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So I decided to make a topic for this game Genshin Impact which released for free on the PS4 console and is also available on Microsoft Windows, Android and iOS as of September 28, 2020.
Genshin Impact is a gacha game, if you are not familiar with the term gacha they are video games that implement the gacha (capsule-toy vending machine) mechanic. This is somewhat similar to loot boxes, inducing players to spend in-game currency to receive a random virtual item.
Please note that due to several countries in the world establishing rules about loot boxes/gacha this game may not be available in your country.
Onwards to the game itself (courtesy of the PlayStation Store)
Description
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, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends (2-4 players) across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
Language Options:
Available Text Languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Indonesian, Vietnamese, Russian, Thai.
Available Voiceover Languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English (Voiceover and text language can be changed independently).
I really fell in love with this game mostly for the impressive graphics and immediate anime style feel to the gameplay, you play the character of The Traveller (a boy and sister) who are separated and pick one of them to start your adventure and meet other characters from Teyvat,
I will post some pics soon of my initial photo's of the character but it is a full open world game with many elements of old style RPG games but with modern graphics and feels very polished in this launch state.
Created this thread because I wanted to share info/experiences of the game so if you are playing and want to contribute please feel free!
EDIT: 11/11/20 - Excellent resource site for Genshin Impact if you are not already aware of it!: https://www.gensh.in/
EDIT: 22/03/21 - Excellent guide for artefact farming, extremely usefully at higher AR levels!
https://fragstrat.com/genshin-impact/daily-artifact-exp-farming-route
EDIT: 18/06/21 - As I have now started streaming the game on Youtube my channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWH74MoCGIL0QEP0Cn3pQfg/videos
Genshin Impact is a gacha game, if you are not familiar with the term gacha they are video games that implement the gacha (capsule-toy vending machine) mechanic. This is somewhat similar to loot boxes, inducing players to spend in-game currency to receive a random virtual item.
Please note that due to several countries in the world establishing rules about loot boxes/gacha this game may not be available in your country.
Onwards to the game itself (courtesy of the PlayStation Store)
Description
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, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends (2-4 players) across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
Language Options:
Available Text Languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Indonesian, Vietnamese, Russian, Thai.
Available Voiceover Languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English (Voiceover and text language can be changed independently).
I really fell in love with this game mostly for the impressive graphics and immediate anime style feel to the gameplay, you play the character of The Traveller (a boy and sister) who are separated and pick one of them to start your adventure and meet other characters from Teyvat,
I will post some pics soon of my initial photo's of the character but it is a full open world game with many elements of old style RPG games but with modern graphics and feels very polished in this launch state.
Created this thread because I wanted to share info/experiences of the game so if you are playing and want to contribute please feel free!
EDIT: 11/11/20 - Excellent resource site for Genshin Impact if you are not already aware of it!: https://www.gensh.in/
EDIT: 22/03/21 - Excellent guide for artefact farming, extremely usefully at higher AR levels!
https://fragstrat.com/genshin-impact/daily-artifact-exp-farming-route
EDIT: 18/06/21 - As I have now started streaming the game on Youtube my channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWH74MoCGIL0QEP0Cn3pQfg/videos
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