Sword and Fairy 5 prequel
- June 17, 2021
- SOFTSTAR TECHNOLOGY(BEIJING)
Get on SteamIn "Sword and Fairy 5 prequel," players journey through a vast world filled with political intrigue, exploring diverse landscapes and encountering various beings shaped by the gods' creation. The game features a complex narrative with multiplelayered characters, and a unique mythology revolving around the three gods: Pan Gu, Fu Xi, and Nu Wa, who shaped the world and its creatures. As players advance, they will collect "titles" as rewards, which can be equipped as special "equipment" to enhance characters' abilities. Note: This game is only available in Chinese.
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Reviews
- The game features a rich and emotional storyline with well-developed characters, leaving players yearning for more.
- Combat mechanics have been enhanced with new features and rules, making battles more interesting and engaging.
- Highly recommended for players who are willing to learn the mechanics, as it can be quite fun once mastered.
- The 8-direction movement and unfixed camera focus can be frustrating, especially in town areas.
- Players experience slow movement speed for a significant portion of the game, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The game lacks an English version, limiting accessibility for non-Mandarin speakers.
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its depth and well-developed characters, particularly highlighted in the Part 5 prequel, which is noted for its emotional and tragic conclusion. However, some players express frustration with the delivery of the story, feeling that the experience is hindered by a lack of clarity and accessibility, especially when relying on guides rather than engaging with the narrative directly. Overall, while the story has strong elements, the presentation could be improved for a better player experience.
“Part 5 prequel stands out as the one with quite possibly the best storyline, completing Part 5 (main) very beautifully and tragically in a gut-wrenching way. The plot is well thought through, and the characters are well developed with depth.”
“I know the story is good, but this game should provide a much better experience.”
“Story is not bad (I knew the story before).”
“Although the downside for me is I have no idea what the story is about since I was merely following the guide to play, not also hearing Weasel read out the plot that was translated by the chat.”
“Enforce close when you switch back from DLC world to main story mode.”
“Although the downside for me is I have no idea what the story is about since I was merely following the guide to play, not also hearing Weasel read out the plot that was translated by the chat.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is enhanced by following the live DC guide on YouTube by Weasel, which helps players grasp the basic mechanics and memorize the controls effectively. This guidance is highly recommended for a smoother gaming experience.
“Highly recommended to follow along with the live DC guide on YouTube by Weasel, when you get the basic mechanics down alongside memorizing the buttons enough.”
