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Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2023

Should you play it?

"Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust" is a single-player game that combines text adventure with turn-based combat and exploration. As someone aspiring to become a great hero, your journey through the martial arts world will not always be a solo endeavor.

What works

  • Beautiful and high-quality art and live2d animations
  • Engaging wuxia story with branching paths and multiple endings
  • Relaxing music and immersive atmosphere
  • Unique character growth system without traditional leveling
  • Support for steam deck and cloud saves

Things to keep in mind

  • Combat system is simplistic, unbalanced, and often tedious
  • Repetitive dungeon grinding required for progression
  • Lack of voice acting reduces immersion
  • Numerous bugs and technical issues reported
  • No multiplayer or social features

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Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Idle, Expression.

Last update: 23/08/2026