, Li Xiangning was not obsessive; instead, she was particularly interested in the game in front of her.
Her eyes were fixed on Chun-Li, who was striking a victory pose, and they sparkled with admiration.
second round.
Lin Lixin was somewhat surprised; winning that round was not as easy as it seemed on the surface.
After being beaten up in the first half, Brandon Lee quickly recovered and figured out Chun-Li's tactics.
In the second round, he didn't gain any advantage at the start, missing his target several times in a row.
As the countdown ticked away second by second, Lin Lixin, having taken several hits and losing half his health, was clearly doomed to lose.
Lin Lixin looked at the fully charged energy bar and made up his mind to unleash a powerful attack.
"Seven Star Flash Kick!"
If this move hits, it can easily break through Li Guohao's crouching defense and deal decent damage.
*Slap*
Almost instantly, Brandon Lee pressed the button.
Lin Lixin's heart skipped a beat, but it was too late. His super special move was easily neutralized, and he also managed to throw a command throw.
Lin Lixin was in big trouble now; he was pinned against the wall and given a sound beating.
Having figured out the new character's abilities, Brandon Lee abandoned his modesty and became more open-minded, focusing on unleashing a full-force attack without any unnecessary formalities.
"Ada!"
Clear sound came from the speakers. Fei Long, shirtless and wearing only a pair of training pants, pulled out a nunchaku and unleashed a series of deadly combos at Chun Li.
Upon hearing that iconic battle cry, Linda suddenly froze, her eyes following the movement of the dragon on the screen.
Brandon Lee's kung fu skills all came from his father's teachings, so naturally he is very similar to Bruce Lee in many details.
Even their fighting experience is somewhat similar.
This gave his flying dragon a bit of Bruce Lee's style.
In a daze, Linda seemed to really see Bruce Lee on the other side of the screen, displaying his martial arts and conquering the world.
"KO!"
In the second game, as expected, Lin Lixin quickly lost after losing his information advantage.
However, he didn't feel frustrated because a notification had just popped into his ear.
【Ding! 】
[Mission Complete!]
[Reward Obtained]: All attributes increased by 20.
[The additional objective has been completed!]
[Reward Received]: Skill Pack x1
This can only prove one thing.
Lin Lixin turned his head and glanced at Linda behind him.
"Ms. Emery, what do you think of this work?"
"Hmph." She snorted coldly, ignoring Lin Lixin, her gaze still fixed on the flying dragon on the screen.
After a long pause, she slowly spoke:
"I think he's just average. Also, Bruce Lee wasn't that weak; you should give him some boosts."
Li Guohao and Lin Lixin exchanged a smile, it seemed that the purpose of this trip had been achieved.
"Mr. Lin, may I try it out?"
Seeing that the atmosphere had eased a bit, Li Xiangning, who had been observing from the sidelines, stepped forward and gave Lin Lixin a slight bow.
"Of course, please go ahead."
Two minutes later.
"KO!"
Chun-Li emptied Fei-Long's health bar with a beautiful Ba-Shan Tian-Sheng Kick.
The entire room fell silent.
What's this? Did a fighting game genius just randomly appear?
……
At the end of the year, Konami North America's arcade porting project finally came to an end.
Thanks to the all-around advantages of arcade machines in terms of configuration, the arcade version of "Kung Fu" has naturally been enhanced in all aspects, and can almost be said to have been remade.
Three brand new levels and a boss battle, more colorful graphics, and higher resolution sound effects!
With this film, Konami has set a target for "Kung Fu Hustle" to compete with the high-end market of "Contra".
"Boss, there's a problem."
The vice president, who was checking the inventory list of the first batch of arcade machines to be put into production, looked up in confusion when he heard his subordinate's words.
Now is the perfect opportunity to capitalize on the arcade craze and revitalize Konami's market share in North America. What problems could there be?
The subordinate came to the TV and turned the knob.
On the screen, Brandon Lee, dressed in the classic Bruce Lee image, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, wearing a bizarre yellow broom-shaped wig and a green camouflage military uniform, stand opposite each other on opposite sides of the screen, striking a fighting pose.
The two men strode forward simultaneously, their fists, each the size of a sandbag, colliding solidly.
Then, a title in elegant, flowing calligraphy appeared in the center of the screen:
Street Fighter