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  1. Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Thought it would've been a predatory cash-grab. But there's so much content even if you don't want to spend a dime.
  2. Jan 17, 2021
    10
    This is the perfect game for me. Developers add new content every month. There is a reason to return to the game.
  3. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Лучший открытый мир 2020 года. Бесплатная игра, лучшая во всем по сравнению с дрочильнями Юбисофт. После Геншина платить за них - нонсенс.
    Донат здесь только условный - легко дошел до 48 уровня приключений и иду дальше.
    Если кто-то не может завалить Тарталью и жалуется на пей-ту-вин - просто не понял боевую систему
    Лучший открытый мир 2020 года. Бесплатная игра, лучшая во всем по сравнению с дрочильнями Юбисофт. После Геншина платить за них - нонсенс.
    Донат здесь только условный - легко дошел до 48 уровня приключений и иду дальше.
    Если кто-то не может завалить Тарталью и жалуется на пей-ту-вин - просто не понял боевую систему
  4. Oct 27, 2020
    10
    Best open world RPG I played this year so far...
    Its free to play, a lot of things you can do and developers are doing great job with every week events and a big update 1.1 is coming very soon next weeks.
    Its a first game I really want to play and return. I'm not happy only that PS4 progress isn't shared with other accounts. But game is really cool. All reviews about resin and
    Best open world RPG I played this year so far...
    Its free to play, a lot of things you can do and developers are doing great job with every week events and a big update 1.1 is coming very soon next weeks.

    Its a first game I really want to play and return.
    I'm not happy only that PS4 progress isn't shared with other accounts. But game is really cool.

    All reviews about resin and gacha system - guys, its not auto-play mobile RPG, it's a new console level game, you don't need to spend all of your money to have 5 star heroes, but you need to understand that they need a money to continue development and updates, it can be a fully free game.

    And also if you will have all heroes for free, do you think that this game will be interesting for you?
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  5. Oct 2, 2020
    10
    I'm just going to say, that I'm enjoying this more than BOTW and is free! I'm 20+ and haven't spent a dollar, you need to try this game!
  6. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Great free game if no pfiblem gatcha. Looks like breath of the wild dragon quest and a tales of game
  7. Oct 18, 2020
    10
    The cash shop is too pricey for me, but the money that others spend allows me to play this fantastic game for free.
  8. Oct 24, 2020
    10
    Seriously this game is very geneous in that you can beat the game without spend a single dime. The world is great, Music is great, on top of that the combat mechanic is super fun. I already put like 70+ hrs in the game now and I still want to play more. Yes, there is nothing I can do at this point since I cleared all quests, but we all know this is just the beginning. The content willSeriously this game is very geneous in that you can beat the game without spend a single dime. The world is great, Music is great, on top of that the combat mechanic is super fun. I already put like 70+ hrs in the game now and I still want to play more. Yes, there is nothing I can do at this point since I cleared all quests, but we all know this is just the beginning. The content will continue to expand (what we have right now could be only 1/7 of total pieces or more. You just have to wait. Actually, with the content right now, the game can be sold at 60 usd like other AAA games, no one will complain but you can play all for free. This fact is enough to justify the high score. Though I would prefer direct buying rather than Gacha, but it is still awesome game nontheless.

    Edit :: Oh and I am very surprised about how well the devs cared about side quests, puzzles. There are many that very well written/ good designed. NPCs around town too have good conversions, some are funny, some are interesting drama.
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  9. Sep 29, 2020
    10
    I'm having lots of fun on the game and I already have a few cool characters. Maybe it will get harder to get characters later on, but the early game is very much fun so far.
  10. Oct 9, 2020
    10
    I was really surprised, i saw many streamers and youtubers play this game and i was like "ehhh look not so good" but when i tested the game i became addicted after some minutes playing, it's refreshing with that manga style and also it's a FREE GAME OMG !
    But really i didn't played all the game yet, but after an evening playing it, i want to continue and see more, good game here, i recommand
  11. Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Сюжетка на 20+ часов, огромный наполненный открытый мир с кучей разнообразных головоломок. Интересные побочные квесты, увлекательная боёвка, красивая графика.

