GameTech: Genshin Impact takes a big leaf from Breath Of The Wild

Not only does the colourful world and enemy design closely resemble Nintendo’s opus, but many aspects of the gameplay do too. And that's not a bad thing... 
GameTech: Genshin Impact takes a big leaf from Breath Of The Wild

Genshin Impact is available as a free download. 

Breath of the Wild had a big impact when it was released. Since then, no one has managed to emulate it, and only Nintendo customers have enjoyed it. Now, a game inspired by the Zelda masterpiece is looking to make an impact of its own – Genshin Impact.

It only takes one look at the trailers of Genshin Impact to see the influences. Genshin Impact doesn’t just wear its inspiration on its sleeves – it stitches Breath of the Wild into the whole suit. Not only does the colourful world and enemy design closely resemble Nintendo’s opus, but many aspects of the gameplay do too.

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