Fortunately, my cousin didn't have any other plans for the next couple of days.
After a brief discussion, the two immediately decided to set off for Denver!
Clearly, many players share the same thought, given that the address was written in such detail that it was hard to ignore.
When the two arrived at the mansion in Denver, it was already bustling with people.
For the construction and renovation work here, the Umbrella Corporation specifically contracted out a piece of wild land outside the manor as well.
Thanks to the all-out efforts of the construction team, this place has now been transformed into a large open-air parking lot.
When they arrived, several pieces of construction machinery could be seen working in the distance.
"Let's find a parking spot. Goodness, it's gotten quite a commotion."
The venue was set up like a professional theme park, and despite the large number of people coming and going, there were still parking spaces available.
"Let's go there, somewhere far away from those construction crews. I don't want my car covered in dirt."
Perhaps they were just lucky; a car happened to leave in front of them, freeing up a spot closer to the manor.
Hawk parked the car, while Tony rummaged through their bags and pulled out two pieces of identification.
You can get a 50% discount on tickets with this, so don't forget!
"Here, this is yours."
He handed him one of the forms that Hawk had filled out carefully, his eyes sweeping over the crowd outside. "I said—shouldn't we dress up in something more formal like them?"
In just the short time he'd been parked, he'd seen at least ten Wesker and ten Chris.
Even those who weren't cosplaying as the corresponding characters still dressed quite convincingly, wearing special forces gear in a very professional manner.
Under the blazing sun, they really don't seem to mind the heat.
On the contrary, it was the minority who came to have fun dressed in casual clothes, like the Tony brothers.
Compared to those who looked like they had just come out of the shooting range, the two brothers seemed more like they were going to the beach to sunbathe.
"Damn it, I told you we should stop at the shooting range on the way. Now look what happened, it's so remote here that it's hard to even buy anything."
Hawk got out of the car and saw the bustling crowd of cosplayers.
I encountered quite a few related shops on the way here. I should have just bought a set; a bulletproof vest would have looked quite professional.
At least they won't be running around naked.
"Alright, alright, we're just here to stroll around and have some fun, let's not make ourselves too tired."
In front of the main gate of the manor.
Unlike the previous parking lot area, which was decorated like a theme park, this place has a much more rustic feel.
The most conspicuous thing is probably the signboard at the entrance.
[GAMENOVA Umbrella Corporation ]
Spencer Mansion
[<- Parking Lot][Ticket Office ->]
"My God----"
Hawk's jaw almost dropped open.
I didn't notice it when I was in the parking lot.
Now that we've stepped inside, this manor, or rather this villa, is a 1:1 replica of the one in the game, with even the details of the interior design being almost identical.
That's a bit too much.
"Cousin, look! There really is a cemetery over there! We even got a box of shotgun shells there!"
"Goodness."
Tony also noticed the direction Hawk was pointing, and it was exactly the same as in the game.
It's more accurate to say it needs to be even more awesome.
Because they are no longer limited by the performance constraints of display devices, they can achieve the ultimate in detail in reality.
"Hilarious! Does this mean you can use arrows to unlock mechanisms in the cemetery to retrieve the Book of Curses from the underground tombs?"
Hawk made a casual joke, but didn't hear a response from his cousin for a long time.
This attitude caused him to suddenly fall silent.
Yeah, really?
"Hello sir, the general admission ticket is $20 per person, and the FastPass is $40 per person, excluding in-park value-added services and shopping."
"40 yuan?!"
Hawk craned his neck, taken aback by the price.
Keep in mind that an adult ticket to Disneyland in California costs less than $20.
This price is currently the most expensive in the entire country.
Are people in Colorado really living in such dire straits?
"Don't rush, cousin, don't we have this?"
Tony pulled his ID out of his pocket and waved it in front of the ticket seller. "With this ID, you get a 50% discount, right?"
"Yes, sir."
The ticket seller nodded, took the ID, and said, "Please wait a moment while I verify it for you—okay, esteemed Biohazard first-release subscriber, the ticket price is $10 per person."
To be honest, even Tony himself didn't expect it to actually work.
Judging from the other party's attitude, they were practically praising him to the skies.
This is definitely VIP treatment!
"My cousin also has identification,"
Tony handed Hawk's pass as well, then pulled out $40. "Two fast passes, please."
"Wait a minute, you just said initial users?"
Hawk keenly grasped the key point in the other person's words and asked with a puzzled look.
"Yes, sir."
The sales clerk smiled sweetly, "Only players who purchase at the original price during the first week will receive the STARS badge."
Hawk's eyes widened, and he exchanged a glance with Tony.
