Honkai: Star Rail 3.0 Review - Amphoreus Takes the Stage, But Can It Outshine Penacony?

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As the landing team embarked on their journey to the enigmatic and uncharted world of Amphoreus, it seemed like mostly smooth sailing for the Trailblazer. However, as the ship crashed to the ground, it became evident that Hoyoverse was determined to start Honkai: Star Rail 3.0 off with a bang. Will Amphoreus and Paean of Era Nova live up to the bar that Penacony has set?

Honkai: Star Rail has always been a madcap adventure that takes players to unique abstract locales deep with intriguing lore and heartfelt character interactions. This time around, the 3.0 update embarks on a journey that feels distinctly derivative of Greek mythology. While Hoyoverse's efforts mark one of their most ambitious leaps yet, with the entire two-part story-arc will be the largest story the team has put out to date, it's certainly feels like a love letter to players that have been clamoring for world building with a focus on historical lore.

Welcome to Amphoreus: Praise Be

Leaving Penacony behind has been bittersweet for me, as it was by far my favorite planet so far. The developers outdid themselves masterfully crafting the story and world with equal amounts of absurdity and loss. The story in Amphoreus hits distinctly different.

As the Astral Express seeks to replenish their Fuel and uncover the mysteries of this curious world, we're pulled into a vast world of Demi-Gods, Titans, and of course, a catastrophic plot that could end the world of Amphoreus entirely. You'll travel alongside Dan Heng, leaving March 7th in her quarters due to a mysterious illness. As this is a spoiler free review, you'll certainly want to see where this goes by playing the story to completion.

According to legend, twelve Titans created Amphoreus, and these obtusely mirror the pantheon of 12 Greek Titans, which means many players won't be completely lost on this concept. Unfortunately, the Strife Titan is hellbent on destruction and there's a rising black tide that you'll need to stop if you hope to help the