Similar to what happened with the Ep. 1 VOD, today I woke up to 6x my normal view count and a sudden four-digit sub count... 😳🥲☺ Everything I said I stand by and I'm blown away by the reception so far. Genshin isn't without faults; Inazuma's plot was rushed, Ei's SQ should be mandatory, the ascension/talent grind could easily be too much. But these things pale into INSIGNIFICANCE when you crest a hill and the music swells with the low hanging fog and light rays illuminating your beloved characters about to take on a technical boss battle in a gorgeous arena. Whether you play Souls Impact or Gyattshin Impact, this game is undeniably good already. We're nowhere close to done!
It's important to acknowledge the faults, and our criticisms match up. Inazuma is technically their first region post game release. Since Lyue was part of 1.0, minus the second half of its Archon quest. But i still sounded off about its rushed story back at release. And I'm happy to report Sumeru saw a HUGE improvement. As well as regions going forward, tho I'd love Archon quests to be longer. My biggest complaint to this day is the non voiced world event quests. Absolutely everyone should be hounding Hoyo about this. Since they're so LORE heavy, and long at times. As you're about to discover with Aranara quest... 😔
@@santiagoramos1313 I wish they could be voice acted obviously. Just saying it's criminal how much effort is put into world event quests especially. To have most ppl skip the dialogue, or to lose immersion due to lack of VA. What's worse is they treat it like any other quest, which means tons of unnecessary dialogue. Which i actually enjoy normally, when I'm not having to read through it... 🤷
Take your time with this region. It's so worth it. I actually still remember gliding into it for the very first time and just getting overwhelmed. And the stories, the music, the characters. No spoilers, of course
I loved this review! Your way of narrating is very pleasant to listen to, on point, no unnecessary baggage but still very personal so it reaches the audience. I also loved that you could provide some more technical info on graphics or sound. Together with the very professional editing... well, I have a review to send to people now, thanks :D ♥
you cant even imagine how deep it is the thing you said ''Venti and Zhongli so easily accepting newcomer stranger..'' -> and that's the REASON actually, it's not the flow of the story telling... that tells us that Venti and Zhongli are something else x) you'll understand that even more after Sumeru and Fontaine. I really cant wait for the revelation of those two real identities in the story, and possible connection to Honkai world from Honkai 3rd, first Hoyo game ~ actually when talking about Genshin, many players forget that it is actually connected to other hoyo games which are in the SAME universe. The lore is much more complex and for that hats off to the Hoyo team! You know that when randomly in Star Rail you get across the book describing literally Inazuma from Genshin..
I'm more excited about Mavuika when she comes out. Somehow Xilonen wasn't all that interesting for me, though that might also be because I don't care for geo's xD
GUYS, I have to say just from the intro I thought he is a top tier RUclipsr but having 1k subs it's criminal no it's a war crime. He deserves so much. Man I am hooked with you from the intro
Man, it's always nice to see another new player reaffirm what I know to be true. Genshin's new player experience is incredible. There are a lot of naysayers who will say that it drops off or becomes boring and slow in time, but the truth is, when it 'drops off' - if it ever does, for some it doesn't - it's after dozens and dozens of hours of content. Actually, it's more like hundreds of hours of content at this point. At that point, is it really a criticism of the game anymore? You can pay $70 for a 30 hour game with literally nothing left to do at the end of that 30 hours, or you can pay $0 for a game that takes 65 hours just to do the main story, and 300 to do the main story and side story content. Before you have 'nothing to do' you'll be playing 800 hours (and by then there will be new content). Is a game bad if after 800 hours you struggle to do anything new? Anyway, I hope you enjoy the next few quests. Most people tend to agree that Genshin's Archon Quests improve with each one, and the world quests from Inazuma onward (especially Sumeru onward) become incredible too.
This 100%. I love the game, and I happily spend some(possibly way too much xD) money on it. These "AAAA games" costing 70+ euros don't hold a candle to Genshin. I started playing about a year ago, and I'm now caught up with the main story, but there is still a ton to do, I have my dailies, and farming for artifacts is never really over anyway xD
I fully agree with you my only problem is that the only way to get your favourite characters is gambling and it’s hard to get them f2p if you want good supports
@@Aristotle18 I wish we had a garanteed pity for 4* characters and weapons, they’re the only real gamba in the game. It took me so long to get a Chevreuse :’)
How nostalgic, to revisit the places that ignited my love for this game through the lens of someone who is just starting their journey. Even Sumeru feels ages ago for me. Thank you for the great video! 😊 (also I agree with your take on Inazuma lol the exploration was fun!! and novel at the time it came out)
Normally I play Genshin with a video minimized. Here I subconciously minimized Genshin and watched the video. I didn’t notice until it ended. Great video. Thanks 🙏 have fun
Chefs kiss! This was a blast to watch and damn your voice is so nice to listen too! I enchourage all who see this video to watch through Konris streams, the vods are all on his chanel. Not only will you se an amazing lore heavy playthrough of genshin but also se a squirrles rise into the well deserved shoes of a streamer, he is awsome ! It was very sweet to se all subs and get a special thanks at the end
Konri, this is magnificent. I'm nearly speechless at how good this video is. I also want to thank you for sharing my love of this game. It makes watching your videos and stream a highlight of my day. I look forward to seeing your experience and sharing it with you, so thank you.
Hey! I found your channel through this video and as a new player myself , uff your video really stole my heart (im also starting sumeru) . So ya , Good luck on your journey and may you enjoy it to the fullest , Traveller !(you and whoever is reading this :) )
I'm a newcomer to your channel, but i'm loving to binge watch your VODs. I'm excited and curious that you're getting to the best archon quests and plot twists! Thanks for the amazing content!
this video was so well put, watching you go through the journey i have went for 3 years has really made me happy and overjoyed , thankyou Mr. Squirrel watching your vids and joining live sometimes has beeen greatt. here's to many more🎉
Hooollly shit that was an absolute banger of a video! Glad you're enjoying the game and I'm excited to see you experience the glow up that is Sumeru, Fontaine, and Natlan!
