Honkai: Star Rail
April 26, 2023
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)
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92.0
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78.0
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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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85.0
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92.0
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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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95.0
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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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84.0
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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"."
Read original review"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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78.0
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82.0
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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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85.0
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85.0
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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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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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70.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
85.0
"The 3.0 update is, basically, a new beginning"
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85.0
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68.0
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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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75.0
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80.0
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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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45.0
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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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90.0
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90.0
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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."
Read original review"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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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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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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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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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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25.0
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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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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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