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Possessing the power of the Dragon, Liu Bei in the blockbuster game Wo Long will transform into the undefeated war deity.
Are you accustomed to the image of Liu Bei being weak, losing battles in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong? Today, we bring you a completely different version of Liu Bei. Possessing the power of the Dragon, Liu Bei in the blockbuster game Wo Long will transform into the undefeated war deity.
Firstly, the game we are discussing here is Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, loosely translated as Legend of the Dragon: The Collapse of the Dynasty. This is a AAA blockbuster game developed by Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo. The game is adapted from the famous novel The Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong. Since the game is not released until March 2023, the content in this video is purely speculative.
The biggest question that I, like many others who have watched and played the demo of Wo Long, have is: who is the main character? If you are still unsure about this, let us clarify. The main character in Wo Long is none other than Liu Bei. Here are the reasons why the author can conclude that Liu Bei is indeed the central character of the game.
Firstly, considering the image of the dragon throughout the first 2 trailers of Wo Long. Remember to focus on the detail that the main character possesses the power of the dragon, as this is truly crucial.
In ancient times, the dragon symbolized royalty and nobility. Only those of noble lineage were likened to dragons. In The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the number of characters considered descendants of the Han dynasty is not many. The most prominent among them must be Liu Bei. According to the genealogy of the Han royal family, Liu Bei is the uncle of Emperor Huan of Han, Liu Xie. Later known as Liu Huangshu. Thus, using the dragon motif to refer to Liu Bei is entirely reasonable.
Next, pay attention to the starting context of the game revealed through the latest demo segment. Wo Long takes place in the year 184 AD. For those familiar with The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, 184 AD marks the beginning of the Yellow Turban Rebellion led by the three brothers Zhang Jiao, Zhang Bao, and Zhang Liang. Let's overlook the historical context as it doesn't help us pinpoint the main character. Focus on the location instead.
The first scene where the main character appears is at Devil's Gorge in Ji Province. Formerly, this land belonged to the Chu state under the Zhou dynasty. And do you know what? Ji Province is the homeland of Liu Bei.
According to The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei was born in 161 AD in Zhuo County, Ji Province. When the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out, Liu Bei and his two sworn brothers, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, rose in arms to assist the court in Zhuo County. After the Yellow Turban Rebellion failed, Liu Bei was appointed as the Magistrate of Anxi.
With just the first two factors, we already see many similarities between Liu Bei and the main character in Wo Long. To enhance persuasion, let's consider the main character's relationship with the surrounding satellites. According to confirmation from Team Ninja, the three supporting characters you see in the trailer as well as the demo are respectively Zhao Yun, Lu Bu, and the Yellow Turban rebel general Zhang Liang.
In a segment appearing in trailer 2, Zhao Yun once commented on the main character. 'I don't understand why someone as strong as you isn't being noticed by anyone. Your strength is like a dragon soaring high into the sky.'
Upon comparing details in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it becomes apparent that initially, Liu Bei was practically unknown. When he gathered the 18 lords, no one knew who Liu Bei was. Then, Triệu Vân agreed to leave Công Tôn Toản to join Liu Bei. It's evident that Vân holds Bei in high regard, even willing to die for him. These details perfectly align with what the publisher has revealed in the trailer.
Regarding Trương Lương and Lữ Bố, Liu Bei has faced both in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. He clashed with Lương while with the court forces to suppress the Yellow Turban rebels. Liu Bei also faced Lữ Bố at Tiger Trap Pass. The events in the trailer are all adapted from the original literature, so if Liu Bei is not the main character, it's difficult to explain these events.
Finally, considering the character designs. While both Lữ Bố, Triệu Vân, and Trương Lương are clad in imposing armor, the main character in the trailer is wearing a simple blue fabric shirt. This is not the attire of a general heading into battle. The main character's weapons are single and double swords. Who else could it be if not Liu Bei? The hero who rose from humble origins in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms?
All these factors lead the author to predict that the central character of Wo Long is indeed Liu Bei. This could be one of the most interesting and surprising main characters in the Three Kingdoms series of games that you've ever played.
According to the schedule, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is set to be released in the first quarter of 2023. From now until then, the developers will surely reveal more exciting information. Let's see how accurate our prediction turns out to be.
