Genshin sadly gets dragged through the mud both by people who don't play the game (who don't look past the gacha mechanics and anime aesthetic) and people who do (who feel entitled to get more free stuff than they already do). It's not without its flaws; I do think it is pretty long-winded, grindy, and boring at times. But there are so many wonderful characters, beautiful landscapes, sublime music tracks, amazing voice performances, and epic cutscenes - and the story writing at its best can be funny, poignant, uplifting, or downright sad. The creators hold such a high bar of quality for both stability and pouring love into every detail of their creations, which are often a celebration of various real-life cultures. I'm happy with the time I've put into this game and I think it'll always stand as one of my favorites.