While there are some stuttering, the game still runs smoothly. I also played the game on a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with maxed out graphics settings at 60fps. My Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with an RTX 2060 can run the game without issue at 1440p with the frame rate set to 60fps. ![]() Lastly, I’m happy to report that Star Rail is not too demanding to run. However, there are a few instances where the auto-battle feature cannot be used, such as boss fights, understandably. Well, combat can actually be sped up in Star Rail there’s even an auto-battle feature to simplify the process even more. Simple enough, right?Īs with most turn-based combat systems, it can feel a little repetitive and grindy as you engage more and more enemies. While choosing to attack or using a skill takes up a turn, ultimate moves (once charged up) can be performed whenever the enemy isn’t attacking. Each character have three distinct moves: a basic attack, a skill, and an ultimate. Gameplay wise, the turn-based system of Star Rail is quite easy to get into. I did manage to accumulate a fair number of Stellar Jade in a relatively short period of time, but there’s a chance this will be tweaked in the final version of the game. After all, this is still a gacha game.Īs for how generous the in-game currency of Star Rail is to obtain characters – dubbed Stellar Jade instead of Primogem – I don’t think the closed beta test is reflective of this. Paired with the game’s great voice acting – yes, even the English option is good – you’ve got an excellent cast of characters to…well, try and get. Each one of them, as mentioned, have their own unique personalities and character development. Let’s get back to Star Rail’s characters. It’s unfortunate then that I can’t really experience the full story – more on this further down this review. Storytelling really is one of Hoyoverse’s strong suits, and Star Rail is a perfect showcase of this. I’m drawn in to the worldbuilding of the game, the plot is engaging, all the different characters are fleshed out very well, and I’m excited to progress the story as much as I can throughout the closed beta test. I love playing a game with a good story to tell, and boy, does Honkai: Star Rail have a fantastic narrative. Oh, there is at least one distinct difference though: elemental elements in this game don’t interact the same way in Genshin Impact. If you’re familiar with Genshin Impact, you can certainly grasp the different elements of Star Rail quite easily. There are also different “weapons” for characters to wield, though they are dubbed Light Cones in Star Rail. ![]() Each character, for example, have their own level progression with Traces (Talents in Genshin) to develop. Not surprisingly, many elements of Genshin Impact can be seen in Star Rail. The game also have dungeon exploration, puzzle-solving, and even flashy animations as characters unleash their respective ultimates. Unlike Honkai Impact 3rd, Star Rail is a turn-based RPG where players fight in a party of four. Evidently, Hoyoverse is targeting both new and existing Honkai players with Star Rail. Despite that, I don’t feel lost at all in the game. Truth be told, I’m not familiar with the Honkai franchise, so Star Rail is my first foray into the world of Honkai. Suffice to say Star Rail is a very, very promising title, and you should definitely check it out once Hoyoverse is ready to release it to the public. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if this new game can be just as successful as Genshin Impact. Not only does Star Rail offer a compelling, engrossing storyline with excellent worldbuilding – something Hoyoverse did very well in Genshin impact – it also offers a fun gameplay and amazing character development. ![]() Hoyoverse was kind enough to provide Nextrift access to the closed beta test of the turn-based RPG, and after spending some time with the game, I absolutely cannot wait for its release. Honkai: Star Rail is the latest addition to Hoyoverse’s Honkai series, and it is the company’s next game after the huge success of Genshin Impact.
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