Whose world-class drama are they criticizing?

To the Western fantasy lord, what exactly are players? A vast number of unruly, strangely dressed thieves, lawless outlaws, and perverts who call everyone they meet their wife. Get out of here!
In short, to deter them, Ryan decided to become a dog planner without any lifeline. Mysterious wording, fragmented narrative, villain redemption. A contrived plot, polio-like mechanics, a map of the underworld—this garbage game was designed to drive away all players during its beta testing phase.
But what Ryan didn't anticipate was: a world-class storyline, cultural export, a masterpiece that moved readers to tears, and the end of the world. *Eden* has been hailed as the most realistic fantasy tale.
The game became a huge hit, bringing countless players to tears. Ryan was speechless: "Can you guys just get lost?"
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That night, it topped the trending charts on a certain website. [The copywriting is once again phenomenal! A 10,000-word analysis, 'The Meaning of Turmoil'—What kind of ending would be worthy of your tumultuous journey?—Eden's Chronicles: The Annals of Emperor Ryan, Episode 300]