Bravo Konri. Awesome video. Thank you for being one of my favourite Vtubers. Following your journey brings such nostalgia. Congratulations on your new little cabbage Nahida 🎉 ❤ can't wait for you to discover her story.. its a bit of a roller-coaster 😊
AR60 whale player checking in. The game only got boring when I started spending money. C6 here, C6 there, R5 here, R5 there. About $25,000 later and I’m like 🤦🏻♂ the game is great and I log in everyday but man.. what I wouldn’t do to feel the same way you do about this game again. It’s so refreshing to hear you opine on Genshin. Enjoy it! Also, I think you’d really love ZZZ as well. I’ve found myself playing it “almost” as much as I did when I started Genshin 😎👍🏽 Liked and subbed!
This video got recommended to me without prior knowledge of who you are, but you can bet I'll be watching your Genshin vods to see the adventure as it played out. Beautiful writing throughout and you really reignited the feelings I had when I first started my own journey with Genshin (Beidou was my first DPS for the longest time, too), so thank you for the beautiful sentiments shared here. May your continuing journey be filled with joy and discovery and whatever emotions it can get out of you. Ad astra abyssoque fellow Traveler!
Great analysis. You presented clearly the intangible feeling of why I keep coming back after all these years. Every nation possesses a unique feel and, at least, a couple of very interesting strorylines. I loved The Chasm - it reminded me of the mines of Morea. Many people here have already pointed out Sumeru kicks the story into high gear, and that’s followed by the gorgeous Fontaine. I can’t wait to work my way through Natlan. Have fun continuing the adventure. My one huge complaint is the obvious dialogue padding to extend play time for no reason. Especially on trivial side quests. Literally today, I got caught in a tiny nothing burger side quest that took 10 minutes of frantically clicking through useless dialogue.
Another great video. It's been along time since i drop by during your stream. Keep up the great work. I will continue to watch your VODs. Your videos and streams gives so much Joy and memories. Will continue to support you in the shadows. See ya around in stream. PS: Omg the last part made me Cry NGL. Thank you very much Konri. Your videos keeps giving me JOY during high and lows in my life. Hope the community continue to shower you with more support and love. Cant wait to see more of your adventures.
i love this video. it just kinda reignited my heartfelt love for this game. so excited for u to get through all the nations up to natlan !!(currently doing the archon quest for that hehwhe)
Great video! I really enjoy this type of script for video essays, reminds me a bit of Skill Up when he used to make "boat metaphors" back in the day. Hope your channel grows, you deserve it with this amount of effort and as for GI, yeah, as others have said, you have yet to see the game at its (imo) best so hope you have fun with it!
Congrats on your Genshin journey, Konri! This video was well-written and structured! I especially loved how your soothing voice really helped to convey your emotions and thoughts on the game. When you recapped the storyline and explored the perspective of the citizens vs. the Archons, it honestly had me teary-eyed. Thank you for sharing your insights with us-this was truly a milestone and something special to watch! 🐿️🎉🐿️🎉
Glad you are enjoying this game so much! And what a beautiful review you made! It made me wish I could rediscover this game like the first time I played it. If you loved Mondstadt, Liyue and Inazuma's archon quests, there's no doubt you will love the quests to come! As other people said in the comments already, it really feels like with every new nation, the storytelling gets greater and greater. (Also darker imo) Hope you keep enjoying yourself!
Amazing video, friend! One thing I’d like to add is how gifted the Genshin community is. I've never seen a more creative and talented community for any other game I've played. The sheer amount of high-quality Genshin content, whether it’s fan art or animations, produced every single day is incredible!
Great video. Always good to hear people give Genshin its fair two cents and not just shit on it. The amount of content is already amazing for a free game, but the music, production, open world, characters, intricate story and insane worldbuilding is just breathtaking. I myself dropped a bit of cash to get an Eula and Mualani to support all the content, even though I suck at abyss. As for the Zhongli and Venti thing, once you get to Sumeru and beyond, the archon quest and world quest will be there to answer your confusion. Peak is still incoming in Sumeru and the remaining nations. Can’t wait for you to drool over Xilonen. Despite being a gacha game, it is a game full of soul and passion, no matter what burnt out people and naysayers yap on about. I can’t wait for future content and ad Astra abyssoque
What a journey so far...thank you for starting the game (and streaming it!). You enrich the community so much with you and your videos. This is an amazing reacap so far, see you next time little squirrel bean :3
As a new player, this was exactly what I was looking for. A healthy chunk of depth into the game, with a spoonful of personal anecdotes that highlight or explain almost every aspect of both gameplay and lore. Expertly done! Kudos.
Really loved seeing you explore Genshin Impact with fresh eyes. It’s clear you put genuine effort and thought into this, and it really comes through in the video. As someone who’s been following your content for a while, it’s awesome to see you dive into a game I enjoy, and seeing you appreciate it in your own way just makes it better. Thanks for taking the time to give it a real shot. Excited to see where you go with it!
I'm a huge fan of watching videos of new players share their thoughts on Genshin Impact - especially when they realize just how much depth the game offers - how much value its art provides. This, by far, has been my favourite of this genre of video. I appreciate a lot of the thoughts you shared and felt that this was such a beautiful assessment of a beautiful game.
fellow new player here! not reading the online shit talk is a definite good move bc *this video* is how i learned that the community doesn't like inazuma lmfao
I’m so exited for you to learn everything about Sumeru and Fontaine! And then even Natlan :0 for me, my favourite region was Sumeru, I love the characters and the region itself is so beautiful! The Arching quest in Sumeru got a bit… repetitive (you’ll see what I mean) but it was still so amazing, I both laughed and cried while doing it..💚 and then Fontaine.. o.m.g! It almost feels like a brand new game but.. in a good way! It’s so gorgeous and the characters are so beautiful and strong! It’s like Hoyo learned after having worked in this game for a few years! Anyways, I don’t want to spoil anything as that would spoil all the fun, but I really hope that you get there soon! But ofc, don’t rush and enjoy every time that you spend playing the game💕
Thanks for taking us veterans through memory lane. Everything you said resonates. I’m excited for your journey in Teyvat, with each archon story getting better and more cinematic. Years from now, after the main story has concluded, I’ll look back fondly on this game, kick back, and say “what a journey!” Ad Astra Abyssosque.
