The Legend of Sword and Fairy 6

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The Legend of Sword and Fairy 6 is an action-packed RPG that follows the journey of a young blacksmith seeking to clear his name. With the help of his companions, players explore a vibrant world filled with mythical creatures, engage in strategic combat, and uncover an epic tale of courage and friendship. The game features a rich storyline, stunning graphics, and a unique blend of Chinese mythology and fantasy elements.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

story34 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling and complex story with well-developed characters that keep players engaged.
The music and voice acting are outstanding, enhancing the overall experience and atmosphere of the game.
The game offers a unique blend of Chinese mythology and RPG elements, providing a different experience compared to typical Western RPGs.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, poor optimization, and a confusing camera control system that detracts from gameplay.
The combat system is criticized for being messy and unrefined, with a lack of control over party members and repetitive mechanics.
Translation errors and missing subtitles in cutscenes hinder the storytelling experience, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to fully appreciate the narrative.

story
76 mentions
45 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its complexity, emotional depth, and engaging characters, often described as a standout feature that compensates for various gameplay and technical issues. While some players appreciate the intricate narrative and the blend of wuxia and xianxia elements, others find the pacing slow and the romantic dialogues cringe-worthy. Overall, the story captivates many players, making it a significant draw for fans of narrative-driven RPGs.
- “I would absolutely love to recommend this game, as it has many things of genuine value including a very interesting and compelling story.”
- “Even though the game has its fair share of technological and design issues, it makes up for it with the fantastic story, great characters, and writing.”
- “The game is a long one; I spent about 50 hours on the core game and I got lost in it. The story is one of the best RPG stories I have seen in a long time.”
- “The story is a bit dumb, no true villain and your party is full of weirdos; no one knows what they are doing and why, but their personalities are well designed.”
- “It's a pity because I never got to experience anything about the story, but these quality of life details matter, and adapting to a system like this is simply not something that I have the time or energy to do, especially when there are so many good games with player-focused controls out there.”
- “Some of the subtitles for English-speaking players either move too fast or there are no subtitles at the end of every story or DLC; there is a small wall of text that is not translated. It is not game-breaking, and you can still enjoy the story, but it would be nice to read it all.”
music
19 mentions
32 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional and catchy compositions, featuring a blend of traditional Chinese elements and instruments, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the ability to access any song from the main menu and find the soundtrack to be a standout aspect, often overshadowing gameplay issues. However, some users noted audio inconsistencies and suggested adjusting settings for better balance between music and sound effects.
- “Speaking of audio, the music is also excellent, full of catchy or emotional ambient pieces.”
- “What truly won me over was the music; the game has one of the best soundtracks I've had the pleasure to discover and the storyline.”
- “Furthermore, the music, as well as the theme songs of the game, are quite interesting and nice, as most of the songs fulfill the requirement of being a classic game, blending Chinese traditional elements with instruments such as the erhu and flute.”
- “Pretty buggy (strange camera controls which took some time getting used to, jumping, a lot of small things here and there) and terribly optimized (Unity), but the story and music totally make up for it!”
- “Audio inconsistencies, rough transitions, poor balancing between music, voice, and sound effects, highly uneven voice loudness.”
- “Compared to Chinese Paladin 5 and the prequel, the background music is less irritating.”
graphics
18 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that they appear outdated, reminiscent of late PS2 titles, and lacking in modern polish, particularly in character models and animations. However, some fans appreciate the art style and character portrayals, finding them visually appealing despite the technical shortcomings. Overall, while the graphics may not meet contemporary AAA standards, they still possess a certain charm that resonates with fans of the series.
- “As I am a great fan of the Chinese Paladin series and have been playing several series previously, this CP6 is marvelous in terms of graphics and portrayal of each main character. There is nothing to condemn or criticize in the aspect of artwork, no matter the character itself or background.”
- “Beautiful music, good graphics, nice story, awesome character, and a special gameplay.”
- “The graphics are nice and the gameplay is challenging, flawed, but full of personality.”
- “Graphically, the game basically looks like a late PS2 game.”
- “The graphics are outdated (think PS2), level design is sloppy, gameplay is repetitive, and the battle mechanics are horrible.”
- “Worst graphics... dungeon map design is terrible.”