Wow, I've hit the jackpot!
If what the other person said is true, then this thing is now out of print.
This is already a true collector's item, and it will likely become increasingly valuable as the Biohazard IP grows.
Some even think of it as a low-class activity, where they might earn some pocket money by using this certificate for personal purposes.
In addition to the included OST soundtrack CD and a full-fledged, high-performance graphics chip—
"My God----"
GAMENOVA is so generous!
Such a luxurious configuration for only $99?
Even if it's just a single game disc, it's already worth the price of admission!
"Hey, look over there, you can actually buy equipment there."
Hawk excitedly darted around the yard.
The large front yard has now been converted into several shops, offering snacks, drinks, and a variety of related products.
The two exchanged a glance and walked into the store without hesitation.
Hawk bought a vest, while Tony went straight for the same sunglasses Wesker wore, paying in full.
The interior of the mansion was designed according to the modern escape room model.
Essentially, it's just a large Haunted House combined with an escape room.
The mansion is equipped with air conditioning throughout, so even in the sweltering heat, it maintains a cool room temperature.
It's even getting a bit cold.
As for what exactly to play----
That's something that doesn't even need to be considered.
After entering the mansion, the two of them walked directly towards the restaurant on their left.
I'd actually love to see that classic scene of turning around and smiling in real life.
only----
It's clear that the vast majority of visitors here today are probably Biohazard players.
They naturally shared the same idea.
Looking at the packed restaurant, Hawk's lips twitched, and he reluctantly withdrew.
"I'm saying—I feel like buying this Fastpass is practically the same as not buying it at all!"
The massive crowd in front of the turnstiles were all using fast-track passes.
Even if it costs more, you still have to patiently wait in line for other Fastpasses to play first.
Do you have a Fastpass Pro?
With so many people crammed together, there's absolutely no scary atmosphere left.
To be fair, the Spencer Mansion is absolutely a top-notch design.
The puzzles, zombies, and props are all world-class.
There are countless puzzles that are exact replicas of those in the game.
The level of detail is astounding, from removing the arrowheads to open secret passages to pushing statues.
The lighting technician was also an absolute expert; because there were no performance limitations to consider, the overall lighting atmosphere was even more impressive than in the game.
Even without the Biohazard IP, this Western-style mansion is definitely a worthwhile attraction to visit.
Even players who have already explored the entire mansion in Biohazard would find it difficult to remain calm in this situation.
But even the best atmosphere can't withstand a large crowd!
Too many!
The first few days after opening were fine, since the official channels hadn't done any proactive promotion.
Only a few scattered passersby and true hardcore fans noticed and came over.
But as time went on and more and more people came into contact with the game, things started to spiral out of control.
The mansion was indeed very large, but no matter how large it was, it was still just the size of a large residence.
Gamenova fans come from all over the world.
It's no exaggeration to say that Gamenova represents an era; it's a symbol of gaming.
Finally, a week after the situation was about to completely spiral out of control, Umbrella Corporation officially announced the closure of the ticket purchase channel.
If you want to play again in the future, you will have to make a reservation by phone in advance, as the number of slots available each day is limited.
This approach ensured both a pleasant visitor experience and prevented any safety hazards, which somewhat calmed the situation.
Even so, the number of tourists crowding outside the mansion every day remains enormous, and there is even a trend of increasing numbers.
They weren't even interested in going inside the mansion; they would be content just to see it from afar.
Residents of Colorado have been critical of the Eight Gyms ever since it was built.
Even though this place is quite big, it feels like GAMENOVA has been ignoring it.
The neighboring California, New Mexico, and Arizona all have their own dojos, and there are several others further west on the coast.
But I got nothing from my own situation.
It's located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, shouldn't it have a Rock-type Gym?
Now, after much anticipation, it's finally here.
GAMENOVA has finally come to Colorado to do infrastructure projects, and they're huge ones at that!
However, this setup is rather awkward.
"My friend said he's coming to Raccoon City to visit me today—this Denver resident is exhausted."
"Who can argue with that? After decades of making beer and failing to turn the city into a tourist destination, it finally became famous thanks to zombies—"
"Good heavens, we don't even have a single raccoon in Denver, let alone any zombies!"
The only entity in Denver that matches the official lore is this newly established Umbrella Corporation.
Oh right, and that legendary, renowned architect: George Trevor.
The popularity of Biohazard has even begun to affect his normal life.
"I'm Trevor's friend, and his wife and daughter weren't used for biological experiments by ' Spencer,' really!"
"You're lying! ' Spencer ' is just Lin Lixin's alias, stop hiding it!"
Lin: "?? I didn't, I didn't!"