奇迹一刻 Surmount

Three years ago, a developer on a forum informed me that an "English localization was planned". Nothing has changed since then. Wasted money.

我到底在干嘛花了十几小时玩这个，扮演战队教练打比赛，养成系统是单薄的，人设是公式化的，战斗系统是无聊的，游戏流程是拖沓的，游戏配音是不全的。 想半天真的夸不出什么好话，只能说还没买的别买了浪费钱，买了的别玩了浪费时间。

This is a fun simulation game! I started to play for the art style. Although we're all waiting for an English release, I played over 40 hours with Google translate. I do have a tiny bit of knowledge with Chinese, so I understand most parts. Maybe... 75%? XD It took me three playthroughs as female MC. I'm ready to play as male MC soon, and hopefully it'll only take me two playthroughs this time. Three major points you should be aware of: 1) If you're playing as male MC, choose a team of girls. If you're playing as female MC, choose a team of boys (with an exception of Xia Xiaoai who is the only girl you can have a romantic ending with female MC, which you'll find out as soon as you play, so this isn't a spoiler). The reason being is when I played as female MC three times, I could never get more events with the girls. There's no such thing as a friendship ending. (Unless I'm mistaken...?) The girls are pretty cool and cute! It was unfortunate, but that's why I'm going to play as male MC next. 2) If you're playing this in Easy Mode, you can totally skip the battles and force victory. This makes it easier to proceed. I found this out later near the end of my first playthrough. But if you want achievements in the game, you'd probably go for other difficultly levels. 3) Always win your battles. A tie is okay at one point, but once you battle Team Redmoon (or was it another team? lol I can't say for sure and I'm not about to test it), you have to win no matter. Otherwise, a part of the story will be skipped and you'll get confused! About the characters: While I do have favorites, I think every character has been quite enjoyable to watch, including NPCs that I wish we could get romantic endings with as well. Each team have memorable characters, and within each team, they complement each other well. I wish there was more though, something more in-depth. Otherwise, I just have to make it up in my head. XD I was a fan of Team Meteor for a while, but on my second playthrough where I unlocked a part of the story I missed, I'm pretty much a fan of all teams we've faced. About the background music: The OSTs sound great. I even bought them on steam beforehand, however, I realized not all OSTs were available for download. I hope there'll be a second release of the soundtracks someday. I get a lot of otome vibes from the OSTs steam doesn't have for download. Hopefully I didn't miss anything else that should be mentioned. Oh! Sometimes we get pop quizzes in class and sometimes I get the same question a few times later. XD You have very little time to answer a question too. (10 seconds only.) I had to rely on my own knowledge I studied in school before, like "The Analects" and such. Some questions may seem odd because they will ask you who is the captain of a certain team and what was MC's previous class, etc etc Sometimes I made random guesses, since they give you three answers to choose from. This is all I have to write for the most parts. I hope I didn't miss anything major. They said English release is under negotiation last year, so I hope they still plan to release this in English this year or the next! I highly recommend this game!

总体还算是瑕不掩瑜吧。主线表达的思想我蛮喜欢的，但也意味着非常理想化。 可攻略角色很多并且分线路，好评。但告白居然没cg，差评。画面不够精美，但也不至于特别难受。大量的随机文本好评。 操作过于重复，在养成上显得有点无聊了。 在电竞方面的设定有些儿戏，至少该让游戏职业稍微有点影响吧？但同时这个养成套路放在其他题材里也问题不大，个人认为属于通用养成升级套路，对于看见电竞才入的我来说稍微有点难过。

24.05.03 女线全通 网游爱好者狂喜。大家的网游形象都太好看了！（涵盖各种风格的白毛必吃榜）好会写反差萌人设 虽然玩法是比较无聊~ 比较喜欢的几位： [spoiler]王概一：驯服一只野生的猫猫狗，SM同体？ 崔星灿：收留可爱淋湿小狗。非常男高感。 简凌：年轻时嘴欠导致了现在的吃瘪，可爱内。 李希然：我需要更多kinsen配音的可攻略角色！非常帅萌的女号天才小男孩。 夏晓艾：我喜欢你！很喜欢网游里的那段剧情。最想私奔， 陆亦辰：魅力成熟男人一枚。[/spoiler]