    И всё это АБСОЛЮТНО БЕСПЛАТНО. Ни разу не столкнулся с каким-то выдуманным пейволом. Конечно, если хочется какого-то конкретного персонажа выбить из гачи, то без доната не всегда получится, но за весь остальной контент платить не
    Сюжетка на 20+ часов, огромный наполненный открытый мир с кучей разнообразных головоломок. Интересные побочные квесты, увлекательная боёвка, красивая графика.

    И всё это АБСОЛЮТНО БЕСПЛАТНО. Ни разу не столкнулся с каким-то выдуманным пейволом. Конечно, если хочется какого-то конкретного персонажа выбить из гачи, то без доната не всегда получится, но за весь остальной контент платить не требуется.
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  12. Oct 13, 2020
    10
    One of best games of 2020 so far, it''s a complete master piece in every sense. I'm loving all the good work put into the lore, characters and mostly the soundtrack.
  13. Oct 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For a free game it's the most awesome RPG exploration type on Android/PC/PS4 for 2020.
    I repeat, it's completely FREE. It is the most polished and beautiful FREE game that doesn't sell you any advertising.

    The world is huge and beautiful, the content is solid and have tons of voice acting. The characters are very anime like. The main character story is considered well written and meticulously planned out. The story quests are interesting and worthwhile. I have wasted hours just exploring the world.
    I'm spreading this goodness to all my friends.
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  14. Dec 23, 2020
    10
    I've fallen in love with this game (again) after the release of Patch 1.2.

    There are some issues with Genshin Impact, and it's still expensive AF if you plan to roll characters/constellations... nonetheless, it's not necessary to pay $$$ so I don't think that my previous score (0/10, yes I was a part of the "bombing" team) was correct.
  15. Oct 16, 2020
    10
    It's the best free game. The only downside is that it might be tempting for certain types of people to spend a lot. Although it's 100% true you can play this game completely free.

    The Anime style of this game really has a different feel to what I am normally used to, but it isn't hard to look pass that once you realize how enjoyable the game is. This game has a better designed world and
    It's the best free game. The only downside is that it might be tempting for certain types of people to spend a lot. Although it's 100% true you can play this game completely free.

    The Anime style of this game really has a different feel to what I am normally used to, but it isn't hard to look pass that once you realize how enjoyable the game is. This game has a better designed world and NPCs than a lot of triple A title games. Everything feels so engaging and alive. I definitely feel like it would have been a game I would have paid for when I play sometimes.

    A lot of bad reviews stems from those who want more for less, even though you can play this completely free. I ran out of content but so what, there's more updates coming and it's all free. It's a single player game, I don't expect to keep grinding after I finish all the content, I will just wait for more. Maybe I am just a casual and I am not interested in the endgame. It might get better or worse in future content, who knows but so far I really enjoyed it. My experience with it has been superb.

    Don't skip this game because there's a paywall.. because you can ignore it. It's just what the monetization the devs decided to go with unfortunately. I honestly would have just paid for this game.

    Do consider before you start playing if you have an addiction problem or is a perfectionist who wants 100% because this game will eat your wallet. I spent a little to support the devs but I know I won't get suckered in.
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  16. Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Very good free to play game. Awesome graphics. Story. Game play. A lot of content to explore. I hope more is on its way. I hope they keep the f2p nature the same way it is right now.
  17. Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Reminds me a lot of Zelda Breath of the Wild. The game is worth a try, specially considering it's free to play.

    Some people hate the Gacha system but I got nothin against it. It's a free game, I can't hate the developers for trying to make some money considering the game is very much on par with the likes of BoTW. To be fair, I didn't exactly pay 60 bucks for it. Some people hate the
    Reminds me a lot of Zelda Breath of the Wild. The game is worth a try, specially considering it's free to play.

