Genshin Impact devs upset over Zelda clone accusations.
Genshin Impact devs upset over Zelda clone accusations.
Genshin Impact: Rising Above the Copycat Accusations
Let’s rewind to the early days of Genshin Impact, when the world was up in arms, accusing it of being a mere clone of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The backlash was so intense that the team at miHoYo, the brilliant minds behind Genshin Impact, were reduced to tears. Yes, you heard that right – grown adults shedding tears over a video game!
During the Genshin Impact FES event, miHoYo president, Lie Wei, poured his heart out about the negative response and the unfounded copycat accusations. The criticism hit the team hard, with some Breath of the Wild fans going as far as protesting the game by smashing their PS4 consoles right in front of the Genshin Impact booth. Talk about excessive!
But fear not, dear gamers, for our heroes at miHoYo weathered this storm of hate with resilience and a touch of humor. Wei, with a twinkle in his eye, referred to this “unprecedented crisis” with a laugh in his speech. The footage of his address was shared on Twitter by @tokinohikaru_00 (check it out below).
“[for every traveller] Genshin Impact FES 2023 in Shanghai (English Version) MiHoYo president Daiwei is deeply moved and talks about his thoughts on Genshin ImpactI feel like crying while watching 😭 ・There were difficult times, but he says that he was able to come this far… pic.twitter.com/4H2YLWSaIp” – @tokinohikaru_00
According to Wei, when the closed beta was released, the team was expecting praise and adoration. However, they were met with a response that was completely different from what they had anticipated. Panic struck the team as misunderstandings and criticisms flooded in. Many young colleagues couldn’t hold back their tears, questioning why it had all gone wrong.
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But let’s take a moment to appreciate the youthful innocence and determination that filled the miHoYo team. Despite the tears, they were fearless and pressed on, determined to prove themselves. And prove themselves they did!
As time went by, miHoYo unveiled more of Genshin Impact, winning the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. With its captivating action RPG gameplay and awe-inspiring anime-inspired open world, Genshin Impact became one of the biggest live-service games in the industry. It even prompted Microsoft to regret passing up the opportunity to make it an Xbox exclusive. Oops!
Since its initial launch, Genshin Impact has seen a plethora of updates, introducing new characters, quests, items, and more. It has even crossed paths with other beloved franchises, such as the magnificent Horizon: Zero Dawn. Truly, Genshin Impact has become an ever-evolving universe filled with endless adventures.
In our GameTopic review, we couldn’t help but heap praise upon this glorious creation. With a rating of 9/10, we declared Genshin Impact an “anime-zing adventure” with an incredible open world and addictive exploration. It’s safe to say that we’re more than a little obsessed with it!
So, let this be a lesson to all the naysayers out there. Don’t underestimate the power of a determined team of game developers, armed with creativity and a willingness to prove themselves. Genshin Impact stands tall as a testament to their unwavering spirit.
Ryan Dinsdale, our beloved GameTopic freelance reporter, has a message for you all before he retreats back into The Witcher world: Genshin Impact rocks!
