The influence ofThe Hunger Gameson millennials and Gen Z cannot be understated, as both generations grew up reading the trilogy and later watching the blockbuster films. Several pieces of media based onThe Hunger Gameshave made headlines in the years since, from silver screen parodies to fan art, but there has never been an official video game adaptation of the popular franchise. Fortunately for fans,Genshin Impacthas become the latest game to have aHunger Games-inspired scenario thanks to the efforts of YouTuber BranOnline. Players' favorite characters are divided into twelve districts in theGenshin ImpactHunger Games, with each having two members.
The goal ofThe Hunger Gamesis to be the last tribute standing, and theGenshin Impactrendition is no different despite the character grouping. The experiment received plaudits from theGenshin Impactcommunity, with fans enjoying the unique change of scenery from the fairytale-esque adventures associated with the game. The comments even contain suggestions for a sequel to the event, as a handful of viewers want to see somepopularGenshin ImpactNPCslike Jeht, Babel, and Eula get in on theHunger Gamesaction. TheGenshin Impact Hunger Gamesbegin with the traditional sounding of the horn, and the contestants approach the cornucopia for weapons and food to start their survival journey.
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The road to becoming the last tribute standing is not smooth, and right off the bat, characters employ different survival strategies. Once the horn sounds,Electro character Kujou Saraequips herself with a spear while Ei and Klee flee from the cornucopia, preferring an evasive approach to survival. The first altercation of the series occurs over a bag between Albedo and Thoma, with Thoma emerging as the victor and Albedo retreating to fight another day. Other characters, such as Ushi, Wanderer, and Paimon, band together to gather supplies, putting aside their district rivalries for the greater good.
Ultimately,Hunger Gamesenthusiasts want to see bloody fights and casualties, and theGenshin Impactrendition did not leave fans wanting. Inter-district alliances form momentarily, and the first casualty of the blurred battle lines is the5-Star Hydro Bow character, Yelan. She falls to the duo of Kujou Sara and Heizou, the latter of which is ironically supposed to be Yelan’s district teammate. The first arena event follows the chaos, involving carnivorous squirrels attacking the tributes. The killer squirrels are responsible for the deaths of fiveGenshincharacters, while Ningguang is mercy killed by Razor to prevent her from falling victim to the attackers.
At the end of the first round, eight of the original 24Genshin Impactcharacters have been eliminated from theHunger Games. Multiple days pass with new challenges - and more deaths - before the next major arena event, a volcanic eruption that claims the lives of Baizhu, Tartaglia, and Ei. A series of cold-hearted betrayals follow, with Nahida poisoning Changsheng and Kujou Sara’s murder of Klee after being welcomed into her hideout.Genshin Impact’sHunger Gamesadaptationcomes to a rather anticlimactic end when Albedo commits suicide, making Nahida from District 8 the event’s winner by default.
Nahida’s victory, although made easier by the circumstances of Albedo’s death, did not come unwarranted. The 5-StarDendro characterwas directly responsible for taking the lives of four other characters, finishing with the most kills in theGenshin Impact Hunger Games. TheGenshin Impactadaptation of theHunger Gamesallowed fans a glimpse into the decision-making of their adorable favorites in a game of the highest stakes - with death lurking around every corner, there are no principles in the quest to survive.
Genshin Impactis now available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5. A Switch version is in development.
