Path Of Wuxia

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"Path of Wuxia" is a simulation game that combines Wuxia world and school life with anime art style. As a young Xia with extraordinary abilities, you join the Hermitic Pavilions of Xia to grow strong, accept teaching from masters, overcome challenges, build your personality, and forge your own path of Xia. Explore friendships, enemies, and your own destiny in this unique wuxia school.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 692 reviews

story63 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a rich and engaging storyline that draws players in, with multiple paths and character development options.
The combat system is tactical and allows for a variety of martial arts styles, providing a satisfying sense of progression.
The game successfully combines elements of life simulation and RPG mechanics, reminiscent of titles like Persona, making it enjoyable for fans of both genres.

The game suffers from pacing issues, particularly in the third year, where the story feels rushed and unresolved.
There are significant UI and control issues, including clunky camera movement and a lack of quick access to skills during combat.
The game is still in early access, leading to bugs and incomplete content, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its rich narrative and character development, particularly in the first two years, while expressing disappointment in the rushed and incomplete nature of the third year's plot. Although the story is engaging and features meaningful choices, some players feel that the overall execution lacks depth and that many plot points remain unresolved. Despite these criticisms, fans of the wuxia genre appreciate the emotional moments and the game's ability to challenge players' beliefs through its moral dilemmas.
- “Year 1 and 2 story is absolutely fantastic!”
- “The story is very interesting, making me play for it.”
- “The plot is well crafted and well inspired, allowing a myriad of choices and definitions into paving our own path into this journey.”
- “The amount of story content in the game pales in comparison to Tales of Wuxia, their previous game.”
- “It is surprising this came out of early access considering this game is still missing around 40% worth of story because it ended so openly.”
- “No plot points were actually addressed; the three routes the game tries to give don't even change that much in the story.”
gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mix of tactical combat and time management, reminiscent of titles like Persona and Fire Emblem, offering a satisfying sense of progression through stat grinding and character development. While some players appreciate the depth and replayability from various builds and side quests, others criticize the combat for being unrewarding and the overall mechanics for being unpolished and overly reliant on grinding. Despite its flaws, fans of the wuxia genre may find enjoyment in the game's unique setting and story elements.
- “Even though it's mostly a tactic game, the martial arts skill and animation are very satisfying during the gameplay.”
- “The key gameplay of this game is reminiscent of the Persona series, where the player arranges their daily schedules to train in martial arts, socialize, attend tasks, and missions. This is quite unique and enjoyable, adding considerable replay value in terms of trying different builds or pursuing different tasks.”
- “The overall gameplay loop of character development is also improved to give the player more stuff to do while waiting between main plot quests. There is now a healthy amount of side quests that should keep you more occupied, though there is no open world section of this game.”
- “The core gameplay is literally just grinding your stats.”
- “Unfortunately, the timeline mechanic had ruined our fun to enjoy the endgame product.”
- “I won't recommend due to unpolished mechanics and bugs.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and atmospheric Chinese instrumentals, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, some players find the soundtrack repetitive, especially during lengthy battles, with certain tracks becoming grating over time. While the traditional Chinese music is well-received, occasional modern influences can feel out of place for some players.
- “Well, after more than 100 hours into this game, I can be sure of one thing: this game is one of the best Chinese martial arts games you can find out there. Every aspect of this game was so well-made, from story to gameplay mechanics, and its best characteristics you can enjoy in this game are the plot and the OST. The OST of this game is exceptionally good in the wuxia series—unexpected, but a welcome one.”
- “The soundtrack did not disappoint from start to finish; I thoroughly enjoyed the Chinese instrumentals.”
- “Heluo Studio did a fantastic job for Path of Wuxia. The artwork, the soundtracks, and the overall feel of the game are superb by Chinese game industry standards.”
- “Lastly, I really hate the repetitive music, especially in battles.”
- “The battles in this game are very long, so hold tight to your seatbelt because you are going to hear the same music at least 20 times.”
- “There is one particular music that normally appears in boss battles and in the second year final battle; it sounds like a broken washing machine and forces you to mute the sound.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the anime-inspired art style and overall aesthetics, while others noted that the visuals can feel clunky during free-roaming. Although the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are considered satisfactory and well-polished for a game of its genre, with some players appreciating the effort put into the artwork and animations. Overall, the visuals complement the gameplay and story, making for a decent experience, especially for fans of wuxia and character-building games.
- “The artwork and animations are fantastic, and one can see that a lot of effort and love has gone into this game.”
- “The art style, however, left me very satisfied.”
- “Heluo Studio did a fantastic job for Path of Wuxia; the artwork, the soundtracks, and the overall feel of the game are superb in Chinese game industry standards.”
- “I mean the graphics are nice, but it often felt very clunky while free-roaming the locations.”
- “It isn't a bad game, first off the graphics are not going to blow your mind.”
- “Graphics can be improved but the storyline really makes up for it.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on max settings and features improved mechanics compared to its predecessor, players have reported issues such as black screens and frequent loading times. The focus on stats optimization can overshadow the lack of graphical fidelity and free-roaming elements, leaving some players feeling unsatisfied with their builds even after extensive playtime. Despite these drawbacks, the core gameplay mechanics have been preserved and enhanced, indicating a solid foundation for future improvements.
