The promotional trailer for Divide has taken the gaming community by storm. It has drawn in not just Neon Games fans, but also a substantial number of general players.
This surge of interest can be attributed to the current gaming landscape, where exciting new titles are scarce. Neon Games, known for last year's Dark Souls and a string of smaller but well-received projects, has built a strong reputation among players. While the studio's games aren't universally seen as guaranteed masterpieces, it enjoys a solid base of loyal fans.
The promotional trailer shared by Chen Xu and Neon Games' official blog left many players speechless. Even game designers tracking Chen Xu's work found it to be something entirely unexpected.
On instant forums, players who had watched the Divide promo eagerly shared their thoughts:
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"This feels completely different from Chen Xu's Overcooked last year!"
"Yeah! Even though the art style is still cartoonish, this game's content seems much richer. Is it an action-adventure game?"
"Wow, this looks like a big-budget production!"
"So, are two players controlling a man and a woman as they overcome obstacles and move forward together?"
"The title fits perfectly!"
"From the introduction, it seems like a couple turned into clay and wooden dolls due to a broken relationship. Now they need to fix their bond to become human again?"
"The gameplay looks so diverse! There's RPG, FPS, drag racing—it's packed with variety!"
"Exactly! The game feels loaded with content!"
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The release of the trailer was accompanied by additional information that instantly grabbed players' attention.
The art style is reminiscent of a cinematic animated movie. The gameplay includes platforming, parkour, racing, shooting, and puzzle-solving, offering an exciting blend of elements.
Initially, Chen Xu's labels for the game—Valentine's Day, couple cooperation, warm and friendly—led many to associate Divide with Overcooked. Released a year ago, Overcooked earned the nickname Breakup Kitchen among players. It sparked a trend of cooperative casual games despite its chaotic nature.
However, after watching the trailer, players realized that Divide is a completely different experience.
Shortly after the trailer's release, Chen Xu shared more details on his official blog:
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"It was intended as a Valentine's Day surprise for all players, but it's arriving 20 days late."
"This is an extraordinary adventure where you and your best friend embark on the craziest journey of your lives."
"It's a two-player cooperative, story-driven, interactive animated movie game."
"To succeed, players must work together to overcome challenges, experience humor and chaos, and remember—when united, their bond is unbreakable."
"Only one player needs to purchase Divide to invite a friend to play for free. [Note: Neon Game Platform version required]"
"The game is priced at 146 yuan."
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The excitement surrounding Divide continues to build as fans eagerly anticipate this unique blend of storytelling and cooperative gameplay.
After the news was announced, the official blog of Chen Xu quickly filled with player comments.
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"Mr. Chen, you are so thoughtful! A late Valentine's Day surprise—this is so you!"
"Thinking about last year's Overcooked and now this year's Divide, are you planning to make Neon Games' New Year product an annual tradition?"
"A couple's game every year? Last year's game turned into a couple killer. I wonder what Divide will be like!"
"But it seems different this time. Unlike Overcooked, the storyline is one of the core elements in this game, right?"
"Also, it only requires buying one copy to play, but isn't 146 yuan quite pricey?"
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Many players shared their thoughts after reading the introduction on Chen Xu's blog.
First, the launch date for the game was hinted at in the post.
Second, divide is clearly an adventure game, not a casual simulation like overcooked.
What drew even more attention was the purchase model. Unlike Overcooked's buy one, get one free offer, Divide allows one player to purchase the game and then invite another person to play with them.
This model eliminates the problem faced by Overcooked players. Previously, if one person didn't own the game, the other player had to buy an additional copy. Now, Divide hands complete control to the buyer, letting them choose their co-player without additional costs.
However, the price of 146 yuan surprised many players. Based on Neon Games' history, this likely indicates that divide has a much larger scale than previous titles like Brave heart: World War or To the Moon. Otherwise, such a price would not be justified.
Despite the price, players are more focused on the game's content. Although the promotional trailer provided a glimpse, it wasn't a live gameplay demonstration, leaving players curious about what to expect.
Many are speculating, drawing comparisons to last year's cooperative title Overcooked. Still, it's evident the two games differ significantly in genre and scale.
Thanks to Neon Games' strong reputation and the recognition earned from last year's annual game awards, Divide has sparked significant interest.
This excitement is also fueled by the current game drought among players.
Since Chen Xu confirmed this is a cooperative game requiring two players, many are already forming pairs or seeking partners to play with as soon as the game is available.