All Retro game references in Genshin Impact Kinich trailer

HoYoverse has finally released Kinich's character trailer, and it is a treasure trove of references from retro games. Designed in the classic pixel art style with matching 8-bit music, Kinich's trailer is packed to the brim with references that gaming enthusiasts will definitely appreciate. Starting from the most beloved Snake and Pacman to Sonic and other pixel-style JRPGs, Kinich's trailer is one of the most creative trailers ever to have been produced by HoYoverse.

Read on to find out exactly which retro video games have been referenced in Kinich's trailer.

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All retro game references in Kinich's trailer in Genshin Impact

Kinich's trailer is a very unique mix of art styles, with a distinct focus on video game aesthetics. Combining a mix of 3D, 2D, and pixel art animation, here are all the retro video games that have been referenced in Kinich's character trailer:

1) Mega Man

Mega Man reference in Kinich's trailer (Image via HoYoverse/Capcom)

Kinich's trailer opens right away with a pixel art-style character selection screen, which is a reference to the classic Mega Man series (also known as Rock Man). Kinich's character sprite bears certain similarities to Mega Man's. This opening segment referencing a classic retro game sets the mood for the subsequent references in the trailer.

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2) Snake

The classic Snake game has been referenced in Kinich's trailer (Image via HoYoverse/Taneli Armanto)

Snake is a classic video game that was first released in 1976, and it later gained popularity with its inclusion in all standard Nokia mobile phones. Just as the standard Snake game involves the player having to control the snake on the screen, Kinich's trailer also comprises a yellow snake maneuvering through the obstacles and moving across the board.

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3) Pac-man

Pac-man reference in Kinich's trailer (Image via HoYoverse/Bandai Namco Entertainment)

The second classic game reference that can be found in Kinich's trailer is Pac-man. Pac-man is a much-loved game that has been played ever since the 1980s, and it has now become a bestselling title that every gamer knows about. Kinich's trailer references Pac-man, as can be seen from Ajaw's Pac-man gobbling up the dots on the board.

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4) Sonic the Hedgehog

Kinich's trailer references the much-loved Sonic the Hedgehog games (Image via HoYoverse/Sega)

Sonic is yet another classic series that is a fan favorite. The Sonic franchise has evolved from being only a game series to having full-fledged comics, animated shows, and movies. Sonic the Hedgehog is a pixel-style game, where players need to jump, run, and dodge obstacles to reach the finish line. Kinich and Ajaw can be seen doing the same in the trailer, with Kinich using his grappling hook skill to jump and traverse distances.

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5) Pixel-style JRPGs like Pokemon and Final Fantasy Tactics

References to pixel-style JRPG games such as Pokemon and Final Fantasy Tactics can be found in Kinich's trailer (Image via HoYoverse/Nintendo, Game Freak and Creatures)

A short segment featuring Kinich and Ajaw walking through the pixel art-style map and throwing a Flamegranate to defeat a slime is reminiscent of a lot of pixel-style JRPG games such as Pokemon, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Dragon Quest. Players familiar with the pixel art-style JRPG games will immediately recognize and appreciate the reference to these JRPG classics.

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6) Street Fighter

Street Fighter reference in Kinich's trailer (Image via HoYoverse/Capcom)

Street Fighter is a classic arcade fighting game, which is based on 1v1 hand-to-hand combat. Kinich's trailer references Street Fighter in a short sequence where Kinich can be seen squaring up against the Goldflame Qucusaur Tyrant in a similarly styled 1v1 match.

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