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Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Action
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Honkai: Star Rail is an all-new strategy-RPG title in the Honkai series that takes players on a cosmic adventure across the stars. Hop aboard the Astral Express and experience the galaxy's infinite wonders on this journey filled with adventure and thrill.
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Epic, plot-driven, richly built and clear.
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IGNJess ReyesMay 20239/10With stellar storytelling and satisfying progression that offer dozens of hours of content that newcomers and hardcore players can enjoy, Honkai: Star Rail is a free-to-play RPG that might hook you for months – without making you feel like you have to pay.
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PC GamerTyler ColpApr 202390/100Despite its gacha systems, Honkai: Star Rail is an impeccable turn-based RPG with a killer visual style
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Try Hard GuidesErik HodgesApr 202310/10Honkai: Star Rail is a gem I didn’t see coming. While the Gacha system might put some players off, the new setting and tone of HoYo’s latest title is bound to appeal to both Genshin fans who are looking for a change of pace, and players like me who couldn’t get into the game’s predecessor.
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WccftechUle LopezMay 20236.5/10Honkai Star Rail highlights the issues that Genshin Impact had despite how many issues have been addressed. The game's barebones RPG mechanics will definitely improve over time, but it still will take a lot to convince any enthusiast to pick this game over other turn-based RPG gacha games.
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TheSixthAxisMiguel MoranMay 20237/10Honkai: Star Rail isn't a groundbreaking experience or a massive new open-world action game, but it's still full of promise and potential as a polished, pretty, and easy-to-master RPG experience.
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IGDB rating 8.3/10 from 198 ratings.
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