This has been one of the BEST takes I've heard. My boyfriend often asks what this game is about and why I enjoy it so much... this will be the video I show him! I LOVE the way you play the game and appreciate the experience. I can't wait to hear more of what you have to say as you go through the rest of the regions. 🥰
Wonderful summary and analysis. So glad you are still liking the game. I've been busy and missed a lot of your journey but the joy of video is I haven't really missed it, just haven't watched yet. So congrats 🎉🎉🎉 and you just had to end it with the music that makes me tear up every GD time
Very good video here and congrats on hitting 1k subs, here is some engagement for the algorithm gods! I had a thought about the new player experience with respect to bosses, how it feels like it becomes grindy to fight them more and more frequently as you progress. It occurs to me that for people coming from "traditional" RPGs, you don't really refight bosses unless the game is recycling them for a challenge dungeon/final gauntlet. Its more of a concept that you'd see in an MMO. Genshin is trying to get you to treat the bosses as a combat challenge you don't see as a chore but something you revisit and become better at with your skill and account improvement. This is why new bosses in new regions are considered content worth covering during Livestreams and people will fight them in coop just for fun (not that theres much else to do but this is a different issue 😅). The battle pass even encourages it. I think the feeling about fighting them as a new player might shift as your game experience increases; when they're no longer a stressful slog and more like a place where you can showcase or test a team/strategy
Thanks for giving your thoughts on the game! I think it's truly remarkable, and you did a great job highlighting why I fell in love with it as well. Hope you enjoy Sumeru, Fontaine, and Natlan!
i feel like we need a content highlight playlist for newbies to get the full experience since fan-content like anniversary and hoyofair, plus important lore drops like from fake sky/albedo event during dragonspine and the fatui video before starting sumeru
Konri, my dude.. thankyou so so much for this video and for sharing with us the love you have for this game. I am in tears just seeing and hearing how much you love this game just we all do here. Ad astra abyssosque dear adventurer! May you find the truth of the stars and the abyss!
happy to see you enjoying the game so far, your summery about the 3 archons and their motives was so good, remembering those days going through those quests game me such huge nostalgia ... keep up the good work man and enjoy the game on ur own pace ^^
This was genuinely such an awesome video to watch!! I always get a bit hesitant to recommend Genshin to my friends, as I have been playing since 1.0 (2020) and I don’t really how the new-player experience is nowadays. Seeing a short retrospective video from a new player such as yourself has definitely been quite eye opening and it’s also super cool to see people enjoying the game as much as I did back in 2020 :3 I’m only on like vod 8 of the let’s play but you have a very fun and enjoyable presence on stream and I’m sure your channel will continue to grow :]
Kinda crazy that my new player experience 4.8 has been crazy different than his. Having to land 3-4 freeze headshots with Amber per hill troll (traveller level ~30) (I maxed out relics, weapon, character level). Missing out on event rewards in simulanka by 5 points because combat challenge has been impossible to do. Up until I got Kinich the combat experience has been poor. Tho I don't really like Kinich play-style and much prefer Keqing I got for free.
amazing video, amazing editing, and honestly surprising that you only have 1k~ subscribers. i genuinely thought i was watching someone with several million. incredibly interested to see what else you create - genshin or otherwise.
Hands down one of the best Genshin reviews I've seen. To think you still have so much to look forward to, I'm excited to witness the rest of your journey as well. As always, thank you for bringing us such wonderful playthroughs and videos Konri.
What an amazing video. As a day 1 veteran, I can say that it only gets better from here. Enjoy sumeru! It'll take you 40 more streams to finish all the world quests there 😂
The fun thing about this vid is.. bro hasn't even experienced the latest stuff from the last 2 years. *Well aside from chenyu. Bro really has ALOT more to look up to. And seeing that character roster? ALOT MORE to try out and have fun with as you keep on playing.
The way the music just gets better and better too!! Everything about the game gets so much better in the next regions Shouki no kamis music especiallyy
Welcome to Genshin! I started early-ish--1.9 I think, so right before Inazuma's release. People hadn't decided they hate Inazuma, yet, certain materials were very difficult to grind, and mobs and puzzles were significantly more difficult than either Mondstat or Liyue (they've since rescaled and fixed those issues.) And I loved everything about it. I had so much fun exploring Inazuma and that's where I really fell in love with Genshin. Every nook and cranny had something new, every area had a couple puzzles to figure out. It's the first region I 100% all areas, and now I've done that with Fontaine, my new favorite. I'm so jealous of you getting to experience it for the first time. Yeah people will tell you how to play or whatever, but ten more will tell you to pull who you want and play however makes you happy. Get to it, bud. Have fun in Teyvat. I sincerely hope more people come play and figure out how great this game is.
Brilliant video essay, Konri. Very well articulated and a pleasure to listen to. I've been following every episode since RUclips kindly recommended the first episode to me when it only had a few dozen views and I'm so glad it did. I've loved seeing how you react and grow with the game! The story is about to get really amazing, so here's to Sumeru and your next 1000 subscribers! 🥜
Amazing video bro! I hope you consider making another one when you go through other 3 nations,as the story ramps up and only improves onwards from the point you reached.
Cant wait to see you in Sumeru! It is Genshin truly at its Peak! Hope to see you do a part 2 video once you beat Natlan Act 5-6 Also really curious on your thoughts on Genshin's lore not many new people talk about it.
Welcome to the community!!! I too used to hate the game on its release, thinking it's a game of simps (which tbh it is XD ). But it got me hooked on day 1, and since then I haven't missed a single day. It's been THREE YEARS.
By far, this is my favorite breakdown of Genshin! Your narrative as a new player completely encapsulated my experiences back when I started out. How this game ultimately caught my interest and begged for my dedication and efforts. Thank you for this fresh, yet reinforcing outlook on the game. You made me appreciate the game more in the midst of mindless grinding as an endgame player. Definitely deserves a like and sub from me!
