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Xuan-Yuan Sword: Dance of the Maple Leaves

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, DOS • 2021

Should you play it?

*** This game is only available in Chinese *** 《轩辕剑外传 枫之舞》是一款以战国时代为背景的回合制RPG，主角辅子彻是墨家弟子，因为蜀桑子的阴谋而开始踏上江湖。并在途中遇到年轻可爱的少女桑纹锦，聒噪的鹦鹉疾鹏，以及脱离墨家的同门铸石子，三人一鸟开启了一段惊心动魄的冒险旅程。

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

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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 Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Autonomy, Exploration.

Last update: 23/08/2026