Game profile
Genshin Impact
In search of a lost sibling, players explore the vast open fantasy world of Teyvat with its seven elements. Elemental combos in combat and a growing character roster define this gacha role playing game.
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What kind of game this is
At its core this is RPG / Adventure, set in a fantasy world. Visually it is deliberately stylised rather than photorealistic, and the overall tone stays light and upbeat. The world is open, so wandering off and ignoring the main path is part of the deal. Sessions of an hour or two sit at the sweet spot here.
The difficulty is moderate and fair, demanding attention without punishing you for it. The narrative carries the whole thing, and the mechanics serve it. Co-op is supported, so you can bring someone along. It runs on 3 platforms. Getting in costs nothing.
What stands out
- Open fantasy world
- Elemental combos
- Gacha characters
This fits you if
- exploring for its own sake is the point for you
- you want to live through a story, not just play a system
- you like getting lost and ignoring the main objective for hours
- the writing matters more to you than the mechanics
- you have someone to play with
- you want to try it without spending anything
Look elsewhere if
- you skip cutscenes and want to get to the gameplay
- you want a game with a clear ending you can reach
- you want something with real weight to it
- you want either a pure challenge or pure relaxation, not the middle
How long is Genshin Impact?
This one has no finish line. It is built to be played for years, in whatever rhythm suits you.
How the rating ranks
Critics settled on 84 out of 100, which puts it above 52 percent of the 1276 games here and at rank 548 overall. That is mid-table for this database. Not a standout at the top, but solidly rated.
For comparison, RPG averages 82 points across the database, so this one sits 2 points above its own genre. The figure rests on a comparatively small number of ratings, so treat it as an indication rather than a verdict.
Released in 2020, so it has 6 years behind it. Usually cheap by now and the rough edges are long fixed.
The facts
- Release year
- 2020
- Genres
- RPG, Adventure
- Playtime
- Endless game
- Difficulty
- Moderate, fair
- Story weight
- Carries the whole game
- Play with
- Solo, Co-op
- Setting
- Fantasy
- Visual style
- Stylised
- Price bracket
- Free-to-play
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation, Mobile
- Critic rating
- 84 / 100
Direct comparison
| Genres | Release year | Playtime | Critic rating | Price bracket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genshin Impact | 2020 | Endless game | 84 | Free-to-play |
| Pokémon Karmesin und Purpur | 2022 | approx. 35 hrs. | 72 | Full price |
| Cassette Beasts | 2023 | approx. 30 hrs. | 86 | Mid price |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A | 2025 | approx. 30 hrs. | 76 | Full price |
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