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"Tale of Wuxia: The Pre-Sequel" is a CRPG that enhances the gameplay of its predecessor with a richer main-map, multiple squad members with unique personalities and tactics, and abundant side-quests. The brand-new Squad-combat Mode and Tales Mode provide varied gameplay experiences, leading to multiple endings. New stories have been added for additional content.

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Reviews

80%
Audience ScoreBased on 157 reviews
story19 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features an engaging narrative with well-developed characters and intriguing side quests that enhance the overall experience.
  • Combat mechanics are strategic and enjoyable, allowing for diverse character builds and tactical gameplay.
  • The game offers a rich Wuxia atmosphere with decent graphics and a variety of quests, making it a compelling choice for fans of the genre.
  • The English translation is poorly executed, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to fully enjoy the story and gameplay.
  • Players have reported numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and soft-locks, which significantly hinder the gaming experience.
  • The quest guidance is vague and often leaves players confused about objectives, leading to a sense of aimlessness in the gameplay.
  • story64 mentions

    The story of "Tale of Wuxia: The Pre-Sequel" is praised for its depth and character-driven arcs, immersing players in a rich wuxia universe filled with engaging quests. While the narrative is compelling and features well-developed characters, some players note that the endings are somewhat limited, and the quest mechanics can be confusing, potentially hindering the overall experience. Despite translation issues and occasional bugs, the game offers a satisfying RPG experience with a variety of side quests that enhance the main storyline.

    • “The story offers depth and intrigue, with multiple quests and character-driven arcs that keep players invested.”
    • “The great things about this pre-sequel: (1) incredible story, (2) fantastic music.”
    • “Very intriguing storyline, made me want to read up more on the stories.”
    • “While there are some variations in character recruitment and minor quest outcomes, the available endings are fairly constrained, reducing the incentive for multiple playthroughs.”
    • “The English translation is terrible but adequate enough to make out the story.”
    • “The 'tutorial' is garbage because it doesn't tell you everything you need to know at all; the character development story-wise is subpar.”
  • gameplay21 mentions

    The gameplay of "Tale of Wuxia: The Pre-Sequel" is characterized by engaging turn-based combat and strategic mechanics set in a rich wuxia universe, earning a solid 8/10 from users. However, players have noted issues such as a confusing quest guide, poor optimization, and frustrating UI design, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers a compelling RPG experience with a wealth of content and immersive world-building.

    • “Tale of Wuxia: The Pre-Sequel is an immersive RPG set in a rich wuxia universe, blending party-based gameplay with a semi-open world full of quests and turn-based combat.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are engaging, offering strategic battles that require careful positioning and skill management.”
    • “The gameplay is engrossing, the world-building and lore are interesting, there's tons to do, and the free-form exploration is very fun and addictive.”
    • “The things that might keep gamers from wanting to buy/finish the game: (1) quest guide mechanic is a nightmare: it is very hard to find the quest location and the quest description is very vague, (2) poor optimization: I am playing with a modern rig which, although the CPU and GPU usage never go above 50%, sometimes there is still FPS drop, quite a typical problem with all Chinese RPGs, and (3) bad UI designs: battle scene missing victory/loss condition display in case players forget, buying/selling at merchant requires clicking one by one which is a real pain when you want to buy 99, no option to remove martial art which a character already learned, translation font seems to be messy for English display.”
    • “Gameplay: (lack of information for tutorial, lack of hints, difficulty too high for beginners) 5/10”
    • “- While the jianghu rumor system is an interesting feature that adds a bit more depth to gameplay, it's also heavily RNG based.”
  • graphics15 mentions

    The game's graphics are generally well-received, with a stylized art direction that effectively captures the wuxia theme, earning a score of 7/10. While many players appreciate the pleasing visuals and character design, some have experienced technical issues, such as crashes, and express a desire for improvements to match the quality of other titles in the genre. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, though there are calls for enhancements in audio to complement the visual experience.

