We Played the HOTTEST Telegram Games (Fun?)
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We played three of the most popular games on the Telegram Open Network (TON) to see if they really are next level fun — Hamster Kombat, PixelTap by Pixelverse, and Catizen. PixelTap by Pixelverse: h...
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Hey there! So, this video dives into the world of "hottest" Telegram games on the TON network to see if they're actually worth your time and genuinely fun. Two hosts, Hikaru and Ron, try their best to convince Natalie, who's dubbed the "judge" of the office and doesn't usually play games, that three popular titles – Catizen, Hamster Kombat, and PixelTap by Pixelverse – are the real deal. The overall takeaway is pretty mixed, giving us a good look at what makes each game tick and where they fall short from the perspective of a casual player.
Here’s a breakdown of what went down with each game:
### Catizen
* What it is: This game is all about breeding cats. Think of it as a "clicker" style game where you combine cats to create new, higher-level ones.
* Gameplay: You essentially tap empty spaces to bring in new cats, and then you drag and combine identical cats to "breed" them into a more advanced cat. There are also sections where you can earn in-game currency or resources, and you manage your cat inventory.
* Social & Competition: While it includes various "social tasks" that you can complete, it doesn't seem to have direct player-versus-player competition. It's more of a personal progression game where you're trying to keep your "customers" happy. A fun little detail is that Pepe, the meme frog, makes a cameo in the game.
* Natalie's Take: Natalie felt Catizen was the easiest game for newcomers to the Telegram gaming scene. It’s simple to pick up and understand. However, she quickly found it lacking in depth, saying she'd likely get bored within an hour. That said, she thought it might be a decent way to pass the time during slow moments at work.
### Hamster Kombat
* What it is: This is currently the most popular game on the TON Chain, putting you in the shoes of a CEO managing a crypto exchange.
* Gameplay: You get to pick your favorite (or any) crypto exchange – like Binance (Natalie jokingly asked if FTX was an option!) – and then you're tasked with building it up from scratch. This involves going into sections like "mine" and "PR and team" to unlock new cards and "hire" staff, mimicking the process of growing a real business.
* Goal & Reward: The ultimate aim is to reach "level 10" to be considered a top-tier player, and there's a strong hint that achieving this level might lead to a valuable airdrop or significant reward.
* Natalie's Take: Initially, Natalie was quite skeptical, thinking it was just another tapping game. However, she was pleasantly surprised by the depth once she understood the CEO and exchange-building mechanics. This aspect made the game much more engaging than she had anticipated. The idea of "hiring" people and unlocking features added a layer of strategic thinking that simple clickers lack.
### PixelTap by Pixelverse
* What it is: A combat-focused game where you have a pet that can engage in battles.
* Gameplay: You can "punch a card" for some unknown benefit. The core of the game, though, is fighting. You can challenge other players or send invites to your friends for a battle. There's a dedicated "fight button" to initiate matchmaking.
* Combat Experience: Hikaru attempted to find an opponent but joked about being "too strong" when no one matched with him. He then challenged Ron to a high-stakes duel, putting up 8,888 in-game currency. Despite Hikaru's confidence, Ron surprisingly won the first round. When they tried to recreate the fight, it seemed a bit "rigged," with one side quickly winning, highlighting the quick and sometimes unpredictable nature of the combat.
* Other Features: Beyond combat, there’s also a "farming" mechanic. Instead of repetitive tapping, you can collect all your farmed resources with a single click, which is a nice quality-of-life feature.
* Natalie's Take: Natalie had seen PixelTap before in a previous video, so she wasn't completely new to it. She specifically enjoyed the combat aspect, especially the ability to fight other people, finding it more fun and engaging than other games out there. She also got a kick out of Ron managing to beat Hikaru in their in-game duel.
### Overall Thoughts & Takeaways
Natalie's overall sentiment is that these Telegram games are a "good start" for the platform. She emphasizes that Catizen is the easiest to get into for new players, but its simplicity also means it can get boring quickly. Hamster Kombat surprised her with its unexpected depth, moving beyond just tapping to incorporate business management elements, which she found more engaging. PixelTap stood out due to its player-versus-player combat, which Natalie felt made it more interactive and fun than many other mobile games.
A key insight was how these games, despite sometimes appearing simple, offer different engagement hooks. For instance, the promise of an "airdrop" in Hamster Kombat for reaching a high level provides a significant crypto-native incentive that goes beyond traditional gaming rewards.
If you're curious about Telegram games, Catizen is a no-brainer for a quick, casual tap-and-merge experience. For those who enjoy simulation and management with a crypto twist, Hamster Kombat seems to offer more strategic depth. And if you're into competitive elements and direct player interaction, PixelTap's fighting mechanics might be right up your alley.
Transcript
This game sucks Don't have such high expectations So I heard these telegram games are really hot right now But are they actually fun? They have found the funnest games on telegram and their job is to convince the judges person in our office Natalie Die nerds That these games are fun and worth her time First up we're gonna introduce our new contestant Hikaru What do you do about Hikaru? So dude I've been in crypto for about 7 years I run a channel called The Human Machine We cover all things abo...