Hoyo Bus updated the popular game ‘Genshin’ with ‘Rose and Matchlock’ on the 20th. As the last update in 2023, it is a so-called ‘resting’ version with no new demon missions or area updates.
Although there were no additional regions, the Fontinalia Festival, a traditional event in Fontaine, was held. The theme of this festival is ‘Film Festival’ and provides interesting mini-games and generous rewards.
Review written and screenshot provided by: Game Focus reviewer Kim Myeong-hoon
Article written by: Reporter Hyukjin Lee
Convenience update that removes all minor regrets
I gathered all the frustrating parts and updated them all at once. Character development and relic management aspects stand out.
First, we organized the interface of the character development, weapon enhancement, and relic enhancement screens. A pop-up window appeared and the wandering flow was neatly organized. A convenience feature has also been added that allows characters to be automatically added to their current maximum level when leveling up.
The auto-lock function for relics has been updated, allowing you to set detailed presets for each type of relic. You can even set the number of sub-options for locking.(!)
When strengthening a relic, the number of materials that can be input increases from 6 to 15, and if you turn on the step-by-step input function, no more materials will be added when you reach levels 4, 8, 12, and 16 during automatic input. It is also noteworthy that when filtering relics, multiple sets can be set at the same time and up to three sorting rules can be set.
When dispatching an expedition, a receive all button has been added so that rewards can be received in batches, and after receipt, dispatch can be made again in batches. I would especially like to applaud the fact that in forging, cooking, and decoration crafting, if no character is selected separately, the character that can provide the buff is automatically selected.
Here, a receive button has been added to forging and food processing, and a ‘stop tracking’ function has been added to the handbook-subjugation function. It’s a small, but highly desired feature.
And, as a very important part, when restarting the secret area, the starting position has changed, allowing you to enter the battle right away. It’s not a big deal, but I think it’s something that will be very well-received, and it makes me wonder why this was done now.
Navia, pretty
Ito and Goro in the 2.3 update and Navia, a rock attribute character that came out almost two years after Ungeun in the 2.4 update, were added. She is a tall woman, has a two-handed sword, and has the rock attribute, so she was a character that I was looking forward to > worrying about the triple weight class…
It was released as a trinity character that overcomes the limitations of the rock attribute, which does not have an elemental reaction to amplify damage, and combines handling, fun, and presentation. Of course, due to the limitations of the penetrating straight shotgun, it is vulnerable to group warfare, but the inherent limitation that it is difficult to include the wind attribute in the party to help with mob drive is unavoidable.
The reviewer has safely brought it to the half-ceiling. We will refrain from drawing weapons and will give you the ‘Super Ultra Supreme Demon Sword’. Melusine can’t help it…
It is not a character with an overwhelming and intuitive force that can solve everything on its own – such as Neviyet – so it is not a character that can be recommended to new users due to a lack of character pool, but it is clear that it is a character that will bring joy like a bright sun to a dull rock-attribute gathering. .
Shooting a shotgun, loading it, and firing a cannon are fun in and of themselves, so don’t be too harsh on the attributes and just pick them out and enjoy them. I recommend it even more if you are a gunlance user.
Main event of 4.3 Pontinalia Film Festival
The story progresses with Ayato, Ayaka, and Yoimiya visiting from Inazuma, and Chiori, who is from Inazuma, joining them. Pay attention to the part that describes ‘time passing’ in the world of Tivat. Why did Magistrate Yashiro come to Fontaine and why was the film festival planned, etc…
‘Super Ultra Supreme Demon Sword’ awaits along with various events. Melusines sway on the surface of the magic sword, so the elderly and young must be careful of its cuteness. It’s made from cardboard wrapped with tape, but that’s not the point!
4.3 version overall review
This is a version where you can take a little rest after completing the hectic demon mission, and it ends with the opening of an unexplored area without any local updates or fountain levels.
While I was taking a break, I took care of various convenience updates that had been put off, but even if we just leave them because we’ve all gotten used to them, one morning we have to take them all out, shake them off, and do a deep cleaning. There must be days like this so that the next update can go further.
Navia is pretty and Chevreuse has a surprisingly healthy image, but I think it’s the dubbed voice actor’s voice that has the biggest impact on the character’s impression. Anyway, I realized once again that localized dubbing is one of Genshin Impact’s best strengths.
This version is a bit boring for new users who are interested in the game to start right away. However, in the second half of 4.3, ‘Raiden’, the hero of force who provides the best catharsis in the story and the absolute god who kills villains with a single sword, is scheduled to be reinstated, and according to the schedule, in 4.4, everyone’s sub-character ‘Nahida’ will be reinstated, so wouldn’t now be the right time? .
By the way… what is the reason why Navia relics are not appearing? Hoyo Bus, please…