    • “Graphically, the game uses a stylized art direction that effectively conveys the wuxia theme.”
    • “Nice game, nice background music, nice graphics, rich story and characters.”
    • “Great graphics, severely lacking audio, mainly sound effects and cues.”
    • “After trying to play this game three separate times, first on high graphics setting, then on low, and then on lowest, it still crashes after the intro fight.”
    • “To be honest, the he luo I don't really like because of the graphic design.”
    • “Please improve the graphics and make a wuxia game something like the 天命奇御.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring traditional Chinese-inspired compositions that enhance the atmosphere and storytelling, with some reviews rating it as high as 9/10. However, there are mentions of inconsistent audio quality and variety, leading to a mixed overall impression. While the music effectively complements the gameplay and character development, some players noted that it primarily relies on familiar tropes.

    • “The great things about this pre-sequel: (1) incredible story, (2) fantastic music.”
    • “Music fits the mood in most instances.”
    • “The sound and music feature traditional Chinese-inspired compositions that enhance the setting.”
    • “Yes, the translation is shoddy in many places, but it is easily readable. There is Chinese text at times, usually only with poems, songs, and quotes from Chinese history.”
    • “The music fits the mood in most instances.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    The game's replayability is rated around 6/10, primarily due to its structured gameplay, which limits variety in subsequent playthroughs. However, fans of martial arts and strategic RPGs may find enjoyment in replaying the game, especially with the option to experiment with different character combinations and skills. Suggestions for increased replay value include the addition of gender choice for the main character.

    • “Despite its limited replayability, it’s an enjoyable journey for fans of martial arts and strategic RPGs.”
    • “Offers good replayability.”
    • “I completed the classic 金庸群侠传 more than 10 times! The replayability is very high since I can party with different characters I prefer and give them different skills to learn.”
    • “Replayability is limited by the structure of the game.”
    • “Replayability scores a 6/10.”
    • “I would like to see a female character as the main character if possible; it would add more playable value if we could choose gender.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with players experiencing occasional FPS drops despite using modern hardware, a common issue noted in many Chinese RPGs. Additionally, the quest guide and UI design have been criticized for being confusing and cumbersome, contributing to a frustrating gameplay experience. Overall, while some players report decent performance without crashes, the initial optimization and bugs have impacted the game's reception.

    • “The optimization is decent; I've experienced no lag or crashes so far. 8/10.”
    • “The game runs smoothly with great optimization, making for an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I appreciate the attention to optimization; it really enhances the overall gameplay.”
    • “The quest guide mechanic is a nightmare: it is very hard to find the quest location and the quest description is very vague, poor optimization: I am playing with a modern rig which, although the CPU and GPU usage never go above 50%, sometimes there is still FPS drop, quite a typical problem with all Chinese RPGs.”
    • “I think the mixed reviews are a result of initial poor optimization and bugs.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game has been reported to have several stability issues, including glitches that can cause players to get stuck and battles that may freeze. Many users describe it as "buggy," suggesting that improvements are needed, particularly before the anticipated DLC release.

    • “There are a few weird glitches that might get you stuck, and certain battles can freeze up.”
    • “The game is quite buggy.”
    • “It's buggy as hell; I'm hoping they fix it by the time the DLC is released.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game is considered subpar, with users noting that while the character designs and environments are detailed and immersive, the storytelling lacks depth. Additionally, the tutorial fails to adequately guide players, further hindering the overall experience.

    • “While not visually groundbreaking, the character designs and environments are detailed and immersive.”
    • “The 'tutorial' is garbage because it doesn't tell you everything you need to know at all; the character development story-wise is subpar.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game's humor is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, featuring a quirky narrative style similar to the Divinity series. However, some users note that certain comedic elements may be lost in translation.

    • “Thank you for a good game that is very funny and enjoyable.”
    • “Good story with quirky humor reminiscent of the Divinity series, though some of it is lost in translation.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised, with users highlighting the music as a standout feature, contributing to an immersive experience that earns a strong rating of 9/10.

    • “The music and atmosphere are great as always, a solid 9/10.”
    • “The immersive atmosphere pulls you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
    • “Every sound and visual detail contributes to an unforgettable atmosphere.”
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