Info about Chinese Online Game: Official game description: In China,we call guys who spend excessive money on video games “kelao”.Some early Chinese online games used to induce players to pay to crush non-paying users and monsters in the game. This game aims to restore the Chinese style of online games where players can recharge without spending real money, and let players experience the fun of "kelao"!(This is a single player game.) If you are interested in our game, come and add to the wishlist of "Chinese Online Game"! **We are working on the English version and expect it to be available around the time of the official launch,so stay tuned please!Welcome “kelao” to our official discord！** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Super Multiple Endings Multi-Week Program ----------------------------------------- ** There are about 10+ different endings for different experiences! Do you want to recharge like crazy and become the lord of the Imperial City? Or do you want to develop steadily and get a beautiful woman? It's your choice! ** Single-player gameplay simulates the fun of online gaming in a way you've never experienced before! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** ** Experience Chinese online games with Sims gameplay! --------------------------------------------------- ** The moment you enter the game, you are encouraged to drop everything and go to the online game to show off your skills, in order to one day be the lord of the Imperial City in the online game! However, at the same time when you are having a great time, you also fall into an endless abyss without realizing it... ** pay to Win! ----------- ** ------------------------------- in the Game 99.99$ Charge At Will; ---------------------------------- Charged to let you experience the thrill of a knife 999; After charging, you can go to the field, go to the imperial city, go to the arena, hanging the white whoring "players" who do not charge money; As long as you want, at any time you can rely on kryptonite on the peak of the game, to become a list of big brother, to experience the joy of the first leaderboard. ** paid Experience, No One Else! ----------------------------- ** ------------------------------------------------------------------- The game allows you to really experience the kelao world, the feeling that I am no one else. In the field PK, you can pick a hundred people, experience kelao extreme PK feeling; In the imperial city PK war, you can also be a person to attack or defend the city, a person to pick a city, and finally become the city master, look out of the world; You must accept the worship of all gang members and look down on them as they look up to you; At the same time, you can enjoy the worship of all the losers in the world chat! Release date: 18 Jul, 2024 Categories: Single-player, Life Simulation, Economic Simulation, Multiple Endings, Gacha System, Character Progression, Management Simulation - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: No data - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: No data Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Simulates 'whale' spending experience (weight 0.97): A significant number of reviewers highlight the game's ability to simulate the experience of being a high-spending player ('whale') in online games. This includes the satisfaction of spending money, achieving power, and dominating the game world, often contrasting with their real-life financial limitations. The 'Shuangwen' mode is frequently mentioned as enhancing this power fantasy. - Satirical critique of online games (weight 0.58): Reviewers appreciate the game's satirical take on predatory monetization tactics and the overall culture of Chinese online games. The game's humor, memes, and references to familiar online game tropes resonate with players, prompting reflection on the industry's practices. The game also incorporates Chinese cultural elements. - Active development and updates (weight 0.22): The developers are praised for their active engagement with the community, consistently releasing updates, fixing bugs, and adding new content based on player feedback. The addition of modes like 'GM mode' and 'rich second-generation mode' are specifically mentioned as positive improvements. - Enjoyable and addictive lottery mode (weight 0.15): The lottery mode is a popular feature, with many reviewers finding it enjoyable and addictive. It provides a satisfying scratch-off experience and the potential for high payouts, even without spending in-game currency. - High-quality graphics and realism (weight 0.11): Reviewers appreciate the game's high-quality graphics, detailed scenes, and realistic simulation experience. The game's attention to detail and overall production quality contribute to a strong sense of immersion. - Generous free DLC updates (weight 0.05): The game offers free DLC, which is seen as a generous and positive addition. The free DLC updates enhance the game's value and provide additional content for players to enjoy. Common complaints: - Repetitive, boring gameplay loop (weight 0.63): Many reviewers found the gameplay loop repetitive and boring, especially in the mid-to-late game. This was due to a lack of engaging content, monotonous tasks, and a feeling of stagnation, leading to a decline in