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Xuan-Yuan Sword 2

DOS • 2021

Should you play it?

*** This game doesn't support English *** 自盘古开天辟地后，女娲神创造了人族与魔族，因性格与外表的不同，两族常起冲突。后来人类铸造了一把神器——轩辕剑，企图彻底解决两族间的战争。持有此剑的侠士带领人类与魔族战得两败俱伤。十七年后，主角离开教他仙法多年的师父下山历练，面对这世上的纷争，期待一个能让自己活跃的舞台……

What works

  • Rich chinese mythology and cultural setting
  • Engaging narrative and character development
  • Monster fusion system adds creativity
  • Classic turn-based rpg gameplay
  • Authentic traditional art and music style

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated interface and graphics
  • Language barriers and poor translation
  • Inventory and item management limitations
  • Bugs affecting combat and progression
  • Repetitive encounters and pacing issues

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Xuan-Yuan Sword 2: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

Last update: 23/08/2026