烟雨江湖

About

"Yan Ye Jiang Hu" is a single-player martial arts action-adventure game set in ancient China. The game boasts a high level of freedom, allowing players to explore the world and rise to power in the martial arts world. As the premier brand of its genre, it challenges players to conquer the wulin and leave their mark on its smoky, rain-drenched rivers and lakes.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 305 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a rich storyline with many side quests and secrets to discover, making it engaging and addictive.
Players can enjoy the game without needing to spend money, as it is not pay-to-win and allows for character customization and exploration.
The graphics and art style are appealing, reminiscent of classic RPGs, and the gameplay offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from significant bugs and crashes, particularly during updates, which can prevent players from logging in or progressing.
There is a steep difficulty curve, especially in mid to late game, requiring excessive grinding and rare items that can be frustrating for players.
The lack of an English translation makes it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to fully enjoy the game, leading to confusion and reliance on translation tools.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
12%
The game's story is praised for its depth and richness, featuring a variety of main and side quests that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the engaging narrative and character customization, although some express challenges with mission complexity and language barriers. Overall, the storyline is considered a strong point, allowing for enjoyable exploration without a pay-to-win model.
- “The storyline is rich, no need to pay to win, and the visual quality is decent as well.”
- “Great game, absolutely great game, it has a great story and side missions, and secret missions which are very fun. The game has a lot of mechanics and things to do, while fighting. The skills are awesome, and while grinding is tough, it's still very fun, and it's not pay to win; it's about the time you spend on this game.”
- “Most reasonable online RPG, solid storyline, users can still enjoy the game without paying much money.”
- “Gameplay (mission) till before level 50 is not very hard to accomplish, but after that, the story changes, and a single mission (sub/main) requires a lot of rare items and a big amount of game coins to complete if you are not paying to play.”
- “Yes, it is fun but not much way to earn money for buying skills, and I am stuck at a main storyline, so it's kind of wasting my time.”
- “I have a lot of quests to do, but it takes a long time (not 2 or 3 days, it might take 2 weeks) to complete part of the mission.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging story, diverse mechanics, and numerous missions, including fun side and secret quests. While the initial levels are manageable, players note that the difficulty increases significantly after level 50, requiring rare items and substantial in-game currency, which can be challenging without spending money. Overall, the game offers a rich RPG experience with plenty to explore, though some players hope for additional elements in future updates.
- “Great game, absolutely great game! It has a great story, side missions, and secret missions which are very fun. The game has a lot of mechanics and plenty of things to do. While fighting, the skills are awesome. Grinding can be tough, but it's still very fun, and it's not pay-to-win; it's about the time you spend on this game.”
- “Great game design, with many things to discover during the gameplay. I hope more new elements can be added to the game!”
- “Gameplay is easy to understand, and for now, the storyline is okay.”
- “PvP doesn't affect your gameplay.”
- “Gameplay (mission) until level 50 is not very hard to accomplish, but after that, it's a different story. A single mission (sub/main) requires a lot of rare items and a significant amount of game coins to complete if you are not paying to play.”
- “The official description claims it's a freedom world RPG gameplay experience, but for me, it's not.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The graphics are described as classic and somewhat outdated, with a nostalgic appeal that some players appreciate. While not considered top-tier, they are deemed acceptable and contribute to the overall challenge of the gameplay.
- “The graphics have a really classic feel to them.”
- “Nice graphics, although the gameplay visuals are quite old-school.”
- “The graphics may not be perfect, but they add a challenging element to the gameplay.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail.”
- “The environments are bland and uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while grinding in the game can be time-consuming and challenging, it remains an enjoyable experience due to the engaging story, diverse mechanics, and rewarding gameplay. The game emphasizes skill and effort over pay-to-win elements, making the grind feel worthwhile.
- “The only shortcoming is you need quite some time for grinding and farming.”
- “While grinding is tough, it's still very fun, and it's not pay-to-win; it's about the time you spend on this game.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The monetization model of the game includes mild in-app purchases, which users feel are reasonable for maintaining the game's longevity. Despite some interest in the game, a language barrier has hindered access for potential players, with one user expressing that an English version could significantly enhance their experience.
- “The game is a single-player experience with mild in-app purchases that help keep it alive.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization is not aggressive and allows for a great gaming experience.”
- “The in-app purchases are optional and don't hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I find the in-app purchases to be excessive and detrimental to the overall experience.”
- “The game is fun, but the constant push for microtransactions really ruins the immersion.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported issues with the game's music, specifically that it continues to play in the background even when the game becomes unresponsive during patch downloads, leading to frustration.
- “Once the patch download hit 99% or 100%, the game got stuck with music playing in the background. I waited 5 minutes and it was still stuck.”
- “The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”