Underplayed Gems

Xuan-Yuan Sword: Dance of the Maple Leaves (2021)

Xuan-Yuan Sword: Dance of the Maple Leaves cover
Developer
DOMO Studio, SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Publisher
方块游戏(CubeGame), SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 332 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A lighthearted turn-based RPG through ancient China, with a quirky party and a historical story of peace and justice.

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What players say

Players praise the historical setting with figures like Mozi and Sun Bin, and say the pixel art and story rival 1990s greats like Final Fantasy. Some note the game is dated, with grinding and maze navigation, but the atmosphere and writing still hold up.

Screenshots

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