Genshin Impact

 iOS
User Score
3.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 609 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 173 out of 609
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 609
  3. Negative: 412 out of 609
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  1. zakier
    Sep 25, 2021
    6
    Before I say anything, I’d just like to say I’ve played Arknights, ANOTHER EDEN and have dabbled into Epic Seven & FGO, all of which are Gacha games. Genshin Impact is definitely a standout among Gacha games. Its graphics for its genre are definitely impressive, the open world exploration is interesting and the combat system is engaging. The game also gives you much more to do, at leastBefore I say anything, I’d just like to say I’ve played Arknights, ANOTHER EDEN and have dabbled into Epic Seven & FGO, all of which are Gacha games. Genshin Impact is definitely a standout among Gacha games. Its graphics for its genre are definitely impressive, the open world exploration is interesting and the combat system is engaging. The game also gives you much more to do, at least initially, than other Gacha games. But my praise of Genshin Impact ends there. The resin system just doesn’t work, banner rates are embarrassingly low, characters are unbalanced (how are Ganyu and Qiqi both 5 stars?), and too many characters are limited. The story is also just terrible. An interesting concept executed horribly, I mean HORRIBLY. Do not play this game if you are looking for a story which will challenge or engage you. Drop rates for artifacts are also disgusting. At some point this game feels like a chore. And just like any other Gacha game without PvP, once you reach a certain point, there’s nothing to do. The events, which are meant to fill this gap, are oftentimes uninspired or just straight up BORING. NO ONE wants a Hypostatis event. I did like the game, don’t get me wrong, but at the end of the day, Genshin Impact suffers from the same issues other Gacha games do - frustrating drops, chore like gameplay and limited gameplay.… Expand
  2. yxckson
    Dec 7, 2020
    7
    Genshin Impact is a STEAL of a free-to-play game. It has a ton of fun gameplay on its hands (which can be repetitive, yet still enjoyable typically), great characters that make you want to collect them with their great character designs and personalities, a interesting and excellent combat system that helps keep things fresh, and a beautfiul open world with loads of things to do. Even withGenshin Impact is a STEAL of a free-to-play game. It has a ton of fun gameplay on its hands (which can be repetitive, yet still enjoyable typically), great characters that make you want to collect them with their great character designs and personalities, a interesting and excellent combat system that helps keep things fresh, and a beautfiul open world with loads of things to do. Even with the gacha roll odds being really poor, the gameplay being somewhat repetitive at times, and the amount of progression blocks being kinda absurd at times, it is still a excellent free-to-play game that could become an excellent game in general if they find fixes for the game's problems that will keep it challenging and enjoyable for the player.… Expand
  3. Rventus
    Oct 4, 2020
    5
    As a mihoyo Fans, this is the highest score I can give.
    Overall it’s a good mobile game ,but not a good game.
    +++Beautiful Scene +++Breathtaking OST ++Interesting Combat ++free to play +Dont you guys have phone? +A lot of Waifus. -Poor Optimization,30 frames on Android -Poor Rewards on exploration -Mediocre story(but still got some) -It’s a MiHoYo Games, on the long turn it’s always    As a mihoyo Fans, this is the highest score I can give.
    Overall it’s a good mobile game ,but not a good game.

    +++Beautiful Scene
    +++Breathtaking OST
    ++Interesting Combat
    ++free to play
    +Dont you guys have phone?
    +A lot of Waifus.

    -Poor Optimization,30 frames on Android
    -Poor Rewards on exploration
    -Mediocre story(but still got some)
    -It’s a MiHoYo Games, on the long turn it’s always gonna be boring    … Expand
  4. Lily0129
    Oct 17, 2020
    6
    原神作为手机上少有的开放世界游戏，有点玩萨尔达旷野之息的感觉，我在switch上面可是玩了超过200小时旷野之息哦，接下来就看每个月活动和地图更新给力不，希望原神可以让我玩超过上千小时～就是收费还采用传统手游的十连抽方式，让我不太满意，玩一个月已经花了三千多RMB，在米游社官方有开贴记录每天一次十连抽，你们不信可以去看，论坛名字是可婷原神作为手机上少有的开放世界游戏，有点玩萨尔达旷野之息的感觉，我在switch上面可是玩了超过200小时旷野之息哦，接下来就看每个月活动和地图更新给力不，希望原神可以让我玩超过上千小时～就是收费还采用传统手游的十连抽方式，让我不太满意，玩一个月已经花了三千多RMB，在米游社官方有开贴记录每天一次十连抽，你们不信可以去看，论坛名字是可婷
  5. Sera_phim
    Oct 31, 2020
    6
    A game that contains beautiful visuals, a gripping combat system and a variety of of playable characters. Unfortunately, the game can’t be complimented any further than that. The game doesn’t get you attached to the characters, bases getting characters from pure luck, and takes elements that were stripped from greater RPGs. What’s more, after a certain point in the game, progressingA game that contains beautiful visuals, a gripping combat system and a variety of of playable characters. Unfortunately, the game can’t be complimented any further than that. The game doesn’t get you attached to the characters, bases getting characters from pure luck, and takes elements that were stripped from greater RPGs. What’s more, after a certain point in the game, progressing becomes so difficult, grindy and mind-numbingly boring that you just start losing interest in the game. The game fails to keep you excited and thirsty for more content transforming the game into another app that you log onto for 10 minutes every day.… Expand
  6. Zangeki_
    Dec 7, 2022
    5
    Character graphics, scenery, etc. are excellent.
    Too much stress on login bonuses, moving around, etc. The nasty aggressive followers that surround this are not good either.

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#13 Best iOS Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2020

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Metro GameCentral
    Jan 4, 2021
    80
    Whatever your preconceptions may be about a free-to-play gacha game made in China it’s nothing short of stunning, presenting you with a sprawling Zelda-esque open world to explore, the green grass and blue skies looking beautiful thanks to console-grade production values. Even the monetisation isn’t too in-your-face, although it does eventually start to get a bit grindy in the late game. Genshin Impact is easily the most accomplished and alluring Zelda-alike available for mobiles, easily outstripping paid-for rival Oceanhorn and its sequel.
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  2. 148Apps
    Oct 26, 2020
    90
    Genshin Impact is easily the most impressive free-to-play game on mobile. It offers such a rich world that rivals those of ambitious console and PC games while pacing its content such that mini play sessions using touch controls feel satisfying and worthwhile. There's nothing about Genshin Impact's business model that is new or praiseworthy, but it thankfully doesn't get in the way of enjoying what is otherwise a legitimately amazing open-world adventure.
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  3. IGN
    Oct 13, 2020
    90
    Genshin Impact is an amazing open-world adventure that draws heavily on both its Breath of the Wild and anime inspirations to create something truly special. Even if the gacha model introduces some undesirable level grinding deeper in, the excellent combat, addictive exploration, and beautiful world make this one of the most exciting games I've played all year.
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