Sword and Fairy 5 prequel (2021)

Developer: SOFTSTAR TECHNOLOGY(BEIJING)
Publisher: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 149 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 38 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A poignant and narrative-driven fantasy RPG that guides the player through a linear tale of fate-bound characters, romantic drama, and sword-wielding camaraderie, all unfolding via turn-based combat and a lush, cartoonish 3D world.

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What players say

Players praise the emotional and well-connected story, strong character writing, and quality music. Some find the opening slow and dislike the many mazes. A few report stuttering or lag on modern hardware. The game is widely seen as a must-play prequel to the main game.

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