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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging combat mechanics and a compelling story premise.
- Visually appealing art style and character designs, with a nice soundtrack.
- Offers a variety of choices and a decent length for gameplay, making it suitable for first-time players.
- Many mechanics are poorly explained, leading to a trial-and-error experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs that can disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
- Graphics and character models are subpar, with background NPCs lacking detail.
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a darker, introspective, and philosophical tone, offering a rich narrative experience that is accessible to newcomers through its variety of choices. Players will encounter a likable cast with engaging side stories, complemented by a visually appealing aesthetic and unexpected plot twists, making it a highly recommended experience.
“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.”
“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.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a strong 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, creates a complex gameplay loop that may appeal to fans of MMORPGs and ARPGs.
“So many mechanics, from side details to free movement, that shine the best in an MMORPG/ARPG, are somehow blended into this game.”
“Good crafting and condensing mechanic.”
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, especially when compared to AAA titles; however, the character modeling and combat effects are decent given the budget constraints. Despite the graphical limitations, the game's aesthetic appeal and engaging narrative elements 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, it can be understood.”
“The game features a likable cast of characters with interesting side stories, a pretty aesthetic, and engaging twists and turns in the main story, making it 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 are not comparable to AAA games. However, considering the labor and cost invested, it can be understood.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highlighted for its clean traditional Chinese soundtrack, which complements the fun, turn-based gameplay and enhances the overall experience alongside the appealing anime-style art.
“The traditional Chinese soundtrack is so clean.”
“A fun turn-based gal game with pretty anime style art and music.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in the game primarily involves completing quests, farming items, and building relationships, similar to mechanics found in games like Persona, all leading up to challenging end-of-chapter boss fights.
“The main gameplay revolves around completing quests, item farming, and relationship building, which feels repetitive and tedious over time.”
“Grinding for items and leveling up becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The constant need to farm for resources detracts from the overall experience and makes the game feel more like a grind than an adventure.”
