Out of responsibility to his friend, and because of their unbreakable friendship, Zhang Yi forced himself to keep playing through his fear, all so he could see the indescribably surprised look on his friend's face when he presented this heartfelt gift on his birthday.
But for most players who had come out of curiosity, for the 10,000 slots, or for the participation prize, it was a brutal lesson.
Was this even a game meant for humans?
The grimy restroom at the beginning, paired with the dim lighting, merely made people feel that it was a little dirty.
Then, after coming outside, although the scenery could not compare to games like "Uncharted," it could still be called picturesque.
But what the hell was this after going down the mountain?
White fog everywhere, with visibility limited to two or three meters. And what kind of place was this?
A cemetery, a dead-silent deserted town, followed by a dark apartment building.
Combined with all kinds of bizarre background music in the game, it was enough to scare people half to death, okay?
Countless terrified players flooded the community forums with posts.
"Damn, I seriously overestimated myself. I thought I could clear it, but I retreated in defeat before even half an hour had passed!"
"Half an hour? You're insane. I walked around the entrance of the town once and quit."
"Fuck, there aren't even any major scare scenes, but my heart keeps pounding, and I'm breaking out in a cold sweat!"
"+1. The monsters are pathetically weak, and the beginning isn't even dark, but I'm still scared out of my mind."
"That's right. The atmosphere in this game is easily the most terrifying I've ever experienced. Even now, I still feel creeped out."
"Failed to freeload. I don't want the money anymore. My