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Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust

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52%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, stability
57% User Score Based on 42 reviews

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Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by 永恆艾莉絲工坊 and was released on April 28, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust follows young Gong Zhen as he navigates the dangerous martial arts world, caught between good and evil. After a misunderstanding with Wei Shuang Yun, the legendary "Black Swallow," they team up to solve a series of murders linked to the deadly assassin Blood Phoenix. The journey reveals a deeper conspiracy and the fragile nature of fate in this treacherous realm.

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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
story12 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • The story is original and immersive, with a beautiful narrative that resonates with players.
  • The art style and music are highly praised, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
  • Gameplay offers some strategic elements, making character selection and attack slots engaging.
  • The game is plagued with bugs, including freezing during battles and unresponsive mechanics, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
  • The combat system is poorly designed, leading to imbalanced gameplay where players can easily overpower enemies.
  • Lack of developer support and updates has left many issues unresolved, contributing to player frustration.
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its originality and emotional depth, presenting a beautiful and immersive wuxia tale that appeals to fans of Chinese historical fantasy. While it starts slowly and features some clichés, it remains engaging enough to motivate players through the game, despite occasional imbalances in challenge due to side exploration. The inclusion of romance and optional DLC content adds to the experience, but these elements play a minor role in the overall narrative.

    • “It's a very beautiful story, and it's heart-wrenching.”
    • “As mentioned above, the story is nice and enjoyable, recommended especially if you like Chinese historical fantasy and chivalrous sagas.”
    • “The story is a well-written wuxia tale that matches the quality of the CGs and music.”
    • “The story starts off slowly, but overall it is good and immersive, even though somewhat dull and clichéd.”
    • “For example, if you do some side exploring, your stats will increase so much in a short time that the main story battles won't be a challenge anymore.”
    • “Even so, there are some battles where the game expects you to lose, so even if you've won, the story continues as if you lost.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, particularly for its effectiveness during boss fights and the use of traditional instruments that create a relaxing atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the opening vocal track as exceptional, contributing to the overall quality of the game's well-crafted story and attractive graphics. Overall, the music complements the game's aesthetic and narrative, enhancing the player's experience.

    • “The graphics and the music are nice, the characters are well-written, and there are quite a few sweet moments.”
    • “I've played it for the great artwork and relaxing music with traditional instruments.”
    • “The cgs are very attractive and the opening vocal music is possibly the best I've ever heard in a galgame.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally considered repetitive, though its brevity prevents it from becoming tedious. Many users express disappointment with the mechanics, describing them as poorly designed, and suggest that a sequel could benefit from more engaging characters and improved gameplay elements. Overall, while there is potential for enhancement, the current execution leaves much to be desired.

    • “Would love to see a sequel, with more heartwarming scenes and better, more distinctive characters with improved gameplay and mechanics.”
    • “Quite repetitive gameplay, but not too long to become boring.”
    • “What a disappointment, looking at the game's graphics and rough gameplay.”
    • “The weakest part is the mechanics, which are really badly thought out.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their nice art style and great artwork, complemented by relaxing music featuring traditional instruments. Reviewers appreciate the well-written characters and the presence of sweet moments throughout the game.

    • “The graphics and the music are nice, the characters are well-written, and there are quite a few sweet moments.”
    • “I've played it for the great artwork and relaxing music with traditional instruments.”
    • “Nice art style.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to be buggy from the outset for many players, with the exception of those in China, indicating significant stability issues at launch.

    • “The game is buggy from the start for countless players, except for those in China, it seems.”
    • “The game is buggy from the start for countless players, except for those in China, it seems.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its beautiful and heart-wrenching story, which resonates deeply with players.

    • “It's a very beautiful story, and it's heart-wrenching.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the option to engage in grinding or manage their teams even when their party is not actively playing, allowing for a more flexible and strategic gameplay experience.

    • “Do grinding or team management while your party is away?”
    • “Do grinding or team management while your party is away?”
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Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust is a casual role playing game.

Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust was released on April 28, 2023.

Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust was developed by 永恆艾莉絲工坊.

Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust is a single player game.

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