Are we about to see the end of Telegram’s most crypto-based clicker game, Hamster Kombat? Once the most popular and viral game on Telegram, Hamster Kombat is currently bleeding users with its token, HMSTR, which is sliding by around 76%.
According to several blockchain tracking sites, the Telegram-based game is suffering from a sharp decline in user engagement, with active accounts dropping from a peak of 300 million in August 2024 to only 41 million. The project’s token, $HMSTR, is currently trading at $0.0025, a significant drop from the high of $0.009993 last September 26, representing a 76% loss.
A massive 86% drop in user base and a 76% drop in native token value puts Hamster Kombat in a critical position going forward. As the developers are planning the “Season 2 Airdrop” in March 2025, many market analysts and viewers are losing faith in the project.
.@hamster_kombat losing nearly 260 million players in just three months
Hamster Kombat, Telegram’s tap-to-earn game that boasted a whopping 300 million users back in August, has reportedly dropped 259 million players.
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Hamster Kombat – A Promising Game With Over 300 Million Users
Hamster Kombat was an instant hit upon launch. According to its developers, they aim to change blockchain games and make it accessible to everyone. The basis of the popular game is simple: a simple click-based game, and there is no need to buy and invest in game consoles or advanced computers.
Therefore, it is not surprising that the play-for-money game quickly attracted the attention of more than 300 million players, even before the launch of its HTMSR token on the Open Network (TON) in September 2024.
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, also likes the project, saying it is the fastest growing digital service on the Internet and could change the way we interact with blockchain.
Hamster Kombat’s Simple Gameplay Was Its Downfall
Hamster Kombat’s new tap-to-play-and-win model initially surpassed the popularity of Bitcoin mining, which was high-tech and required complex and expensive resources. However, the project failed to sustain the enthusiasm and interest of users, with many finding the gameplay shallow and repetitive.
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Despite its boring gameplay, some criticize the game’s use of AI-generated graphics. Although they look weird and fun at first, they look cheap compared to other games. With the game’s cheap AI tricks and uninspired design, many viewers saw the Hamster project as a cash grab.
HMSTR price down in the last 30 days. Source: CoinMarketCap
Disappointing Hamster Kombat Crypto Airdrop
The air show that was planned for late September, which was supposed to raise the public, was considered boring. The airdrop, which has an estimated 129 million eligible players, has left many frustrated by the delay and their meager rewards.
According to reports, some players who spent hours clicking and playing the game received $1 to $10, a fraction of the expected rewards. Airdrop deals and technical issues add to user frustration.
The airdrop has been delayed, testing the patience of administrators, and many are venting their frustrations online. Then, there was the release of the anti-cheat system, which ended up banning the accounts of 2.3 million players and confiscating more than 6 billion tokens.
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