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Sword and Fairy

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98%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
gameplay, graphics
98% User Score Based on 85 reviews

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Sword and Fairy is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and was released on April 14, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Sword and Fairy" is a single-player, Chinese-language action RPG that follows the journey of Li Xiaoyao, a country boy who dreams of becoming a hero. After meeting the celestial Zhao Linger, he agrees to escort her to her homeland, facing various mysterious events and the looming threat of Temple of the Moon's master's schemes. The game features mythology, beautiful poetry, and a complex love story between Li Xiaoyao and three female leads.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews
story10 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Sword and Fairy: Together Forever is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant RPG that masterfully blends Chinese mythology with character-driven drama and engaging combat.
  • The game features a captivating narrative with rich character development, allowing players to invest emotionally in the story and its characters.
  • Despite its age, the game remains a beloved classic, offering nostalgic experiences and memorable gameplay that resonates with players even decades later.
  • The Steam release lacks quality of life improvements and does not utilize the latest versions of emulation software, making it less appealing compared to free alternatives available online.
  • Some technical issues, such as frame drops and uneven localization, detract from the overall experience, reminding players that it is not a big-budget production.
  • The maze-like dungeon design can be frustrating, leading to excessive backtracking and a slower pace that may challenge players' patience.
  • story
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Sword and Fairy" is a standout feature, offering a rich, uniquely Chinese narrative that explores themes of sacrifice, honor, and love within a world of ancient folklore. Players appreciate its immersive storytelling, memorable characters, and emotional depth, though some note that the English localization can be uneven. Overall, the plot captivates with its blend of tragedy, humor, and poetic melancholy, making it a compelling experience that resonates deeply with players.

    • “As part of the long-running Sword and Fairy franchise, this installment serves both as a standalone story and a gateway into a larger universe that many players in the West may be encountering for the first time.”
    • “The plot steadily unfolds through themes of sacrifice, honor, destiny, and love, all set within a world steeped in ancient folklore and spiritual symbolism.”
    • “It doesn’t try to imitate Western fantasy tropes or action-heavy RPG formulas—instead, it tells a story grounded in Chinese spiritualism, filled with poetic melancholy and moments of quiet beauty.”
    • “The English localization can feel uneven, with some awkward phrasing and grammar issues that occasionally detract from the otherwise lyrical tone of the story.”
    • “Instead, its plot gets at my heart, which may be the factor of immortal heroes leading.”
    • “Being said that, the storytelling is well polished and written, making Sword and Fairy a big hit in China that players born in the 80s/90s should know this game.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Sword and Fairy: Together Forever" combines real-time action with party-based strategy, allowing players to control multiple characters with unique combat styles. While it may lack the precision of more hardcore action RPGs, the polished animations and engaging visuals contribute to a satisfying experience. Overall, the gameplay is immersive and complements the rich storytelling, though some players feel it can become repetitive over time.

    • “Gameplay in Sword and Fairy: Together Forever blends real-time action with party-based strategy, allowing you to control multiple characters with distinct combat styles.”
    • “Sword and Fairy is a beautifully crafted game that masterfully blends rich storytelling, stunning visuals, and immersive gameplay.”
    • “Lives up to the hype, though gameplay gets stale.”
    • “Although the mechanics don’t demand the level of precision or depth seen in more hardcore action RPGs, they remain satisfying thanks to polished animations and powerful visual effects.”
    • “Gameplay: 3/5, the early game was very diverse, where you use a mix of physical and magical attacks.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of "Sword and Fairy" are praised for their stunning visuals and artistic quality, receiving a perfect score from some reviewers. However, a few users note that while the graphics are impressive, they may feel somewhat dated compared to more recent titles, suggesting that players should focus on the game's storytelling and gameplay rather than solely on its visual appeal.

    • “Sword and Fairy is a beautifully crafted game that masterfully blends rich storytelling, stunning visuals, and immersive gameplay.”
    • “Graphics: 5/5, it is still quite varied, and looks great even in 2024.”
    • “The game, the art, the spells, the visuals, the animations, the music are all top notch.”
    • “The sound and visuals are a bit dated, but they put in a lot of effort to make them sound and look good.”
    • “These graphics shouldn't be highly praised compared to other games.”
    • “It's important that you need to ignore graphics.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Sword and Fairy: Together Forever" is praised for its emotional depth, blending Chinese mythology with character-driven storytelling and fast-paced combat. Players find the narrative and character development deeply engaging, creating a heartfelt experience that resonates strongly, making it difficult not to feel emotionally invested. The game's unique cultural roots and atmospheric music further enhance its memorable emotional impact.

    • “Sword and Fairy: Together Forever is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant action RPG that blends Chinese mythology, character-driven drama, and fast-paced combat into a richly realized adventure.”
    • “This allows players to invest in more than just the combat or exploration; there’s a genuine emotional core to the experience.”
    • “Its captivating narrative rooted in Chinese mythology, combined with heartfelt character development and atmospheric music, creates a truly memorable and emotional experience.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its orchestral and traditional Chinese instrumentals, which enhance the emotional depth and atmosphere of the narrative rooted in Chinese mythology. Reviewers consistently highlight the soundtrack's ability to evoke tension and wonder, with some noting that even in 2024, it remains impressive and is complemented by mod options for upgraded remixes. Overall, the music is considered a standout element, contributing significantly to the game's memorable experience.

    • “The soundtrack complements this beautifully, featuring orchestral and traditional Chinese instrumentals that evoke emotion, tension, and wonder throughout the journey.”
    • “Its captivating narrative rooted in Chinese mythology, combined with heartfelt character development and atmospheric music, creates a truly memorable and emotional experience.”
    • “Music: 5/5, even in 2024 it still sounds great; the workshop also has mods to use upgraded remixes of the old OST.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is enriched by poetic dialogue and diverse, lush environments, including ethereal temples and tranquil lakesides. Its captivating narrative, grounded in Chinese mythology, along with heartfelt character development and atmospheric music, contributes to a memorable and emotional experience.

    • “The dialogue—while occasionally stilted due to localization—reflects a poetic and philosophical tone that enhances the overall atmosphere.”
    • “The environments are lush, atmospheric, and diverse, ranging from ethereal mountain temples to tranquil lakesides and bustling villages.”
    • “Its captivating narrative rooted in Chinese mythology, combined with heartfelt character development and atmospheric music, creates a truly memorable and emotional experience.”
    • “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
    • “Despite the beautiful graphics, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
    • “The sound design is underwhelming, which detracts from the intended atmosphere and leaves the experience feeling flat.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted as a key element, blending seamlessly with an engaging story that features twists and tragedy. Players appreciate the likable characters and the often funny dialogues and scenes, contributing to an overall entertaining experience that keeps them invested.

    • “The story is insanely good; it will have you laughing, it will have you crying, and it will keep you playing all night.”
    • “Interesting story with its twists, tragedy, likable characters, and often funny dialogues and scenes.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is praised for its depth and emotional resonance, enhanced by a captivating narrative inspired by Chinese mythology and complemented by atmospheric music, resulting in a memorable experience for players.

    • “Its captivating narrative rooted in Chinese mythology, combined with heartfelt character development and atmospheric music, creates a truly memorable and emotional experience.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that the battle shouts add excitement to otherwise monotonous grinding sessions, enhancing character engagement and making battles feel more dynamic.

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Sword and Fairy is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Sword and Fairy is available on PC, Windows, Sega Saturn and Ms Dos.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Sword and Fairy.

Sword and Fairy was released on April 14, 2021.

Sword and Fairy was developed by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT.

Sword and Fairy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Sword and Fairy is a single player game.

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