Domestic New Game Reviews Suddenly Reverse! Suspected of "Review Boosting"

Summary

Recently, several Chinese interactive live-action games on Steam have seen an abnormally rapid increase in review counts, sparking widespread discussion among players about suspected review boosting. One player posted that when they checked "Shao Song: Return Our Rivers and Mountains" one day, the game's review status was "Mixed" or "Mostly Positive" with a modest number of reviews, but by the next day, the count jumped to over 1,000 and the status changed to "Very Positive." A similar situation occurred with "Flower Mansion," which reached "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam just one day after release. This has led many players to question: doesn't review boosting on Steam cost anything? Even if players are tricked into buying the game, they can refund within two hours—so what's the point? The event has drawn attention because it touches on the credibility of Steam's review system. Chinese interactive live-action games have grown rapidly in recent years, attracting players with a mix of film and gaming, but such suspicious review fluctuations inevitably raise concerns about marketing tactics or botting. If confirmed, it could mislead potential buyers and damage the overall reputation of domestic games. As of now, Steam has not officially responded, but the community is heatedly discussing the issue and calling for stricter oversight. This incident reminds developers that…