Hi, since last month, I’ve been trying to publish my new game "Fractured Lands: Adventure RPG". Me and the marketing team with which I work believe that this game is unique and has strong potential.
But unfortunately, the game is not being accepted on the App Store due to a Design - Copycats issue related to guideline 4.1, and now the verification times are taking more than a week. I’ve tried everything to resolve the problem by changing the screenshots, description, keywords, game name, icons, and even all metadata that could cause issues in the build like the trees/rocks models and all textures. But nothing seems to work.
I keep receiving the same rejection after several days of waiting.
Here is the full message:
Guideline 4.1(a) - Design - Copycats
Issue Description
The app still contains third-party content similar to a popular app or game already available on the App Store, from a developer's website or distribution source, or from a third-party platform. This creates a misleading association with another developer's app or intellectual property.
Also I've already tried contacting the Apple Review Team with no responses yet since 30 September. I don't know what to do and I would need help.
Thank you