武侠乂 The Swordsmen X

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武侠乂 The Swordsmen X is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by 上海杜昂网络科技有限公司 and was released on April 27, 2020. It received negative reviews from players.

In "The Swordsmen X," players begin by scavenging for weapons and gear at a location of their choice. As the game progresses, a poison mist reduces the safe zone, increasing the need for supplies and competition among warriors. The last warrior standing achieves victory and is rewarded with information pieces. The game offers free-form combat, martial arts techniques, and a beautifully designed world inspired by ancient China. Its balanced difficulty makes it easy to learn but challenging to master, with skill being the key to victory.

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34%

Audience ScoreBased on 326 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that combines martial arts with battle royale gameplay, offering a fresh take on the genre.
Visually, the game is impressive with beautiful graphics and diverse environments that enhance the overall experience.
There is potential for deep combat mechanics, allowing players to customize their martial arts style and learn various skills.

The game suffers from severe lag and connectivity issues, especially for players outside of China, making it nearly unplayable.
Currently, the only active servers are in China, leading to long wait times and high ping for international players.
The game lacks proper English translation and guidance, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to navigate and enjoy the gameplay.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
23%
10%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of potential and frustration; while the game features an attractive martial arts battle royale concept and beautiful visuals, players report severe lag, bugs, and unresponsive mechanics that hinder enjoyment. Many users find the gameplay fun once they learn the mechanics, but the lack of servers outside China and poor optimization significantly detract from the experience. Overall, the game has promise but requires improvements in server stability and user guidance to fully realize its potential.
- “Atmosphere by the bucketload and the mechanics and learning system is just brilliant.”
- “The gameplay is great.”
- “Once you know how to play, the game is lit; it just needs more players and smoother gameplay, and this game can go so far as a battle royale.”
- “Bugs, lags, and bad gameplay.”
- “No explanation whatsoever of the mechanics, and the default key bindings are weird.”
- “Some sort of guide to help people better understand the unique gameplay systems would be helpful.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
39%
11%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the stunning visuals and unique Chinese art style. However, issues such as severe lag, high ping, and graphical glitches have been noted, particularly when playing on lower settings to mitigate performance problems. Overall, while the graphics are appreciated, the experience is hindered by server-related issues that need addressing.
- “I really like the concept of this game and the graphics are great.”
- “So far the game is promising, the graphics are pretty good, and the towns are diverse and interesting.”
- “I highly recommend this game; it's a stunning game with great visual graphics and great combat.”
- “Severe lag, several graphic issues, and some fuzzy gameplay mechanics make it difficult to enjoy.”
- “Severe lag problems, the ping is very high.. wait until they fix the lag or more servers near your region.. and expect many graphical glitches.”
- “When the game first started, I could not make much of an argument to convince other gamers to play this game; it was not translated fully, there were only Chinese and Asian servers, and you had to play on low graphics to play with the least amount of lag.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting inconsistent hit detection where enemies take no damage despite being attacked. While performance averages around 60fps, it can drop to 45fps in certain areas, and the reliance on limited server options, particularly in China, further exacerbates the experience.
- “Performance-wise, I am getting 60fps, and it drops to around 45fps in some areas. The only problem is that only the China servers are working right now.”
- “The game is poorly optimized.”
- “Performance-wise, I am getting 60fps, but it drops to around 45fps in some areas. The only problem is that only the China servers are working right now.”
- “The optimization is lacking, and the server performance is too bad.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes and rubberbanding, particularly during fights, which can hinder gameplay. Despite these bugs, players still find the game enjoyable overall.
- “It's hard to win fights when it freezes up right when the fight starts.”
- “This game is very buggy but still tons of fun.”
- “Rubberbanding and random freezes.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its rich and immersive atmosphere, which is described as unique and abundant. Additionally, the mechanics and learning system complement this atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Atmosphere by the bucketload and the mechanics and learning system are just brilliant.”
- “The game itself is kind of unique and has a special atmosphere.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is perceived as potentially more engaging if server-related issues, such as delays in attacks and movements, were resolved. Players feel that these technical problems detract from the overall narrative experience.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a money grab, with criticisms highlighting ineffective advertising efforts in Western markets.
- “This game feels like a money grab, with monetization tactics overshadowing the actual gameplay.”
- “The monetization system is frustrating and makes it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It seems like the developers are more focused on making money than providing a quality gaming experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised by users, with multiple reviews highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
- “Good game, funny.”