Faith of Danschant

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Faith of Danschant is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 北京九鳳信息科技有限公司 and was released on December 21, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Faith of Danschant is a Chinese RPG game developed by JoyFun Game using the Unreal 4 engine and released on December 22, 2017 by Wangyuan Shengtang in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The game's story is set in ancient Kyushu. It tells the story of how the balance between man and god has been broken, how the gods no longer care about the world, how disaster has swept the world, and h…

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews

story22 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Gorgeous visuals and stunning environments inspired by Chinese architecture and mythology.
The combat system is interesting, combining turn-based and real-time mechanics, offering depth and strategic options.
The game features romantic moments and engaging character interactions that appeal to fans of RPGs and C-Dramas.

The game suffers from poor pacing, with a slow start that can be boring for the first few hours.
The story is riddled with plot holes, awkward dialogue, and unbalanced character development, leading to a lack of emotional impact.
The translation quality is subpar, with many lines poorly translated or cut off, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to fully enjoy the game.

story
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
61%
15%
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its poor pacing, plot holes, and lack of character development, leading to a disjointed narrative that often feels haphazard. While some appreciate the game's eastern mythical themes and certain character moments, the overall execution is seen as flawed, with convoluted plot mechanics and awkward side missions that detract from the main storyline. Despite some positive elements, such as emotional voice acting and engaging graphics, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the storytelling quality.
- “In a world inspired by Chinese mythology, our story follows Feixing, a talented lad living in the mountains near his village.”
- “This game is a masterpiece with a strong storyline.”
- “I would have uninstalled the game if not for the emotional voice acting and the cinematic storyline.”
- “The writing is all over the place and feels haphazard, with introducing plot points and then abandoning them, presenting twists that feel random, or resulting from the main character being an idiot.”
- “By the end of the game, I had a hard time taking any of it seriously, which is pretty bad for a game that’s so heavy on story and cutscenes.”
- “The story does not make much sense and it's more like they are forcing you to watch a terribly made movie - you have very few options and none of them really matter.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
34%
7%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and striking visuals, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning environments and character designs. However, there are notable concerns regarding performance issues, such as lag and graphical bugs, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find the graphics to be a standout feature, others feel they are merely adequate, indicating a mixed reception in terms of visual quality.
- “The combat is tense, the characters are amazing, and the graphics are fantastic.”
- “My god this game is so... good.... there's no question about the art style and the visuals of the game; I can recommend it.”
- “Great graphic - beautiful environment, cool and pretty character looks, stunning special effects (excluding some weird and buggy facial animations).”
- “The graphics look okay, but that's it.”
- “Graphics are always an eyesore in Chinese RPGs, with a lot of graphic bugs and poor optimization.”
- “I'm running the game at half the graphical/performance settings and it lags less, but it still happens.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
53%
11%
The gameplay is primarily built on a JRPG framework, featuring turn-based mechanics with some unique elements like repositioning to avoid enemy attacks. While the combat can feel limited and awkward at times, it is generally enjoyable, complemented by striking visuals and a solid soundtrack. However, the overall experience is marred by a convoluted and rushed plot, which detracts from the gameplay enjoyment.
- “A fun turn-based RPG with some interesting mechanics, striking visuals, and appealing characters.”
- “The game design, the music, and gameplay are very good, and the story seems really interesting.”
- “There’s one more mechanic, where you can reposition to the left or right, which is used to avoid enemies’ massive AoE attacks.”
- “This basic gameplay has some awkwardness to it.”
- “Limited combat, thus forcing players to fight in specific ways to earn a high rating (better reward), else fall back and the gameplay will be harder.”
- “Simple game mechanics, rough plot.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
10%
10%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ambiance, with many reviewers highlighting it as a standout feature alongside the gameplay and design. While some note that the soundtrack can be repetitive, the overall sentiment is positive, with recommendations for supporting the developers if an official soundtrack is released. Ratings for the music vary, but it consistently receives commendations for enhancing the gaming experience.
- “The music is nice and serene, so I would easily recommend supporting the game devs if they release an MP3 OST purchase in the future.”
- “Wonderful music.”
- “The game design, the music, and gameplay are very good, and the story seems really interesting.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by dramatic and tragic scenes that some players find overly manipulative, detracting from the overall enjoyment. However, the emotional voice acting and cinematic storytelling are highlighted as redeeming qualities that keep players engaged despite the lackluster gameplay and narrative.
- “I would have uninstalled the game if not for the emotional voice acting and the cinematic storyline.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits significant stability issues, particularly during the snow clan stealth arc, where players report unexpected NPC detection despite being hidden. While the graphics and special effects are generally praised, there are notable bugs, especially related to character animations and facial expressions. Overall, the game has fewer graphical glitches compared to other titles in the genre, but the stability concerns remain a prominent issue.
- “The game is very buggy, especially in the snow clan stealth arc where I somehow got found out by the NPC when I was behind them or hiding in the rocks.”
- “Great graphics - beautiful environment, cool and pretty character designs, stunning special effects (excluding some weird and buggy facial animations when speaking - strange colored teeth and jaw movement).”
- “There are not many graphics glitches compared to other Chinese RPGs.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Character development in the game has been widely criticized, with players expressing disappointment in its execution despite the potential of an engaging eastern mythical story and appealing character designs. The overall narrative and character growth feel poorly implemented, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The graphics and gameplay are acceptable for a turn-based RPG, but the story and character development disappoint me.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I expected more from the character arcs; they seem rushed and underdeveloped throughout the game.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game shows mixed results in terms of optimization; while it performs adequately on low-end computers, users still experience lag even when reducing graphical settings. Overall, some players find it runs better at lower settings, but performance issues persist.
- “Meanwhile, the game is optimized very well even on low-end computers.”
- “I'm running the game at half the graphical/performance settings and it lags less, but it still happens.”
- “The game is not optimized well, as I experience lag even on lower settings.”
- “Despite lowering the graphical settings, the game still suffers from performance issues.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game features no grinding, allowing for a more streamlined and enjoyable experience without the repetitive tasks often associated with leveling up or resource gathering.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The consensus among users indicates that the game has limited replayability, with many expressing that it does not offer enough incentive to play through multiple times.
- “Not much replay value.”
- “Not much replay value.”