May This Journey Lead Us Starward
Honkai: Star Rail is a turn-based sci-fi fantasy RPG developed by HoYoverse (the same studio behind Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd).
Story
The game is set in a sci-fi universe where you travel across different planets aboard the Astral Express, a space train.
You play as the Trailblazer, a mysterious character implanted with a Stellaron (a destructive cosmic seed).
The story revolves around:
- Exploring various worlds/planets, each with its own culture and problems.
- The Aeons, god-like beings who embody different philosophical ideals (e.g., Destruction, Preservation, etc.).
- Unraveling the mystery of the Stellaron and the truth behind the universe’s order.
Gameplay
The game features:
- Turn-based combat focused on strategy and team synergy.
- Four-character teams, each with unique abilities and elemental powers.
- An elemental weakness system, encouraging smart character combinations and tactical decisions.
- Semi-linear exploration, allowing players to move through detailed maps, interact with NPCs, complete missions, and discover hidden secrets.
