Songs of Wuxia
- September 20, 2020
- DreamStep
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamSongs Of Wuxia is a role-playing game with Chinese and anime style. You will control the heroine, confirm her confidence, find the way of her mind, then change the world.
Reviews
- Engaging combat mechanics and a compelling story premise.
- Beautiful art style and sound design enhance the overall experience.
- Interesting characters and a variety of choices make for a fun gameplay loop.
- Many mechanics are poorly explained, leading to frustrating trial and error.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
- Graphics and character models are lacking, with some NPCs appearing as simple silhouettes.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game features a darker, introspective, and philosophical narrative that sets it apart, complemented by a likable cast and engaging side stories. Its plot-driven approach, combined with strategic choices, makes it accessible for newcomers while providing an enjoyable experience through its aesthetic and unexpected twists. Overall, the storyline is highly recommended for its depth and quality.
“This game focuses more on the plot and strategy; the operation is not too demanding, and you will encounter a variety of choices in the process of playing, which will provide a better experience for first-time players.”
“The story, however, is where it noticeably differs, with how much darker, introspective, and philosophical it is.”
“Combine that with a likable cast of characters with interesting side stories, a pretty aesthetic, and engaging twists and turns in the main story—it's a game I can definitely recommend.”
“The story, however, is where it noticeably differs with how much darker, introspective, and philosophical it is.”
“This game focuses more on the plot and strategy; the gameplay is not too demanding, and you will encounter a variety of choices in the process, which may provide a better experience for first-time players.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a robust crafting and condensing mechanic, reminiscent of the Atelier series, but suffers from poorly explained mechanics that lead to a trial-and-error experience. The integration of various mechanics, including free movement, enhances the overall experience, though it may feel overwhelming at times.
“Good crafting and condensing mechanic.”
“So many mechanics, from side details to free movement, that shine the best in an MMORPG/ARPG, are somehow blended into this game.”
“Some mechanics are not well explained; trial and error galore.”
“So many mechanics from side details to free movement that only shine the best in an MMORPG/ARPG are somehow blended into this game.”
“The gameplay loop is most similar to the Atelier games.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered subpar compared to AAA titles, but the character modeling and combat effects are decent given the game's budget. Despite the limitations, the appealing aesthetics and engaging character narratives contribute positively to the overall experience.
“The external graphics and character modeling, as well as combat effects, are good. While they may not be comparable to AAA games, considering the labor and cost invested, I think it can be understood.”
“Combine that with a likable cast of characters with interesting side stories, a pretty aesthetic, and engaging twists and turns in the main story, it's a game I can definitely recommend.”
“Graphics are not that good.”
“The external graphics and character modeling, as well as combat effects, are decent, but they cannot be compared to AAA games. However, considering the labor and cost invested, it can be somewhat understood.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its clean traditional Chinese soundtrack, complementing the fun, turn-based gameplay and enhancing the overall experience with its appealing anime-style art.
“The traditional Chinese soundtrack is incredibly clean and immersive.”
“A fun turn-based gal game featuring beautiful anime-style art and captivating music.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in the game primarily involves completing quests, farming items, and building relationships, similar to the mechanics found in games like Persona, all leading up to challenging end-of-chapter boss fights.
“The main gameplay revolves around completing quests, farming items, and building relationships, which feels repetitive and tedious over time.”
“The grinding aspect of the game is overwhelming, making it hard to enjoy the story and character development.”
“I found myself stuck in a loop of grinding for resources, which detracted from the overall experience and made the game feel like a chore.”
