Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust
- April 28, 2023
- 永恆艾莉絲工坊
Get on Steam-ALICE UPCOMING- Alice Publication InfomationWelcome to our develop team's disocrd , press "Alice" to join. Twitter(Japanese) Facebook(Chinese) About the GameStory Outline In the treacherous world of martial arts, young Gong Zhen ventures into the gray area between good and evil. With lofty aspirations of becoming a great hero, he unintentionally becomes the target of Wei Shuang Y…
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and relaxing music, enhancing the overall experience.
- The story is engaging and original, providing an immersive adventure in a Far East-inspired setting.
- The characters are well-written, and there are several heartwarming moments throughout the game.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including freezing during battles and being unable to progress past the first boss.
- Gameplay mechanics are poorly designed, leading to situations where players can become overpowered too easily or face forced loss battles.
- Despite its potential, the game lacks depth in content and strategy, making it feel incomplete and frustrating for players.
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its originality and emotional depth, offering an immersive experience that blends elements of Chinese historical fantasy and chivalrous sagas. While it starts slowly and features some clichés, it remains engaging and entertaining, with a well-crafted narrative that includes romance and detective elements. Players appreciate the quality of the writing, though some find that side activities can make the main challenges less impactful.
“The story is quite good and I would say original for this type of game.”
“It's a very beautiful story, and it's heart-wrenching.”
“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.”
“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.”
“There is some romance, and also a couple of h-scenes (accessible via a DLC), but they play only a minor role in the storyline.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, particularly during boss fights and in the opening sequence, with many players appreciating its quality and the use of traditional instruments. It complements the well-crafted graphics and storytelling, enhancing the overall experience with a relaxing and immersive atmosphere.
“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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for being somewhat repetitive but not overly long, preventing it from becoming tedious. However, many players express disappointment with the mechanics, describing them as poorly designed, and they hope for a sequel that features more engaging characters and improved gameplay elements.
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style and quality, complemented by relaxing music featuring traditional instruments. Players appreciate the well-written characters and the emotional depth of the visuals, contributing to an overall enjoyable aesthetic 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.”
“Nice art style.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the option to engage in grinding or manage their team even when their party is not actively playing, allowing for a more flexible and efficient gameplay experience.
“Do you have to grind or manage your team while your party is away?”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.
“The game is buggy from the start for countless players, except for those in China.”
“I experienced frequent crashes and glitches that made it nearly unplayable.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; I can't enjoy the game when it keeps freezing.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its beautiful and heart-wrenching story, evoking strong emotional responses from players.
“It's a very beautiful story, and it's heart-wrenching.”
“The emotional depth of the characters left me in tears.”
“I felt a profound connection to the story that resonated with my own experiences.”