gameplay
17 mentions
35 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its repetitive nature, outdated graphics, and poor battle mechanics. While some appreciate the focus on story and music, others find the gameplay lacking in exploration and refinement. Overall, it is seen as a conventional RPG experience that may appeal more to those prioritizing narrative over gameplay mechanics.
- “The battles are separate from the normal gameplay – when you run into an enemy, the game puts your characters and the enemies in an arena, and there you use various abilities and items during the fight.”
- “Beautiful music, good graphics, nice story, awesome character, and a special gameplay.”
- “The graphics are nice and the gameplay is challenging, flawed, but full of personality.”
- “The graphics are outdated (think PS2), level design is sloppy, gameplay is repetitive, and the battle mechanics are horrible.”
- “Great story, but horrible game mechanics.”
- “If you are looking for a game that features unlimited exploration or refined gameplay, then this might not suit your taste.”
optimization
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received criticism for being poor, with issues such as bugs, strange camera controls, and performance problems noted by users. While it remains playable even on lower-end systems, many players feel that the optimization detracts from the overall experience, despite the game's strong story and music.
- “It's not particularly well optimized, although it's certainly playable, even on my low-end gaming laptop.”
- “However, you may find it hard to finish mini-games or some requests due to poor game optimization (although the publishers did their best).”
- “Pretty buggy (strange camera controls which took some time getting used to, jumping, a lot of small things here and there) and terribly optimized (Unity), but the story and music totally make up for it!”
- “Another problem is the performance.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring a hilariously disastrous intro and some amusing scenes, though it can also be hit-or-miss due to occasional glitches that elicit both laughter and frustration.
- “The English text was alright, with the exception of the intro, which was a hilarious disaster.”
- “It can get glitchy, which was funny sometimes and incredibly frustrating at others.”
- “+ some funny scenes”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it often feels necessary to reach higher levels for success, particularly against challenging bosses. The lack of a log function for side quests and the drastic scaling of boss difficulty contribute to a sense of tediousness in the grinding process. Overall, grinding is seen as a requirement rather than an enjoyable part of gameplay.
- “I ended up just grinding to a level where I can set AI auto-attack for the entire battle and occasionally adjust the command to heal if needed.”
- “Some warning: bosses will trash you at normal difficulty, requiring grinding (glorification of hard work?).”
- “There is no log function for side quests, and combat for bosses scales drastically, requiring senseless grinding.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous glitches, strange camera controls, and poor optimization, which may detract from the experience for some players. However, fans of the story and characters may find these problems manageable and worth overlooking, especially if they wait for a sale.
- “I would only recommend it if you can look past the glitches and issues.”
- “I'm still going to play because I love the characters and story, as I am a fan of the Chinese Paladin series. Maybe get it when it goes on sale because of the glitches.”
- “Pretty buggy (strange camera controls which took some time getting used to, jumping, a lot of small things here and there) and terribly optimized (Unity), but the story and music totally make up for it!”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Character development is a strong point in the game, with each character possessing unique problems, goals, and secrets that contribute to their growth throughout the complex and emotional narrative. Players can expect significant development and romance as characters join the team for personal reasons, enhancing the overall depth of the story.
- “They all have their own problems, goals, and secrets, joining the team for their own reasons, and they receive plenty of character development by the time we reach the end of this complex, emotional, and epic story.”
- “There's character development and romance.”
- “They all have their own problems, goals, secrets, join the team for their own reasons, and get plenty of character development by the time we reach the end of this complex, emotional, and epic story.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features deeply developed characters, each with unique problems and motivations, contributing to a complex and emotional narrative. The excellent soundtrack enhances the experience, with both catchy and poignant ambient music that complements the story's emotional depth.
- “They all have their own problems, goals, and secrets, joining the team for their own reasons, and receive plenty of character development by the time we reach the end of this complex, emotional, and epic story.”
- “Speaking of audio, the music is also excellent, featuring a variety of catchy and emotional ambient pieces.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's locations are visually appealing and create a pleasant atmosphere, even though they feature a low polygon count.
- “The locations look good and have a nice atmosphere despite the low poly count.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”