Genshin Impact turned six, and the question is no longer “is it good” but “should I start now?”. The answer is yes, with caveats.
Unmatched exploration
No other mobile game gives this much freedom. You climb walls, glide off cliffs and find chests the map never marks. Every region has a strong identity — Sumeru remains my favourite for its forest and soundtrack.
Combat and teams
Elemental reactions remain the differentiator. Reaction teams (Hydro + Pyro, Electro + Dendro) outdamage stacked five-stars. New players should build one core team rather than spreading resources.
Farm and monetisation
Here is the problem. Artifact farming is pure RNG, and one domain can be repeated hundreds of times without a usable drop. Gacha pity sits at 90 pulls — around R$ 900 for a guaranteed five-star if you buy crystals. The good news: the entire story is clearable with free characters.
Performance
32 GB is a real issue on 128 GB phones. Mid-range devices hold 30 fps at low settings, but cross-region loading is slow. PC or PS5 is still the best experience.
Verdict
With two or three hours a week and a love of exploration, Genshin is still worth it. If you want to be strong fast without grinding, look elsewhere. 8.6/10.