As someone who's been playing since release in 2020, glad to see you enjoying your time- many of your reasons for enjoying the game are why I still play. Lore, worldbuilding, story, and characters are a big one for me- and I still enjoy the gameplay. Hope you enjoy Sumeru when you start it- honestly was my favorite region to explore and fully 100%. I loved the story, and the Desert- despite the sheer size- was so freaking immersive and fun to go through. Fontaine and Natlan are great too, and I can't wait till we reach Snezhnaya and Khaenri'ah :) Also, lil fun thing- building "bad" characters and making them work is honestly fun as hell once you get burnt out on the meta teams. I have a MainDPS Traveler (usually Geo) and she SLAPS- nothing like my Mualani, Arlecchino, Keqing, or Ganyu... but strong in her own way- especially for open world
I am thoroughly impressed with this review! You gave a REALLY honest take and I respect that ❤ I must admit, I was wrong about you before. I figured you'd be another one of those gamers who tries Genshin for the first time, gets part way through Mondstat and then just quits. But you kept going and you learned more about this game than some late game players. Mad respect!!! I love how you just give both pros and cons in a really original way and you didn't just overly praise or overly hate on the game but just gave an honest review. ❤ I'm glad you're enjoying Teyvat! Can't wait to see what you think of Sumeru, Fontaine, and Natlan!!! ❤ Don't forget we'll get Snezhnaya next year too!
I always get recommendations on your videos, not a big fan of VTubers to be honest (nothing against it, just not my cup of tea). But this is one of the best Genshin videos I've ever seen. And one of the few that actually acknowledges Inazuma which I don't undertand where the hate comes from (maybe because I started on Inazuma's release I'm kinda fond of it). Subscribed, since I always have some time to kill here and there and I'm looking forward to binge watch your VODs and pick up on your journey. Specially since it is how every comment says: here is where the story ramps up massively. As good as the AQs were to this point, they all pale to what's coming up.
Very well done video. It's always nice to see new players discover Genshin, and appreciate what it offers. Nowadays i play multiple Hoyo games, and the sting of waiting for new content/regions has lessened. But i remember doing Inazuma back when it was only Genshin. And it truly felt like i was stuck in Inuzuma for a year, and couldn't wait for the new region. Yet still to this day, I find it the most beautiful region in Genshin. And the one i always look forward the most returning to. Even tho Lyue is close second... 😉
Day 1 player here and I just wanna say... WELCOME TO TEYVAT, NEW TRAVELER! This video is so good. Instantly like and subscribe. If the lore of Genshin hooked you, it just gets better. Sumeru moving forward will reward you with a massive lore drops and experience. Hope to see your playthrough and content ❤ Take your time and enjoy the game at your own phase!
So glad you enjoy our beautiful game, make sure to take breaks when you start to feel burn out!! The game may be free but those fomo tactics get NASTY once you catch up to available content You get trained to make it a daily part of your life wich is fine as long as you are able to break that when you need it I only say this because I love the game so much I kept playing for beyond what I should have lol
Not to glaze this game, but it's true you can't really judge a game based on the community. Genshin is really fun and chill, the same slow and memorable game as you would enjoy exploring BOTW. Most players that hate it, want this game to be fast pace and challenging but I don't think that's what Genshin's goal was from the beginning. It wants you to be immerse so you can grow attachments to characters and stories like you would for your favorite anime series. Hoyo's other games like Honkai Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero heavily focus on its gameplay, and obviously there's been a lot more praise for those projects than Genshin. Anyway, the best advice for new players is to just start the game and see if you like it. Everyone has a different experiences whether they're drawn to the music, story, gameplay, or whatever reason. It should ultimately be really fun to play.
Best and more honest review of Genshin I have ever watched, nicely done. I did listen the hate for Inazuma before I got there, still, once I was there it became my favorite nation, have 100% of the game completed with everything done up to Natlan and I still consider Inazuma the most beautiful of them all
I would say that now you have finished your free trial and will now play the paid game in Sumeru onwards the leap in quality is impressive not only in the main story but also in the world quests, Sumeru has one of the best world quests in the game with one of the most loved NPCs in the game
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Similar to what happened with the Ep. 1 VOD, today I woke up to 6x my normal view count and a sudden four-digit sub count... 😳🥲☺
Everything I said I stand by and I'm blown away by the reception so far. Genshin isn't without faults; Inazuma's plot was rushed, Ei's SQ should be mandatory, the ascension/talent grind could easily be too much. But these things pale into INSIGNIFICANCE when you crest a hill and the music swells with the low hanging fog and light rays illuminating your beloved characters about to take on a technical boss battle in a gorgeous arena. Whether you play Souls Impact or Gyattshin Impact, this game is undeniably good already. We're nowhere close to done!
It's important to acknowledge the faults, and our criticisms match up. Inazuma is technically their first region post game release. Since Lyue was part of 1.0, minus the second half of its Archon quest. But i still sounded off about its rushed story back at release. And I'm happy to report Sumeru saw a HUGE improvement. As well as regions going forward, tho I'd love Archon quests to be longer. My biggest complaint to this day is the non voiced world event quests. Absolutely everyone should be hounding Hoyo about this. Since they're so LORE heavy, and long at times. As you're about to discover with Aranara quest... 😔
@@KonriVTuber based view, I'm happy you aren't shilling for us gyattshin impact players 🤣🤣
@@HonestToCritic that quest needed to be voice acted (quiet a few of them needed to be voice acted in my opinion)
@@santiagoramos1313 I wish they could be voice acted obviously. Just saying it's criminal how much effort is put into world event quests especially. To have most ppl skip the dialogue, or to lose immersion due to lack of VA. What's worse is they treat it like any other quest, which means tons of unnecessary dialogue. Which i actually enjoy normally, when I'm not having to read through it... 🤷
@ it’s easy money but with the strikes going on I doubt the company would want to deal with American VAs
Archons quests increase massively in quality starting in Sumeru in my opinion, you have such an awesome time ahead of you.
Yup... But liye was awesome too...
Yeah not like you get stuck in a dream/ literal prison for like 5 hours or anything.
Sumeru has that shitty connect the dots minigame
@@XxJetGxX its goated fym, actually felt like i got to do something in the story
@@wizart7249 it gets EVEN better
Honestly every time I hear a new player experiencing the depths of genshin’s lore for the first time, I get emotional
Emotional and jealous. I want to experience genshin for the first time again
@@kisamebalusong4980 true, even if we make a new acc, it will never feel the same😢
All these points you made? I'm just going to say one thing
You are going to LOVE Sumeru
Take your time with this region. It's so worth it. I actually still remember gliding into it for the very first time and just getting overwhelmed. And the stories, the music, the characters. No spoilers, of course
I think every nation is good at what they need to do, expect Inazuma. Inazuma suck
@@nct121inazuma is beautiful wdym💀 also have you been to enkanomiya? That place is peak
@@Sotik0 I just hate Inazuma
@@nct121 I think the only bad part of Inazuma is the archon quest. Everything else is pretty great.
