Official Survey Sparks Debate: Arknights Misclassified in Alchemy Stars Survey

Recently, players participating in the official survey for the Chinese server of Alchemy Stars noticed a discrepancy that has sparked heated discussion. The survey's classification of competitor games, particularly Arknights, seems inaccurate to many, leading to widespread community debate.

The reactions in the comment section are mixed. Some players criticized the survey's poor formatting, noting that the inconsistent use of placeholders like 'such as' (often referred to in Chinese internet slang as 'ru' or the 'like' character) is frustratingly unprofessional.

A fierce debate emerged regarding what defines a 'Card Game'. Some argue that any game with a gacha mechanic is a card game, while others sarcastically retorted, 'If that's the logic, then Genshin Impact is an action-fighting game, and Knives Out is an open-world game?' Another player provided evidence that Arknights was once officially labeled an RPG, while another title, Cat Fantasy, was categorized as an ARPG, leading players to mock the broad and often absurd use of the 'RPG' label in modern mobile gaming.