In today’s era of endless games, many so-called “new heroes” have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, which is somewhat dazzling. However, if you look closely at the skill design and character creation of Ju Fufu, the agent, it is not difficult to find that the implicit era implication and human brilliance are not fully covered by the series of numerical values and skill animations on the surface. We should use critical and scrutinizing eyes to see through the social reality and spiritual dilemma reflected behind it.
Ju Fufu’s skill setting is quite ingenious. His “popcorn pot” weapon looks funny at first glance, but it is a metaphor for the neglected power in ordinary life. The pot, a cooking utensil for the ancients and a means of livelihood, is now given the function of a sharp weapon to kill the enemy. It is actually a metaphor for the helplessness and transformation of modern people being coerced by reality and transforming daily items into means of survival. The lightness and fragility of popcorn blooms in the flames, just like the brief light of ordinary life in hardship, with a sweet and fragile fate.
The design of ordinary attack combos and special skills is like the layers of pressure and challenges in social life. The four-stage slash is not achieved in one go, and requires patient accumulation and rhythm; the heat mechanism is more like the accumulation of emotions and strength, and only when it breaks out at the right time can it produce the greatest effect. This coincides with the survival philosophy that people must endure, accumulate strength, and wait for the opportunity in reality.
The dodge design of Ju Fufu is very realistic. Clicking dodge brings invincibility, and long pressing enters the rotation attack, just like the defense and counterattack of people when they encounter difficulties. Invincibility does not mean omnipotence, but a short respite and counterattack opportunity. The rotating flame is both destruction and self-incineration, reflecting the contradiction between struggle and sacrifice in human nature. The multi-layer damage effect of fire attributes in the game is like the lingering anxiety and anger in the hearts of modern people, which is both destructive and promotes change.
The combination of skills and finishing skills demonstrate the inevitability of teamwork. In social reality, individual strength is limited, and only cooperation can break through difficulties. Ju Fufu’s support skills and team gains emphasize the importance of mutual assistance and support, reminding people of the dialectical relationship between the individual and the collective. This design undoubtedly reflects the complex and close interdependence between people in today’s society, as well as the warmth brought by mutual help.
The “wound” effect in the skill is very symbolic. The wound is not a simple trauma, but also a trace of growth. Just like Ah Q in Lu Xun’s works, although he was bullied, he still maintained his self-conscious struggle. Ju Fufu causes a critical hit bonus through wounds, suggesting that pain and scars can also be transformed into strength. This transformation is a true portrayal of human spiritual power.
Imagery, as a visual and effect addition to skills, is actually a modern interpretation of traditional cultural elements. The fiery colors and dynamic images in the painting seem to tell the comfort of culture and art to the hearts of modern people. Even in a cold combat environment, we should not forget to keep beauty and hope in our hearts, which is the indispensable role of culture in life.
Overall, the design of Ju Fufu is not only a technical display of the game mechanism, but also a profound reflection of the spirit of the times and the complexity of human nature. Her “popcorn pot” has changed from light-hearted and humorous to full of tragic, reflecting the duality of modern people’s situation: facing the harsh reality, but also yearning for a better life; suffering pain, but also having the courage to fight back.
This game and its agent setting remind us of the various realities and contradictions in today’s society, which makes us have to reflect on our own situation and future direction. Ju Fufu’s flame not only burns the enemy, but also illuminates the anxiety and hope deep in our hearts. As Lu Xun revealed in his writings, while revealing the darkness, we also hope to see the light. The passion and tenacity in Ju Fufu’s skill design are the symbols of this contradiction and light.
In this way, the skill setting of a character in the game, although virtual, is full of the imprint of the times and the true meaning of human nature. Ju Fufu’s fire is not only a tool for a battle, but also a metaphor for a life. When we play games, we should also think about reality and look forward to the future.
This is the profound meaning and value behind Ju Fufu’s skills that cannot be ignored.