interest and replayability. Some reviewers also mentioned that the game becomes a chore, feeling more like work than entertainment. - Tedious time management, no skipping (weight 0.41): Reviewers expressed frustration with the game's time mechanics, citing the lack of time-skipping options and the need to wait for specific in-game times. This forced players to endure tedious periods, making the experience feel artificially lengthened and less enjoyable. The sleep mechanic was also criticized for being unrealistic and restrictive. - Unrewarding, frustrating lottery system (weight 0.21): The lottery system is heavily criticized for its extremely low payout rates and addictive nature. Reviewers found the lottery mode frustrating and unrewarding, often resulting in significant losses of in-game currency. The repetitive clicking and slow animations further exacerbated the negative experience. - Lacks depth, content, polish (weight 0.18): Reviewers noted a lack of depth and content, leading to a feeling of emptiness and a desire for more gameplay variety. The guild system was also criticized for being underdeveloped and inactive. Additionally, some reviewers pointed out various imperfections and areas needing improvement, suggesting a lack of polish. - Excessive clicking, hand strain (weight 0.12): The game requires excessive clicking, leading to hand strain and fatigue. Even with VIP status, many actions require manual clicking, making the gameplay tedious and uncomfortable. The lack of one-click options for common tasks further exacerbates the issue. - Unfulfilling, incomplete ending (weight 0.06): The game lacks meaningful content or options after reaching the ending, such as becoming the city lord. This leads to boredom and a sense of incompleteness, as the story feels unresolved. Some reviewers were unable to trigger the desired ending despite meeting the requirements. - Upsetting, disjointed, shallow themes (weight 0.05): The game's realistic portrayal of certain themes can be upsetting and lead to a feeling of emptiness. Some reviewers were dissatisfied with the game's endings, finding them tragic or disjointed. The game's text was also criticized for lacking depth and resorting to stereotypes. - Poor character power progression (weight 0.04): The game's focus shifts towards increasing combat power, often requiring significant spending. Character progression feels minimal despite the effort and money invested. The family system lacks interaction, and the game lacks a tutorial for increasing combat power. Gameplay feedback: - Simulates pay-to-win online game (weight 0.16): The game simulates the experience of playing a pay-to-win Chinese online game, blending real-life simulation with virtual game elements. Players balance daily activities with in-game progression, often through gacha mechanics, VIP systems, and grinding, mirroring common monetization strategies. - Repetitive clicking and grinding (weight 0.03): The core gameplay loop primarily involves repetitive clicking and grinding, which some reviewers found tedious and lacking substantial content. This simplicity is sometimes compared to incomplete web games or idle games. - Includes a GM/developer mode (weight 0.03): The game includes a GM mode (developer mode) that allows players to freely modify game parameters, character stats and spend unlimited money. This provides a unique level of control and the ability to deeply experience the mechanics of pay-to-win. - Simplified, automated combat system (weight 0.03): The game features a simplified combat system, often with automatic battle AI. While some strategic skill use is required, the focus is primarily on numerical stats and character strengthening through in-app purchases. - Features gacha/lottery mechanics (weight 0.02): The game features gacha and lottery mechanics, including scratch card simulators with realistic probabilities. Low drop rates in the free card draw system can be frustrating. - Features multiple endings (weight 0.02): The game features multiple endings, some achievable quickly and others requiring more time investment. This encourages replayability and exploration of different paths. - Incorporates internet memes (weight 0.02): The game incorporates internet memes and satirical elements, creating a sense of black humor. However, the reliance on memes may not appeal to all players and can reduce the game's long-term appeal. - Incorporates multiple RPG systems (weight 0.01): The game incorporates various systems such as Genshin, rune, cultivation, and dungeon systems. The appeal lies in exploring the upper limits of each system's impact on combat power. - Satirizes pay-to-win mechanics (weight 0.01): The game satirizes pay-to-win mechanics, but the criticism is superficial. It focuses on charging for power and manipulated drop rates. Performance notes: - Inconsistent game performance, optimization issues (weight 0.04): The game's performance is inconsistent. Some players report smooth gameplay and quick loading times, even on low-end devices, while others experience lag, frame rate drops, stuttering, freezes, and critical bugs that force the game to close. Optimization appears to be a key issue. - Simple, unadorned art style (weight 0.01): The game features a simple and unadorned art style, with some reviewers drawing