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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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Audience ScoreBased on 1,384 reviews
story126 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions

  • Engaging storyline with rich character development and multiple paths to explore.
  • Unique blend of tactical turn-based combat and life simulation elements, reminiscent of games like Persona.
  • High replayability due to various martial arts styles and character interactions.
  • The third year feels rushed and lacks the depth and polish of the earlier content.
  • Combat can be slow and repetitive, with some balancing issues among martial arts styles.
  • The game is still in early access, leading to incomplete content and bugs that affect gameplay experience.
  • story
    408 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 over 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. The game is noted for its standard wuxia themes, but it also offers a unique blend of character interactions and moral dilemmas that resonate with fans of the genre.

    • “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 definition into paving our own path into this journey.”
    • “Disappointing story.”
    • “The amount of story content in the game pales in comparison to Tales of Wuxia (Tow), their previous game.”
    • “I'm giving this game a negative review purely because it's complete nonsense to sell a story-driven game under the name of early access when in fact the story is only 40% completed.”
  • gameplay
    92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily focused on grinding stats and managing daily tasks, reminiscent of titles like Persona and Fire Emblem, which offers a sense of progression and replayability through various character builds. While the martial arts mechanics and animations are praised for their satisfaction, many players find the combat unrewarding and the overall experience hindered by unpolished mechanics and a lack of depth in exploration and customization. Despite these criticisms, the game is noted for its engaging story and strong aesthetic elements, making it appealing to fans of the wuxia genre.

    • “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, etc. This is quite unique and enjoyable, and adds considerable replay value in terms of trying to do different builds or pursue different tasks.”
    • “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, which is exceptionally good in the wuxia series.”
    • “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
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 abnormally 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 for at least 20 times.”
    • “There is one particular music that normally appears in boss battles and in the 2nd year final battle; it sounds like a broken washing machine and forces you to mute the sound.”
  • graphics
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 decent and well-polished, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the artwork and animations reflect a significant effort, making it a satisfying experience for fans of the genre, despite some calls for improved graphical fidelity.

    • “The artwork and animations are fantastic, and one can see that a lot of effort and love has gone into this game.”
    • “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.”
    • “The graphics, performance, and storyline are a huge improvement compared to the previous game.”
    • “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.”
    • “Messages for abilities gained and relationship improved don't go well with the overall art style of the game, and the display time is too short.”
  • optimization
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on max settings and features improved graphics and performance compared to its predecessor, players report issues such as black screens and frequent loading times. Many users find the stats optimization engaging, though some express frustration over the lack of customization and free-roaming elements, leading to dissatisfaction with their character builds after extensive playtime. Overall, while there are notable improvements, the optimization is not without its bugs and limitations.

    • “Runs smoothly with max settings.”
    • “Developers took Tale of Wuxia and instead of breaking everything, they preserved and optimized working mechanics and added improvements.”
    • “The graphics, performance, and storyline are a huge improvement compared to 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 a black screen after some game scenes.”
    • “Why does it always require loading screens? After playing for a month, I have to go in circles dozens of times. Has any optimization been done?”
  • replayability
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability due to its impactful choices, diverse character builds, and engaging side missions, reminiscent of the Persona series. Players can explore different martial arts skills and support characters, enhancing the experience with each playthrough. However, some reviewers noted that the gameplay becomes too easy in later stages, potentially diminishing the challenge.

    • “It has a great OST, easily digestible story with plenty of epic moments, secrets to uncover that expand the world, plenty of replayability because your choices matter, and is full of interesting and likable characters.”
    • “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, etc. This is quite unique and enjoyable, and does add considerable replay value in terms of trying to do different builds or pursue 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
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its natural progression and engaging storylines, particularly around themes of morality. Players appreciate the variety of character builds and the improvements made to the gameplay loop, which includes a healthy amount of side quests to enhance the experience. While the combat can become easy at lower difficulties, the overall character development system remains a strong selling point, especially for fans of the wuxia genre.

    • “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 more 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.”
    • “Character development is natural.”
  • emotional
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers strong emotional payoffs, with a touching and well-crafted RPG story that resonates deeply with players. Many reviewers highlight the impactful main and companion storylines, culminating in a heart-wrenching and beautiful ending that evokes genuine tears. Overall, the emotional journey is described as an unforgettable roller coaster experience.

    • “The RPG story is legit and touching, as Heluo 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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some users noting it can feel "cheap" and buggy, particularly due to the challenges associated with Unity's optimization. However, others found it relatively bug-free and highlighted that while it is still in early access, the issues present are not serious.

    • “The game is relatively bug-free, and the plot can be touching in certain moments.”
    • “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 = buggy still, but nothing serious.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is a captivating blend of classic Chinese wuxia and the enchanting world of Harry Potter's Hogwarts, creating an immersive experience that resonates emotionally with players. While the story may be predictable, the atmospheric soundtracks and emotional buildup enhance the overall experience, making it particularly appealing for those who appreciate a rich auditory backdrop while gaming.

    • “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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that the primary focus of the game revolves around grinding stats rather than traditional experience grinding, which may lead to a repetitive gameplay experience.

    • “The core gameplay is literally just grinding your stats.”
    • “No more experience grinding”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently highlight the humor in the game as exceptionally funny, with many expressing that it keeps them laughing uncontrollably and contributes to their overall happiness.

    • “It's so hilarious, I can't stop laughing! In fact, I'm very happy.”
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