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Genius Invokation TCG
Developer(s)miHoYo
ReleaseDecember 7, 2022
Genre(s)Collectible card game
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Genius Invokation TCG is a free-to-play digital collectible card game developed by miHoYo as a permanent game mode of Genshin Impact and released alongside the game's Version 3.3 update on December 7, 2022[1].

Plot

Genius Invokation TCG takes place in a popular card game set in a fictional world of Teyvat. The game was developed by the scholars in Sumeru. In order to promote the game, scholars commissionned the traveling merchant named Liben, to bring the prototype of the card game to Yae Publishing House in Inazuma, and commissioned by the novelist Fukumoto, to create the light novel called This novel is Amazing for publicity[2]

Gameplay

The game uses turn-based battles. Players need to build a deck with a combination of 3 character cards and 30 action cards, and win by knocking down all the opponent's character cards. Each round need to throw 8 Elemental dice to turn action phase, which can be used to switch character cards and action cards.[3][4][5] The gameplay has also been added to the game. The elemental reaction can provide additional damage, limit the actions of opponent characters and other effects. Unlike in the main game, elemental reactions are included as a mechanic of the gamemode.[6] Players in Genshin Impact will get a prop to mark the player characters on the map that can be played against, or invite players to fight in Mondstadt's Cat's Tail tavern. Defeating opponents can get certain rewards, which can be used to unlock new cards.[7] After the player's card level reaches 4, they can invite and play against other players via co-op mode.[8]

Development

MiHoYo's positioning of the gameplay is a "light and casual" player versus environment mode, and there will be no rewards for PvP. All cards can be obtained during the normal gameplay, and there is no charge to draw cards.[9] The game was introduced in November 2021. and it was not officially launched until version 3.3. Genius Invokation TCG is also the first release PvP of the game.[2] MiHoYo plans to launch new character cards in each game version and continue to improve the gameplay. After receiving feedback from players, the development team will launch a match recording function and improve the operating experience of the game controller in version 3.4 of the game.[10] In versions 3.4 to 3.6 of "Genshin Impact", in addition to adding new character cards in each version, the development team also adjusted the balance of the cards and weakened some powerful cards. The 3.7 version, which was launched on May 24, 2023, has been significantly updated. In addition to adding 64 new cards, the development team also designed a version activity "Duel! The Summoners' Summit!" based on "Genius Invokation TCG"[11]

Reception

Before the launch of Genius Invokation TCG in mid-November 2022. some players made Genius Invokation TCG game modding on Tabletop Simulator according to the official information.[4][9] Before and after the launch of the game.[12] it has attracted the attention of many fans of trading card games in China. After the game launched. the English community spontaneously organized a Swiss-made unofficial card tournament.[13] In addition to the Chinese community, the game also trended on X in Japan on the first day after it's release.[14][15] After the launch of Genius Invokation TCG received positive comments from many critics. many commentators compared the non standalone card games with Hearthstone, from World of Warcraft. and Gwent, from The Witcher 3. and believed that Genius Invokation TCG can expand game audience.[16] Editor Guo Su wrote on Game Grape that Genius Invokation TCG would enrich the secondary creative content of Genshin Impact. Compared with other gameplay modes in Genshin Impact, "Genius Invokation TCG has more randomness, which not only makes it easier to achieve live broadcast effects, but also makes it easier to interact with the audience.[14] Da Homer also pointed out that the popularity of Genius Invokation TCG would help more players understand the settings of Genshin Impact. Commentators also mentioned that Genius Invokation TCG can help improve the later experience of the game. In terms of game design, Sanming, an editor at GameRes, praised the way the game was launched as being well-handled, saying that the game had already laid the groundwork in early versions, "with sufficient foreshadowing". Commentators have different opinions on the gameplay. Stephen Liu praised the balanced design of the game, saying that all players use the same card library, which can also ensure the fairness of the game. 17173.com Commentator 震惊游戏欄目 said that the game combines the elemental reaction mechanism of "Genshin Impact" and "can be said to be very interesting and educational.[17] Kotaku editor Sisi Jiang also said that the game made him addicted to it and looked forward to miHoYo releasing more cards in the future. Game Research Society editor Yingrou Weixing believes that the game is "easy to get started, but difficult to master", that is, the card effects and rules of the game are easy to understand, but players have many choices in each round, which increases the difficulty of finding the optimal solution. He also pointed out that the design of no player-to-player battle-related rewards in the game downplays the importance of winning or losing, allowing players to try more decks.[18] DoNews commentator Yu Cheng Judai criticized the game for its lack of balance, lack of mechanisms and cards to counter elemental reactions, and the tendency to produce fixed and powerful decks, which lacked diversity. [19] Siliconera critic Stephanie Liu said that Genius Invokation TCG rekindled her excitement in the early days of the game.[12] Gamersky editor Youming Xingkong said that the Genius Invokation TCG is an attempt to keep players fresh in Genshin Impact and solve the burnout that will occur in long-term operation games.[20] The Youxiputao editor also pointed out that Genius Invokation TCG can "make up for the shortcomings of the game's long-term experience" and "strengthen the relationship between players".[21]

References

  1. ^ ""All Senses Clear, All Existence Void" Version 3.3 Update Details". Genshin Impact. December 7, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  2. ^ a b San ming (14 December 2022). "饱受好评的须弥篇，为玩家带来了更加惊艳的七圣召唤". Youxia (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  3. ^ Xun Yang (30 December 2022). "取得开门红后，「七圣召唤」的下一步是什么？". GameRes (in Chinese). Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  4. ^ a b 给你吃饼干 (9 December 2022). "一周神评论：原神3.3版本上线，收留大量炉石难民，竟让前世界冠军都说好玩！". 17173net (in Chinese). Archived from the original on January 6, 2023. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  5. ^ Wittkamp, Steve (15 December 2022). "Genshin Impact Genius Invokation TCG Overview and Impressions". Geek to Geek Media. Archived from the original on December 19, 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
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  8. ^ Sisi Jiang (December 7, 2022). "Genshin Impact's Great New Card Game Is Becoming My Favorite Time Sink". Kotaku. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  9. ^ a b Ana Diaz (2022-09-16). "Genshin Impact is getting a virtual trading card game". Polygon. Archived from the original on 2023-01-05. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
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  11. ^ 浔阳 (2023-05-25). "从内置玩法到官方赛事，我们还是低估了「七圣召唤」的意义？". GameRes游资网 (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  12. ^ a b Stephanie Liu (27 December 2022). "Genshin Impact Genius Invokation TCG is Addictive". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  13. ^ Dai Hema (14 December 2022). "失业炉石主播，在《原神》七圣召唤找到第二春". Youxi Putao (in Chinese). Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
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  15. ^ 果脯 (2022-12-08). "米哈游又出了一款"卡牌新游"". 游戏葡萄 (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
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  17. ^ MIKI (2023-05-25). "原神赛事官方账号上线，米哈游进军电竞领域，七圣召唤要开始打比赛了". 游戏日报. Archived from the original on 2023-06-18. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  18. ^ 路人 (2023-09-12). "原神最高规格比赛来了，七圣召唤公开赛即将开打，冠军奖金30万". 游戏日报. Archived from the original on 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  19. ^ Anderson, Ethan (2023-05-30). "Genshin Impact's international TCG competition has a wild prize pool". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  20. ^ 超级无敌的栗子. "《原神》更新了，这下牌佬不得不原了". Gamersky (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2023-01-05. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  21. ^ Youxiputao; Hui Xinge (21 December 2022). ""米哈游想再造一款《炉石传说》？"". Youxiputao (in Chinese). Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
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