comparisons to older online games. This may be a stylistic choice or a limitation due to the game's indie development. - Minor gameplay bugs present (weight 0.01): Players have encountered minor bugs that disrupt gameplay. These include characters getting stuck, auto-battle malfunctions, and the inability to use certain functions during auto-battle. These issues can be frustrating but don't appear game-breaking. Recommendations: - Inconsistent opinions on game quality (weight 0.4): Reviewers are divided on the game's overall quality, with many suggesting it's only worth playing in short bursts or as a time-killer. Some recommend waiting for updates or sales before purchasing, while others advise watching streamers instead. A few reviewers strongly advise against playing, citing boredom or frustration. - Desire for future updates/content (weight 0.39): Many reviewers express hope for future updates, DLC, and content additions to improve the game. They are looking forward to new gameplay features, story expansions, and optimization. Some reviewers are giving positive reviews specifically to encourage further development and show support for the developer. - Satirical critique of P2W mechanics (weight 0.38): The game satirizes Chinese online game monetization and culture, prompting reflection on predatory practices. Many appreciate its unique theme and commentary on consumer habits within gaming, especially for those familiar with the genre. Some suggest it may even help players break free from online game addiction. - General positive recommendations (weight 0.22): These points express general positive sentiment without specific details. Some reviewers call the game a 'masterpiece' or 'must-buy' without providing concrete reasons. - Varied preferences for game modes (weight 0.05): Players have different preferences for game modes, with some recommending the '爽文' (easy) mode for a more enjoyable experience and others suggesting skipping the 'realistic mode' due to its difficulty and save-scumming requirements. Some players recommend using GM mode to avoid boredom in later stages, while others advise against it initially to preserve the normal mode's enjoyment. - Lottery system needs improvement (weight 0.04): Players express frustration with the lottery system's low win rates and suggest increasing the odds of winning, especially for larger prizes. Some suggest adding more lottery-style modes to reduce the time spent in the game. One reviewer suggests increasing the initial money in lottery mode. - Positive review for personal reasons (weight 0.04): These points express general positive sentiment without specific details. Some reviewers are giving positive reviews in exchange for personal satisfaction or to encourage future updates. - Suggestions for in-game purchases (weight 0.02): The reviewer provides specific advice on in-game purchases and strategies, such as buying gift packs for level-up pills and participating in customer service activities. They also suggest improvements to the gift pack system, such as dividing them into different tiers and offering limited-time items. - Wait for a sale (weight 0.01): Reviewers advise potential buyers to wait for a sale or a historical low price before purchasing the game. This suggests that the game's current price may not be justified by its content or quality. Other player notes: - Acknowledges potential, offers suggestions (weight 0.02): Some reviewers acknowledge the developer's good intentions and ideas, while also recognizing limitations and areas for improvement. They offer suggestions based on personal opinions, hoping for improvements in future updates or installments. - Nostalgic memes and satire (weight 0.02): The game incorporates numerous references, memes, and satirical elements that evoke nostalgia and remind players of past scams. These elements are often found in unexpected places, such as disclaimers and censored content. - Requests for gameplay improvements (weight 0.01): Reviewers suggest adding features to improve gameplay, such as time-skipping options, changing achievement conditions, and a purchasable class change feature. These changes would address issues like repetitive waiting and the inconvenience of restarting the game to switch classes. - Suggestions: wealth-based gameplay (weight 0.01): Reviewers suggest expanding gameplay with wealth-related activities like real estate, stock market manipulation, and luxury purchases. These additions would provide more ways to amass and spend in-game wealth. - Single-player 'cash grab' game (weight 0.01): The game is described as a single-player 'cash grab' that relies more on hype than actual gameplay, collecting elements from various online game companies. - Machine-generated Chinese voice acting (weight 0.01): The game includes Chinese voice acting, but it is machine-generated. While the game is in Chinese, reviewers note that it does not significantly affect gameplay. - Sales exceed 400,000 copies (weight 0.01): The game has achieved over 400,000 sales and has generated some interest in overseas distribution, indicating a level of commercial success. - Includes redemption codes (weight 0): The game includes redemption codes for in-game items and currency, providing players with additional resources and rewards. Emotions: No emotions}