Tales of Hongyuan

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"Tales of Hongyuan" is a role-playing game set in the land of Ground Hong, where players can explore over 30 scenic locations and complete main and branching tasks. The game features a turn-based battle system and the ability to tame monsters, which can then be used as guards to add attributes to the player's character. Players can also improve their environment and buildings on a private island, known as the Home System.

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Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a fresh take on traditional RPGs with its engaging wuxia-inspired story and colorful world.
Combat is challenging and rewarding, requiring players to strategize and manage resources effectively.
The game features a variety of quests and a base-building mechanic that adds depth and customization options.

The English translation is poor, leading to confusion and a lack of clarity in quests and dialogue.
The quest log and map are impractical and can be confusing, making navigation and quest tracking difficult.
The game has a low level cap and lacks character customization, which may limit player progression and engagement.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
39%
13%
The game's story is rooted in wuxia themes, featuring a mix of epic good versus evil narratives and engaging quests, though some players find the main plot and character development to be somewhat shallow and lacking depth. While the main storyline is described as gripping yet short, many side quests are noted to be more interesting and rewarding, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is seen as decent but with room for improvement in future titles, particularly in character attachment and narrative depth.
- “The Chinese truly understand what it means to tell a story of epic good vs. evil classical fantasy stories.”
- “The combat has flashy moves which fit each playable character well, and the main story was gripping although a bit short, but there are a lot of side quests to keep you busy anyway.”
- “The quest system is interesting; from my point of view, the sub-quest stories are even better than the main quest.”
- “The main story is kind of lacking something; it's kind of short and the character development throughout the game is quite shallow, especially the ending that leaves a bitter taste for me.”
- “Still a lot to be done for future games for the developer on storytelling, interface, more in-depth combat, environment, character development, and general game design.”
- “Allowing the storytelling to turn into a more meaningful and engrossing game.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic JRPGs like Final Fantasy IX, featuring simple mechanics that may appeal to fans of the genre. However, many players have reported significant bugs that negatively impact the experience, although the upgradable player base mechanics provide a redeeming quality.
- “The gameplay is reminiscent of classic JRPGs, similar to Final Fantasy IX.”
- “The one saving grace was the upgradable player base mechanics.”
- “The mechanics are rather simple, making it accessible for new players.”
- “When I bought the game, it had many bugs that affected the gameplay.”
- “Rather simple mechanics.”
- “Simple mechanics.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are praised for their highly embellished and romanticized style, reminiscent of traditional Chinese art and storytelling. Reviewers highlight the impressive hand-drawn visuals, noting that they stand out in the PC market, especially for a budget title priced at $13. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, appealing to fans of traditional JRPG aesthetics.
- “+ Pretty hand-drawn graphics.”
- “Overall, it has really good graphics for a $13 brand new game.”
- “Considering there's not that many non-RPG Maker JRPGs on PC, this is highly recommended for people who like traditional JRPGs and Chinese art style.”
- “+ pretty hand-drawn graphics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring stellar compositions and lovely classical Chinese melodies that enhance the setting and atmosphere, particularly during the enjoyable turn-based combat.
- “The music is stellar, and the combat is turn-based and a lot of fun.”
- “The game features lovely classical Chinese music that complements the setting and atmosphere very well.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding is often necessary to defeat optional bosses, as it significantly boosts character strength, making the rest of the game easier. Additionally, some find the need for grinding to achieve high-level upgrades or aesthetics, such as a five-star base, can feel excessive.
- “As usual with these types of optional bosses, once you've beaten it, you've pretty much beaten the game since nothing else can touch you after that point, and you won't be strong enough to beat him unless you do a ton of grinding anyway.”
- “I'm spoiled by auto-save games; it's a bit grindy if you want your base to look like a 5-star hotel.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that despite some grammatical errors and amusing misspellings, the comedic elements are engaging and effectively convey the intended messages. Many express a desire for more games with similar humor to be translated into English.
- “I'm a native English speaker, and I wish more games like this would get an English translation. Even though there were a few grammatical errors and funny misspellings, I could always get the main gist of whatever conversation I was reading.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report that the game is relatively bug-free, indicating a high level of stability during gameplay.
- “The game is relatively bug-free, providing a smooth experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game runs; it rarely crashes.”
- “The overall stability of the game enhances my enjoyment.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its beautiful classical Chinese music, which effectively complements the overall setting and immerses players in the experience.
- “The game had lovely classical Chinese music that complemented the setting and atmosphere very well.”