Genshin Impact players are split when discussing the game's puzzles in regions such as Inazuma and Sumeru. Puzzles are a crucial element while exploring ruins and locales across the world of Teyvat, leading Genshin Impact players to discover valuable loot and secrets.
In Genshin Impact, the world of Teyvat continues to grow with each major update. Genshin Impact version 3.6 will introduce another Sumeru map expansion, allowing players to discover more puzzles and treasure chests. Puzzle complexity is an ongoing topic of discussion in the Genshin Impact community with recent debates comparing the Inazuma and Sumeru regions, which were added in the version 2.0 and 3.0 updates respectively.
In a recent Reddit post by u/HereForGames, Genshin Impact players are split when trying to come to a consensus about whether puzzles were better in Inazuma or Sumeru. U/HereForGames believes puzzles in Inazuma were more elaborate and clever when compared to the puzzles found throughout the Sumeru desert. The user believes negative player feedback pertaining to Inazuma puzzles may have caused HoYoverse to dumb down the puzzles found throughout Sumeru. However, several players have an opposing viewpoint when discussing the complexity of Inazuma puzzles, causing a major split of opinions in the community.
Other Reddit users in the Genshin Impact community believe the Sumeru puzzles are just as complex due to the extensive layout underneath the desert. Further, some believe that Inazuma puzzles were not well-designed, resulting in the need to find solutions or ask for help online. For instance, commenter u/LiesSometimes believes the Inazuma puzzles were too time-consuming and would rather explore the Sumeru desert or progress the main story instead. Other Reddit users in the community admit to being casual Genshin Impact players or believe the forgiving nature of Sumeru puzzles is a positive for players with a busy schedule.
HoYoverse likely adjusts its outlook on puzzle design after studying statistics including puzzles and quests completed by the Genshin Impact player base. Puzzles in Inazuma and Sumeru may be different due to player feedback from various updates, but the split in the community appears to be caused by how differently players may approach a puzzle while traversing the world. In some cases, players may inadvertently stumble into a crucial piece of a puzzle, leading them to solve the puzzle much faster than another player would.
Ultimately, it's up to the player to decide how to tackle puzzles in Genshin Impact and when to seek for help. The vast world of Teyvat may have its downsides, but the game's sense of adventure is nearly unmatched in the free-to-play space today. Fans can expect even more updates to come in the next few months including Genshin Impact version 3.7 and 3.8.
Genshin Impact is available now for Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. A Nintendo Switch version is currently in development with no confirmed release date.