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Wandering Sword

Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.

Release
September 14, 2023
3 years and 3 days ago
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About the Game

Journey through over 75 breathtaking locations across 5 diverse regions, each echoing the richness and allure of ancient China's tradition and landscape. Explore a world filled with bustling ancient Chinese towns, scenic mountains, picturesque rivers, dangerous lairs, treacherous terrains and more!

Utilizing Unreal Engine 4, Wandering Sword portrays a captivating blend of traditional pixel art graphics seamlessly layered onto immersive 3D landscapes. Drawing upon the charm of classic pixel-based martial arts games, the game infuses modern visual effects to elevate every moment in its Wuxia world.

Wandering Sword introduces an innovative combat system that operates on a tiled board and offers players the flexibility to switch between turn-based and real-time mode. This dual mode approach caters to both traditional RPG players who prefer a slower pace and those who enjoy real-time action that demands quick reflexes.

Wandering Sword brings to life a diverse array of martial arts moves and weaponry. As you traverse the land, you'll unravel hundreds of martial arts techniques and weapon styles. Cultivate your energy through meridian points, gain expertise in both external and internal forms, and achieve true mastery of martial prowess.

In Wandering Sword(逸剑风云决), building relationships with NPCs is an integral part of your journey. Recruit up to 14 unique martial artists to join you on your adventures, each with their distinctive abilities. Who knows, you may even find love in this intricate world of martial arts!

Delve into an immersive Wuxia adventure with Wandering Sword. Boasting multiple endings shaped by your choices you make and a plethora of side quests that supplement the main storyline, enjoy over 20 hours of engaging gameplay that promises high replayability and a fresh experience with each adventure.

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