太爽了吧！！！就是这个奇迹一刻爽啊！！！不仅战斗爽而且all in爽！！！爽爽爽！！！于是转身就去挂bgm（喂） 谁懂我昨天还在愁离A组ko决赛只剩下一个月多了怎么好感只有100+莫羽会不会孤寡然后今天就全部拿下的爽感......这比高考奋战最后一个月还刺激（卧槽啊我真以为有人我要带到二周目去继续打了...你说是吧小周） 陈步青你的数值也是吓死人幸好你没认真打x...也难怪他老是觉得训练无聊换我我也溜溜球了。而且4晋2的时候0也不来打，我没招了这么放水好吗0，还是说是随机的（好吧真的是随机的，0也数值好高...但是都在放水）（刚才去看了一眼换队员的话队员数值是多少...一看一个不吱声，我真是用超绝低数值超绝运气赢的陈步青笑死我了，赌王大胜利） 送礼盲送真是不行我完全猜不到，看攻略前每次送都是+2，真是晕倒（是谁前期一有训练赛就立马约了导致后面跟赶ddl似的加好感）而且日常很好玩很好笑我真是特别乐呵 人物塑造是真的很好我真是要all in了，我是老衲何奕我笑纳了0我笑纳了小夏我笑纳了舒言我笑纳了慨一我笑纳了星灿我笑纳了小周我笑纳了希然我也笑纳了（笑纳了）其实我还想笑纳haze队长（喂）水星火星好磕（你）以及为什么没有3p啊（喂）

女号玩了一周目，数值运营玩起来还行，后期有点重复，没有动力二周目。剧情量倒是挺丰富，就是被各种日常给切的太碎容易忘记前面。女角色有的立绘太暴露了就不是正常打扮，可恋爱男人基本都爱宣言女主是自己的东西，很古早的乙女套路。得了冠军和最后告白演出太简陋实在令人泄气。

Surmount, developed by Cat Run Studio and published by CE-Asia, is a multifaceted simulation and strategy game that immerses players in the competitive world of esports. Released on Steam in February 2022, the game places players in the role of a university student turned coach, tasked with leading an esports team to championship glory. By blending team management, strategic planning, and relationship-building mechanics, Surmount delivers a unique and engaging gameplay experience that goes beyond typical simulation games. The gameplay centers on managing an esports team and guiding them through rigorous competitions. Players are responsible for balancing training schedules, rest periods, and competitive events to optimize their team’s performance. Each team member possesses distinct skills, personalities, and potential, requiring careful planning to tailor training and strategy for maximum effectiveness. Additionally, the game incorporates an intelligence-gathering system, allowing players to scout opponents and formulate strategies accordingly, adding a deep layer of tactical decision-making that rewards foresight and adaptability. Beyond the competitive elements, Surmount places a strong emphasis on narrative and character development. Players must cultivate relationships with their team members, navigating conversations, events, and moral choices that influence the team’s cohesion and morale. The game also features a romance system, allowing players to develop intimate bonds with certain characters, adding depth and personalization to the story. Every choice has consequences, impacting both the immediate outcomes of competitions and the long-term narrative arc, making player decisions meaningful and engaging. Visually, the game adopts a vibrant anime-inspired art style, with detailed character designs and meticulously crafted environments that bring the esports world to life. The music and sound design complement the gameplay, heightening the tension during competitions while enhancing emotional moments in the story. Together, the visual and auditory elements create an immersive experience that draws players into the dual challenges of strategy and interpersonal dynamics. While the game excels in combining strategy, management, and narrative, it does have some drawbacks. Early stages can feel slow, as building a strong team and understanding the mechanics requires patience. Additionally, some players may find certain events or dialogues repetitive, which can slightly diminish the sense of progression. However, these minor issues do not overshadow the game’s overall appeal. Overall, Surmount is a thoughtfully crafted simulation that successfully integrates esports management, strategic planning, and character-driven storytelling. It challenges players to balance tactical decision-making with emotional intelligence, creating a layered and rewarding experience. For fans of anime-style simulation games or those interested in the intricacies of esports management, Surmount offers a rich and immersive journey that is both strategically and emotionally engaging. Rating: 8/10

注意了，有性别陷阱

文案好无聊、好无语，好几个角色感觉没有什么人格魅力