The Legend of Tian Ding

"Although it falls short and some systems, such as the upgrade system, have little weight, The Legend of TianDing is a fun and intense experience."

"The Legend of Tianding is a great indie title. The game has the true spirit of indie gaming: it tells a story that could still be relatable considering the political climate of Taiwan, represents the cultural and social aspirations of …"

"The Legend of Tianding is a charming title in every way and distinguishes itself well from other similar titles. The gorgeous presentation, the story of its Taiwanese hero and its engaging combat, have made this a good choice for everyone …"

"If you are a fan of beat’em ups and welcome a splash of Metroidvania and RPG mechanics thrown in, then The Legend of Tianding should be on your radar."

"A fun and well-made indie action game based on Taiwan&s;s history and folktales."

"The Legend of Tianding shows how indie developers can mix solid mechanics and cool history-based protagonists to deliver a fresh take on the classic side-scrolling brawler experience. The game is tough but fair, asking players to master a series of …"

"The Legend of Tianding is a great adventure that celebrates a charismatic character from Taiwanese folklore. Agile pace and a good variety of challenges are spread throughout the stages, and combat excites with its versatility — it&s;s fun to launch …"

"If you are a fan of manga or manhwa and are curious about Asian stories (and in particular, those about countries under Japanese rule during the late 1800s), I can easily recommend this game."

"The Legend of Tianding manages to establish itself as a very high quality platform game. With an elaborated oriental atmosphere and carefully built combat, it is a practically perfect game in what it proposes and a mandatory title for any …"

"If you are looking for a solid action experience with a real challenge, The Legend of Tianding is a great option. But if you are looking for an engaging story with a strong narrative and fantastic characters, The Legend of …"

"Legend of Tianding is a great example of the 2D action, platforming genre. Due to its smooth combat, effortless traversal and gorgeous visuals, the game instantly stands out compared to its peers. Although there are difficulty spikes with boss battles, …"

"Have you heard? The Legend of Tian Ding has swooped in to deliver exciting kung fu combat and platforming. Take a look at how this Taiwanese treasure gives us an insight into Taiwan&s;s history and culture during this historical period."

"The Legend of Tianding is a highly enjoyable take on the Metroidvania genre that augments its smooth and satisfying action platforming beats with an uniquely historical setting that at once feels both refreshing and genuinely interesting. Though The Legend of …"

"CGCG and Neon Doctrine has a great foundation to build upon gameplay and engine-wise in the far future; The Legend of Tianding is a great debut with a fresh take on a Taiwan historical setting and some fun-yet-familiar gameplay."

"Ultimately, The Legend of Tianding is a very well balanced and enjoyable game that can be beaten in a few short hours. Combined with the affordable price point, this is an easy one to recommend, especially since it’s a really …"

"While there have been quite a number of side-scrolling action/brawlers this year, for the most part they&s;ve been coming up short in one area or another..."

"I’ll confess that I expected little from The Legend of Tianding due to its origins as a remake of a Flash game, as well as the minute amount of hype garnered when it first came out last year, but I …"

"The Legend of Tianding is a true hidden gem among platformers, offering a glimpse into Taiwanese history and culture, stunning visuals, and excellent gameplay with great mechanics. If you’re a fan of 2D action-platformers, this title is practically a must-have …"

"It&s;s a nice mix of metroidvania, kung fu and manga. Its eye-catching graphics, nearly 10 hours of storylines, episodes and variety of enemies manage to entertain you with its music that accompanies the game beautifully, although not catchy."

"The Legend of Tianding is more than just a side-scrolling action game. It lives within a larger world and does its best to separate itself from the rest of the side-scrolling action genre. It mostly does a good job with …"

"As a combat experience The Legend of Tianding is up there with the Guacamelee! series, showcasing excellent gameplay that allows you to string together multiple attacks and use your enemies&s; weapons against them. With distinct chapters introducing their own standalone …"

"A stellar slice of indie goodness whose frenetic and precise fighting elevates it above the pack, while highlighting an important chapter in Taiwanese history."

"The Legend of Tianding is a beautiful sidescrolling beat &s;em up that deserves to receive more attention than it&s;s getting. Its comic book art style carries through from the story to the gameplay. The action is fast-paced, the level designs …"

"The Legend of Tian-Ding is an action-packed, kung-fu tale with great writing and an even greater art style. The comic book depicting 1900s Taipei is glorious and such a gorgeous aesthetic to play through; Its use was well executed and …"

"The Legend of Tianding hands down is one of my favorite indie action/adventure games for the year. It is a tried and tested concept improved by a fresh Taiwanese perspective usually dominated by Western and Japanese influences. You have likable …"

"The combat system, the value of sub-missions along with the very good design of the game 6 stages, has enabled The Legend of Tianding to provide a fun 2D experience for those interested in this genre."