New Legend of Sword and Fairy

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"New Legend of Sword and Fairy" is a remake of the classic Taiwanese RPG, preserving the original's story and dialogue while expanding on certain conversations and adding alternate endings. The game features pre-rendered backgrounds and 3D character models, differing from the 2D style of the original. Some dungeon designs have been simplified, but the turn-based battle system remains the same.

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Play Modes

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

New Legend of Sword and Fairy screenshot

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful art style and an amazing storyline that resonates with players, evoking nostalgia.
Many players appreciate the effort to remaster a classic game, noting improvements in graphics and character design compared to the original.
Despite some issues, the game provides a smooth overall experience and is enjoyable for those looking to relive childhood memories.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs, particularly related to saving progress, which can lead to significant frustration.
Players have criticized the user interface as clunky and poorly designed, making gameplay less enjoyable compared to the original version.
Many reviews express disappointment with the overall quality of the remake, describing it as a poor port that lacks the charm and depth of the original game.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its beautiful art and deeply moving narrative, leaving a significant emotional impact on players. Despite its sad ending, many reviewers express a strong affection for the storyline and recommend the game primarily for its storytelling experience.
- “Beautiful art and a really amazing storyline!”
- “The touching story has impacted me a lot since I played it a long time ago.”
- “Would only recommend buying if you want to experience the story.”
- “I know the story has a sad ending, but I really like its story!”
- “For me, what attracts me is the deeply moving story and plots, and I really hope this game can be revived in a better way.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly impact gameplay, including issues with saving progress. Overall, the port is considered very buggy, leading to frustration among players.
- “A bit buggy port of a classic game.”
- “Very very buggy, often unable to save and lose a lot of progress as a result.”
- “Didn't expect that it would be so buggy.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users feeling that the new animation and artwork do not measure up to the quality of the original.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for lacking challenge, as players can easily spam spells without facing significant obstacles.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's story deeply impactful and emotionally resonant, leaving a lasting impression long after playing.
- “The touching story has impacted me a lot since I played it a long time ago.”