Sword and Fairy 4
- June 17, 2021
- SOFTSTAR TECHNOLOGY(SHANGHAI)
Get on Steam"Sword and Fairy 4" is a Chinese-language action RPG following the journey of a young mountain boy named Yun Tenhe. After stumbling upon his parents' mysterious tomb and meeting the grave-robbing Huan Lingsha, Yun begins a quest to uncover his past and attain spiritual enlightenment. Along the way, he encounters the beautiful celestial Liu Mengli and the sword-wielding hero Mukong Ziying. The game features a unique martial arts system, intricate character development, and a captivating soundtrack, all presented with stunning visuals that evoke classic Chinese aesthetics.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a deeply engaging and heartfelt storyline that resonates with many players.
- It is considered one of the best Chinese RPGs of all time, evoking nostalgia for childhood memories.
- Despite some technical issues, many players appreciate the smooth gameplay and the emotional impact of the story.
- Players have reported significant technical issues, including messy text, inability to play in full screen, and crashes.
- There are complaints about the lack of sound and overall poor audio quality during gameplay.
- The game suffers from outdated graphics and controls, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised as one of its strongest aspects, with many players finding it touching and memorable. While some reviews note that it surpasses the narratives of previous installments (2, 3, and 3a), it does not quite reach the heights of the first game. Overall, the storyline is considered a significant improvement, complemented by better music and plot elements.
“One of the best story games.”
“The storyline is very touching; I still remember it to this day.”
“The story is better than 2, 3, and 3a, but not as good as 1.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have not seen significant improvements, as the game is not a remake or a reimagining. Overall, users feel that the visual quality remains largely unchanged.
“It is not a remake or anything, so the graphics do not really improve.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The visual design is underwhelming and fails to capture the essence of the game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a deeply touching storyline that leaves a lasting impression on players, resonating with them long after the experience.
“The storyline is very touching; I still remember it.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted to be an improvement over its predecessor, 3a, contributing positively to the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the enhanced quality of the soundtrack, which complements the game's story and atmosphere.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessive and frustrating, particularly noting that the crafting system adds to the overall difficulty and roughness of the gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is pretty rough, extremely grindy, and overly difficult with the crafting aspect.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as rough and excessively grindy, with many players finding the crafting mechanics to be overly difficult.
“The gameplay is pretty rough, extremely grindy, and overly difficult with the crafting aspect.”
