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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a rich variety of martial arts styles and skills, providing a high degree of freedom in combat.
- The story, while not a masterpiece, is engaging enough to immerse fans of Wuxia.
- The game has shown significant improvement after updates, with better sect functions and a fun challenge in higher difficulty settings.
- The game suffers from a lack of depth in its systems, such as the clan system and character affinity mechanics, which feel underdeveloped.
- There are numerous bugs and stability issues, including crashes and problems with entering and exiting locations.
- The game lacks proper English support, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to fully enjoy the experience.
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise them as "wonderfully produced" and fitting well with the martial arts theme, others criticize them as "terrible" and lacking quality. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point by some, contributing positively to the game's engaging storyline and gameplay, despite the presence of significant criticisms.
“The game is indeed rated very positive that comes with a good storyline... the graphics are wonderfully produced and the martial arts list is simply enormously packed... the skills are extremely close to the actual real martial arts, which is an unexpected bonus for the fans.”
“A lot of possibilities, good background story, interesting gameplay, and good graphics.”
“The graphics are wonderfully produced and the martial arts list is simply enormously packed.”
“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.”
“The graphics are not good, and the gameplay is overshadowed by the lack of clear objectives.”
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game features a well-received storyline complemented by impressive graphics and a rich martial arts system, appealing to fans of the genre. However, players have expressed frustration due to the lack of English subtitles and quest indicators, making it challenging to follow the story without knowledge of Chinese. Overall, while the narrative has potential, accessibility issues hinder the experience for non-Chinese speakers.
“The game is indeed rated very positive and comes with a good storyline. The graphics are wonderfully produced, and the martial arts list is simply enormous. The skills are extremely close to actual real martial arts, which is an unexpected bonus for the fans.”
“A lot of possibilities, a good background story, interesting gameplay, and good graphics.”
“The game features a compelling storyline that enhances the overall experience, making it engaging and enjoyable.”
“Please add an English patch; I'm very interested in this game, but it's kind of hard to understand the main story if I just use 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.”
“Story: I don't know.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % 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, interesting possibilities, and strong background story. Overall, opinions vary significantly, highlighting both enjoyment and frustration with the gameplay experience.
“A lot of possibilities, a good background story, interesting gameplay, and great graphics.”
“I love the gameplay structure very much.”
“Gameplay is fun.”
“Shit game with reused old assets, clunky gameplay, and mediocre mechanics.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features "The Lazy Song" by Bruno Mars, which has been noted for its laid-back and catchy vibe, enhancing the overall relaxed atmosphere of the gameplay. Players appreciate the song's upbeat rhythm and feel-good lyrics, contributing positively to their gaming experience.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as flawed, with users expressing that it feels disconnected or misguided, suggesting that the underlying code or logic may be malfunctioning and affecting the overall emotional experience.
