Genshin Impact
by miHoYo (HoYoverse) · Games · Action & Battle Royale
Open-world action RPG with stunning visuals, elemental combat, and a massive world to explore across multiple platforms.
Quick Answer: Genshin Impact has a verified Real Score of 4.1/5 based on 86,250 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.5/5. Highly recommended by verified users.
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Pros & Cons
What Users Love
- Console-quality graphics on mobile
- Massive open world to explore
- Deep elemental combat system
- Regular content updates
Common Complaints
- Gacha system for characters
- Storage requirements are huge
- Battery drain is significant
- Endgame content is lacking
Verified Reviews (20)
Best free game ever made
Console-quality open world RPG completely free on mobile. The production value is insane. Exploring Teyvat on my phone feels like magic.
Gacha is the dark side
The gameplay is a masterpiece but the gacha system for getting new characters is gambling. Spent more than I should have chasing a character. Be careful with spending.
Elemental combat is brilliant
Combining elements for reactions (freeze, vaporize, overload) creates incredible combat depth. The strategic element switching makes battles creative and fun.
Needs 20GB of storage
The game takes up over 20GB and keeps growing. On a 64GB phone thats a significant chunk. The storage requirements are prohibitive for some devices.
Lore and story are captivating
The story, characters, and world lore are genuinely excellent. The Archon quests rival single-player RPG stories. The writing quality is above typical mobile games.
F2P friendly enough
You can complete all story content with free characters. Paying for wishes gets you more characters faster but isnt required. Fair enough for free.
Music is incredible
The soundtrack is genuinely orchestral-quality. Each region has distinct music that enhances exploration. Worth playing with headphones just for the score.
Resin system limits play
The Original Resin energy system limits how much you can farm daily. Finish your resin in 15 minutes and then... wait. The time-gating is frustrating.
Cross-platform is seamless
Starting on mobile, continuing on PS5, finishing on PC. The cross-platform save works perfectly. Play wherever is most convenient.
New regions are mindblowing
Every new region added (Sumeru, Fontaine) is enormous and beautifully crafted. The continued expansion of the world keeps the game fresh and exciting.
Best co-op on mobile
Playing with friends in co-op, exploring together, and tackling challenges as a team is the best multiplayer mobile experience available.
Endgame is sparse
Once you finish the story and exploration, the endgame is mostly daily commissions and artifact farming. Need more endgame activities for long-term players.
Events keep things fresh
The regular limited-time events with unique gameplay and story keep the game fresh between major updates. Consistent content delivery.
Character design is S-tier
The character designs, personalities, and voice acting are exceptional. Every character feels unique and fleshed out. Attachment to characters drives engagement.
Raised the bar for mobile
Genshin Impact proved that AAA-quality gaming is possible on mobile. It raised the bar for what mobile games can be. Industry-changing release.
Battery drain is real
Playing Genshin on mobile drains battery at an alarming rate. 30 minutes of play uses 30% battery. Need to play near a charger.
Puzzle design is clever
The environmental puzzles scattered throughout the world are cleverly designed. Satisfying to solve and rewarding to discover. World design excellence.
Accessibility options appreciated
Aim assist, controller support, and adjustable graphics make the game accessible on various devices and for different play styles. Thoughtful options.
Community is passionate
The fan community creates incredible art, music, and content. The passion around Genshin Impact rivals dedicated gaming communities of much older franchises.
Free content is massive
The amount of free content available is staggering. Hundreds of hours of exploration, quests, and gameplay without spending a cent. Generous for a gacha game.
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Last updated: April 2026