Gossip: Overlord Mobile Game Opens Pre-registration, Backlash Over Developer 'Kingnet' and Censored Art

Recently, the mobile game based on the popular anime 'Overlord' opened for pre-registration. Players were immediately skeptical because the game claims to have an official license (edition number), yet there have been zero public beta tests. This 'advertise first, test later' approach has left the community baffled, with many worrying it will be another low-effort gacha game.

Artistic choices have also drawn heavy criticism. The iconic skeletal face of the protagonist, 'Ainz Ooal Gown' (often called 'Bone King'), was covered by a mask in the promotional art—a move interpreted as self-censorship to satisfy strict content regulations. When it was revealed that the developer is likely 'Kingnet' (known in the Chinese community for pumping out low-quality 'reskin' clones), the community sentiment turned even more negative.

The general consensus in the comment section is that the game is destined to fail. Fans are also confused about how an 'imported' game title shifted into a 'domestic self-developed' project under Kingnet. Ultimately, the community sees this as just another cash-grab attempt targeting fan nostalgia.