"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.
Stunning graphics and beautiful environments that create an immersive experience.
Engaging story with well-developed characters, particularly appealing for fans of Chinese mythology.
Fun combat system with a variety of skills and character abilities, making battles dynamic.
Heavy reliance on cutscenes and dialogue, which can disrupt gameplay flow and may frustrate players looking for more action.
Poor English translation that can lead to confusion and awkward phrasing in dialogue.
Technical issues such as bugs, crashes, and performance drops, especially with ray tracing enabled.
story
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The story of "Sword and Fairy 7" is rich and engaging, drawing heavily from Chinese mythology and featuring a blend of action, romance, and character development. While many players appreciate its immersive narrative and beautiful visuals, some criticize the English translation and the linearity of the plot, which can make it predictable and at times convoluted. Overall, the game is praised for its emotional depth and memorable characters, though it may require patience due to its heavy reliance on cutscenes and dialogue.
“Sword and Fairy 7: Together Forever is beautiful, atmospheric, immersive, has a great soundtrack that you will never get tired of listening to, good characters, a good yet meaningful story, action, romance, platforming, puzzles, beautiful cut scenes, and more. A tragic and forbidden love story subplot but ultimately one which has a happy ending though it wasn't immediate and took great effort, sacrifice, and time.”
“Great game, an absolutely amazing story, and one of the best that I have seen in a video game so far.”
“This story will bind you to your chair, the world and lore is fascinating and rich. The characters are likable, have growth, and each their own narrative arc while the story itself is a roller coaster ride full of emotions covering mystery and tragic fates.”
“The story is very cutscene heavy, but it's worth it.”
“The story falls a bit flat for me.”
“The story is a bit predictable but I find it is okay.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beauty and detail, showcasing stunning landscapes, character models, and vibrant art styles that enhance the overall experience. However, some players have noted performance issues, including micro-stuttering and graphical glitches, particularly on lower-end systems, suggesting that optimization could be improved. Overall, while the visuals are a standout feature, they may require a high-spec machine to fully appreciate without performance drawbacks.
“The breathtaking graphics transport me to a world of unparalleled beauty, where every pixel is a testament to the dedication of the developers.”
“I was truly impressed by the amazing and beautiful visuals and high quality graphics this game delivers.”
“The graphics are gorgeous, gameplay is incredibly fun, the main characters are likable, and the story is really enjoyable so far.”
“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 a 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, which is annoying and sad.”
music
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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 players appreciate the incorporation of traditional Chinese instruments, such as the erhu, and the soundtrack is noted for its ability to evoke emotions and complement the game's stunning visuals and narrative. While some critiques mention that the music can occasionally overshadow dialogue, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere.
“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 art style, environments, character models, and animations are definitely what stand out the most, but this game also has an amazing soundtrack that helps the environments become even more immersive.”
“It's mostly calm music, to the extent that even some boss fights' BGM feel 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.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the beautiful graphics and engaging story, but criticizing the excessive unskippable cutscenes and a lack of depth in combat mechanics. While some find the action RPG elements enjoyable and the combat fluid, others describe it as clunky and repetitive, with a few noting that the gameplay often feels secondary to the narrative. Overall, the game offers a variety of mechanics and activities, but many players feel it could benefit from more substantial gameplay elements and better balance.
“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 feedback for fights is fun, the dodge mechanic is pretty decent, and the fighting styles are extremely varied: there are a total of four party members, which sometimes separate from the story but usually not for very long.”
“Alongside stunning visuals, the gameplay is tight and mechanics are quick and responsive.”
“Combat is floaty and has no feel to it; hits dealt feel as numb as the hits you take from enemies, and while there is a dodge mechanic much like Wukong, it is far less refined and satisfying than Wukong's combat.”
“The gameplay is not that great, and the difficulty levels are very poorly balanced.”
“The game is half cutscenes and half gameplay, and out of your actual game time, half of it will be spent playing minigames/puzzles that are so poorly made and incredibly mundane it's hard to even consider them minigames, and they do not help you progress in any meaningful way.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and inconsistent framerates, especially when using ray tracing features. While some users report improvements following updates, others still find the game demanding on hardware, requiring powerful setups to run smoothly. Overall, further optimization is needed to enhance stability and accessibility for a wider range of systems.
“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.”
“Optimization is also really good right now.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
stability
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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 faced severe issues like freezing, graphical glitches, and problematic cutscenes. Despite heavy patches, the game is still considered unstable by a considerable number of players, leading to frustrations and recommendations to save frequently.
“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 development
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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 and lacking depth. Many appreciate the character designs and relationships, but some feel that the auto-leveling system detracts from meaningful growth. Overall, while the visuals and atmosphere are celebrated, the character development aspect could benefit from more complexity and natural progression.
“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 story line 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.”
emotional
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The game elicits a strong emotional response through its engaging storyline, beautiful soundtrack, and character development, often leading players to tears by the end. While some found the voice acting lacking in emotional depth and the pacing occasionally slow, the overall narrative—centered on a heartwarming love story—resonates deeply, making it a memorable experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to touch them unexpectedly, with many expressing a lasting emotional impact long after completion.
“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).”
“Too much boring story, but everything else works really good.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of "Sword and Fairy 7: Together Forever" is widely praised for its beauty and immersion, enhanced by vibrant colors, atmospheric lighting, and a captivating soundtrack that complements the game's stunning visuals. Players feel as though they are stepping into a living painting, with each location offering unique charm and lore that enriches the overall experience. The combination of engaging characters, a meaningful story, and a rich, atmospheric setting contributes to a deeply enjoyable gameplay experience.
“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.”
grinding
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Overall, players appreciate that the game minimizes traditional grinding found in many RPGs, opting instead for engaging cutscenes and enjoyable combat mechanics. However, some find certain side quests and mini-games tedious, with excessive backtracking and a lack of depth in activities. While the combat remains a highlight, the overall experience can feel drawn out and lacking in excitement due to repetitive elements.
“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.”
humor
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The humor in the game is often derived from the janky English subtitles, which contain grammar errors and awkward translations that can lead to unintentional laughs. Players appreciate the charming and intimate comedic moments, particularly in the dialogue and side quests, which enhance the overall enjoyment and emotional connection to the characters. Overall, the humor is a delightful aspect that complements the game's engaging narrative and calming atmosphere.
“It feels intimate and big at the same time and actually has a really neat humor to it.”
“This game had me rooting for the crew, cheering and empathizing with minor NPCs, and bursting out laughing every time I turned it on.”
“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.”
replayability
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The game has limited replayability, primarily offering a single post-game option of unlocking nightmare difficulty, which many players feel does not provide enough content to warrant multiple playthroughs. While some users find it infinitely replayable, the general consensus leans towards a lack of substantial replay value.
“🔲 infinitely replayable”
“Not much replay value; there's no real post-game content besides unlocking nightmare difficulty.”
“Not much replay value; there's no real post-game content besides unlocking nightmare difficulty.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game is likened to typical mobile game ads, which often feature misleading visuals; however, players find that the actual gameplay exceeds these expectations, offering a surprisingly enjoyable experience despite the initial skepticism.
“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.”