Oh, you haven't seen genshin at its peak yet, believe me
Fontaine Archon quest is peak tbh!
@@mSantsnjcourt trial
Yanfei did not make a guest appearance.
0/10
28/9/21 was peak
Genshin began to feel epic on Sumeru, began to shine like gold on Fontaine, and glistened like diamond on Natlan. Especially on 5.1, holy... phew!
@@mSantsnj probably sumeru for me
And its Sumeru time! Peak Impact start from here.
NOOOOOOO TRAVELER BE CAREFUL DO NOT TALK TO THE FOREST RANGER FIGHTING MUSHROOMS FOR ALL YOU LOVE PLEASE LEAVE HER ALONE NOOOOOOOOO
Let's meet in Sarva 😂@@KyzenEX
@@1clumsybarber Krillions must dream
@@KyzenEXIts one of the best world quest though.
the aranara quest line though.....so help me lord kusanali
I loved this review! Your way of narrating is very pleasant to listen to, on point, no unnecessary baggage but still very personal so it reaches the audience. I also loved that you could provide some more technical info on graphics or sound. Together with the very professional editing... well, I have a review to send to people now, thanks :D ♥
you cant even imagine how deep it is the thing you said ''Venti and Zhongli so easily accepting newcomer stranger..'' -> and that's the REASON actually, it's not the flow of the story telling... that tells us that Venti and Zhongli are something else x) you'll understand that even more after Sumeru and Fontaine. I really cant wait for the revelation of those two real identities in the story, and possible connection to Honkai world from Honkai 3rd, first Hoyo game ~ actually when talking about Genshin, many players forget that it is actually connected to other hoyo games which are in the SAME universe. The lore is much more complex and for that hats off to the Hoyo team! You know that when randomly in Star Rail you get across the book describing literally Inazuma from Genshin..
Lol the Dehya, Wriothesley, and Yae Miko thirst... So real
You're gonna lose your mind when you meet Xilonen.
I'm more excited about Mavuika when she comes out. Somehow Xilonen wasn't all that interesting for me, though that might also be because I don't care for geo's xD
GUYS, I have to say just from the intro I thought he is a top tier RUclipsr but having 1k subs it's criminal no it's a war crime. He deserves so much.
Man I am hooked with you from the intro
Man, it's always nice to see another new player reaffirm what I know to be true. Genshin's new player experience is incredible. There are a lot of naysayers who will say that it drops off or becomes boring and slow in time, but the truth is, when it 'drops off' - if it ever does, for some it doesn't - it's after dozens and dozens of hours of content. Actually, it's more like hundreds of hours of content at this point. At that point, is it really a criticism of the game anymore? You can pay $70 for a 30 hour game with literally nothing left to do at the end of that 30 hours, or you can pay $0 for a game that takes 65 hours just to do the main story, and 300 to do the main story and side story content. Before you have 'nothing to do' you'll be playing 800 hours (and by then there will be new content).
Is a game bad if after 800 hours you struggle to do anything new?
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the next few quests. Most people tend to agree that Genshin's Archon Quests improve with each one, and the world quests from Inazuma onward (especially Sumeru onward) become incredible too.
This 100%. I love the game, and I happily spend some(possibly way too much xD) money on it. These "AAAA games" costing 70+ euros don't hold a candle to Genshin. I started playing about a year ago, and I'm now caught up with the main story, but there is still a ton to do, I have my dailies, and farming for artifacts is never really over anyway xD
I fully agree with you my only problem is that the only way to get your favourite characters is gambling and it’s hard to get them f2p if you want good supports
@@Aristotle18 I wish we had a garanteed pity for 4* characters and weapons, they’re the only real gamba in the game. It took me so long to get a Chevreuse :’)
@ I wish it was easier to get all the 5 stars (obviously with a bit of work) because they are all really welll designed but I can’t play them😭
Dude you forget that this is a gacha game. They sell items that can’t be used anywhere. Of course that’s a bad thing
If only this was sponsored
Praying for a day when we get Konri as the voiceactor for a new playable character :)
@@dove4612or at least an npc like Marco Meatball got a role as that one musician during 2023 lantern rite
This was done so well Konri, even as a seasoned player I watched and enjoyed the entire thing. Keep it up!
How nostalgic, to revisit the places that ignited my love for this game through the lens of someone who is just starting their journey. Even Sumeru feels ages ago for me. Thank you for the great video! 😊
(also I agree with your take on Inazuma lol the exploration was fun!! and novel at the time it came out)
Normally I play Genshin with a video minimized. Here I subconciously minimized Genshin and watched the video. I didn’t notice until it ended.
Great video. Thanks 🙏 have fun
Chefs kiss! This was a blast to watch and damn your voice is so nice to listen too! I enchourage all who see this video to watch through Konris streams, the vods are all on his chanel. Not only will you se an amazing lore heavy playthrough of genshin but also se a squirrles rise into the well deserved shoes of a streamer, he is awsome !
It was very sweet to se all subs and get a special thanks at the end
Konri, this is magnificent. I'm nearly speechless at how good this video is. I also want to thank you for sharing my love of this game. It makes watching your videos and stream a highlight of my day. I look forward to seeing your experience and sharing it with you, so thank you.
Hey! I found your channel through this video and as a new player myself , uff your video really stole my heart (im also starting sumeru) . So ya , Good luck on your journey and may you enjoy it to the fullest , Traveller !(you and whoever is reading this :) )
I'm a newcomer to your channel, but i'm loving to binge watch your VODs. I'm excited and curious that you're getting to the best archon quests and plot twists! Thanks for the amazing content!
this video was so well put, watching you go through the journey i have went for 3 years has really made me happy and overjoyed , thankyou Mr. Squirrel watching your vids and joining live sometimes has beeen greatt.
here's to many more🎉
Hooollly shit that was an absolute banger of a video! Glad you're enjoying the game and I'm excited to see you experience the glow up that is Sumeru, Fontaine, and Natlan!
