Fable of the Sword (2018)

Developer: 蔷薇千墨游戏组
Publisher: SakuraGame
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 163 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, story-driven visual novel that feels like returning to a simpler, ancient era through fully voiced dialogue and a wistful theme song.

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What players say

A visual novel with beautiful art and Chinese voice acting, but players say the English translation is poor and the story is lackluster. The minigames feel dated and out of place, and there is little gameplay beyond clicking through dialogue.

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