Wushu Chronicles
- April 9, 2019
- JiangHu Studio
Get on Steam"Wushu Chronicles" is an open-world martial arts action-adventure game set in the Jianghu universe. Players can explore the world, complete quests, and engage in real-time combat using a variety of martial arts techniques and weapons. The game offers a rich narrative experience with a focus on character development and player choice.
Reviews
- The game features a rich variety of martial arts styles and skills, providing a high level of customization and enjoyment for players.
- The graphics and visual art are well-produced, contributing to an immersive experience, especially for fans of the Wuxia genre.
- The game has shown significant improvement after updates, with a good balance of challenge and engaging gameplay.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and stability issues, including crashes and access violations, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
- The quest and NPC systems lack depth, with limited interaction and a lack of meaningful consequences for player choices.
- The game has a steep learning curve, especially for non-Chinese speakers, making it difficult to navigate quests and understand mechanics without extensive trial and error.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the well-produced visuals and find them appealing, others criticize them as subpar. Overall, the game is noted for its interesting gameplay and extensive martial arts options, but the graphical quality does not consistently meet player expectations.
“The game is indeed rated very positive, and the graphics are wonderfully produced.”
“The martial arts list is simply enormously packed, and the skills are extremely close to actual real martial arts, which is an unexpected bonus for the fans.”
“A lot of possibility, good background story, interesting gameplay, and good graphics.”
“The graphics are terrible; the gameplay was interesting, but it's hard to get through all of this.”
“This game is just stupid; the graphics are not good and there is no objective. You will always have a battle that you can't win.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a compelling narrative that enhances the overall experience. However, players have expressed frustration due to the lack of English subtitles, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to fully grasp the plot and navigate quests effectively. Despite this barrier, the engaging background and interesting gameplay elements contribute positively to the game's appeal.
“The game is indeed rated very positively, featuring a compelling storyline. The graphics are wonderfully produced, and the martial arts list is impressively extensive. The skills closely resemble actual martial arts, which is an unexpected bonus for fans.”
“There is a lot of possibility, a good background story, interesting gameplay, and impressive graphics.”
“The story is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
“Please add an English patch; I'm very interested in this game, but it's hard to understand the main story with just Google Translate.”
“However, without knowing Chinese, this game is mostly trial and error for countless hours since you have no idea what to do and how to complete the quests.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for clunky mechanics and the reuse of old assets, while others praise its fun structure, engaging background story, and interesting mechanics. Overall, opinions vary significantly, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses in the gameplay experience.
“A lot of possibilities, a good background story, interesting gameplay, and good graphics.”
“I love the gameplay structure very much.”
“Gameplay is fun.”
“Shit game with reused old assets, clunky gameplay, and mediocre mechanics.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features "The Lazy Song" by Bruno Mars, which adds a laid-back and fun vibe, enhancing the overall relaxed atmosphere. Players appreciate the catchy melody and feel-good lyrics, making it a memorable part of the experience.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the emotional aspect of the game feels flawed, suggesting that it attempts to evoke feelings inappropriately or inconsistently, leading to a sense of disconnection from the intended emotional experience.