Bravo Konri. Awesome video. Thank you for being one of my favourite Vtubers. Following your journey brings such nostalgia. Congratulations on your new little cabbage Nahida 🎉 ❤ can't wait for you to discover her story.. its a bit of a roller-coaster 😊
AR60 whale player checking in.
The game only got boring when I started spending money. C6 here, C6 there, R5 here, R5 there. About $25,000 later and I’m like 🤦🏻♂ the game is great and I log in everyday but man.. what I wouldn’t do to feel the same way you do about this game again. It’s so refreshing to hear you opine on Genshin.
Enjoy it! Also, I think you’d really love ZZZ as well. I’ve found myself playing it “almost” as much as I did when I started Genshin 😎👍🏽
Liked and subbed!
Very well done and your views of Genshin are on point. Here’s to your journey through Sumeru and beyond
This video got recommended to me without prior knowledge of who you are, but you can bet I'll be watching your Genshin vods to see the adventure as it played out. Beautiful writing throughout and you really reignited the feelings I had when I first started my own journey with Genshin (Beidou was my first DPS for the longest time, too), so thank you for the beautiful sentiments shared here. May your continuing journey be filled with joy and discovery and whatever emotions it can get out of you. Ad astra abyssoque fellow Traveler!
Great analysis. You presented clearly the intangible feeling of why I keep coming back after all these years. Every nation possesses a unique feel and, at least, a couple of very interesting strorylines. I loved The Chasm - it reminded me of the mines of Morea. Many people here have already pointed out Sumeru kicks the story into high gear, and that’s followed by the gorgeous Fontaine. I can’t wait to work my way through Natlan.
Have fun continuing the adventure.
My one huge complaint is the obvious dialogue padding to extend play time for no reason. Especially on trivial side quests. Literally today, I got caught in a tiny nothing burger side quest that took 10 minutes of frantically clicking through useless dialogue.
Another great video. It's been along time since i drop by during your stream. Keep up the great work. I will continue to watch your VODs. Your videos and streams gives so much Joy and memories. Will continue to support you in the shadows. See ya around in stream.
PS: Omg the last part made me Cry NGL. Thank you very much Konri. Your videos keeps giving me JOY during high and lows in my life. Hope the community continue to shower you with more support and love. Cant wait to see more of your adventures.
Damm man, your recap about the gods were one of the best i ever heard.
Holy sht such a nice video essay 👍👍👍👍
i love this video. it just kinda reignited my heartfelt love for this game. so excited for u to get through all the nations up to natlan !!(currently doing the archon quest for that hehwhe)
Wow!! Amazing video! Looking forward to continue watching you enjoying this game.
Was here from the start of your genshin playthrough, can't wait to see where you go from here.
Great video! I really enjoy this type of script for video essays, reminds me a bit of Skill Up when he used to make "boat metaphors" back in the day. Hope your channel grows, you deserve it with this amount of effort and as for GI, yeah, as others have said, you have yet to see the game at its (imo) best so hope you have fun with it!
Congrats on your Genshin journey, Konri! This video was well-written and structured!
I especially loved how your soothing voice really helped to convey your emotions and thoughts on the game. When you recapped the storyline and explored the perspective of the citizens vs. the Archons, it honestly had me teary-eyed.
Thank you for sharing your insights with us-this was truly a milestone and something special to watch! 🐿️🎉🐿️🎉
Glad you are enjoying this game so much!
And what a beautiful review you made!
It made me wish I could rediscover this game like the first time I played it.
If you loved Mondstadt, Liyue and Inazuma's archon quests, there's no doubt you will love the quests to come!
As other people said in the comments already, it really feels like with every new nation, the storytelling gets greater and greater. (Also darker imo)
Hope you keep enjoying yourself!
Amazing video, friend! One thing I’d like to add is how gifted the Genshin community is. I've never seen a more creative and talented community for any other game I've played. The sheer amount of high-quality Genshin content, whether it’s fan art or animations, produced every single day is incredible!
Great video. Always good to hear people give Genshin its fair two cents and not just shit on it. The amount of content is already amazing for a free game, but the music, production, open world, characters, intricate story and insane worldbuilding is just breathtaking. I myself dropped a bit of cash to get an Eula and Mualani to support all the content, even though I suck at abyss.
As for the Zhongli and Venti thing, once you get to Sumeru and beyond, the archon quest and world quest will be there to answer your confusion. Peak is still incoming in Sumeru and the remaining nations. Can’t wait for you to drool over Xilonen.
Despite being a gacha game, it is a game full of soul and passion, no matter what burnt out people and naysayers yap on about. I can’t wait for future content and ad Astra abyssoque
You are so gonna love Fontainem. the story, the area exploration, and the music are just *perfect*
I’m a new player too and I gotta say this guy is speaking fax
What a journey so far...thank you for starting the game (and streaming it!). You enrich the community so much with you and your videos. This is an amazing reacap so far, see you next time little squirrel bean :3
Stumbled upon this video and wow, this is such a well made review, I really just watched the whole thing unplanned. Will be checking your other vids!
As a new player, this was exactly what I was looking for. A healthy chunk of depth into the game, with a spoonful of personal anecdotes that highlight or explain almost every aspect of both gameplay and lore. Expertly done! Kudos.
Really loved seeing you explore Genshin Impact with fresh eyes. It’s clear you put genuine effort and thought into this, and it really comes through in the video. As someone who’s been following your content for a while, it’s awesome to see you dive into a game I enjoy, and seeing you appreciate it in your own way just makes it better. Thanks for taking the time to give it a real shot. Excited to see where you go with it!
Your scripting and review were spot on and well crafted (was a Crafting Bench involved? Who's to say...) Thanks for this review!
