Underplayed Gems

Xuan-Yuan Sword V (2023)

Xuan-Yuan Sword V cover
Developer
DOMO Studio, SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Publisher
方块游戏(CubeGame), SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Genres
RPG
Rating
3.0 of 5, 151 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative journey through a mythical world with deep party interaction and turn-based combat, wrapped in Chinese folklore.

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What players say

Players are split: some find the story's emotional payoff worthwhile after a slow start, while many criticize tedious gameplay mechanics like no auto save, weak skills, and a bloated roster of poorly developed characters. Performance and dated visuals draw frequent complaints.

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