So why does everyone else seem to hate it? Genshin Imaginarium Theatre review @saurusness

Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Genshin just released the Imaginarium Theatre, its first new endgame content in almost four years, and I love it! …but based on the discussions I’ve seen, I’m in the minority. Most people talking about it either dislike it, or downright hate it.

While the internet is mostly people yelling at each other these days, I always like to hear out both sides, since beneath the rage there can be valid points.

Let’s take a look at why people dislike it, why so many of the details work so well for my personal preferences, and speculate about Hoyo’s reasoning behind each decision.

And while we’re at it, let’s think through some solutions which could improve things for everyone.

We can dream, right?

00:00 Intro
00:38 Restrictions • The problem
01:43 Restrictions • My perspective
02:19 Restrictions • Hoyo's intent
03:28 Character quantity • The problem
04:25 Character quantity • Initial reaction
05:30 Character quantity • Second thoughts
06:38 Character quantity • Hoyo's intent
07:40 Too much RNG • The problem
08:57 Too much RNG • Hoyo's intent
09:47 Other complaints
10:58 My complaints
12:06 Possible improvements • Restriction changes
13:50 Possible improvements • Other ideas
15:15 Conclusion

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So why does everyone else seem to hate it? Genshin Imaginarium Theatre review

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