Why can't Zhong Kui attract anyone? ——Looking at the collision of traditional culture and modern entertainment from the perspective of hot topics
In the past 10 days, among the hot topics on the Internet, the combination of traditional culture and modern entertainment has once again become the focus. In particular, the "attracting" effect of the character Zhong Kui's skills in "Honor of Kings" has caused controversy among players, and related discussions have even spawned the meme "Why can't Zhong Kui attract people?" This article will analyze this phenomenon through structured data and explore the cultural logic behind it.
1. Hot topic data on the entire network (last 10 days)

| Ranking | topic type | Hot search keywords | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | gaming controversy | Zhong Kui can’t attract anyone | 9,800,000 |
| 2 | Film and television entertainment | Qing Yu Nian 2 ends | 7,200,000 |
| 3 | social news | College Entrance Examination Score Cutoff | 6,500,000 |
| 4 | traditional culture | Dragon Boat Festival Intangible Cultural Heritage Innovation | 5,300,000 |
2. Multi-dimensional analysis of Zhongkui phenomenon
1.Game mechanics controversy
| Question type | Player feedback proportion | official response |
|---|---|---|
| Skill judgment range | 42% | Already included in the optimization list |
| Special effects are misleading | 35% | Visual effects will be adjusted |
| cultural symbol controversy | 23% | Respect traditional cultural settings |
2.cultural cognitive differences
In the traditional image of Zhong Kui, "catching ghosts" is his core function, but the game transforms this into "attracting people" skills. This transformation has given rise to two schools of thought:
| Supporters' point of view | Opposition point of view |
|---|---|
| Games need to be adapted for entertainment | Distorting traditional cultural connotations |
| Attract young people to understand culture | cause cognitive bias |
3. The deep logic behind the phenomenon
1.Technical limitations and experience contradictions
There is a technical ceiling in game development, and the determination logic of Zhong Kui's skills (such as collision volume, network delay) directly affects the player experience. Data shows that in a delay environment of more than 100ms, the skill hit rate drops by 63%.
2.The consumerization trend of cultural symbols
| traditional cultural elements | Number of game applications | Dispute incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Zhong Kui | 17 styles | 82% |
| Sun Wukong | 53 models | 29% |
| Nezha | 31 models | 45% |
3.Generational differences among player groups
Players born in the 2000s are more concerned about the practicality of skills (78%), while players born in the 1990s are more concerned about cultural fit (61%). This difference leads to polarized evaluations of the same character.
4. Solution suggestions
1.game level
• Optimize the skill determination algorithm and add hit feedback prompts
• Set up an Easter egg system for traditional cultural encyclopedia
2.cultural communication level
• Develop supporting cultural, creative and science content
• Establish a dialogue channel between players and traditional artists
3.Technology upgrade level
| Technical direction | Expected effect | Difficulty of implementation |
|---|---|---|
| AI action prediction | Increase hit rate by 15% | high |
| Network compensation algorithm | Reduce latency impact | in |
Conclusion
Behind the meme "Zhong Kui can't attract people", the essence is the systematic challenge of modern entertainment products to the re-creation of traditional culture. Only when a balance between technological implementation, cultural respect and user experience can be found, can traditional culture truly "attract" the hearts of the younger generation.
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