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Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

This Game is one of the most popular RPGs in the Chinese Speaking Area and has won many awards around Asia. The game story takes place in an era of collision between East and West, covering a wide range, spanning Eurasia, the Arab World, Francia, and China.

What works
  • Rich historical fantasy story spanning europe to china
  • Innovative fusion system for monsters and equipment
  • Beautiful hand-painted art style and soundtrack
  • Deep cultural and mythological world-building
  • Accessible turn-based combat with party customization
Things to keep in mind
  • Technical issues and bugs at launch
  • Poor english translation and localization
  • Low difficulty and unbalanced progression
  • Tedious grind for achievements and fusion leveling
  • Limited ui customization and awkward controls

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

Why this game works

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