GuJian 2

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GuJian 2 is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Aurogon Shanghai and was released on September 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In GuJian 2, players traverse a 3D world set in ancient China, filled with mythical creatures and intricate quests. As a swordsman, they uncover a thrilling mystery while battling enemies and interacting with NPCs in this action-RPG. With a strong focus on story and exploration, GuJian 2 offers a rich, immersive experience in a beautifully realized historical setting.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

story26 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating storyline that many players find engaging.
The music is highly praised, with many players enjoying the soundtrack and its emotional impact.
The game offers a unique blend of action and RPG elements, providing a different experience compared to traditional turn-based systems.

The combat system is criticized for being slow and lacking depth, with many players feeling it does not live up to the expectations of an action RPG.
The dialogue and cutscenes are often described as excessively long and tedious, leading to frustration among players who prefer more gameplay.
There are significant technical issues, including bugs and performance problems, particularly related to the always-online DRM and server reliance.

story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for its depth and complexity, featuring well-developed characters and a compelling narrative that surpasses its predecessor. However, many players find the dialogue lengthy and the traditional language style challenging, which can detract from the experience. Overall, while the storytelling is immersive and heartfelt, the pacing and cutscenes may feel excessive for some players.
- “The story is better than Gujian 1 since the villains were much more complicated and miserable.”
- “No doubt a great, warm and heartfelt story adventure.”
- “Love the whole fantastic game world and the very touching story.”
- “The only nit I could pick is that the story doesn't seem to be strongly connected to the previous game.”
- “Further, it does take quite a lot of knowledge to figure out the plot (just knowing basic words probably won't cut it since the style of language used is rather classical).”
- “For the previous point, maybe a rewind feature like in Telltale games would be nice, since it's really hard to keep track of the story after you come back to the game after a few rounds of save and load.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users note that the graphics may not meet the current competitive standards in the genre. Overall, the visuals are complemented by a compelling storyline and enjoyable music.
- “Nice story, great graphics and nice songs, well worth the game to purchase for a Chinese RPG game, I'm loving it.”
- “Good graphic, good music, the story is fun and the combat is fun too.”
- “Very nice graphics are awesome, nice storyline.”
- “The graphics are below the current standard, making the game feel less competitive.”
- “The visual quality is lacking compared to other games, which affects the overall experience.”
- “The graphics do not meet modern expectations, resulting in a less engaging gameplay experience.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
25%
8%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with players praising its quality and expressing a desire for a downloadable soundtrack. Many reviewers highlight the music as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience alongside the graphics and gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is described as fantastic and enjoyable, with some even recommending it for listening outside the game.
- “5/5 the music is just fantastic, listen to it on YouTube.”
- “Good graphics, good music, the story is fun, and the combat is fun too.”
- “Still playing this game but please release a DLC on Steam for the in-game soundtracks; I need it like air.”
- “Still playing this game, but please release a DLC on Steam for the in-game soundtracks. I need it like air.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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58%
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The gameplay is generally described as decent, featuring good action and mechanics, but heavily dominated by cutscenes, with around 90% of the experience being cinematic rather than interactive. While it shows improvement over its predecessor, the graphics and combat mechanics are considered less competitive by current standards, making the overall experience feel more like watching a movie than engaging in gameplay.
- “Decent game with good action and mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is alright (which is already an improvement over the first Gujian).”
- “I would say this game was around 90% cutscenes, 10% gameplay.”
- “Pretty interesting story, more like a movie watching than merely gameplay.”
- “Con is less competitive graphics (current standard) and combat mechanics.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant performance issues, including stuttering, slow load times, and messy combat controls, which suggest a lack of attention from the developers towards optimization and long-term game quality.
- “The game does have performance issues.”
- “Because the devs behind Gujian TM do not care about game preservation, game performance, and the long-term sales of this game.”
- “Messy controls in player combat, stuttering, slow start.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently praise the game for its emotionally resonant and heartfelt narrative, highlighting the touching story and the immersive, fantastic game world that enhances the overall experience.
- “Love the whole fantastic game world and the very touching story.”
- “No doubt a great, warm and heartfelt story adventure.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it involves repetitive activities such as completing mini quests, farming for resources, and engaging in various tasks like cooking and treasure digging to earn money and enhance gameplay. While these activities can provide rewards, they often feel monotonous and time-consuming.
- “Sinking into activities like cooking, digging for treasures, and looking out for item boxes to open is tedious.”
- “The game comes with mini quests to earn money, but the grinding involved in capturing monsters and farming for crops feels repetitive.”
- “The constant need to engage in grinding activities like farming and cooking detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”