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Burning Sword: Death Sun

Burning Sword: Death Sun is a Wuxia hack n' slash game. Play as the great fighter, Zhāng Yì Xiàn, who seeks revenge for the death of his family at the hands of China's powerful Gāo Tiān Qí. Dive into a tale of revenge, redemption, martial arts, and intense swordplay.

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About the Game

Chinese Martial Arts

  • In the game, you shall encounter martial techniques and inner energy arts inspired by the golden era of 90s wuxia tales. Prepare to be immersed in a thrilling, elegant, and fluid combat experience. You must memorize and master each technique, adapting your style to match both the situation and your foes.

Story

  • When ‘Zhang Yixian' loses someone important, he embarks on a vengeful journey against ‘Gao Tianqi’, master of the Death Sun poison. You’ll wield the power of a top sword master in intense Hack-and-Slash combat, striking with deadly precision and swiftness with no mercy.

Face the Challenge

  • In this world, the challenge stays the same for all — there is no difficulty setting. But do not worry, falling in battle brings no punishment. So keep training, learn your moves well, and use them wisely to defeat every enemy that stands in your way.

Skill Tree

  • You will be able to learn the martial arts that Zhang Yixian can use, including combo techniques and powerful skills that can be unleashed. Some of these arts require the use of Qi. Therefore, study and master them well before going out to test your skills in the martial world.

Amid an era of chaos and turmoil, marked by oppression and brutality, various martial sects expanded their dominion and seized control over the entire kingdom. In the relentless pursuit of dominance, martial masters fight and kill anyone who gets in their way. Zhang Yìxian, leader of the Crimson Dust Demon Sect, emerges from the depths of hell with a singular purpose to take revenge on the supreme ruler, Gao Tian Qi. An endless battle between two formidable martial masters, but only one shall prevail.

Key Features

The Burning Sword is the core of your power in the game. When you gather and release it, your attacks become more powerful and give you a greater advantage. Every enemy fears the deadly moves of the Burning Sword!

A forbidden secret skill that steals the life and Qi from your enemies to strengthen yourself.

You can use skills powered by your Qi and even shoot Qi at enemies to gain an advantage in battle. But beware — your Qi is limited. Use it wisely, if you push it too far and run out, it will drain your life.

Use the objects around you to your advantage in battle. You can use your martial arts to forcefully push items toward your enemies, creating an opportunity for your next attack.

The Battles of Martial Artists

  • Fight against tough martial artists who won’t show mercy. Use everything you have, practice your skills, and dive deep into the world of martial arts. That’s how you’ll beat the strongest fighters.

Lightness Skill (Qinggong)

  • During your journey, you will be able to climb walls and float through the air like a martial hero, This lets you reach places that ordinary people cannot.

Visual

  • Enter the world of martial arts filled with the classic artistry of Chinese wuxia movies. Utilize sword techniques, palm strikes, and inner strength. Powered by Unreal Engine 5.