Cross-platform turn-based gacha anime-styled pseudo open-world game, developed and published by Mihoyo.

Coming from a multibillion dollar company (Mihoyo), it was inevitable they'd make a new game. HSR was a big disappointment for the HI3RD fans, as they decided to make it a turn-based game, which is a huge downgrade from HI3RD. Many hoped it to be a sequel to APHO2 (in terms of combat), which, of course, didn't happen. The name was only bait to reel HI3RD players in, assuming their players think of the gameplay as an afterthought. It's theorized capitalism has something to do with Mihoyo's decision of making it turn-based. The combat isn't even good, even for turn-based standards. The combat is braindead to say the very least, it's highly recommended to go play something else if you're looking for a good turn-based game, most people who are playing this are just blinded by the eyecandy.
Disappointed Honkai Impact fan: Way to ruin my day, Mihoyo, you took a huge shit on us Honkai fans assuming this is what we want!

Coping Honkai Impact fan: I mean, at least the world navigation looks good. There's some cute hags in it, too!

Disappointed Honkai Impact fan: You're kinda right, the game did have potential if it wasn't turn-based garbage. "Cute hags" Where? There's only two (March 7th and Asta). Honestly, Honkai: Star Rail will never be as good as the upcoming games, this will only be good as a filler game.

Coping Honkai Impact fan: Give me the game names, then maybe i'll be convinced it's a filler game as you said.

Disappointed Honkai Impact fan: Wuthering Waves, Blue Protocol, Gran Saga global, Zenless Zone Zero (Mihoyo's other upcoming game), Solo Leveling Arise and Tower of Fantasy 3.0 only to name a few.

Coping Honkai Impact fan: Alright, i'm convinced now. Why is Tower of Fantasy on the list of games though? It's already released.

Disappointed Honkai Impact fan: Because 1. Technically anything that's an update that isn't out yet is upcoming, plus 3.0 will mop the floor with HSR and even Genshin. 2. It's objectively better, even if it isn't as beautiful and polished as HSR.
by Autismo_Manifesto March 24, 2023
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The latest game by MiHoYo and Hoyoverse, which is made after Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact. The game has set to be launched as a story mode game and something about Train.
It will also be open world and have characters to build.
Friend : Have you heard about Honkai Star Rail?

Me: Yes, its gonna be the best game forever!
by Shinjon :D February 20, 2022
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The newest lonely sheltered neckbeards in the neighborhood that believe the universe centers around their Chinese mobile game. They're chronically obsessed with hentai, and swarm anything with a naked anime girl, or anything with huge boobs. Not surprising considering they're the very same people who made up the Genshin playerbase, but ended up migrating to this game when they noticed it was made up from the same corporate overlords that have them on a leash. The female fans are frantic over their lanky twink anime boys, and think being quirky makes them approachable. Avoid them at all costs.
Genshin Impact Fans: "Who are you?"

Honkai Star Rail Fans: "I'm you, but stronger."
by SomeRandomAhhNameThatIsntTaken October 18, 2023
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