GuJian

About

GuJian is a single-player Fantasy Role Playing game with a phenomenal story that takes about 8 hours to beat. The game features a unique battle system, star soul system, and achievement system. Set in a historical fantasy world, the game presents a beautiful and immersive landscape filled with mystery and intrigue as the protagonist embarks on a quest to discover the secrets of reincarnation and the value of life. The Steam version includes all DLCs.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

story30 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features an amazing storyline rich with historical and mythological references, making it a captivating experience.
The music is highly praised, adding to the overall atmosphere and emotional depth of the game.
The game offers a unique perspective on Chinese culture and mythology, providing educational value alongside entertainment.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including frequent crashes, save file corruption, and poor optimization for modern hardware.
Gameplay can be overly grindy and frustrating, with difficult boss battles and a lack of clear progression, leading to a tedious experience.
The dialogue and cutscenes are excessively long, which can detract from the overall pacing and enjoyment of the game.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its richness, depth, and strong ties to Chinese mythology, making it one of the best in the genre. While many players find the narrative engaging and emotionally impactful, some criticize the pacing and complexity of character interactions, which can make it challenging to follow. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout feature, though it is recommended primarily for those who can understand Chinese to fully appreciate its nuances.
- “However, until this day, no word can fully grasp my amazement for this story, which has taken its roots from Chinese mythology.”
- “The story is so great (and sad) to the extent that I would say you are missing out so much if you didn't experience what I've experienced.”
- “Rich and deep storyline, in a colorful and beautiful ancient China.”
- “The storyline was chaotic and the storytelling was at a kindergarten level, with so many characters talking at the same time. It's really hard to figure out who is who, and the scenes are filled with messy texts that repeat for each part. It's really painful to read through, especially since the main focus of this game is the text, which kind of forces you to follow a checklist.”
- “The story pace is too slow.”
- “Playable for story, but finds it too long-winded at most points.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players highlighting its ability to enhance the overall experience and evoke strong emotions. Reviewers consistently praise the quality and impact of the soundtrack, often noting it as a standout feature alongside the game's engaging story and art style. Overall, the music is described as amazing and integral to the game's atmosphere.
- “Amazing music.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “For me, the strength lies in its story plot, storytelling, and music.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a brief experience, with each DLC providing 1-2 hours of content, but it is enriched by intricate storytelling and character details. However, players note that the translation challenges can complicate the experience, making it less accessible. Overall, while the gameplay may be straightforward, the narrative depth adds value.
- “Long story short, the gameplay is engaging, but I guess the story is good enough.”
- “Comes with all DLCs at 1 - 2 hours of gameplay each.”
- “I've already entered the cave, and on the way picked up on details like Yunxi's shirking of his responsibilities as village heir, covering the footprints leading to his secret trail, the ceremony he's supposed to be preparing for, etc. I will say, this has been the most challenging game to translate this way, as Chinese doesn't translate nearly as cleanly in a mechanical translator, especially in this florid style.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a nostalgic Chinese art style that has aged well over the past decade, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic. While not groundbreaking, the visuals are appreciated for their timeless quality, complementing the overall experience.
- “It's an art style that stands the test of time.”
- “Pros: amazing story, nostalgic Chinese art style and music.”
- “It's nothing deal-breaking; just sad to see for a game that still has its aesthetic going for it after 10 years.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant performance issues, including poor camera angles and stuttering, which suggest a lack of attention from the developers towards optimization and long-term game quality.
- “The game does have performance issues.”
- “The developers behind Gujian TM do not care about game preservation, game performance, and the long-term sales of this game.”
- “Poor camera angles and stuttering.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some appreciate the engaging storyline and character development, many find the grinding aspect excessive, citing the high health of bosses and low damage output as contributing factors to a tedious experience.
- “It was a good game, but there was too much grinding involved.”
- “Also very grindy; bosses have a ton of HP while you do really low damage.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise "Gujian 1" for its sophisticated character development and well-told story, highlighting the depth of the characters and the richness of the game's background, legends, and myths. The DLCs are also appreciated for enhancing the overall narrative experience.
- “I actually find Gujian 1 more enjoyable as the story is better told and the character development is much more sophisticated.”
- “Character development, story background, legends, and myths... I love the DLCs too.”
- “I actually find Gujian 1 more enjoyable as the story is better told and character development is much more sophisticated.”
- “Character development, story background, legend, and myth... I love the DLCs too.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express deep emotional connections to the game, often feeling moved to tears and reflecting on its lasting impact long after completion. The narrative resonates strongly, evoking feelings of nostalgia and gratitude for the emotional experiences it provides, highlighting its ability to touch players' hearts repeatedly.
- “I cried for a whole day after I finished all the content.”
- “Even now, I still feel good about it. I replay it often, and it continues to touch me deeply and entertain me many times. I must say, it's a sad case for the lack of single-player Chinese ancient theme games. The Zhiyin Master reminds me of the Zhiyin Master in Xianjian 4. In short, thank you for the emotional impact you brought to me; it still touches the weakest part of my heart.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, primarily due to numerous bugs linked to subpar 3D modeling, rendering it largely unplayable for users.
- “The game is way too buggy due to the poor quality of 3D modeling, which makes it highly unplayable.”