Divide is quite large. However, the whole process takes about 12 hours if you don't count the repeated play of various mini-games.
With the clearance of the first batch of players, the content of the game has sparked a lot of discussions.
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"One thing's for sure, this should be the most interesting game of the year so far!"
"Agreed, and I think it's not just this year. This is definitely the most interesting game in recent years, and if the game is about two-player cooperation, I think it can take the top spot!"
"+1, I feel like this game is so cool! Each level has a different theme, along with special items. So easy!"
"Yes, it's like watching an animated movie!"
"The most important thing is that the gameplay is incredibly rich. From the first level to the last, the various items and level designs are simply amazing."
"Haha yes, it was fun to play with my girlfriend! This time, Chen Xu really didn't lie!"
"Indeed, the warrior of love has finally made a heartwarming game this time!"
"Yes, I really felt a lot when I saw the plot at the end."
"Yeah, especially at the end, when you see shots of all the objects you've come across. It's just amazing."
"But the part of the plot that ruined the little cutie in the middle really made it unbearable."
"Indeed, that part made my girlfriend almost go autistic."
"Wait, you are actually playing with your girlfriend?"
"But then, don't you remember the unicorn in the big tree? What happened to the nectar? How did the beehives get blown up?"
"You didn't answer my first question, though. Well, If you didn't tell me, I really would have forgotten. The most miserable character, Unicorn!"
"Haha, the forgotten unicorn... It's really too miserable to even talk about it."
Unicorn: "Hehe, I may not be human, but you are real dogs! Really, tool bugs?"
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On the relevant forums and communities, many players who have experienced Divide are convinced by this game.
For the content of the entire game, almost all players have given unanimous praise to the gameplay. On the Neon game platform, Divide has received a high rating of 8.9 points.
Some players who gave bad reviews—apart from some special memes—mainly focused on the only controversial plot in the game.
That is, in the game, Cody and Mei believe that the tears of their daughter, Rose, are the antidote.
So, they forcibly destroy this little cutie.
Many players said that this episode made them too uncomfortable. After all, the little, cutie elephant princess in the game is harmless to both humans and animals.
She's so innocent and cute, but she was ruined by Mei and Cody.
This is hard to accept.
Many players take the side of Daughter Rose and the cute toys, feeling that Cody and Mei are too insulting of the name parents.
Just like the space monkey, as a toy, it knew that Rose would be sad, but as Rose's parents, Cody and Mei tried to make her sad.
However, some players say they can understand Cody and Mei.
After all, from the perspective of the plot and characters, Mei and Cody suddenly changed from humans to puppets and clay figurines. How could they stay calm?
When they feel they've found the right path, they will undoubtedly pursue it.
They didn't really want to hurt Rose. They just wanted to make the child cry.
In reality, which parent hasn't made their child cry before? It's unreasonable to think that Cody and Mei don't love their child because of this.
After all, from the dialogue in the game, we can see that Mei works outside and often works overtime but still remembers the date when her daughter went to the dentist.
Although Cody is a family cook and forgot to take Rose to the dentist at first, he genuinely cares about her. The LEGO toy castle in the game was built by Cody for his daughter.
If there's anything wrong with Cody and Mei, it's their self-righteousness, whether facing their partner or their child.
That's their biggest problem.
Of course, this is just part of the debate among players who are more concerned about the plot setting.
Another group of players, who are more serious, focus on a different aspect.
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"Isn't anyone paying attention to Rose? Don't you think that if you view this game from another angle, a fun game can quickly turn into a horror game?"
"Haha, if you look at it that way, it really does seem like it! Parents are bizarrely asleep and can't be woken up, and there are frequent supernatural incidents at home. What's behind all of this? Please look forward to tonight's upcoming science column!"
"Daughter stayed at home, and then the vacuum cleaner suddenly exploded, the toolbox was damaged, her favourite toy fell out of thin air, the cuckoo alarm clock started moving on its own, the withered flowers in the garden suddenly revived, and the phonograph on the second floor made strange sounds. Damn, that was terrifying!"
"You're right! It was a very happy game before, but now, thanks to you, I have goosebumps!"
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In addition to the content within the game, the experience outside of it has also sparked complaints from many players.
The theme of the game is to repair the relationship between husband and wife, with the characters reflecting the dynamic between a man and a woman. The game is designed for two-player cooperation.
Additionally, it was announced on Valentine's Day, clearly marketed as a couples' game.
But the question is: Where are all the couples?
In other words, there are quite a few players who are alone—I'm not just talking about Miss Sister, but even many solo players are by themselves at times!
Furthermore, as an adventure game, Divide, the game not only requires good cooperation but also demands some skill in certain levels.
The trend on the Internet began to change a little bit.
At first, everyone was praising the game's level design, as well as the combination of theme, art style, and plot.
But after two or three days, as more players cleared the game, strange complaints started to appear. These complaints quickly gained common recognition from many players.
On major game forums, as well as in the evaluation section of the game itself, such comments became frequent:
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"The value of the game, priced at 146, is no worse than a masterpiece. The only regret is that I don't have a young lady!"
"It's a masterpiece, but I disliked my wife for being too naive, so I kicked her and played with my girlfriend for two days. Brothers, do you think I did the right thing?"
"The game is good, but unfortunately, the title is not accurate. Others play Two Together, and I play it a man alone.
"Please help! I played this game with a good friend in the dormitory, and now he looks at me a little strangely. He insists on pulling me with him every time he takes a shower!"
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