Water Margin - The Tale of Clouds and Wind
- July 3, 2019
- Kingtec Information
Get on Steam"Water Margin - Tale of Clouds and Wind" is a beat 'em up game set in a world of ancient Chinese legends. Choose from 3 outlaw heroes and fight through opposing armies to reach several alternate endings. With 16-bit graphics, power ups, and the option to play solo or with a friend, this game offers hours of action-packed gameplay. Originally released in Hong Kong, it has now been fully translated for English speakers.
Reviews
- The game offers solid gameplay and captures the essence of classic beat 'em ups like Golden Axe and Knights of the Round.
- It features a fun magic system and allows players to focus on action without the hassle of disappearing pick-ups.
- The game is enjoyable for fans of the genre, especially those who appreciate classic 90s arcade-style games.
- The game suffers from technical issues, particularly with emulation that restricts movement, including a lack of diagonal movement.
- It is criticized for being long and repetitive, with enemies having excessive health, making the gameplay feel tedious.
- The game is considered generic and a lesser clone of the Golden Axe series, lacking the polish of more well-known titles.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic titles like Golden Axe and Knights of the Round, featuring a solid combat system and a unique Chinese cultural influence. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics, particularly the magic system, which enhances the overall experience.
“A game that seems inspired by Golden Axe and Knights of the Round with Chinese culture in it. I like that it's neat, and the gameplay is pretty solid. This is a good game.”
“It's pretty close to Golden Axe gameplay-wise, especially the magic system.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are unresponsive, which makes the gameplay frustrating.”
“The level design is confusing and often leads to unnecessary backtracking.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story is reminiscent of a classic Golden Axe experience set in ancient China, drawing inspiration from the literary work "Water Margin." Players seeking a deeper understanding of the narrative are encouraged to explore the source material.
“It feels a lot like a Golden Axe game taking place in an ancient China story.”
“If you want the full story the game is based on, go look up the book 'Water Margin'!”
“The story feels like a rehash of classic tales, lacking originality and depth.”
“If you want the full story the game is based on, you should look up the book 'Water Margin'.”
“The narrative is disjointed and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in this game has a controversial history, originally featuring stolen tracks, including music from Final Fantasy VI. After being localized by Piko, the game replaced these assets with legal alternatives, though the transition has left some users reflecting on the original's unlicensed origins.
