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Research on the Reasons for the Success of Genshin Impact

Ran RenVanke Meisha Academy*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

Genshin Impact has taken the gaming world by storm. Developed and published by miHoYo, this game has captured the attention of gamers worldwide with its stunning visuals, interesting storyline, and engaging gameplay. Genshin Impact is an open-world game that allows players to explore a vast world and interact with a variety of characters. The game also has very diverse mechanics, including combat, adventure, puzzle solving, character development, and more. Players need to constantly upgrade their character level, combat ability, and equipment level in order to better explore and complete quests in the game. This paper will explore the world of Genshin Impact, using its scenario design, character design, and analysis of cultural output to examine why Genshin Impact is so popular. Its diverse mechanics, beautiful graphics, rich character settings and storyline, unique Chinese elements, exquisite graphics and sound effects, and Genshin Impact's positive cultural output have made the game much loved and sought after by players.

Keywords: game; Genshin Impact; game culture; game design
Published: September 14, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/5/20230281
Volume: CHR Vol.5
pp. 285-289
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