The Crown of Wu (2023)

Developer: Red Mountain
Publisher: Meridiem Games, Gammera Nest, Ripples Asia Venture
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 52 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A challenging third-person platformer with souls-like combat, parkour, and puzzles set in a mythologically inspired fantasy world.

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What players say

Players describe it as a budget indie that combines souls-like combat with old-school platforming and puzzles, but many say it is buggy, short, and lacks polish. Opinions split: some find the mechanics tedious and the controls unresponsive, while others enjoy the challenge and the creative sci-fi take on Journey to the West.

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