Hamster Kombat review: A comprehensive look

Recently, whenever I've picked up my phone, I find myself immersed in Hamster Kombat on Telegram, where I play the role of a crypto exchange CEO—albeit one who happens to be a hamster. The game builds on the tap-to-play concept of its predecessor, Notcoin, which saw immense success with its NOT token on The Open Network (TON), reaching a market cap exceeding $2 billion at its peak and offering players an airdrop.

Hamster Kombat has now attracted over 150 million players, driven by the anticipation of a TON token airdrop scheduled for July. In the game, players tap a cartoonish hamster logo to earn in-game coins, which can then be used to upgrade their virtual exchange and expand its reach to a broader audience.

In Hamster Kombat, playing the role of a hamster CEO of a crypto exchange involves handling expenses like partnerships, licenses, tech support, and more, all managed through simple button taps in the game. The aim is to invest wisely to generate passive income, even while offline. Like its predecessors Notcoin and Bitcoin Miner, the game leverages the addictive appeal of "number-go-up" mechanics, encouraging players to regularly engage in activities such as claiming daily combos and entering cipher codes to boost their in-game earnings. It's a straightforward yet compelling gameplay loop that keeps players coming back for more.

The potential for a significant airdrop haul from spending casual moments tapping buttons in Hamster Kombat seems unlikely, at least from my perspective. However, some players devote considerable time and effort, even inviting friends to increase their chances. In my experience with Notcoin, I took a similar approach, checking in periodically without aggressively pursuing maximum rewards. Despite this, the NOT tokens I earned were worth around $170 at their peak value shortly after launch.

It's understandable to be skeptical about Hamster Kombat reaching the same heights as Notcoin, especially with its larger player base and a familiar gameplay premise. While the game offers a bit more depth than its predecessor, it still revolves around tapping for coins. Despite this, after a few weeks of playing, accumulating over 100 million coins has made it my go-to mobile diversion. Perhaps it might even yield a decent amount of tokens down the line. Overall, Hamster Kombat provides a fun way to spend spare minutes and explore a growing social crypto trend.