Underplayed Gems

Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains (2023)

Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains cover
Developer
SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT, DOMO Studio
Publisher
方块游戏(CubeGame), Gamera Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 1,281 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted, story-driven journey through a historical fantasy world with turn-based combat and retro pixel art.

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What players say

Players praise the ambitious story spanning Europe to Tang-era China, blending history with philosophy. The narrative and characters hold up well, though the ending feels rushed and combat has occasional bugs. Some find the turn-based system dated and the final boss a sharp difficulty spike.

Screenshots

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