It was not just a room for individual gaming; it also fosters a sense of community and competition. The space is designed with multiplayer capabilities, allowing players to team up or compete against each other in a shared virtual environment.
Screens scattered throughout the room display real-time leaderboards and rankings, sparking friendly rivalries and encouraging players to push their limits.
"Wow! Just wow guys, this is a whole different world," Jacob said.
"I know, this was what we enjoyed while you were at the library," Ray replied.
They walked up to the room attendant, a name tag 'JESSICA' was placed on the table, and she greeted them with a warm smile.
"Welcome to CYBERVERSE! Are you ready to embark on an adventure of a lifetime?" Jessica asked.
"Absolutely! Yesterday was great and I can't wait to play again today," Ray replied.
Yeah, our friend here needs a break from reality, and this seems like the perfect escape," Adam said as he pointed towards Jacob.
"Yeah, they said your games are mind-blowing. I can't wait to experience it!" Jacob said.
Well, you're in for a treat! Today, we have a brand new game called "Worlds Unleashed." It's a high fantasy adventure game where players like yourself from around all over the world will transported to a magical realm." Jessica added.
"A world that is dying, and your role is to, participate in competitions, race, combat, against one another in other to find a crystal that would be able to save this planet. Mind you there is a real money price for the winners so there will be lots of competitions. "
After the info, she handed each of them a sleek, high-tech game helmet and directed them to the Worlds Unleashed game section.
"Put these helmets on, and your minds will be teleported directly into the game world. You'll feel, see, and hear everything as if it were real," she explained.
"Wow! This is going to be great," Jacob lamented with excitement in his voice.
Excitement filled the room as the friends eagerly put on their helmets. The world around them fades away, replaced by darkness.
*piiim*
They had a beeping sound before opening their eyes.
The friends open their eyes to find themselves standing in a vibrant, sunlit meadow. The grass tickles their feet, and a gentle breeze carries the scent of wildflowers. Towering trees surround them, casting a dappled light across the landscape.
"Wow! This looks incredible! I can't believe it's not real, " Jacob said as he looks around in awe.
"And the details are so lifelike. It feels like we're actually here, " Adam said.
"Alright, guys, let's see what adventures this world has in store for us!" Ray added with a smile on his face.
It was a world that is gradually falling apart, succumbing to chaos and destruction. The atmosphere is heavy with despair as you witness the gradual decay and collapse of everything around you.
As you step into the game, you notice the once vibrant and bustling city now lying in ruins. Skyscrapers crumble and topple, their shattered remains towering over the desolate streets.
Abandoned vehicles lay scattered, remnants of a time when life thrived in this virtual metropolis. The sky above is a constant swirl of dark clouds, casting an eerie shadow over the devastated landscape.
The game world echoes with haunting sounds—a symphony of distant sirens, crumbling structures, and anguished cries. The air is thick with dust and smoke, obscuring your vision and reminding you of the impending doom that looms over this virtual realm.
Nature, too, has succumbed to the relentless decay. Once lush parks and gardens have withered, their foliage turning brown and lifeless. Rivers, once teeming with vitality, now run dry, leaving behind cracked riverbeds and barren landscapes.
As you navigate through this virtual realm, you encounter NPCs (non-player characters) who are trapped in a cycle of despair and resignation. Their faces etched with sorrow, they wander aimlessly, they have lost all sense of purpose, their spirits crushed by the relentless deterioration surrounding them.
Just then, a screen appeared before their eyes displaying their name, ability, strength, life percent, and even their speed. It displayed everything about its player.
"Wow! It's exactly like the system, the arrangement, and everything, even all my attributes level are all the same. There must be a connection between the two," Jacob murmured.
Just as they were busy staring at the screen before them, another team appeared in the game just a few meters away from them.
-"Hey! Are we here to just stand and stare throughout the game?" a boy from the other team said before he and his team members began to run forward.
"Come on guys," Jacob said as he and his team joined in the race.
The gameplay itself becomes increasingly challenging, mirroring the disintegration of the virtual world. Puzzles and obstacles grow more treacherous as the game progresses, reflecting the increasing futility of resistance against an unstoppable force.
The virtual reality experience heightens the sense of immersion and urgency as the teams struggled to navigate crumbling platforms, dodge falling debris, and find ways to overcome the escalating chaos.
They begin exploring the meadow, their footsteps leaving faint imprints in the grass. As they ran.
"Whoa! Whoa! Hold up guys, something is happening," Adam said as tried to stop his friends from going ahead.
"What is it? Why are you asking us to stop?" Ray asked in an angry tone.
"The ground is shaking, it's as if something is about to emerge from the ground."
"Come on Adam the world is falling apart the ground is going to shake for sure, we should get going the other team are already ahe....."
Before Jacob could complete his statement, he was interrupted by a loud cracking sound.
The earth began to crack, dividing the land in two and an army began to emerge from underneath the earth.
"What are those?" Adam asked with a confused look.
{ Your first level, the army of the Undead} they all heard a voice from the game in their head.