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Arthands

Banned
Oct 26, 2017
8,039

An app that tasks users with spreading a deadly virus around the world has skyrocketed in popularity in China amid the coronavirus outbreak.

On Wednesday, eight years after its release, the game became the bestselling app in China.

Some players have suggested people were downloading the game as a way to cope with fears surrounding the virus.


Dev release statement to remind that it is a game, not a scientific model app.

However, please remember that Plague Inc. is a game, not a scientific model and that the current coronavirus outbreak is a very real situation which is impacting a huge number of people. We would always recommend that players get their information directly from local and global health authorities.
 

Fliesen

Member
Oct 25, 2017
10,254
However, please remember that Plague Inc. is a game, not a scientific model and that the current coronavirus outbreak is a very real situation which is impacting a huge number of people. We would always recommend that players get their information directly from local and global health authorities.

meh, weird statement given that this is a popup you get during your first playthrough of the game 🤨

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Hoa

Member
Jun 6, 2018
4,304
Yea spending DNA points is definitely hyper realistic to the disease evolution process. It's a game.
 

Leo

Member
Oct 27, 2017
8,554
meh, weird statement given that this is a popup you get during your first playthrough of the game 🤨

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That's probably just trying to say that the game uses real life logic, so players have to think what would happen in the real world in order to advance in the game.
 

Deleted member 38706

User requested account closure
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Jan 19, 2018
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Honestly, it's a bit crazy over here in China. It's like the apocalypse. It's no wonder people are looking for ways to cope with the situation.