Genshin Impact is developed by miHoYo and provided by Cognosphere PTE. Ltd. on Google Play. This mobile game can be downloaded for free on both iOS and Android platforms and it can also be played on PC, PlayStation4 and Nintendo Switch. This game falls into the open world RPG genre with single player mode as its main playing mode. However, multiplayer mode can also be unlocked after certain level and cross play on different platforms is also possible. It should be noted that the multiplayer mode can currently only support up to four players either on a random online basis or selected gamers who join local servers. Either way, players need to have a reliably stable internet to run this game on their devices smoothly. As a result of its vastly open world setting, this game can be quite multi-layered and complicated for new players to get a grasp on, simply because there are too many things to do with on and off surprises. In terms of the general vibe and style of the game, it is a unique hybrid of both open world fantasy and anime production with a distinct Japanese style. This partially explains why this game is particularly well received in Japan. The goal of this game is to fulfill the objectives of each level or rank in general, so that players can move forward into the game and make progress. On a macro level, it also means players need to complete many different quests to level up skills and characters so that they can make larger progress in the game. Making game progress (or moving up to higher ranks) means that players can unlock and have access to more game features, characters and skills; and the vast open world will unfold even more to the player. In this rank/level based game, action is the central theme as much as exploration. In order to conduct various action elements, players need to familiarize themselves with the game control. As this game can be played on various platforms whose control mechanics differ from one another. Here, the mobile version adopts a very simple and device-tailored game control based on touch-screen. By tapping, holding taps and double taps, players can carry out multiple motions. When it comes to actions, there are many weapons, battles and characters players can choose from. The battle system in the game is real-time and the weapons and characters are interrelated. Each character has a special weapon as well as an element. Attacks in this game come from both weapons and elemental reactions. There are six weapon types and seven elements in the gameplay. It should be noted that weapons bring direct and predictable attacks whereas elements are mixed and matched to generate sometimes surprising effects. Players can launch attacks at different levels with different skills. Besides, it is also important to upgrade characters with a special EXP material that can be gathered from treasure chests or by exploration and quest rewards. 

Game Review

Genshin Impact is a well designed open world RPG with a strong Japanese style and taste in terms of artwork and game concept. It is quite well-received on the market for its quality contents, especially the immersive and ambient gaming vibe. This mobile version makes the experience of playing a complicated RPG simpler and more flexible for players on the go. Its multiplayer and cross play modes also connect people together even though the game is primarily designed for single players. Either way, players can experience this game from different perspectives with easy control mechanics on mobile devices.