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Rival gacha game shades Zenless Zone Zero on launch day
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Rival gacha game shades Zenless Zone Zero on launch day

Jul 05, 2024 2:51 PM

Alchemy Stars recently stirred up some drama in the gacha game community by sending out an in-game mail that subtly pokes fun at character designs in HoYoVerse's Zenless Zone Zero. On Zenless Zone Zero's release day, Alchemy Stars characters Tiny One and Sinsa highlighted perceived similarities with Zenless Zone Zero characters Koleda and Anton. Alchemy Stars' playful jab includes free rewards for its players, sparking a light-hearted comparison between the two games' character designs.

Are the character designs in Zenless Zone Zero copied from Alchemy Stars?n

The basis of the comparison is that Alchemy Stars released in 2021, while Zenless Zone Zero's Belobog faction, which includes Koleda and Anton, was revealed in 2022. Despite some visual similarities, the characters have differences in personality and abilities, making it more of a playful jab than a serious accusation of copying.

Zenless Zone Zero, developed by HoYoVerse, is an action-adventure RPG set in a post-apocalyptic urban environment. It features the Belobog faction, among others, and promises fast-paced combat and an engaging storyline. Alchemy Stars, on the other hand, is a tactical RPG with a heavy emphasis on strategy and character collection. Despite the differing gameplay mechanics, both games share the commonality of featuring well-designed, appealing characters that have garnered significant player interest.



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Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-07-05 15:30:05
It's pretty amusing to see Alchemy Stars and Zenless Zone Zero stirring up some good-natured rivalry over character designs. It just goes to show how important and impactful character aesthetics can be in the gacha game community
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-07-05 15:18:02
Haha, nothing like a bit of playful rivalry to spice up the gacha scene Alchemy Stars bringing the humor while giving out freebies - that's a smart move to keep the community buzzing.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-07-05 15:06:03
Pretty funny move by Alchemy Stars to poke fun at Zenless Zone Zero on launch day—definitely adds some spice to the gacha scene. Both games have their unique flair, so in the end, it's all just playful competition that benefits the fans with some sweet in-game rewards.
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