I'm a huge fan of watching videos of new players share their thoughts on Genshin Impact - especially when they realize just how much depth the game offers - how much value its art provides. This, by far, has been my favourite of this genre of video. I appreciate a lot of the thoughts you shared and felt that this was such a beautiful assessment of a beautiful game.
fellow new player here! not reading the online shit talk is a definite good move bc *this video* is how i learned that the community doesn't like inazuma lmfao
So proud of your journey :))
The 1K Subscribers here, congratulations
I’m so exited for you to learn everything about Sumeru and Fontaine! And then even Natlan :0 for me, my favourite region was Sumeru, I love the characters and the region itself is so beautiful! The Arching quest in Sumeru got a bit… repetitive (you’ll see what I mean) but it was still so amazing, I both laughed and cried while doing it..💚 and then Fontaine.. o.m.g! It almost feels like a brand new game but.. in a good way! It’s so gorgeous and the characters are so beautiful and strong! It’s like Hoyo learned after having worked in this game for a few years! Anyways, I don’t want to spoil anything as that would spoil all the fun, but I really hope that you get there soon! But ofc, don’t rush and enjoy every time that you spend playing the game💕
Thanks for taking us veterans through memory lane. Everything you said resonates. I’m excited for your journey in Teyvat, with each archon story getting better and more cinematic. Years from now, after the main story has concluded, I’ll look back fondly on this game, kick back, and say “what a journey!”
Ad Astra Abyssosque.
AMAZING editing, man u are awesome, here since ep 4 of genshin and gonna stay to the end of times!
Beaaauutifully created! Great work Konri! 🥳
This is a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the game so far! I look forward to your continued playthrough and thoughts.
This has been one of the BEST takes I've heard. My boyfriend often asks what this game is about and why I enjoy it so much... this will be the video I show him! I LOVE the way you play the game and appreciate the experience. I can't wait to hear more of what you have to say as you go through the rest of the regions. 🥰
Wonderful summary and analysis. So glad you are still liking the game. I've been busy and missed a lot of your journey but the joy of video is I haven't really missed it, just haven't watched yet. So congrats 🎉🎉🎉 and you just had to end it with the music that makes me tear up every GD time
Very good video here and congrats on hitting 1k subs, here is some engagement for the algorithm gods!
I had a thought about the new player experience with respect to bosses, how it feels like it becomes grindy to fight them more and more frequently as you progress. It occurs to me that for people coming from "traditional" RPGs, you don't really refight bosses unless the game is recycling them for a challenge dungeon/final gauntlet. Its more of a concept that you'd see in an MMO. Genshin is trying to get you to treat the bosses as a combat challenge you don't see as a chore but something you revisit and become better at with your skill and account improvement.
This is why new bosses in new regions are considered content worth covering during Livestreams and people will fight them in coop just for fun (not that theres much else to do but this is a different issue 😅). The battle pass even encourages it.
I think the feeling about fighting them as a new player might shift as your game experience increases; when they're no longer a stressful slog and more like a place where you can showcase or test a team/strategy
Inazuma world quests and puzzles were peak, though
Thanks for giving your thoughts on the game! I think it's truly remarkable, and you did a great job highlighting why I fell in love with it as well. Hope you enjoy Sumeru, Fontaine, and Natlan!
i feel like we need a content highlight playlist for newbies to get the full experience since fan-content like anniversary and hoyofair, plus important lore drops like from fake sky/albedo event during dragonspine and the fatui video before starting sumeru
Konri, my dude.. thankyou so so much for this video and for sharing with us the love you have for this game. I am in tears just seeing and hearing how much you love this game just we all do here. Ad astra abyssosque dear adventurer! May you find the truth of the stars and the abyss!
happy to see you enjoying the game so far, your summery about the 3 archons and their motives was so good, remembering those days going through those quests game me such huge nostalgia ... keep up the good work man and enjoy the game on ur own pace ^^
This was genuinely such an awesome video to watch!! I always get a bit hesitant to recommend Genshin to my friends, as I have been playing since 1.0 (2020) and I don’t really how the new-player experience is nowadays. Seeing a short retrospective video from a new player such as yourself has definitely been quite eye opening and it’s also super cool to see people enjoying the game as much as I did back in 2020 :3 I’m only on like vod 8 of the let’s play but you have a very fun and enjoyable presence on stream and I’m sure your channel will continue to grow :]
Kinda crazy that my new player experience 4.8 has been crazy different than his. Having to land 3-4 freeze headshots with Amber per hill troll (traveller level ~30) (I maxed out relics, weapon, character level). Missing out on event rewards in simulanka by 5 points because combat challenge has been impossible to do. Up until I got Kinich the combat experience has been poor. Tho I don't really like Kinich play-style and much prefer Keqing I got for free.
amazing video, amazing editing, and honestly surprising that you only have 1k~ subscribers. i genuinely thought i was watching someone with several million. incredibly interested to see what else you create - genshin or otherwise.
Hands down one of the best Genshin reviews I've seen. To think you still have so much to look forward to, I'm excited to witness the rest of your journey as well. As always, thank you for bringing us such wonderful playthroughs and videos Konri.
What an amazing video. As a day 1 veteran, I can say that it only gets better from here. Enjoy sumeru! It'll take you 40 more streams to finish all the world quests there 😂
and 20 of those will be one wq...
OMG can't wait to see how you react to Sumeru, Fontaine and Natlan, it only gets better and better!!!!!
The fun thing about this vid is.. bro hasn't even experienced the latest stuff from the last 2 years. *Well aside from chenyu.
Bro really has ALOT more to look up to. And seeing that character roster? ALOT MORE to try out and have fun with as you keep on playing.
Aww, what a lovely recap. Nice to see a Beidou fan.
The way the music just gets better and better too!!
Everything about the game gets so much better in the next regions
Shouki no kamis music especiallyy
I have very fond memories of days off spent exploring for hours and even years later I still have treasures to look for in monstadt and liyue
this guy's comprehension as well as presentation is top notch, was very impressed by the structure as well as your interpretations!
Welcome to Genshin! I started early-ish--1.9 I think, so right before Inazuma's release. People hadn't decided they hate Inazuma, yet, certain materials were very difficult to grind, and mobs and puzzles were significantly more difficult than either Mondstat or Liyue (they've since rescaled and fixed those issues.) And I loved everything about it. I had so much fun exploring Inazuma and that's where I really fell in love with Genshin. Every nook and cranny had something new, every area had a couple puzzles to figure out. It's the first region I 100% all areas, and now I've done that with Fontaine, my new favorite. I'm so jealous of you getting to experience it for the first time. Yeah people will tell you how to play or whatever, but ten more will tell you to pull who you want and play however makes you happy. Get to it, bud. Have fun in Teyvat. I sincerely hope more people come play and figure out how great this game is.
Damn best video essay u watched for a game.
