Sword of Shadows

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"Sword of Shadows" is a 3D martial arts kingdom game with detailed visuals, powered by the second generation Flexi Engine. It offers revolutionary flying skills, enabling players to engage in sky battles and experience dynamic combat. Players can master various martial arts abilities, adjust combat modes, and explore an expansive map, making it a unique and immersive gaming experience.

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Role Playing

Play Modes

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,831 reviews

graphics126 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

Stunning graphics and beautiful game world.
Unique character classes and abilities, providing a diverse gameplay experience.
Engaging storyline and quests that keep players invested.

Severe lag and connection issues, making it difficult to play.
Pay-to-win mechanics that create an imbalance between paying and free players.
Frustrating bugs and glitches, including issues with logging in and character visibility.

graphics
167 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
23%
2%
The graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the beautiful visuals, detailed environments, and smooth animations. However, some users report issues such as lag, glitches, and performance problems, particularly when settings are adjusted to higher levels. Overall, while the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, technical issues detract from the experience for some players.
- “The graphics are fantastic and I've only recently downloaded the game but I like it so far.”
- “This game is really awesome and the graphics are amazing.”
- “The graphics and open-world are beautiful, the combat is fast and smooth, and the flying system is something I've never seen before on a mobile game.”
- “The graphics could use some work.”
- “The only problem with the game is that the graphics and control are very laggy, but otherwise the game is fun to play.”
- “Gameplay is good, but the graphics are bad with so many jagged edges; it feels like the game was rushed.”
story
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
60%
9%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its immersive and interesting narrative, while others find it weak and repetitive, often serving merely as a vehicle for gameplay progression. Many users express frustration with the auto-quest feature, which detracts from player engagement and exploration, and some report issues with quest progression, particularly in later chapters. Overall, while the graphics and character design are appreciated, there is a strong desire for a more interactive and detailed storytelling experience.
- “Amazing story.”
- “The storyline is amazing.”
- “I love this game because it is open world and you can interact with other people; also, the story is interesting.”
- “Cons: the story is weak, often incoherent, serving only as a vehicle to push in-app purchases.”
- “The storyline is not in detail.”
- “The story is a bit boring and everything can basically be done by a click of a button.”
gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
37%
6%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its graphics and mechanics while also highlighting significant issues such as server lag, poor movement controls, and a lack of exploration features. Some players appreciate the immersive experience and variety of quests, but others find the gameplay repetitive and frustrating due to technical problems and a confusing interface. Improvements in server stability and gameplay mechanics are frequently requested to enhance the overall experience.
- “On the contrary to the low-rated reviews given below, the gameplay and graphics are great, just like the dialogues and missions.”
- “The gameplay is absolutely amazing and I love the flight function; it's a very convenient way of getting around the world itself, and the skills and ways of combat are also interesting. Thanks for creating this game!”
- “Great gameplay, awesome graphics, very enjoyable.”
- “If these issues are not fixed, gameplay will continue to decline as it already has. People use alternate accounts to pad hegemony, no one participates in sieges, and finding a team takes over 6 hours to gather just 5 people.”
- “The server lag is terrible and glitchy, enough to ruin the gameplay, so I'm uninstalling.”
- “The gameplay was kind of boring; everything happens so quickly, and you can't have a lot of fun playing this game.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and lag, particularly after recent updates. Many players have experienced difficulties logging in and controlling their characters due to glitches, which detracts from the overall enjoyment despite the game's appealing graphics. Overall, the game is seen as needing significant improvements to enhance its stability and performance.
- “I would have rated the game a 5, but since the update it freezes or crashes and returns to the home screen.”
- “This game has become laggy and buggy after the updates; please fix it.”
- “Xperia S7 Edge and the game wouldn't load; when it did, I couldn't move at all. It freezes. Shame, the artwork looks incredible, but I couldn't move and it took me 10 attempts to make an account.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express mixed feelings about grinding in the game, noting that while some enjoy the leveling process, it can be tedious and slow, particularly when trying to obtain higher-quality items. Many feel that the grind is exacerbated by limited farming opportunities and a pay-to-win model, leading to frustration with daily tasks and competition within guilds. Suggestions for improvement include making leveling easier and introducing more accessible item rewards to enhance the grinding experience.
- “I just wish some of the orange quality martial arts were easier to get because it can be pretty tedious.”
- “The game is good, but I tend to get stuck a lot; there's lots of grinding.”
- “All snail games are slow grinding, heavily pay-to-win, low reward with hard daily tasks, force PvP, and most importantly - very poor customer service.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nostalgic and beautiful background music, others report issues with sound not functioning at all, leading to a silent experience. Overall, the presence of appealing music enhances the game's atmosphere for those who can hear it, but technical problems detract from the experience for others.
- “This game gives nostalgia from the music, graphics, and views.”
- “I like how there's beautiful music and the graphics and controls are really good, and there's no lag, so this would be my favorite MMO game on the mobile platform.”
- “Love love love it! I don't know why I love this game's background music; the intro music was awesome.”
- “But there's no sounds, no music.”
- “I thought it needed a huge space, but it doesn't. Sweet... oh anyway, I have one problem: the sound (music, dialog, SFX, etc.) isn't coming out, just silence like it's muted.”
- “/ and Huawei Mate 9 has no sound effects or music (many, many times re-installed).”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for excessive ads and a cluttered interface, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users express a willingness to engage with in-app purchases, the complicated process and frequent updates hinder gameplay. Despite these issues, a few players appreciate the game enough to tolerate the ads.
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players into spending money.”
- “I appreciate that in-app purchases are optional and don't affect the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The monetization system is well-balanced, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling forced to spend.”
- “Takes huge time to load and too many ads; every time I log in, it requires updates. It's annoying and I never get to play because it loads foolishly.”
- “Looks promising, but a very cluttered interface with lots of ads and purchase options got the better of me.”
- “Honestly, from your ads, it looked like Blade & Soul on PC.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game is praised for its smooth performance on low settings, but users report poor performance on high or ultra settings, indicating a need for optimization improvements. Additionally, there are concerns about server performance and class balance that require attention for a better overall experience.
- “This is a beautifully done game and runs smoothly even on low settings!”
- “Well, awesome game, but it still needs more improvement in server performance, classes, and martial arts.”
- “The graphics are okay, but the game performance on high or ultra settings is poor. I think you need to improve game performance like Avabel.”
- “I played on mobile at server 11, and when I use a PC emulator, it's only at server 7. How can I fix that? I want to play on PC for better performance.”
- “Well, it's an awesome game, but it still needs more improvements in server performance, classes, and martial arts.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely regarded as hilarious, with many users emphasizing that it is a must-play for its comedic elements.
- “It's a funny game that everyone has to play.”
- “So funny.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game effectively immerses them in a completely different world, evoking strong emotional responses and a sense of escapism.
- “It really made me feel as if I was in a whole new world.”

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