1. Introducing the MapleStory Plagiarism Controversy Game 'Pot Lid Mercenary Corps'
- The game directly borrows elements from MapleStory, such as the game title, items, and character designs.
- The plagiarism suspicion is strong due to similarities in the Ribbon Pig monster and sound effects.
- The announcement before starting the game emphasizes pay-to-win, causing displeasure.
2. Pointing Out Problems with Pay-to-Win Methods
- It induces web payments instead of Google payments, and sells coupons instead of in-game currency for web payments.
- This is mentioned as being vulnerable to refunds and consumer protection.
- Criticism of the operating method that seems to force web payments instead of general app store payments.
3. Criticism of Character and Game Design
- Awkwardness is felt in job names (Bow User) or character appearances (Straw Hat).
- The game's pixel art style isn't bad, but the overall design feels awkward.
4. Problems with Story and Game Progression
- The use of both honorific and informal speech in NPC dialogue causes awkwardness.
- Criticism that the story part is very incomplete and at a serious level.
- The game itself is 'no fun' and lacks elements to immerse oneself in.
5. Problems with Gameplay and Party System
- Simple gameplay such as auto-hunting, checking NPC dialogue, and obtaining rewards after idling.
- Expressed as feeling like a 'loner simulator' due to the difficulty of recruiting for party quests.
- Criticism of the system of paying 'friend fees' to hire mercenaries.
6. Problems with Growth System and Item Acquisition
- Expressing frustration by comparing the very slow leveling to a long holiday trip back home.
- The problem of insufficient inventory space is solved by watching initial ads, but criticism of the method of inducing payment afterwards.
- Pointing out the problem of time-limited package boxes given as level-up rewards forcibly taking up inventory space.
7. Summary of the Game's Overall Problems
- Pointing out problems throughout the game, such as MapleStory plagiarism, terrible NPC dialogue, web payment inducement, and coupon sales.
- Raising questions about the existence of the game's official website.
8. Analysis of Operating Entity and Game Company Information
- Pointing out the awkward tone of the game lounge operators, mentioning that it is similar to the senders of hacking emails.
- As a result of searching for game-related information, it is estimated that it is operated by a Chinese mass-produced game company.
- Confirmation of the existence of web payment systems for other games operated by the company.
9. Final Evaluation and Closing
- Giving the game 1 out of 10 points and harshly criticizing it as 'dead, salty, cheap imitation'.
- Criticism that the plagiarism is blatant, not fun, and the operation is also a mess.
- Concluding the review by saying it smells like poop.