Genshin Impact

About

Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Genshin Impact offers a massive, beautiful open world filled with engaging exploration and rich content, making it a standout free-to-play title.
The combat system is dynamic and strategic, featuring multi-character interactions and elemental mechanics that enhance gameplay.
The game boasts high production values, with stunning visuals, a captivating soundtrack, and a diverse cast of characters.

The gacha system can be frustrating, with low rates for obtaining high-tier characters and items, which may discourage some players.
Progression can feel gated and grindy, with certain features locked behind tedious farming or paywalls.
Some technical issues and performance problems, particularly on older consoles, can detract from the overall experience.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The graphics of Genshin Impact are widely praised for their vibrant visuals and beautiful art style, creating a rich and engaging world reminiscent of Breath of the Wild. Players appreciate the game's aesthetic and the joy of exploration it offers, although some note that the PS5 version has minimal upgrades beyond enhanced resolution and frame rate. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its immersive RPG experience.
- “Genshin Impact is a remarkable game in many respects, boasting vibrant visuals, a rich, sprawling world, deep systems, and finely-tuned action.”
- “Beautiful visuals; a vivid world that's a joy to explore; borrows heavily from Breath of the Wild, but implements those mechanics well.”
- “A pretty art style and overall aesthetic.”
- “Heavy-handed monetization the further into it you get; glut of sometimes confusing and overlapping systems; some extremely annoying characters; lack of gyro controls; minimal upgrades for the PS5 version beyond 4K and 60fps graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players noting frustrating performance issues on PS4 and overly complex RPG mechanics that can feel grindy. However, others praise the beautiful visuals and engaging world exploration, comparing its mechanics favorably to "Breath of the Wild," while also appreciating that the gacha monetization does not pressure players to spend money. Overall, the gameplay is seen as mechanically dense but inconsistent in execution.
- “Beautiful visuals; a vivid world that's a joy to explore; borrows heavily from Breath of the Wild, but implements those mechanics well; mechanically dense; gacha monetization never compels you to spend money.”
- “Often woeful performance on PS4.”
- “RPG mechanics can feel unnecessarily complicated and grindy.”
- “Puzzle gameplay isn't particularly clever.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The story in Genshin Impact is characterized by a traditional narrative filled with interesting characters and diverse quests, though some players find it challenging to follow at times. The engaging combat and outstanding score further enhance the overall experience, positioning the game among the year's top releases.
- “Throw in punchier combat, a more traditional story packed with interesting characters, and an outstanding score, and Genshin Impact easily sits among the upper echelon of games released this year.”
- “Quests are fun and diverse.”
- “The story can be hard to follow.”
- “The plot twists feel forced and lack depth.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly complicated, with a cumbersome artifact farming system and a pricey cash shop that detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the RPG mechanics contribute to a sense of unnecessary complexity, making the grind feel less rewarding.
- “RPG mechanics can feel unnecessarily complicated and grindy.”
- “Tedious artifact farming system.”
- “Pricey cash shop.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in the game is criticized for being heavy-handed and confusing, with overlapping systems that can detract from the experience. However, some players appreciate that the gacha mechanics do not pressure them to spend money, allowing for exploration without financial constraints. Overall, the monetization approach seems to polarize players, with some finding it intrusive while others see it as manageable.
- “Beautiful visuals; a vivid world that's a joy to explore; borrows heavily from Breath of the Wild, but implements those mechanics well; mechanically dense; gacha monetization never compels you to spend money.”
- “Heavy-handed monetization the further into it you get; a glut of sometimes confusing and overlapping systems; some extremely annoying characters; lack of gyro controls; minimal upgrades for the PS5 version beyond 4K and 60fps graphics.”
- “Gacha monetization never compels you to spend money.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for poor performance on PS4, with users noting that RPG mechanics can be overly complicated and grindy, while puzzle gameplay lacks cleverness.
- “Often woeful performance on PS4.”
- “RPG mechanics can feel unnecessarily complicated and grindy.”
- “Puzzle gameplay isn't particularly clever.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the game for its great character designs, indicating that the visual representation of characters contributes positively to their development and overall appeal.
- “The character designs are fantastic and really bring the story to life.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
- “The depth of character development adds so much richness to the overall experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is highlighted as outstanding, enhancing the rich action-RPG combat and expansive world filled with hours of content. Players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the overall experience, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “The outstanding soundtrack elevates the entire gaming experience, making every moment feel epic.”
- “The music perfectly complements the rich action-RPG combat, enhancing the immersion in the expansive world.”
- “With its captivating tunes, the soundtrack keeps you engaged for many hours of content.”