Sword and Fairy 7

Sword and Fairy: Together Forever looks pretty and has some fun moments, but constant cutscenes and a poor translation make it hard to recommend.

81%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

stability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 1,636 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

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Sword and Fairy 7 is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 软星科技(SoftStarlight) and was released on October 21, 2021. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"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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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,636 reviews

story506 positive mentions

stability58 negative mentions

story
1,210 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Sword and Fairy 7" is a central focus, featuring a rich narrative steeped in Chinese mythology, with engaging characters and emotional arcs. While many players appreciate the depth and beauty of the storytelling, some criticize its linearity and predictability, noting that the translation issues can hinder understanding for non-Chinese speakers. Overall, the game is praised for its immersive world and captivating plot, though it may not appeal to those seeking a more dynamic or choice-driven experience.
- “Amazing wuxia game, with great fighting, wonderful story, excellent graphics, top-notch voice acting, and not nearly as much English-translation confusion as some wuxia games out there.”
- “The story carries some very meaningful themes and executes these well, taking it beyond just a recreational game.”
- “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 might be hard to follow for someone who is not Chinese and is dependent on the English subs, since it is not the most accurate.”
- “Sometimes, the story randomly drops characters and monsters that you did not hear in the story before out of nowhere as if you're supposed to know them, but I can't even tell if this is a problem of the original game or the localization.”
- “The story falls a bit flat for me.”
graphics
562 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beauty and detail, with many players praising the stunning visuals, character models, and vibrant environments. However, some users have reported performance issues, including glitches and lag, particularly on less powerful hardware, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game's art style and graphical fidelity are often highlighted as standout features, making it a visually impressive title in the RPG genre.
- “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 visuals are fantastic, from setting to costume design, there's just so much to take in at every frame.”
- “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.”
- “As a whole experience, the game fell quite short of its graphical presentation; it's just a pretty-looking shell of something that could've been awesome.”
music
344 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its beautiful and immersive quality, often described as calming and fitting for the game's atmosphere. Many players appreciate the incorporation of traditional Chinese instruments, such as the erhu, and highlight the soundtrack's ability to enhance the overall experience, despite some noting that it can occasionally overshadow voice acting. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and emotional depth.
- “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.”
- “The soundtrack itself really enchants the whole experience.”
- “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
298 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its beautiful graphics, engaging combat mechanics, and variety of activities, including puzzles and stealth sections. However, some players criticized it for being repetitive, clunky, and overly reliant on cutscenes, leading to a perception of insufficient gameplay depth. Overall, while the combat and mechanics can be enjoyable, they are often described as basic and lacking innovation, with some players feeling that the game prioritizes story over gameplay.
- “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 gameplay mechanics offered are quite simple, but still fun.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, gameplay is incredibly fun, the main characters are likable, and the story is really enjoyable so far.”
- “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 be considered minigames, and does not help you progress in any meaningful way.”
- “Gameplay 0/10: get yourself a gamemaster and you won't have to endure the terrible combat system.”
optimization
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly when using ray tracing features, leading to stuttering and frame drops. While some users noted improvements after recent updates, others still found the game poorly optimized, requiring high-end hardware to run smoothly. Overall, further optimization and stability enhancements are needed to improve the gaming experience.
- “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
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 frustration and a recommendation 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.”
- “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.”
- “I give up on this game, too buggy!!!”
character development
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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. The character designs are generally well-received, though opinions vary on their realism, and some players feel that the auto-leveling system detracts from meaningful character growth. Overall, while the game features beautiful visuals and engaging storylines, the depth of character development remains a point of contention among players.
- “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.”
- “Good storyline, good graphics, good music, and good character development so far.”
- “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 build up naturally throughout the story.”
- “Not much character development and somewhat predictable, but overall the game was beautiful.”
emotional
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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).”
- “The story drags on and feels tedious, overshadowing the emotional moments that could have been impactful.”
- “While the gameplay mechanics are solid, the emotional narrative falls flat and fails to engage.”
- “The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters or care about their journeys.”
atmosphere
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals, vibrant colors, and atmospheric lighting, which create an immersive experience akin to stepping into a painting. The music complements the environment beautifully, enhancing the charm and intrigue of the story, while the diverse locations and character design contribute to a captivating overall ambiance. Players appreciate the combination of art style, sound, and lore that together forge a rich and engaging atmosphere.
- “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
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players appreciate that the game minimizes unnecessary grinding typical of many RPGs, focusing instead on engaging combat and cutscenes. However, some find certain mini-games and boss fights tedious, leading to mixed feelings about the game's pacing and overall excitement. While the combat is generally praised for its simplicity and enjoyment, the need for some farming to upgrade weapons can detract from the experience.
- “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.”
- “I got to the part where you have to fight the boss that regenerates health alone as the guy that has the crossbow and that is just a tedious dumb fight.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as both charming and occasionally over-the-top, with players enjoying the funny dialogue and memorable moments throughout the story. While some English subtitles contain grammatical errors that may seem awkward, they often contribute to the game's unintentional humor. Overall, the blend of lightheartedness and engaging side quests creates a delightful experience that resonates with players.
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has mixed reviews regarding replayability; while some users find it infinitely replayable, others criticize it for lacking sufficient content to encourage repeated play.
- “ infinitely replayable”
- “ infinitely replayable”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 the actual gameplay to be unexpectedly enjoyable and authentic, contrasting with the usual "fake eye candy" associated with such ads.
- “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.”