Reasons why Hamster Kombat is trending on X, are netizens angry?

Bittime - Hamster Kombat (HMSTR), a Telegram-based game that was previously loved by many players, has become a hot topic of conversation again. However, this time it was not due to positive achievements, but rather due to the controversy surrounding their airdrop program.

Netizens think the Hamster Kombat airdrop distribution is unfair. Therefore, they consider this Telegram game to be a scam. More in this article.

Hamster Kombat's Popularity Tarnished

With 300 million active users on Telegram and millions more on social media, Hamster Kombat initially soared. This game was even predicted to be included in the 58th Binance Launchpool. 

Unfortunately, this popularity is in danger of receding due to the controversy that has arisen regarding the latest updates and news of future airdrops.

Different from before, the trending of Hamster Kombat on social media this time was marked by players' disappointment. The cause? The long-awaited HMSTR airdrop, Season 2 update, and the implementation of an anti-cheat system that is considered unfair.

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Hamster Kombat Airdrop 

After a long wait, Hamster Kombat will finally launch their HMSTR token on September 26, accompanied by an airdrop program that promises to be interesting. This certainly sparked the enthusiasm of investors who have invested time and energy in this game.

The launch of the token and airdrop marks the end of Season 1. The Hamster Kombat Team has also taken a snapshot of the players' progress, which determines their criteria for receiving the HMSTR airdrop. 

However, Season 1 is also marked by changes. The team implemented an "interlude season" where players could no longer earn coins by tapping on the main screen. The Mine menu with crypto exchange upgrades has also been removed.

Through uploads on social media, Hamster Kombat explained that this "interlude season" is a preparation period before Season 2 which will last for several weeks. 

Players will not receive tokens during this period, but can collect diamonds by participating in other partner games, inviting friends to join, watching Hamster Kombat YouTube videos, and various other activities. These diamonds will later be useful in Season 2.

Players' Enthusiasm Turns to Disappointment

Initially, players welcomed the completion of Season 1 and the HMSTR airdrop plan. However, this enthusiasm turned to disappointment with the implementation of the anti-cheat system.

The Hamster Kombat team is aware of cheating loopholes that players can exploit to gain more profits. As a result, they launched an anti-cheat system to crack down on cheating players. This step was appreciated by many parties, considering that cheating practices are detrimental to other players.

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However, the implementation of this anti-cheat system has sparked controversy. The reason is, many players are accused of cheating even though they are playing fairly. On the other hand, players who are proven to use AI tools and other technologies to win actually escape the system.

This triggers disappointment among players who feel disadvantaged. Some players complained that their time was wasted because they were accused of cheating. There are also those who highlight the injustice because cheating players can still receive airdrops, while honest players are eliminated.

Hamster Kombat Faces Storm of Protests

The players' disappointment was expressed on social media. The hashtags #HamsterKombat and #HMSTR became trending topics on certain platforms, with the majority of posts (around 330,000) containing complaints and harsh criticism. Many players feel cheated because the airdrop criteria suddenly changed.

Hamster Kombat itself has not provided an official response regarding this controversy. In fact, the players' trust is an important factor in the continuity of the game. The emergence of new Telegram games with better features also poses a threat to Hamster Kombat.

Will this controversy dampen enthusiasm for the airdrop and Season 2? Going forward, Hamster Kombat needs to take the right steps to restore players' trust and maintain its position as the top game on the Telegram platform.

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