There's good in this game, it's just buried deep--especially if you don't spend money (which nobody should). If you have a strong team in the right circumstances, the combat is satisfying, and the team building and elemental system have depth and neat synergies.

Except--building a strong team requires an immense amount of effort (or cash). The Grind is required before you can have fun. And the Grind has little to offer; the story is skippable, and the characters are tropes at best. Exploration is repetitive (though better in later areas).

The soundtrack is gorgeous. The art is pretty. The game can be pleasant and relaxing. But--even as a time waster--Genshin Impact has nothing of substance to offer.