GuJian 2

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 60 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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In GuJian 2, players traverse a 3D world set in ancient China, filled with mythical creatures and intricate quests. As a swordsman, they uncover a thrilling mystery while battling enemies and interacting with NPCs in this action-RPG. With a strong focus on story and exploration, GuJian 2 offers a rich, immersive experience in a beautifully realized historical setting.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
story13 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The storyline is engaging and well-structured, with complex characters and emotional depth.
  • The transition to a semi-real-time combat system offers a unique twist compared to traditional turn-based mechanics.
  • The game suffers from excessively long cutscenes and dialogue, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
  • The combat system is criticized for being slow and lacking strategic depth, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • There are significant technical issues, including bugs and performance problems, particularly related to the always-online DRM.
  • story27 mentions

    The story is generally praised for its depth and complexity, featuring well-developed characters and a fascinating narrative that surpasses its predecessor, Gujian 1. However, many players find the dialogue and cutscenes overly lengthy and sometimes convoluted, which can detract from the overall experience. While the storytelling is immersive and heartfelt, it may require a strong understanding of classical Chinese to fully appreciate the plot.

    • “Some conversations are a little bit long-winded, but overall the story is just fascinating.”
    • “Besides, every character had their own personality, story, and desire, which makes the game more interesting.”
    • “No doubt a great, warm, and heartfelt story adventure.”
    • “The only nit I could pick is that the story doesn't seem to be strongly connected to the previous game.”
    • “Further, it does take quite a lot of knowledge to figure out the plot (just knowing basic words probably won't cut it since the style of language used is rather classical).”
    • “For the previous point, maybe a rewind feature like in Telltale games would be nice, since it's really hard to keep track of the story after you come back to the game after a few rounds of save and load.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users note that the graphics may not meet the current competitive standards in the genre. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point alongside the engaging storyline and music.

    • “Very nice graphics and an awesome storyline. I love it! Make it multilingual!”
    • “Nice story, great graphics, and nice songs. Well worth purchasing for a Chinese RPG game; I'm loving it.”
    • “Good graphics, good music, the story is fun, and the combat is enjoyable too.”
    • “The graphics are below current standards, making the game feel less competitive.”
    • “The combat mechanics are hindered by the lackluster graphics.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise from users, with many describing it as fantastic and enjoyable enough to listen to outside of gameplay. Players express a desire for a downloadable soundtrack on platforms like Steam, highlighting its significant contribution to the overall experience.

    • “Loved the music and the scripts.”
    • “5/5 the music is just fantastic, listen to it on YouTube.”
    • “Good graphics, good music, the story is fun and the combat is fun too.”
    • “Still playing this game, but please release a DLC on Steam for the in-game soundtracks. I need it like air.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is generally considered decent, featuring good action and mechanics, but is heavily overshadowed by cutscenes, with players noting a 90% cutscene to 10% gameplay ratio. While the combat mechanics and graphics are seen as less competitive by current standards, the gameplay is viewed as an improvement over previous installments, offering an interesting story that feels more cinematic than interactive.

    • “Decent game with good action and mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is alright, which is already an improvement over the first Gujian.”
    • “Pretty interesting story, more like watching a movie than merely gameplay.”
    • “I would say this game was around 90% cutscenes, 10% gameplay.”
    • “Con is less competitive graphics (current standard) and combat mechanics.”
    • “Pretty interesting story, more like watching a movie than engaging in gameplay.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game suffers from significant performance issues, including stuttering and slow load times, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, players have criticized the messy controls during combat, suggesting 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.”
    • “Messy controls in player combat, stuttering, and a slow start.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players praise the game for its emotionally resonant narrative, highlighting the touching story and the immersive, fantastic game world that enhances the overall heartfelt experience.

    • “I love the whole fantastic game world and the very touching story.”
    • “No doubt a great, warm, and heartfelt story adventure.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while mini quests and monster capturing provide opportunities to earn resources, many feel that activities like cooking and treasure digging can become tedious and repetitive.

    • “Sinking into activities like cooking, digging for treasures, and looking out for item boxes to open is tedious.”
    • “The game comes with mini quests to earn money and the option to capture monsters to increase building speed, but it feels like a grind.”
    • “Farming for crops in exchange for gold or as ingredients for cooking dishes becomes repetitive quickly.”
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