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Xuan-Yuan Sword: Dance of the Maple Leaves

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, DOS • 2021

Should you play it?

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What works
  • Rich historical and mythical story
  • Complex and strategic combat system
  • Unique monster fusion system
  • Nostalgic pixel art style
  • Long playtime and replay value
Things to keep in mind
  • Linear progression limits exploration
  • Clunky inventory and ui design
  • Lack of save flexibility
  • Technical limitations of original version
  • Language barrier due to no official english localization

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Xuan-Yuan Sword 2

  • Breath of Fire IV

  • Planet Alcatraz

  • Septerra Core

  • Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

  • The Thaumaturge

  • House of Necrosis

  • Fantasy Wars

  • Banner of the Maid
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Xuan-Yuan Sword 2

  • Planet Alcatraz

  • House of Necrosis
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Xuan-Yuan Sword: Dance of the Maple Leaves: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Autonomy, Exploration, Relaxation.

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