Sword and Fairy 5 (2021)

Developer: SOFTSTAR TECHNOLOGY(BEIJING)
Publisher: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 73 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A sentimental Chinese fantasy RPG with turn-based combat and a focus on character-driven drama and romance.

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What players say

Players are split on this one. Many appreciate the characters, music, and atmosphere, but the story is widely seen as weak and padded, ending in a clichéd tragedy. Technical problems like a crashing boss fight, slow movement, and missing text at 4K are common complaints that were never patched.

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