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Hamster Kombat: What Led to the Loss of Popularity?

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

8 months ago


Hamster Kombat, once the largest mini-game on Telegram, reached 300 million registered accounts by August. However, it is now experiencing a significant decrease in user activity.

Early Hype and Massive Growth

Hamster Kombat launched with significant fanfare earlier this year. Telegram's CEO described it as the fastest-growing digital service in the world, with potential for blockchain technology integration. Key features included tap-to-earn mechanics, crypto incentives with HMSTR tokens, and endorsements from prominent figures. Yet, this initial excitement did not lead to user retention.

Monotonous Gameplay

While Hamster Kombat enjoyed rapid growth, its design and mechanics soon became points of criticism. Players found the AI-generated art lacked polish and the tap-to-earn gameplay repetitive. For many users, the incentives were insufficient to continue their engagement.

The Token Airdrop Fiasco

Hamster Kombat's token airdrop was a major misstep. Delays, an anti-cheat system, and mass disqualifications led to negative user reactions, particularly in Nigeria. Many players expressed disappointment over the low value of their earned tokens.

The decline in Hamster Kombat's popularity is linked to problems in gameplay, disappointment in token distribution, and scrutiny from authorities. The value of the HMSTR token has significantly decreased recently.

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