Wandering Sword

Wandering Sword

September 15, 2023

AdventureRPGStrategyTurn-Based Strategy Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2PCPlayStation 5

Journey through over 75 breathtaking locations across 5 diverse regions, each echoing the richness and allure of ancient China&s;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 …

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74.2

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Adam Vitale RPG Site Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"While Wandering Sword may appear to be an imitation at first glance, this entertaining Wuxia-style adventure is one of the most unique RPGs I&s;ve ever played, despite stumbles in localization and polish."

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Axel Cushing GameLuster Sep 2023
30.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

18.0

Story

14.0

"Wandering Sword promises sweeping wuxia action in a classic JRPG-style tactical RPG. Instead, it delivers a five-fingered death punch of bad localization, obtuse systems, and terrible save management."

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Bailey Seemangal Noisy Pixel Sep 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Wandering Sword is a bit of a mixed bag that uses its brilliant presentation and vast player freedom to partially offset its dull storytelling, the lacking script translation, and dialogue structuring. Unfortunately, the pros weren’t enough to really stick the …"

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Ben Love RPG Fan Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

92.0

"Wandering Sword is an excellent debut game and has all the hallmarks of a classic RPG. Do not overlook this superb indie gem!"

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Chris Lawn GamesHub Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"In a time when absolutely massive blockbuster RPGs are sucking up all the oxygen in the room, Wandering Sword stands out as an amazing independent RPG that crushes every goal it sets out to achieve. Small issues aside, its easy …"

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David Cedrés La Orden del Pixel Sep 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

96.0

"The Swordman Studio surprises with Wandering Sword, an RPG with a robust progression system and a unique setting inspired by mythical Chinese martial arts stories. A solid, interesting and unique title, with a storyline steeped in a number of wuxia …"

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Dustin Spencer Capsule Computers Sep 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Wandering Sword brings a wuxia title to the PC, delivering a decent, yet slightly clunky strategy RPG to the PC."

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Emanuele Feronato The Games Machine Sep 2023
86.0 /100

"Wandering Sword is a journey into an ancient China to be explored from top to bottom, meeting wonderful characters and engaging in pitched battles in which tactics, party members and character build are crucial. Progression is quite fast-paced and debunks …"

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Gustavo Souza GameBlast Sep 2023
80.0 /100

"Wandering Sword draws attention due to its beautiful audiovisual elements and its challenging combat. Its 2D HD graphics and soundtrack are spectacular, creating a unique setting for this adventure inspired by Chinese culture. The different styles of martial arts create …"

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Issa Maki VGChartz Sep 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"If you&s;re a fan of indie games, JRPGs, or a combination of either, Wandering Sword is certainly worth the investment. But just keep in mind the cowboy&s;s sad, sad song: every rose has its thorn – or in this case, …"

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Jacob Zeranko Screen Rant Sep 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

60.0

"While the RPG mechanics may feel like a crawl compared to similar RPGs, the world it presents players is rich and beautiful in every way. The characters Yin meets on this journey are all distinct from one another and a …"

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Sailesh Singh Gameffine Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Among all the AAA blockbusters of Q2 and Q3, Wandering Sword was released, sandwiched between Armored Core 6 and Baldur’s Gate 3. However, it is slowly garnering attention from hardcore RPG fans. With a well-thought-out narrative, it might even hold …"

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