But “Genshin Impact” offers a shockingly coherent experience, both in narrative and gameplay. Before the release of “Genshin Impact” this week, the game already had more than three million pre-registered users. Luck-based online games in China are mandated to let players know about the odds, and in “Genshin Impact,” the chances of getting a great “five-star” character are less than 1 percent. “Genshin Impact” relies on no known names or heroes. While it’s still in its early days, the most remarkable thing about “Genshin Impact” is that its 400-person team clearly invested their own time and imagination too.

Source: Washington Post September 30, 2020 12:56 UTC