Sword and Fairy 7
- October 21, 2021
- Softstar Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd
- 20h median play time
Get on Steam"Sword and Fairy 7" is a fantasy single-player RPG with an interesting plot, spectacular mechanics, excellent graphics, and wholesome storytelling. The game features real-time third-person action combat and smooth gameplay, with a variety of game systems and brand new battle mechanics. Despite some bugs and heavy grinding, the game immerses players in an aesthetically beautiful oriental world.
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Reviews
- Stunning graphics and beautiful environments that create an immersive experience.
- Engaging story with interesting characters, particularly for fans of Chinese mythology.
- Fun combat system with unique abilities for each character, allowing for dynamic gameplay.
- Excessive cutscenes and dialogue that can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- Poor English translation that can lead to confusion and awkward phrasing.
- Performance issues, including stuttering and crashes, especially on lower-end hardware.
- story653 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of "Sword and Fairy 7" is a rich, immersive experience steeped in Chinese mythology, featuring a blend of action, romance, and character development. While many players appreciate its engaging narrative and emotional depth, some criticize the English translation quality and the linearity of the plot, which can make it predictable. The game is heavily cutscene-driven, appealing to those who enjoy story-rich RPGs, but may frustrate players seeking more interactive gameplay.
“Sword and Fairy 7: Together Forever is beautiful, atmospheric, immersive, and has a great soundtrack that you will never get tired of listening to. It features good characters, a meaningful story, action, romance, platforming, puzzles, beautiful cutscenes, and more. The tragic and forbidden love subplot ultimately leads to a happy ending, though it requires great effort, sacrifice, and time, especially if you buy and play the DLC story.”
“The story is captivating and the characters are likable. The world and lore are fascinating and rich, with each character having their own narrative arc. The story itself is a roller coaster ride full of emotions, covering mystery and tragic fates.”
“This game tells a great story with several interesting characters, and does it in an absolutely beautiful setting. The story is very lore and cutscene heavy, which I personally enjoyed.”
“The story is very cutscene heavy, but it's worth it.”
“The story falls a bit flat for me.”
“The story is linear as have many already written here.”
- graphics299 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning landscapes, character models, and vibrant art style. However, some players noted performance issues, including micro-stuttering and optimization concerns, particularly on lower-end hardware. Overall, while the visuals are impressive and contribute significantly to the game's appeal, there is a consensus that further optimization could enhance the experience.
“The graphics are beautiful and a high spec machine is recommended.”
“The breathtaking graphics transport me to a world of unparalleled beauty, where every pixel is a testament to the dedication of the developers.”
“Outstanding graphics and the scenery in the game is breathtaking to say the least.”
“Graphic performance is poor even if my computer is relatively well equipped; the game gets more and more lagged as you play over time.”
“During my playthrough, there was a recurring graphical glitch which caused water to change colors, intense pixelization of the menu background, and some textures, which sometimes looks like good nightmare material.”
“While the graphics are good, some maps have poorly placed elements that cause things like floating trees, and invisible walls stopping you from taking shortcuts is annoying and sad.”
- music186 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in "Sword and Fairy 7: Together Forever" is widely praised for its beautiful, atmospheric quality, featuring a mix of soothing melodies and intense tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to immerse players in the game's stunning visuals and rich storytelling, with particular appreciation for the incorporation of traditional Chinese instruments like the erhu. While some note that the music can occasionally overshadow other audio elements, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's charm and emotional depth.
“Sword and Fairy 7: Together Forever is beautiful, atmospheric, immersive, and has a great soundtrack that you will never get tired of listening to.”
“A beautiful action RPG with incredible music and a very authentic Chinese experience.”
“The soundtrack, while a bit light on tracks, is decent and really enchants the whole experience.”
“It's mostly calm music, to the extent that even some boss fights' background music feels more calm than epic.”
“I'd say the game music could carry more than it does.”
“I had to turn the music down to 20% so it didn't drown out everything else.”
- gameplay161 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the combat mechanics and variety of activities, while others criticize the excessive cutscenes and lack of depth in gameplay. Many appreciate the beautiful graphics and engaging story, but find the combat to be floaty or unresponsive at times, with some noting that the gameplay can feel repetitive or simplistic. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments and a visually stunning experience, it may not satisfy those seeking a more robust gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is spiced up with some puzzle and stealth sections, and there are other activities in the game world, such as a card collecting game, platformer challenges, and cooking food to give our team combat buffs.”
“The graphics are gorgeous, gameplay is incredibly fun, the main characters are likable, and the story is really enjoyable so far.”
“The gameplay mechanics offered are quite simple, but still fun.”
“It's a beautiful game, but with too many unskippable cutscenes and somehow boring gameplay.”
“Combat is floaty and has no feel to it; hits dealt feel as numb as the hits you take from enemies. While there is a dodge mechanic much like Wukong, it is far less refined and satisfying.”
“The gameplay is not that great, and the difficulty levels are very poorly balanced.”
- optimization63 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including stuttering and frame drops, particularly when using ray tracing features. While some users noted improvements after recent updates, others still found the game demanding on hardware, often requiring high-end specifications to run smoothly. There is a consensus that further optimization is needed to enhance stability and performance across various setups.
“Graphics are beautiful with RTX, performance is excellent.”
“It's cutting edge high quality for both environments, character models, and animations with a very high level of detail and optimization on top of features like ray tracing and DLSS support.”
“The graphics and overall optimization is fairly good.”
“Graphic performance is poor even if my computer is relatively well equipped; the game gets more and more lagged as you play over time.”
