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Hamster Kombat: The Dramatic Decline of a Telegram Game

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


Hamster Kombat quickly gained a massive following on Telegram, only to see a steep decline. Let's explore the reasons behind its dramatic fall.

Early Hype and Massive Growth

Hamster Kombat captured huge interest from its inception. Telegram's CEO described it as the fastest-growing digital service worldwide. By integrating blockchain, the game attracted users with the promise of earning cryptocurrency through simple 'tap-to-earn' mechanics. However, the initial excitement waned.

The game offered a unique model by integrating blockchain into a simple gaming platform.Telegram CEO

Monotonous Gameplay

Despite its fast growth, the game came under fire for its repetitiveness. Players criticized the simple and repetitive mechanics and the quickly-assembled AI-generated art, which lacked polish.

The Token Airdrop Fiasco

One of Hamster Kombat's biggest failures was its token distribution. Initially presented as rewards for active users, the delays and anti-cheat systems resulted in many players losing their earned tokens and trust.

Legitimate players were left stunned, losing both their tokens and trust in the platform.Nigerian user

Amidst user retention challenges, numerous controversies, and government scrutiny, Hamster Kombat stands at a crossroads. Its story serves as a reminder of the importance of user support and content quality for long-term project success.

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