Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail

April 26, 2023

RPGTurn-Based Strategy PCPlayStation 5

Honkai: Star Rail features a game world awaiting discovery with elements of myths and legends blended into the space sci-fi story.

Critic Score

83.9

20 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (20)

Abdul Haddi eXputer Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

81.0

"Honkai: Star Rail’s captivating visuals, engaging combat, and expansive roster sets the stage for an extremely engaging new experience."

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Cody Gravelle Screen Rant Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Those issues aren&s;t directly related to the core of Star Rail, however, which shines as brightly as any of the celestial bodies it tasks players with visiting. The quality of content at launch is, quite simply, incredible - it really …"

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Apr 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Honkai: 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 …"

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Francesco Corica Spaziogames Apr 2023
83.0 /100

Graphics

84.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Honkai Star Rail is yet another surprising small jewel, proving itself to be so much more than just a "Genshin Impact in space"."

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Giovanni Panzano Everyeye.it Apr 2023
85.0 /100

"With Honkai Star Rail, Hoyoverse has shown that his is not simple luck and that the success of his productions is due to the ability of the teams to create experiences open to all, able to engage thanks to well-characterized …"

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Jessica Orr Eurogamer Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

76.0

"Some subtle improvements to the grind and flexible turn-based tactics mean Honkai: Star Rail&s;s off to a fine start."

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Jess Reyes Digital Trends Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"With 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 …"

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Jonathan Leo Kakuchopurei Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

70.0

"Chalk another win for HoYoverse in making an easy-to-get-in JRPG with simple-yet-deep turn-based combat mechanics that enthrals and challenges you simultaneously, at least for the current version we&s;ve played. Honkai Star Rail has both style and substance, dishing out triple-A …"

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Loris Colosimo Gamesource Italia Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"The 3.0 update is, basically, a new beginning"

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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Honkai: Star Rail isn&s;t a groundbreaking experience or a massive new open-world action game, but it&s;s still full of promise and potential as a polished, pretty, and easy-to-master RPG experience."

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Nat Smith PCGamesN Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Honkai Star Rail is a highly polished turn-based RPG that builds off the Hoyoverse gacha machine, and while it certainly doesn&s;t reinvent the wheel, its colourful cast of characters and mercurial tone sets it on the right track."

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Oscar Taylor-Kent PC Gamer Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

46.0

"Not just great for a free-to-play game, Honkai: Star Rail is a genuinely fantastic RPG with slick combat and an engaging story loaded with content. The biggest caveat is, while generous, its gacha system may tempt some players into unwise …"

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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Honkai: Star Rail upholds miHoYo&s;s strong reputation for compelling RPGs. Even with the gacha systems, it offers a fun free-to-play experience with fun story-telling, interesting companions and sleek gameplay."

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Robin Bea GameCrate Apr 2023
90.0 /100

"Honkai Star Rail is already one of the most exciting RPGs in years even before its first major content update. While the grind may eventually chase you away, its excellent writing and original combat system make Honkai Star Rail well …"

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Samantha Low GamesHub Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

86.0

"Honkai: Star Rail feels like the sum of Hoyoverse’s tenure. It has all the developer’s hallmarks of impressive voice acting, unique character designs and compelling gameplay loops, while also addressing many of the biggest criticisms concerning its previous games"

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Sammy Barker Push Square Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Honkai: Star Rail, already a tremendous success, transfers to PS5 flawlessly – and is almost guaranteed to become one of the most-played games on the platform. In some ways its bite-sized nature means it&s;s more at home on mobile, but …"

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Suhho Yoon INVEN Apr 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

86.0

"From classic JRPG-style turn based action to the latest cartoon graphics, even the cross-platform. Honkai: Star Rail truly is a dream come true for the fans of the genre. Attractive characters are backing up the well-developed combat system which encourages …"

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Timothy Nunes PlayStation Universe Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"Honkai Star Rail offers a palpable universe full of possibilities on top of an accessible turn-based combat system that you can dig as deeply into as you want. There&s;s a grind involved with any gacha game, and Honkai Star Rail …"

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Tyler Colp PC Gamer Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

25.0

"Despite its gacha systems, Honkai: Star Rail is an impeccable turn-based RPG with a killer visual style"

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Ule Lopez Wccftech Apr 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

55.0

"Honkai Star Rail highlights the issues that Genshin Impact had despite how many issues have been addressed. The game&s;s barebones RPG mechanics will definitely improve over time, but it still will take a lot to convince any enthusiast to pick …"

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