The Way Of Kings (2024)

Developer: 杨元杰
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Racing, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 31 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a sprawling survival-crafting game that feels unfinished and driven by the developer's heartfelt but strained solo effort

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What players say

Players are deeply split. Some call the game a bait-and-switch scam, pointing to a changed store page, trailers showing content not in the game, and a tiny download size. Others see potential in the early build and praise the developer for continuing updates despite poor sales.

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