- “Runs smoothly with max settings.”
- “Game runs smoothly, no problems at all.”
- “The graphics, performance, and storyline are a huge improvement vs the previous game.”
- “Once you get fully into the stats optimization, you begin to look past the lack of graphics, customization, free-roaming gameplay, etc. In fact, the game provides you only just enough context to play with the results of your customization without anything extra. Extras like free-roaming, etc. just build your stats over the time constraint, and then bam, a scenario to play with your new capabilities, and then a period to build your stats again, and then another scenario to play with your new capabilities.”
- “Besides that, the optimization of this game is annoying, even resulting in black screens after some game scenes.”
- “Why does it always have to load screens? After playing for a month, I have to go in circles dozens of times. Has any optimization been done?”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its impactful choices, diverse character builds, and various side missions, reminiscent of the Persona series. Players can explore different strategies and character interactions, although some reviewers noted that gameplay becomes easier in later stages, potentially diminishing challenge. Overall, the combination of a compelling story, engaging characters, and multiple paths ensures a rewarding experience upon replay.
- “It has a great OST, an easily digestible story with plenty of epic moments, secrets to uncover that expand the world, and is full of interesting and likable characters, providing plenty of replayability because your choices matter.”
- “The key gameplay of this game is reminiscent of the Persona series, where the player arranges their daily schedules to train in martial arts, socialize, and attend tasks and missions. This is quite unique and enjoyable, adding considerable replay value in terms of trying different builds or pursuing different tasks.”
- “A lot of replayability, especially in terms of support characters, martial arts skills, and side missions to take on.”
- “It has a great OST, easily digestible story with plenty of epic moments, secrets to uncover that expand the world, and is full of interesting and likable characters.”
- “So much replayability as well.”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its natural progression and engaging storylines, particularly in relation to morality. Players appreciate the variety of character builds and the improvements made over patches, which enhance the overall gameplay experience, although some note that the combat can become too easy as the game progresses. The inclusion of side quests and a fast-forward mode adds to the replayability, making character development a standout feature for both the main character and party members.
- “Engaging story about morality with good character development.”
- “Highly recommend if you like wuxia games; character development is great for the main character and also for party members. Players can try any skill they want, and each has different benefits.”
- “The overall gameplay loop of character development is also improved to give the player more things to do while waiting between main plot quests. There is now a healthy amount of side quests that should keep you occupied.”
- “The overall gameplay loop of character development is also improved to give the player more stuff to do while waiting between main plot quests. There is now a healthy amount of side quests that should keep you more occupied, though there is no open world section of this game.”
- “The combat and RPG aspect resembles most tile-based CRPG/JRPG. This part of the game is good enough to be challenging and enjoyable, especially combined with the time management and character development aspect of the game.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers strong emotional payoffs, featuring a touching and well-crafted RPG story that resonates deeply with players. Both main and companion narratives evoke powerful feelings, culminating in a heart-wrenching yet beautiful ending that leaves a lasting impact, often bringing players to tears. Overall, the experience is described as an emotional roller coaster that enhances the game's depth.
- “The RPG story is legit and touching, as Heluo has always achieved before.”
- “Both main and companion story plots are emotional and touching.”
- “Completed the game (year 2) with a character I can be proud of at last and experienced the most heart-wrenching, tear-jerking but beautiful epic ending ever... I can't remember the last time I cried to a video game... this is one such moment.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report it as relatively bug-free with touching moments in the plot, others experience bugs and a "cheap" feel, which is not uncommon for Unity-based games, especially in early access.
- “The game is relatively bug-free, allowing for an immersive experience.”
- “The plot can be touching in certain moments, enhancing the overall stability of the narrative.”
- “The game sometimes felt cheap and buggy.”
- “Unity is known to be quite buggy if you're not properly optimizing it, and this game is no exception.”
- “Early access means it's still buggy, but nothing serious.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is a captivating blend of classic Chinese wuxia and the enchanting world of Harry Potter's Hogwarts, creating an immersive experience. Players appreciate the emotional depth and buildup of the story, despite its predictability, and the atmospheric soundtracks enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “For gamers who like to listen to atmospheric soundtracks while playing, this game will not disappoint.”
- “The atmosphere is like combining classic Chinese wuxia and Harry Potter's Hogwarts.”
- “As for the story, the plot in year 1 and year 2 exceeded my expectations. Yes, the story is predictable, but the atmosphere, the emotion, the buildup—I actually felt these.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the core gameplay revolves heavily around grinding for stats, with a shift away from traditional experience grinding. This focus on stat enhancement can feel repetitive and may detract from overall enjoyment.
- “The core gameplay is literally just grinding your stats.”
- “No more experience grinding.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be exceptionally entertaining, often leading to uncontrollable laughter and a strong sense of happiness.
- “It's so hilarious I can't stop laughing! In fact, I'm very happy.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me entertained throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny situations that always catch me off guard.”