Sword and Fairy 3
- April 14, 2021
- SOFTSTAR TECHNOLOGY(SHANGHAI)
Get on Steam"Sword and Fairy 3" is a Chinese RPG taking place 50 years before the first game, where the seal on a powerful sword is broken, leading to a chain of events traceable to a conflict between a god and a demon in a distant realm a thousand years ago. The god, banished to the human realm, is reincarnated as a prince and becomes entangled in the sword's power and the chaos it brings, with multiple story branches, choices and endings. The game features a unique blend of mythology, real-time combat and sword customization, set in a beautifully realized world.
Reviews
- The story is engaging and holds up well, with a strong theme of reincarnation.
- The music and soundtrack are highly praised and add to the overall experience.
- Many players have fond memories of the game, considering it a classic and a significant part of their childhood.
- The controls and camera mechanics are frustrating and difficult to manage.
- The game is plagued by bugs and frequent crashes, making it hard to enjoy.
- Exploration can be tedious, with mazes that require excessive memorization and grinding for levels.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is generally regarded as "okay" and holds together well, with a central theme of reincarnation that connects the characters. While it may not be ideal for newcomers, many believe it has potential for a retelling or adaptation into a visual novel format, as it stands out as one of the stronger aspects of the game despite its old-school gameplay.
“The story is fine and holds up surprisingly well; the theme and plot hold together for the most part.”
“The gameplay may be old school, but the story is the best of the best.”
“The story is 'okay'.”
“Probably not good for new players, but I believe the game's story should be retold or remade into a visual novel.”
“There is a theme to each entry of the series; this entry (the 3rd) is about 'reincarnation' and how characters in the story relate to it.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users noting that the soundtrack is well-crafted and reasonably priced at $2 USD each. However, some players feel that the gameplay elements, such as maze navigation and combat, are less polished.
“Musically, my thinking is very well done. The soundtrack is only $2 USD pre-tax each, and I highly recommend it.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as janky and reminiscent of old-school mechanics, which may detract from the overall experience, despite the strong narrative and great music.
“The gameplay may be old school, but the story is the best of the best.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be quite grindy, noting that being underleveled can lead to significant challenges and defeats.
“The game is very grindy; if you're underleveled, you'll get wrecked.”
“Grinding feels endless and tedious, making progress frustrating.”
“The amount of grinding required to level up is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
