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Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS • 2021

Should you play it?

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What works
  • Deep and moving story rooted in chinese mythology
  • Unique alchemical fusion system encouraging experimentation
  • Beautiful traditional ink painting art style
  • Strong nostalgic value and emotional engagement
  • Rich character development and multiple endings
Things to keep in mind
  • Some bugs and technical issues reported
  • Dated ui and control schemes with limited optimization
  • Lack of widescreen support and modern interface polish
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some players find protagonist characterization less appealing

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

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  • Island SAGA

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  • Tales of Berseria™

  • Home and Dungeon
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Island SAGA

  • Home and Dungeon

  • The Legend of Heroes: Ao no Kiseki KAI
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Escapism

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  • Fantasy

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  • Story

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Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Competition, Status.

Why this game works

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