Cultural alienation and spiritual dilemma in modern games from the skill setting of Ju Fufu


In this world, people’s entertainment methods are becoming more and more diverse, and electronic games are particularly popular. Ju Fufu, the new S-level agent known as “Zero of Absolute Zone”, is like a mirror reflecting society. In his skill design, he reflects the cultural alienation and spiritual anxiety of modern people.

The mechanical logic and cold reality behind the skills
The details of Ju Fufu’s skills are complicated and extremely mechanical: the combo of ordinary attacks, the setting of invincible state when dodging, the superposition and triggering of linked skills and special skills, the resource management of heat and fiery rotation… Everything is as rigorous as a machine operation. The seemingly cool fire attribute damage is nothing more than a pile of numbers, and the cold formula is operating behind it.

This can’t help but remind people of the relationship between people in today’s society, which is indifferent and functional. People run for interests and efficiency, and individuals are pulled by systems and mechanisms like gears. Emotions are gradually deprived, and what is left is pure operation and consumption. Ju Fufu’s “heat” is like a double-edged sword, which is both a symbol of passion and a fuel that consumes life.

The absurdity of the popcorn pot and the difficulties of life
The most ridiculous thing is that her weapon is actually a “popcorn pot”. The household utensils used to make snacks in the kitchen have become sharp blades on the battlefield. There is a bit of irony in the absurdity: today’s entertainment industry has alienated trivial items in daily life into “combat tools”, which symbolizes the bizarreness and helplessness of modern people’s lives.

This pot is both a protective umbrella and a burden, symbolizing the self-defense and helpless struggle of ordinary people under social pressure. It carries laughter, but more often, it is mechanically repeated and consumed. Ju Fufu holds a popcorn pot and runs in the cruel game world, just like contemporary people struggling to survive in the social torrent, solemn and humorous, but unable to escape the cage of reality.

The “heat” mechanism in skills and the metaphor of mental anxiety
The “heat” in skills is like a person’s inner emotions, which will explode when accumulated to a certain extent. But this outburst is not free, but is bound by the system, limited by time and resources. Isn’t this a portrayal of the mental state of modern people? The accumulated pressure and passive emotional outbursts, the individual is like a tightly controlled flame, wanting to break free, but unable to escape control.

Especially when the “heat” is exhausted and the skills are forced to cool down, it is like a mental depression. The “heat” increase and decay mechanism set in the game is also a symbol of mental anxiety: you must always maintain “enthusiasm” and never let down your guard, otherwise you will be “knocked down” by reality.

The social relationship of cooperation and support: the myth of cooperation and false sense of security
The design of the cooperation and support skills of Ju Fufu is a microcosm of multiplayer cooperation. Players must rely on teammates and cooperate with each other to complete the task. At first glance, it seems to be a seamless cooperation, but in fact it hides the game of interests and the balance of roles.

This relationship, just like the seemingly harmonious social interaction in reality, is actually full of calculations and interest exchanges. Players enjoy the pleasure of fighting in cooperation, but they are often bound by the “cooperation” mechanism and lose their autonomy. Technical means have replaced the real warmth of human relationships, and trust between people has become fragile. Ju Fufu’s support skills are nothing more than mechanical interactions, lacking real emotional exchanges.

The “wound” effect in skill upgrades and the inevitability of suffering
In the game, Ju Fufu’s ordinary attack upgrade brings a “wound” effect, causing continuous damage to the enemy and a guaranteed critical hit. This accumulation of pain reminds people of the scars of human society, which is an unavoidable existence.

Suffering has become the price of progress, and wounds are the inevitability of growth. Individuals in modern society are also like this, constantly injured and struggling, but gaining strength in pain. This cruel reality is presented mechanically by the game, ruthless and real. The design of Ju Fufu’s skills is not only a game experience, but also a social allegory.

The appearance and connotation of visual art and “imagery and shadow painting”
The skills also include “imagery and shadow painting”, which brings visual enjoyment and gives a certain aesthetic connotation to the cold battle. However, this visual impact conceals the inner anxiety and spiritual emptiness.

Just like the flashy appearance of modern society, the colorful neon lights cover the loneliness of people’s hearts. The images of Ju Fufu are the packaging of the game, and they are an anesthetic for the players’ spirit, making people temporarily forget the heaviness of reality. This “beautiful illusion” is a wake-up call, reminding us not to indulge in virtual light and shadow.

Conclusion: Reality metaphor and spiritual criticism in video games
Ju Fufu, the fire attribute agent in this virtual world, has layered skill designs, which actually hides deep meanings. It reveals the spiritual anxiety of modern people, the alienation of culture, the complexity of social relations and the inevitability of painful growth. Behind the mechanics and vision of the game is a metaphor and criticism of reality.

While enjoying the fun of the game, players should also be alert to the cultural codes in it and reflect on their own mental state and social situation. Ju Fufu is not only a game character, but also a mirror that reflects the bizarreness and spiritual distress of our times.