“There are some performance issues, especially with RTX on. For example, I need to reboot the game every couple of hours; otherwise, the game will start to have frame-drop issues, and some textures are not loaded in correctly occasionally.”
“Performance can be absolutely awful with RTX enabled in parts. You experience massive drops, and every now and then, unforgivable bugs happen, like the boss won't die after fully depleting its HP.”
- stability32 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs, glitches, and crashes that detract from the overall experience. While some users experienced smooth gameplay on mid-range hardware, others encountered severe issues such as freezing, graphical glitches, and crashes that required restarts. Despite heavy patches, the game is still considered unstable by a considerable number of players, leading to frustration and a sense that it feels more like a beta release than a polished product.
“Runs great on mid hardware.”
“The game looks and runs great; if some minor issues are enough to mark it as unplayable, then you should reconsider your standards.”
“Runs great.”
“As of now the game has been heavily patched but it's not completely bug-free, as I do get crashes at a certain point in the game's story.”
“I had black screens, freezes, <1 fps, duplicate models, boss redo's, floating UIs...”
“However, it is so buggy, like the worst... this is like a beta test rather than a proper release and we are paying for it, financially and timely.”
- character development22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth execution and emotional investment in the characters' stories, while others criticize it for being predictable or lacking depth. The character designs are generally well-received, though opinions vary on their aesthetic appeal. Overall, while the game features beautiful visuals and engaging storylines, the depth of character development may not meet everyone's expectations.
“Character development and relationship building is so smooth.”
“The character development is masterfully executed, making me genuinely invested in their stories and eager to uncover their destinies alongside them.”
“Great storyline and character development, great music, with a wholesome lovey-dovey ending.”
“Character development needs to be better because it is auto level up and I don't even know the character leveled up until I check their status.”
“The story is pretty straightforward, but some parts just don't make sense to me; character development is not really there, all four main characters start out with almost-perfect, by-the-book 'I'm a good guy' characteristics; the romance part is expected, but did not naturally build up throughout the story.”
“Not much character development and somewhat predictable, but overall the game was beautiful.”
- emotional19 mentions
- 95 % positive mentions
- -11 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its engaging storyline, beautiful soundtrack, and character development, which evoke strong feelings of love and nostalgia. Players appreciate the heartwarming themes and touching moments, although some express dissatisfaction with the ending and voice acting. Overall, the game successfully resonates with players, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
“This game reaches out and touches you emotionally when you least expect it.”
“A truly heartwarming tale about love between deity and human.”
“I cried when the end scene happened (it was a mixture of closure, joy, and sadness).”
“The emotional moments felt forced and didn't resonate with me.”
“I found the character development lacking, which made it hard to connect emotionally.”
“The attempts at emotional depth fell flat and felt cliché.”
- atmosphere15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Sword and Fairy 7: Together Forever" is widely praised for its beauty and immersion, enhanced by vibrant visuals, atmospheric lighting, and a captivating soundtrack that complements the game's rich lore and character design. Players feel transported into a stunning, interactive world reminiscent of a painting, with each location offering unique auditory experiences that deepen the overall charm and engagement of the game. The combination of a meaningful story, entertaining characters, and a blend of action, romance, and mystery further enriches the game's atmospheric appeal.
“The vibrant colors and atmospheric lighting enhance the immersive experience, making me feel as if I've stepped into a painting that I can interact with.”
“The game features a very beautiful atmosphere, music, and an overall stunning art style.”
“And that leaves more for the visuals and text to carry the atmosphere.”
“Furthermore, the music lends to the atmosphere of it.”
“On the good side, the graphics are insanely pleasant to look at; the further you go through the game, the more locations you unlock, and each one has its own unique soundtrack, which contributes to the atmosphere immensely.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game. While some appreciate the absence of traditional grinding for experience and gear, citing engaging combat and cutscenes instead, others find certain mini-games and side quests tedious, leading to frustration. The game offers a balance of enjoyable mechanics and visuals, but some players still feel the need for more meaningful progression without excessive backtracking or farming.
“However, the side quest design is tedious with so much backtracking.”
“There are quite a few really boring and tedious mini-games/activities in the game that have absolutely no reason for being there.”
“Beneath the layer of stunning presentation is a lackluster RPG that is as unexciting as it is tedious.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from the quirky translations of the Mandarin dialogue, which can lead to unintentionally funny phrases that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming and intimate moments, as well as the engaging side quests filled with humorous dialogue and memorable interactions. Overall, the blend of comedic elements and heartfelt storytelling contributes to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere.
“Be aware that the only spoken language is Mandarin, so you will be relying on English subtitles, and the translations seem a bit janky at times to the point it had me chuckling to myself at some rather odd phrases that clearly didn't translate very well.”
“It feels intimate and big at the same time and actually has a really neat humor to it.”
“There are plenty of grammar errors and sentences that just sound unnatural in English (likely caused by directly translating from Mandarin, word for word), but it doesn't take away from the enjoyment of the game and sometimes even adds some unintentional humor.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game has mixed reviews regarding replayability; while some users find it infinitely replayable, others note a lack of content and limited post-game options, primarily revolving around unlocking a nightmare difficulty. Overall, the replay value appears to be minimal for some players.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“Not much replay value; there's no real post-game content besides unlocking nightmare difficulty.”
“Replayability is lacking.”
“The game offers minimal incentives to replay once you've completed it.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is likened to typical mobile game ads, which often appear misleading, yet players find the actual gameplay to be unexpectedly enjoyable and authentic, contrasting with the usual "eye candy" expectations.
“The screenshots might look like those cringy mobile game ads, but the game itself is surprisingly good.”
“This game is like those fake eye candy mobile game ads you see all the time, except this is the real deal.”
