"Calabash Brothers, Calabash Brothers, one vine with seven flowers, braving wind and rain without fear, la la la la..."
As the well-known "Calabash Brothers" tune travels through time and resonates in the three realms, many childhood memories are instantly revived. This iconic theme from Shanghai Animation Film Studio once accompanied the growth of a generation. The seven brothers joined forces to overcome the Scorpion and Snake spirits, with good prevailing over evil, a tale still fondly remembered.
Now, in the world of "New Ghost Story," this song echoes once more—signaling a boundary-crossing collaboration. The partnership between "New Ghost Story" and the "Calabash Brothers" IP brings this beloved national animation into a 3D gaming universe. Who would have thought that those animated characters from our youth would one day reappear like this, fighting alongside us in the game!
The most captivating part of this collaboration is the newly introduced casual gameplay: players can start by planting calabash seeds and personally nurture a vine until it grows its own Calabash Brother. This feature not only faithfully recreates the animation's story but also allows players to immerse themselves interactively in their cherished childhood memories. No wonder many players jokingly say, "I don’t even have kids, yet I’m already a 'grandpa'!"
Beyond the characters, classic scenes are meticulously recreated in the game. Under the guidance of artists from Shanghai Animation Film Studio, the game boldly incorporates paper-cut art style to perfectly replicate familiar settings: Grandpa’s straw hut, the caves of the Snake and Scorpion spirits... Each detail is vividly restored, transforming from 2D planes into a uniquely charming 3D map!
Additionally, this collaboration introduces many new gameplay modes, such as the Calabash Brothers-themed battlefield at Guanning Training Ground, offering fresh combat experiences; new experience dungeons; a PvE mode where you transform into a Calabash Brother to defend your home; and challenging high-difficulty dungeons testing your strategic skills... Just hearing about these diverse and exciting features shows how much effort "New Ghost Story" has invested in this collaboration.
Throughout, "New Ghost Story" has always respected the original IP in its collaboration designs, while boldly adding creative touches on top of the essence. This partnership with "Calabash Brothers" truly offers players a fresh and touching experience: moved by the return of familiar childhood memories, and intrigued by the new look "New Ghost Story" has given them.
What are you waiting for? Tune into "New Ghost Story"—this adventure weaving childhood and reality, animation and gaming across the three realms is waiting for you to experience!