【Drama】Justice Online's New Mount Sparks Plagiarism Allegations Involving Guardian Tales Designs

Recently, players have pointed out that a new llama mount introduced in the PC version of Justice Online suspiciously mirrors character designs from the mobile game 'Guardian Tales.' Comparisons show that the green llama's color palette and specific floral accessories bear an uncanny resemblance to the latter's character.

In response to the allegations, the game's official channels have been accused of mass-deleting critical comments, which has only added fuel to the fire. Fans mockingly refer to the game as 'Shunhuonuan' (a satirical nickname common in Chinese gaming circles), arguing that this defensive censorship is a sign of guilt.

While some argue that llamas are generic, skeptics emphasize that the specific combination of green fur and yellow flower accessories—which appears on the green model but not the white, black, or pink ones—strongly suggests plagiarism. Players have drawn parallels to similar controversies in the Pokémon franchise, lamenting the prevalence of derivative design practices among major developers.