HoYoverse has been on a roll since Genshin Impact’s overwhelming success, bringing millions of players into the wonderful world of Teyvat. It has made billions in revenue since its release in 2020, propelling the developer’s capacity to produce even more beautiful games, including upcoming Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero.
But before Genshin Impact came Honkai Impact 3rd, HoYoverse’s darling action RPG that has been compared to its successor—a lot. The two games feature an array of gameplay mechanics and quirks that are uniquely theirs, while also sharing a few similarities that trend among HoYoverse’s games. Here’s a comparison between HoYoverse’s two successful titles.
Gameplay
Combat
Combat can be highly preferential, and the two games are clearly distinguishable by their unique combat mechanics. Honkai Impact 3rd fosters a fast-paced experience that involves attacking and creating combos in what feels like a mix of the hack-and-slash and fighting genres. Movements feel incredibly dynamic, especially as you progress into higher-level battles. However, only one Valkyrie can be controlled at a time, so all battles are essentially solo (althoughswitching charactersmid-battle is possible).
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Story
Genshin Impact’s story feels a lot more compelling and refined from the get-go, with clear efforts toward world-building and a plot that draws players in. Honkai Impact 3rd’s plot can feel a little less complex in comparison, but its story isn’t lacking by any means. Genshin Impact simply reads more plot-focused, with less emphasis on character development and interactions—especially with its massive cast of characters. It’s not rare for someone to be forgotten for years.
Landscape
Cinematics
HoYoverse has always gone full-force on their cinematics, so it’s no doubt that both Genshin and Honkai Impact 3rd have beautiful animations and cutscenes that fans can enjoy. Genshin Impact is notorious for using in-game graphics for most of its cinematics, with a fewanimated exceptions. This can be a hit-or-miss—the animations feel more true to the game, but the cinematics tends to rely on the bigger picture due to the limitations in character rigging.
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Gacha
Perhaps one of the most important features in both games, the gacha system is the backbone of Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd’s monetization strategy. In general, gacha in both games is not too stingy, but also not too generous. Free-to-players can enjoy the gameplay without the burden of spending any real-life money—as long as they can resist temptation.
Final Verdict: Genshin Impact
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