Recently, the influential industry outlet 'Game Grape' published a feature article criticizing domestic developers for remaining trapped in a cycle of cloning 'Genshin Impact' two years after its launch. The article highlights how various developers are attempting to 'stitch' game mechanics together—some by forcibly grafting elemental reaction systems into incompatible titles, and others by gradually morphing their large-scale projects into 'Genshin-likes.' [图片: url]
The core issue is the business model. The author argues that 'Genshin Impact' has created a closed loop that defies conventional wisdom: selling high-quality products at a relatively lower price point to a massive, unprecedented user base. For developers without that scale, attempting to replicate this pricing and production strategy is essentially professional suicide.
Regarding gameplay mechanics, the piece argues that the core of 'Genshin's' combat isn't pure action-game fluidity, but a system driven by gacha mechanics and endgame stat-checking. Forcing these elements into different genres results in poor integration and wasted development budgets. [图片: url]
Furthermore, regarding the open-world market, the author emphasizes that latecomers are fighting a losing battle against time and efficiency. As 'Genshin Impact' continues to refine its production methods, the window for competitors to find a unique identity continues to shrink. Ultimately, the article urges developers to stop idolizing a single hit and instead focus on shifting player demands. [图片: url]
In the NGA community, reaction has been mixed. Commenters are actively speculating on which 'large-scale developer project' the article refers to, tossing around names like Papergames or NetEase. Other long-term players offered cynical takes, viewing the article as a blunt warning to stop chasing trends, essentially echoing the popular sentiment: 'Give it up, we can't beat miHoYo.'
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