    Some people hate the Gacha system but I got nothin against it. It's a free game, I can't hate the developers for trying to make some money considering the game is very much on par with the likes of BoTW. To be fair, I didn't exactly pay 60 bucks for it.

    Some people hate the fact that it seems like a BoTW clone and I can't deny the similarities. I see some upgrades. Some shortcomings but hey, I liked BoTW, yay for similar games. And let's hope for some more clones, because I can't get tired of this.
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  18. Oct 7, 2020
    10
    It is a very fun and interesting game, the graphics are very vibrant and colorful, the characters are interesting and have very different abilities and the story of the game is basic but have a very good execution.
  19. Sep 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego mobile que puedas encontrar, un apartado técnico y jugabilidad de 10
  20. Oct 25, 2020
    10
    40AR currently. One of the best games i ever play. This is my game of the year for sure.
  21. Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Very good game! Enjoying it as a F2P and still got two 5-Star farming, Events and Daily Rewards.
    - Great Combat
    - Nice Graphic
    - Beautiful world and characters
  22. Sep 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. first of all its fun to see all this review of people that played one day at day one and give zero, pretty funny, so i am at level 56 in the game playing this game for a little bit less then a year at this point and the game is great it have probably the best open world i ever saw the elemental mechianics are awesome and the characaters are all so unique and well characterized, but i am sure you guys want to know what people think about the paying part.
    basically the game turn around a 5$ montly subscription and another 12$ battelpass every 45 days if u really want to play the game this 2 things are the must buy, there is nothing to do its something u have to buy if u want to really play this game the gems pack are totally skippable but for a free to play game that gives hundreds of playing hours for me is not a big deal since there are games that give you 8 hours of gameplay and they cost 80$ so if you are like me, an adult with a work and who can understand a company makes the games for gain and not for be the hero that give games around, the ticket price of this game compared to the hours of fun it can give is great and not comparable to most of the triple a games around cuz this game on pc its a triple a game.
    after all said we are about to reach the 1.7 update that will had a new entire region probably and so with that hundreds of explorations hours, this game is having a massive supoport from the developer and it seems tehy will keep giving it we are now just a 2 on 7 regions the 3rd is coming and 4 more probably will be realesed in the years this is just the beginning!
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  23. Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Genshin Impact is one of the Best and Ambitious Free to play game i have played, it's like this game is priced for $60 for what it looks but it's not.... The Visuals are Stunning and has similarities as Breath of the Wild, The Story is great, the World is Massive ( and lot's to come in future Updates) Character Designs are Gorgeous, Combat is Fun and Strategic...There is MicrotransactionGenshin Impact is one of the Best and Ambitious Free to play game i have played, it's like this game is priced for $60 for what it looks but it's not.... The Visuals are Stunning and has similarities as Breath of the Wild, The Story is great, the World is Massive ( and lot's to come in future Updates) Character Designs are Gorgeous, Combat is Fun and Strategic...There is Microtransaction Gacha here but it is optional, you can still enjoy the game with it's Free Characters, but so far the game has been good to me with my Rolls, Giving me 2 5* characters.....i never been so addicted in a free to play game such as this....Mihoyo Outdid themselves of this one, and used all the money they got from their Previous game ( Honkai Impact 3rd) to make this Beautiful game Expand
  24. Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Great free-to-play game that can give you 50-60 hours of cool gameplay with amazing plot and interesting characters.
  25. Aug 16, 2023
    10
    wonderful animations, lovely soundtrack, huge world with each region based on a different civilisation, gorgeous scenery, wild fantasy plot, hundreds of quests, cute characters, great dialogue, humour, drama, good combat mechanics, single or multiplayer, in-game chat network, continual development, no major glitches, 100+ hours of free play, PEGI-12 but contains interesting socio-politicalwonderful animations, lovely soundtrack, huge world with each region based on a different civilisation, gorgeous scenery, wild fantasy plot, hundreds of quests, cute characters, great dialogue, humour, drama, good combat mechanics, single or multiplayer, in-game chat network, continual development, no major glitches, 100+ hours of free play, PEGI-12 but contains interesting socio-political stuff for those interested in such things, and if you want to rush through it at high speed then you can pay to do so - and some people here are giving it 0/10? Expand
  26. Oct 26, 2020
    10
    Что такое Genshin Impact?
    Это прекрасная оптимизация.
    Это прекрасные красивые анимационные персонажи. Это просто но в то же время интересный геймплей. Есть ли у игры недостатки? Конечно. 1.Мир маловат. 2.Так как это мобильный геймплей перекочевавший на пк то в ней осталось все что присуще мобильным гачам.Для кого то это является плюсом,а для кого то минусом.У каждого свои
    Что такое Genshin Impact?
    Это прекрасная оптимизация.
    Это прекрасные красивые анимационные персонажи.
    Это просто но в то же время интересный геймплей.
    Есть ли у игры недостатки?
    Конечно.
    1.Мир маловат.
    2.Так как это мобильный геймплей перекочевавший на пк то в ней осталось все что присуще мобильным гачам.Для кого то это является плюсом,а для кого то минусом.У каждого свои приоритеты.

