The tin soldier Amby sounds like a cold-blooded and powerful character, like a lonely wolf, who carries an aura that makes people inaccessible wherever he goes. His fighting style is strong and direct, and the electric current cuts through the air with a thunderous force. However, perhaps many people have not noticed that behind this cold warrior, there is actually an extremely sensitive heart. He did not become so hard at the beginning, but was shaped by countless betrayals and losses. His heart is full of unrelieved pain, which cannot be eliminated by a single battle, but is tortured day and night.
The story of Ambi may be a microcosm of countless “children abandoned by the world” in our lives. He used to be young and passionate, with dreams and hopes. But as time went by, he gradually became indifferent, because he found that the world would not change because of his passion. His friends, relatives, and people who had fought side by side eventually left him, leaving him alone with endless loneliness and memories. Every time he swung the electric sword, he seemed to vent the unrelieved anger and disappointment.
And Pokona, the seemingly calm and resolute female character, always looks calm and composed, as if nothing can shake her. However, behind her calmness, there is a deeper loneliness and helplessness. Pokona is not immersed in hatred and anger like Ambi, her loneliness is more like that kind of habitual indifference. When she was young, she did not experience the extreme pain of Ambi, but she still fell into the ruthless vortex of the world. The broken family and the departure of her relatives eventually pushed her to this road of no return.
There is a deep void in Pokona’s heart. She never shows her vulnerability to others, and even she herself is unwilling to admit it. She always looks at everything with her calm eyes, but never really faces the pain in her heart. Every battle she fights may not be for victory, but to allow herself to slightly distract from the endless emptiness. Her relationship with the world is a kind of indifferent balance, neither fighting nor compromising. She has become accustomed to this state and no longer expects any change.
And Trigger, the inductive character who also comes from the Oberus team, does not seem to have too many emotional fluctuations. She is calm, decisive, and acts quickly, as if no emotion can affect her judgment. Unlike Pokona’s calmness, Trigger’s calmness carries a more obvious hardness, and her heart seems to have been frozen for a long time. Trigger doesn’t trust anyone, nor does she believe that she can get out of the haze that troubles her. Every time she defeats the enemy, she is fighting against the fear and anxiety deep in her heart.
In battle, Trigger never laughs. Every blow she makes is a precise counterattack, and every action is a silent contest. However, who knows what kind of heart torn by pain is hidden under this indifferent appearance? Trigger is not born strong. Her indifference and ruthlessness are the self-protection mechanisms she has gradually cultivated in failures and pains. She has never shown her vulnerability to anyone because she has long given up relying on others.
The backgrounds of these characters do not seem to be as glorious as ordinary heroic biographies. They are not heroes who fight for justice, nor are they fighters who pursue great ideals. They are just ordinary people who are forced to keep strong and fight in the torrent of the world. They have the loneliness and pain that each of us has experienced, and those wounds hidden deep in their hearts seem to never heal.
The update of version 1.6 of “Zero” may not only bring new characters and new skills to players, but also let us see some fragility and helplessness hidden under the appearance of heroes. The strength of each character is inseparable from the struggle and dedication behind them. Whether it is Ambi’s electric current, Pokona’s calmness, or Trigger’s ruthlessness, these are just the shells they built for survival. The loneliness and pain in their hearts are their real enemies.
Perhaps in our lives, everyone has their own loneliness and sadness. We always try to play the role of a strong person outside, but never dare to face the fragility in our hearts. Just like the characters in these games, they keep fighting, but never really let go of the pain in their hearts. The world is not tolerant, and everyone struggles in this endless loneliness. And these characters are the epitome of our loneliness and struggle in this world.
Every character in “Zero” is fighting against the pain in their hearts. Their stories may not be glamorous, but they let us see a more real world. In this virtual world, we may find some comfort and know that we are not alone at any time. Just like those lonely warriors, there will always be a ray of light that penetrates the darkness and guides us forward.