Brilliant video essay, Konri. Very well articulated and a pleasure to listen to. I've been following every episode since RUclips kindly recommended the first episode to me when it only had a few dozen views and I'm so glad it did. I've loved seeing how you react and grow with the game! The story is about to get really amazing, so here's to Sumeru and your next 1000 subscribers!
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Amazing video bro! I hope you consider making another one when you go through other 3 nations,as the story ramps up and only improves onwards from the point you reached.
All i do on this app is cry
Wow that was a masterpiece. You truly cooked with this one
can't wait for you to enjoy the Enkanomiya's atmosphere
its just so deep not gonna lie
Cant wait to see you in Sumeru! It is Genshin truly at its Peak!
Hope to see you do a part 2 video once you beat Natlan Act 5-6
Also really curious on your thoughts on Genshin's lore not many new people talk about it.
Welcome to the community!!!
I too used to hate the game on its release, thinking it's a game of simps (which tbh it is XD ). But it got me hooked on day 1, and since then I haven't missed a single day. It's been THREE YEARS.
That mona fanart is a real one i knew about her well before i ever played the game
By far, this is my favorite breakdown of Genshin! Your narrative as a new player completely encapsulated my experiences back when I started out. How this game ultimately caught my interest and begged for my dedication and efforts. Thank you for this fresh, yet reinforcing outlook on the game. You made me appreciate the game more in the midst of mindless grinding as an endgame player. Definitely deserves a like and sub from me!
Editing and transitions were on point. 10/10, no notes.
Always nice to see someone discovering the magic of Genshin. Despite its flaws, I think it’s a
beautiful game and have been playing it since release.
i will wait patiently for a part two of this vid take your time every journey has it moment don't rush .
As someone who's been playing since release in 2020, glad to see you enjoying your time- many of your reasons for enjoying the game are why I still play. Lore, worldbuilding, story, and characters are a big one for me- and I still enjoy the gameplay.
Hope you enjoy Sumeru when you start it- honestly was my favorite region to explore and fully 100%. I loved the story, and the Desert- despite the sheer size- was so freaking immersive and fun to go through. Fontaine and Natlan are great too, and I can't wait till we reach Snezhnaya and Khaenri'ah :)
Also, lil fun thing- building "bad" characters and making them work is honestly fun as hell once you get burnt out on the meta teams. I have a MainDPS Traveler (usually Geo) and she SLAPS- nothing like my Mualani, Arlecchino, Keqing, or Ganyu... but strong in her own way- especially for open world
I am thoroughly impressed with this review! You gave a REALLY honest take and I respect that ❤ I must admit, I was wrong about you before. I figured you'd be another one of those gamers who tries Genshin for the first time, gets part way through Mondstat and then just quits. But you kept going and you learned more about this game than some late game players. Mad respect!!! I love how you just give both pros and cons in a really original way and you didn't just overly praise or overly hate on the game but just gave an honest review. ❤ I'm glad you're enjoying Teyvat! Can't wait to see what you think of Sumeru, Fontaine, and Natlan!!! ❤ Don't forget we'll get Snezhnaya next year too!
Who its you fav car? I personally enjoy wriothesley so much
I always get recommendations on your videos, not a big fan of VTubers to be honest (nothing against it, just not my cup of tea). But this is one of the best Genshin videos I've ever seen. And one of the few that actually acknowledges Inazuma which I don't undertand where the hate comes from (maybe because I started on Inazuma's release I'm kinda fond of it).
Subscribed, since I always have some time to kill here and there and I'm looking forward to binge watch your VODs and pick up on your journey. Specially since it is how every comment says: here is where the story ramps up massively. As good as the AQs were to this point, they all pale to what's coming up.
Vtubers are ass. Hate them all.
Very well done video. It's always nice to see new players discover Genshin, and appreciate what it offers. Nowadays i play multiple Hoyo games, and the sting of waiting for new content/regions has lessened. But i remember doing Inazuma back when it was only Genshin. And it truly felt like i was stuck in Inuzuma for a year, and couldn't wait for the new region. Yet still to this day, I find it the most beautiful region in Genshin. And the one i always look forward the most returning to. Even tho Lyue is close second... 😉
Day 1 player here and I just wanna say... WELCOME TO TEYVAT, NEW TRAVELER! This video is so good. Instantly like and subscribe. If the lore of Genshin hooked you, it just gets better. Sumeru moving forward will reward you with a massive lore drops and experience. Hope to see your playthrough and content ❤ Take your time and enjoy the game at your own phase!
So glad you enjoy our beautiful game, make sure to take breaks when you start to feel burn out!! The game may be free but those fomo tactics get NASTY once you catch up to available content
You get trained to make it a daily part of your life wich is fine as long as you are able to break that when you need it
I only say this because I love the game so much I kept playing for beyond what I should have lol
I also think that Inazuma is underrated. It is still one of my most favorite regions. I hope you will enjoy your journey to the very end
Not to glaze this game, but it's true you can't really judge a game based on the community. Genshin is really fun and chill, the same slow and memorable game as you would enjoy exploring BOTW. Most players that hate it, want this game to be fast pace and challenging but I don't think that's what Genshin's goal was from the beginning. It wants you to be immerse so you can grow attachments to characters and stories like you would for your favorite anime series. Hoyo's other games like Honkai Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero heavily focus on its gameplay, and obviously there's been a lot more praise for those projects than Genshin.
Anyway, the best advice for new players is to just start the game and see if you like it. Everyone has a different experiences whether they're drawn to the music, story, gameplay, or whatever reason. It should ultimately be really fun to play.
This is enough to make a grown man cry, you got my sub
I have just watched for the second time. You did such a great job. My husband needs to watch this with me.
You're a good writer and and a good storyteller.
Best and more honest review of Genshin I have ever watched, nicely done.
I did listen the hate for Inazuma before I got there, still, once I was there it became my favorite nation, have 100% of the game completed with everything done up to Natlan and I still consider Inazuma the most beautiful of them all
I would say that now you have finished your free trial and will now play the paid game in Sumeru onwards
the leap in quality is impressive not only in the main story but also in the world quests, Sumeru has one of the best world quests in the game with one of the most loved NPCs in the game
Yooo your mic quality is awesome
This all before Sumeru…..you are in for a ride. Can’t wait for the dedicated video just on Fontaine