Tale of Wuxia

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"Tale of Wuxia" is an open-world martial arts action RPG set in ancient China. Players can explore a vast world, complete quests, and improve their skills and abilities through leveling and equipment upgrades. The game features a unique narrative and authentic Chinese martial arts combat, making it a must-play for fans of the wuxia genre.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,128 reviews

story140 positive mentions

grinding22 negative mentions

Engaging storyline with multiple endings and character development.
Unique blend of RPG, life simulation, and tactical combat elements.
Rich in Chinese culture and Wuxia themes, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.

Frequent bugs and crashes, particularly on certain systems.
Inconsistent and sometimes incomplete translation, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers.
Time constraints in gameplay can limit exploration and lead to missed events.

story
477 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally praised for its engaging and well-written narrative, featuring a rich tapestry of character interactions and multiple branching storylines that enhance replayability. However, players express frustration with the stamina management system, which limits exploration and story engagement, and some criticize the translation quality, which can obscure understanding. Overall, while the story is compelling and offers depth, it is often hindered by gameplay mechanics and translation issues.
- “The story is engaging and well-written, with a wide range of emotions.”
- “The story is interesting and the possibility of exploring different routes, different endings, and playing with different skillsets makes replaying the game really fun.”
- “The story is fun and engaging, first time in years that I see a game where every single character I meet feels different and with his/her own personality and aspirations, and that actually play important parts in the way the story will progress.”
- “Additionally, the stamina/time management is a huge problem and a serious case of 'guide dangit.' The game gives you barely enough stamina for your character's essential training, yet the lore and story of the world (which is actually pretty good and by far more important) is experienced by strolling, which costs several orders of magnitude more stamina.”
- “Unless you use some sort of mod to reduce strolling cost to zero stamina (that's right, zero!), then you'll likely be disappointed by how much story you have to skip, or by how weak and/or one-dimensional your character is, and the fact that you can never acquire the best inner arts.”
- “The graphics are good, the gameplay is good, everything's fine... the whole problem comes down to a single issue - story design.”
gameplay
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, engaging, and challenging, with a unique blend of turn-based strategy and life simulation elements. However, many players find certain mechanics confusing and poorly explained, leading to a steep learning curve, and some criticize the final boss fights as lacking in excitement. Overall, while the game offers a rich experience with replayability, it may require players to consult guides to fully grasp its complexities.
- “The gameplay is easily the best part of the game.”
- “The gameplay is great; every style has its advantages and disadvantages, and it's up to you to figure it out.”
- “Amazing RPG, really unique, offers a ton of replayability and great gameplay.”
- “It looks like the game expects players to replay or start over a lot, but it does not have the necessary mechanics to make that easy to do.”
- “The final boss fights are terrible; instead of feeling epic, the fights are cheesy with multiple surprise mechanics that feel unfair and ruin your day.”
- “Gameplay: 2/10, there is no fast-skip for text; you have to click the mouse button to advance.”
graphics
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the charming art styles and hand-drawn scenes, while others criticize the dated visuals and lack of customization options. Many players find the graphics adequate for gameplay, though they note that they do not meet modern standards, often likening them to early 2000s titles. Overall, while the graphics may not be the game's strongest aspect, they are complemented by a compelling story and engaging gameplay.
- “The graphics are stunning.”
- “The chibi art style used in parts of the game is also adorable!”
- “The graphics are admittedly a little dated, but honestly I find that charming in an age where everything is either hyper-realistic or retro, and the hand-drawn scenes are very nicely done.”
- “Edit (28/1/2022): new update changed the art style of some characters, which is exceptionally ugly.”
- “The graphics of this remake version did not satisfy me at all; it seems like a PS2 game, but the gameplay surprised me.”
- “Don't buy this game if you require state-of-the-art visuals.”
music
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and fit the wuxia setting, while others find it repetitive or even annoying. Some players highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to the game's engaging story and gameplay, while others express strong dislike for certain tracks. Overall, the music is described as beautiful and culturally resonant, though opinions vary widely on its quality and impact.
- “The music of this game is excellent in my opinion.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing and the game is dense with story.”
- “Music is simply fantastic and adds to the game a lot.”
