Dwarf Fortress vs Genshin Impact
Dwarf Fortress
Dwarf Fortress is one of the most unique and massive fantasy game ever made using only ASCII characters and colors. The game is completely open world in the sense that you are given the freedom to play as an adventurer and set off alone or with other adventurers on an exciting journey above or below ground (or both) to seek glory, fame and riches, or to settle down and help develop your very own dwarven outpost where you can then build a fortress, establish a barony, and in general, order your dwarven subjects around. Aside from the obviously different "art style" used, the freedom of choice, and the amazing amount of details in its gameplay, the game is also unique in its world building. The virtual world created is not only randomly generated with distinct civilizations with detailed histories, hundred of points of interests like towns and caves, as well as a flourishing nature, which includes both flora and fauna.With so many amazing features packaged into a simple-looking game, it is no wonder why Dwarf Fortress is a game that has inspired a wide variety of other modern games, both indie and big triple-A ones, until today. Due to its size, you might feel daunted to dive into a game like this, but once you've learned the basics, you will find yourself fully immersed in this completely open world of symbols and colors.
Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is an open-world RPG where players get to play as the Traveler, taking the form of either Aether and Lumine, in the massive world known as Teyvat. It’s a free-to-play single-player title with optional co-op, and players are treated to a journey like no other.Featuring stories from across various regions, it follows a gripping, anime-like tale of the Traveler trying to reunite with their sibling while performing quests for the locals. You can collect treasures, use many weapons, and create a team of characters wielding different weapon types and varying elemental affinities to challenge and defeat bosses. There are seven elements in total, and it’s a must to build a formidable roster to have an easier time with the Abyss Order, Fatui, and bosses like Dyvalin and Azhdaha.
Genshin Impact has a large selection of events and story quests for players, yielding a plethora of in-game rewards. Activities range from designing your home domain, gliding challenges, exciting co-op battles, and time-attack challenges. As of today, it’s still a game in progress, and there are more planned events and content in the future.
If you’re looking for a top-notch action RPG with an astonishingly beautiful world and a cast of outstanding characters, Genshin Impact is your best bet.