Wushu Chronicles 2
- August 12, 2021
- JiangHu Studio
Get on Steam"Wushu Chronicles 2" is an open-world martial arts action-adventure game set in ancient China. The player assumes the role of a wandering warrior, embarking on a journey to master martial arts and uncover a mysterious threat to the jianghu. With freedom to explore, engage in epic battles, and develop skills and relationships, it offers a rich and immersive experience in Chinese culture and wushu tradition.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics, an open world, and engaging gameplay that captures the essence of martial arts.
- Players appreciate the variety of moves and combat styles available, making for an enjoyable action RPG experience.
- Despite its flaws, many fans of the original Age of Wushu find value in the game and are hopeful for future updates and improvements.
- The game suffers from significant bugs, performance issues, and poor optimization, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Language barriers make it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to progress, with quests that can be confusing and time-consuming.
- Many players feel disappointed with the overall execution compared to its predecessor, citing a lack of polish and stability.
- story12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, praised for its engaging narrative and immersive open-world experience, though it poses challenges for non-Chinese speakers. Reviewers suggest enhancing the storyline with a decision-making tree to allow for varied outcomes and educational elements, which could enrich the gameplay and broaden its appeal. Overall, the storyline is seen as a strong foundation that could benefit from further development and localization efforts.
“Love the graphics, love the open world, love the gameplay, love the storyline and love the effects.”
“The quest is very hard to do if you're a non-Chinese speaker.”
“Why not add a decision-making tree in the dialogue of the main character with NPCs to create different storyline outcomes?”
“Make the conversation storyline educational, embed useful life hacks or tips, and help players learn different consequences of their decisions.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise from users, who appreciate the stunning visuals and effects that enhance the open world and gameplay experience. Many reviewers emphasize the importance of a solid graphics engine, suggesting that it allows for better storytelling and resource allocation in future developments.
“Love the graphics, love the open world, love the gameplay, love the storyline, and love the effects.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players generally praise the gameplay for its engaging open world, impressive graphics, and compelling storyline. However, there is a desire for the inclusion of puzzle and detective elements, albeit with a preference for them to remain easy to solve.
“Love the graphics, love the open world, love the gameplay, love the storyline, and love the effects.”
“Need to add puzzle and detective elements to the gameplay, but easy to solve.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy emphasizes leveraging a strong foundational game engine to streamline the development of various storylines, allowing for a greater focus on advertising, marketing, and graphics enhancement, particularly targeting international markets, including China.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with many users finding the execution lacking and off-putting despite the promising concept.