- “The music is...it's terrible, the first time I heard the 'dramatic scene' music, I started to cry from laughter because of how bad it was, but after a while I just grew numb to it, then learned to loathe it.”
- “It feels heavily saturated with weeb jap crap, and don't even get me started on the hideous soundtrack.”
- “Some of the background music is so bad that I wanted to put on earplugs.”
replayability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts exceptional replayability, featuring multiple storylines, 49 distinct endings, and a variety of martial arts styles that allow players to tailor their experience. Many reviewers highlight the game's rich content and diverse strategies, making it a compelling choice for those seeking to explore different scenarios and outcomes. Overall, it is praised for its high replay value, with players noting that even extensive playtime does not exhaust all possibilities.
- “The game has a lot of replayability via the event system.”
- “Replay value: 10/10 - the game has 49 endings, and the major endings are completely different from each other.”
- “It has great replayability with multiple storylines and endings as well as a variety of wugong (martial arts) where players can play the game according to their preferences.”
- “Only for replay value should you go with a walkthrough.”
- “Very replayable, and even with my hours spent, I have not completed all possible scenarios.”
- “Replayability - there are many endings - and so many different builds.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this wuxia game is a standout feature, with players appreciating its funny storylines, engaging dialogue, and clever plot twists that often reference martial arts novels. However, the humor is sometimes undermined by poor translation and inconsistent dialogue, leading to moments that are both amusing and confusing. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with serious themes, making for a replayable and entertaining experience.
- “Some of the plots are twisted and full of hilarious Easter eggs to famed martial arts novels.”
- “The writing is really funny (possibly due to poor translation) and the ability to build up your character from a joke who gets beaten by random thugs to a hugely powerful martial arts master in your own way is fantastic!”
- “The storyline holds up well, and I particularly appreciate the several funny plot twists that had me laughing.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the mini-games excessively tedious and grindy, particularly for those who enjoy min-maxing. The time and stamina restrictions further limit exploration and immersion, leading to a frustrating experience for some. While the game is ultimately enjoyable, potential buyers should be aware of the slow progression and the significant amount of grinding involved.
- “Moreover, mini-games are way too grindy.”
- “I spent 90% of the time grinding stat points on the mini-games, less than 10% of the time actually fighting.”
- “However, before purchasing this game, be aware that progression is rather slow and can at times feel a bit grindy.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, bugs, and frustrating random freezes, particularly during battles. While some players note that the issues are sparse and manageable, the overall consensus indicates that the game is buggy and crash-prone, detracting from the experience. Despite these problems, some reviewers still rate the game positively, suggesting that the gameplay may outweigh the technical shortcomings for certain players.
- “This game has glitches that will leave you frustrated.”
- “The ugly: the game is buggy and crash prone.”
- “However, the current state of this game is reported to be very buggy for many people.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in character development and relationship-building, with a strong emphasis on the interactions and growth of characters throughout the story. Players appreciate the well-designed characters, particularly the female leads, who play significant roles in the dating and marriage aspects of the game. Overall, character development is both a central feature and a challenging element of gameplay.
- “Character design is good (I mean the design of all the girls that you end up dating and marrying later).”
- “The main difficulty comes from character development.”
- “This game is huge on character development and relationships.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues such as lag, even on relatively decent hardware like an i7 3630m with a GTX 660m. Users have reported bugs and ineffective game mechanics that further detract from the overall experience.
- “Cons: bugs, poor optimizations, some of the stupid game mechanisms.”
- “Poor optimizations: my laptop is i7 3630m + gtx 660m, old but decent.”
- “Poor optimizations: despite my laptop (i7 3630m + gtx 660m) being older but still decent, the game occasionally lags.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its three distinct art styles and excellent music, creating a unique and engaging experience. It strikes a balance between humor and seriousness, contributing to a cohesive and immersive environment. Overall, the combination of visual and auditory elements effectively sets the tone for the game.
- “This game has three interfaces, each with different art styles, excellent music, and it doesn't take itself too seriously while still maintaining its unique atmosphere.”
- “The music combines perfectly with the visuals to really set up the atmosphere.”
- “The combination of art styles and music creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”