China's gaming industry has achieved continuous development and success in the domestic market and garnered widespread attention and acclaim internationally by incorporating rich elements of traditional Chinese culture.
Integrating traditional cultural elements with modern game design, many of the Chinese domestic games have incorporated traditional music, poetry, ink painting and martial arts, among others.
It not only enriches the cultural content of the games but also allows global players to experience the profound Chinese culture while enjoying the gaming experience.
Over the past five years, the number of games featuring Chinese traditional cultural elements has nearly tripled.
"We have incorporated a variety of popular elements into the game, such as electronic music, because apart from having a good rhythm, the music must also be visual and carry a melodic narrative. We have always been inheriting traditions through innovation. We are speaking the language of music that expresses the essence of this era," said Zhao Cong, director of China National Traditional Orchestra, which has participated in composing music for several domestically produced games.
"Traditional games have evolved from being purely for entertainment to embodying aspects of cultural transmission. The various scenes, props, patterns, and textures found within the games are drawn from ancient classics. From this perspective, it is evident that our traditional culture still holds significant influence on a global scale," said Li Xuesong, lecturer from the Department of Cinematography, Beijing Film Academy.
Chinese video games add to global fascination with traditional culture
