Another one bites the dust? Otome game 'Zhong Zhi Jing' suspends development

The gaming industry faces another setback: 'Zhong Zhi Jing', a highly anticipated otome (romance simulation) mobile game, has announced that its development has been suspended, much to the shock of its followers.

Beta testers chimed in with their critiques. Despite the game having already secured a government publishing license, players reported that the core gameplay was boring and overly reliant on gacha mechanics. They described the narrative as formulaic and noted that the player's role felt disconnected. Critics also highlighted frustrating systems, such as mixing character and weapon pools in the gacha, along with overly convoluted character progression.

The conversation soon shifted toward the game's lead artist, who had previously been embroiled in industry controversies. Former employees reportedly shared negative anecdotes about their work experience with the individual on social media, leading internet sleuths to dig up past scandals.

In the comment section, most players weren't surprised by the cancellation. Many argued that in the current competitive market, even having a license isn't enough to save a project with poor test metrics.