    Стал Геншин Импакт от этого хуже?
    На мой взгляд точно нет.В нее очень интересно играть по вечерам после работы и ожидать чем же разработчики тебя порадуют дальше.На момент написания отзыва взял 40 ранг путешествий.

    Геншин Импакт однозначно повлияет на игровую индустрия.А как повлияет-время покажет!
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  27. Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Existe muita inspiração visual por trás sim, mas voce percebe que é um jogo completamente diferente, as mecânicas, histórias, coop e o fato dele ser gratuito impressiona muito. Vale a pena.
  28. Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Я не понимаю, какие претензии люди имеют к БЕСПЛАТНОЙ и AAA-игре.
  29. Oct 1, 2020
    10
    I am a BOTW and Nintendo fan, I need to admit that this game is more addictive and fun that BOTW. I like the combat system, the music is also better (an exception is the Kass' Theme of BOTW), the characters are lovely, the history is interesting and all for free, is very impressive. It has an infinite cost-benefit. I have many hours playing and I haven't need to pay for anything. ThereI am a BOTW and Nintendo fan, I need to admit that this game is more addictive and fun that BOTW. I like the combat system, the music is also better (an exception is the Kass' Theme of BOTW), the characters are lovely, the history is interesting and all for free, is very impressive. It has an infinite cost-benefit. I have many hours playing and I haven't need to pay for anything. There some things that were very frustrating in BOTW that are not in Genshin Impact, for example, slip when it rains. Of course, that can make BOTW a little more realistic but decrease the general user experience. They don't try to reinvent the wheel, they improved a lot. Expand
  30. Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Beautiful open world anime game with a killer soundtrack. Gacha doesn't seem pay to win at all. Rewards exploration and elemental usage for combat. Best anime game I've ever played.
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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. CD-Action
    Feb 8, 2021
    75
    Rather than a typical online game, Genshin Impact resembles a traditional single-player jRPG with a real-time combat. For a free-to-play title it is very impressive, but turns out to be pretty derivative and quickly slumps into monotony. [13/2020, p.52]
  2. Nov 12, 2020
    90
    Oh, the joy of exploring this beautiful world. Oh, the clever combat, the great voice acting, the compelling story. This is one of the best RPGs of the year. And it’s almost beyond comprehension that you can get it for free.
  3. Oct 20, 2020
    90
    Overall, in spite of things that should bring Genshin Impact down, the game is so much fun to play that the negatives are ultimately minor gripes. [...] The gameplay is smooth and simplistic, and it works great on all platforms - though I’m still not sure why the PlayStation version can’t be linked to a Mihoyo account so I could play on my phone when I’m not at home (PS Vita version please??) but it’s a small gripe to an otherwise terrific game.