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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.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox

Reviews

68%
Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews
story68 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features a compelling and complex story that keeps players engaged.
  • The character development is well-executed, with interesting dynamics and growth throughout the narrative.
  • The music and voice acting are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, poor optimization, and a frustrating camera control system.
  • Gameplay mechanics are criticized for being clunky and unrefined, leading to a lack of enjoyment during combat and exploration.
  • The translation quality is inconsistent, with many errors that detract from the storytelling experience.
  • story152 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 technical issues. While some players appreciate the intricate narrative and character development, others find the pacing slow and the abundance of cutscenes excessive. Overall, the story is considered compelling and worth experiencing, particularly for fans of the genre, despite some translation hiccups and gameplay criticisms.

    • “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.”
  • music38 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and catchy ambient pieces, featuring a blend of traditional Chinese elements and instruments like the erhu and flute. Players appreciate the ability to listen to any track from the main menu and find the soundtrack to be a standout aspect, enhancing the overall storytelling experience. However, some users noted issues with audio balancing and inconsistencies, suggesting adjustments may be needed for an optimal experience.

    • “The music and art are so relatable to me, and obviously there's also the nostalgia factor.”
    • “What truly won me over was the music; the game has one of the best soundtracks I've had the pleasure to discover.”
    • “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.”
    • “Audio inconsistencies, rough transitions, poor balancing between music, voice, and sound effects, and highly uneven voice loudness.”
    • “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!”
    • “Compared to Chinese Paladin 5 and the prequel, the background music is less irritating.”
  • graphics36 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received 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 of the Chinese Paladin series appreciate the art style and character portrayals, finding them visually appealing despite the overall dated feel. While the graphics are not considered AAA quality, they are deemed satisfactory by some, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.

    • “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 characters, and 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.”
  • gameplay34 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by separate battle arenas and a reliance on abilities and items, but it suffers from outdated graphics, repetitive mechanics, and sloppy level design. While some players appreciate the story and music, many criticize the gameplay as lacking depth and enjoyment, with less emphasis on exploration and combat compared to cut-scenes. Overall, the game is seen as more focused on narrative than refined gameplay, making it a mixed experience for those seeking traditional RPG 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 characters, 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.”
  • optimization12 mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting numerous bugs, strange camera controls, and overall poor performance, particularly on lower-end systems. While the game remains playable, many players find that these optimization issues detract from the experience, despite the 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.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring some genuinely funny scenes and a notably disastrous intro that many found hilarious. However, the occasional glitches can add to the humor at times, while also leading to frustration for players.

    • “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”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players frequently note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often necessary to progress, especially against bosses that can be overwhelmingly difficult at normal difficulty. Many resort to grinding to reach a level where they can automate combat, indicating that the grind can feel tedious and excessive, particularly due to the lack of a log function for side quests.

    • “Some warning: bosses will trash you at normal difficulty, requiring grinding (glorification of hard work?).”
    • “No log function for side quests; combat for bosses scales drastically and requires senseless grinding.”
    • “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.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous glitches, strange camera controls, and poor optimization, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite these problems, many players express a willingness to overlook them due to their enjoyment of the story and characters, suggesting it might be worth waiting for a sale.

    • “I would only recommend if you can look past the glitches and cons.”
    • “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 development4 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 appreciate the depth of the characters and the intertwining of personal stories, which culminate in significant development by the story's conclusion, often enhanced by romantic elements.

    • “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.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The game is praised for its complex and emotional narrative, featuring well-developed characters with individual problems and goals that contribute to a rich story. The excellent soundtrack enhances the emotional experience, with both catchy and ambient pieces that complement the game's themes.

    • “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.”
    • “Speaking of audio, the music is also excellent, full of catchy or emotional ambient pieces.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its appealing locations, which effectively create an engaging environment, even though the low poly count may detract from the overall visual fidelity.

    • “The locations look good and have a nice atmosphere despite the low poly count.”
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