Xuan-Yuan Sword 7

 PlayStation 4
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
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  1. Steyraus
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    Man, I love this game, its everything the modern western gaming industry isn't and thats a good thing..The characters are lovable and compeling, the story keeps you invested and the combat and leveling is exactly enough to keep you addicted..It's not a bloated wokfest like the western games flooding the market, it's a game made with passion and pure skill. The best comparison would beMan, I love this game, its everything the modern western gaming industry isn't and thats a good thing..The characters are lovable and compeling, the story keeps you invested and the combat and leveling is exactly enough to keep you addicted..It's not a bloated wokfest like the western games flooding the market, it's a game made with passion and pure skill. The best comparison would be the early Witcher games. I fell in love with the characters and story and enjoyed every second of the gameplay and exploration. There is some jenk and performance issues, but that is a small price for a game that feels like it has the passion and skill behind it that games from 10 20 30 years ago had. Before games were just shatout by massive teams of sooky Californians more worried about twitter politics and only working a 25 hour week.… Expand
  2. mgao22
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    The seventh Xuan Yuan Sowrd. Touching story, beautiful music, and great game. A Eastern Han Dynasty Saga. (1st Century AD)

    It doesn't look as good as modern 3A games, but unreal 4 engine makes it look better than many Japanese RPGs on PS4. This is not the best ARPG, as Taiwanese are still on their way of modernizing, but the story is beautiful, the music makes you drop tears, and the    The seventh Xuan Yuan Sowrd. Touching story, beautiful music, and great game. A Eastern Han Dynasty Saga. (1st Century AD)

    It doesn't look as good as modern 3A games, but unreal 4 engine makes it look better than many Japanese RPGs on PS4. This is not the best ARPG, as Taiwanese are still on their way of modernizing, but the story is beautiful, the music makes you drop tears, and the gameplay is good, if not great.

    It is the story of a brother, a sister, and a childhood friend. Simple, pure, and beautiful. Interestingly, many Chinese don't like this story, because being educated in communist way, individual is nothing if he/she doesn't serve the ruler. They don't understand the right of one person is the right of whole nation. In the setting of this game, the early stage of Chinese civilization, not only people believe in personal freedom and importance of individuality, Taoism philosophers literally said "Harming one person to benefit the whole nation, is totally unacceptable".

    Xuan Yuan Sword 7 is a true heritage of Chinese Culture and its belief in love, freedom, and personal value, and it is great for anyone who's interested in something worthy but barely covered in other games.    … Expand
  3. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    오픈월드 3D 액션 RPG 중에서 상당히 칼싸움, 근접 타격감이 뛰어난 현원검7. 무협게임이라 검, 갑옷이 간지남.
  4. CraigEchols
    Dec 23, 2022
    8
    I've tried uploading a review but Metacritic's system is bad so I will just gloss over it:

    The story is the best part of the game. Not very in depth, but very touching of a brother trying to resurrect his sister while avoiding getting caught in a power struggle for the land. The interactions between Zhao, Xiang, Hong and Jipeng really add to the story, however, there are a lot of    I've tried uploading a review but Metacritic's system is bad so I will just gloss over it:

    The story is the best part of the game. Not very in depth, but very touching of a brother trying to resurrect his sister while avoiding getting caught in a power struggle for the land. The interactions between Zhao, Xiang, Hong and Jipeng really add to the story, however, there are a lot of cutscenes in the game.

    Combat is similar to The Witcher. You have a basic combo and a special combo based on the stance you take. Xiang and Hong can assist in battle with or without your control. Often take on multiple enemies at a time. Camera and lock on system isn't the most friendly. Bosses are fun but hit a difficulty spike in the 2nd half of the game.

    Framerate leaves a lot to be desire. This game is at best 30 fps and certain areas will cause drops as well as multiple actions on the screen. However, it is still very playable. Never experienced framerate issues during boss battles.

    System is based on upgrading equipment with materials, however, there is a very finite amount of money in the game due to a lack of side quests and therefore a lack of money. Zholou Chess is very fun though.

    Overall, a fun game AA game from an company that really cares, doesn't stand out with lavish bells and whistles, but I really enjoy games like this that are simply about care and story rather than specs and content.    … Expand
  5. LordBarco
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    XUAN YUAN 7 REVIEW (Playstation 4)
    I have never played a RPG made by a Chinese developer, and when I saw the graphics and combat of Xuan Yuan 7, I investigated some and realize that this series has been out there for PC since more than 30 years ago. Is like a Final Fantasy but from a Chinese developer, and it got my eye. The game is so good that it is one of my most beloved games for the    XUAN YUAN 7 REVIEW (Playstation 4)
    I have never played a RPG made by a Chinese developer, and when I saw the graphics and combat of Xuan Yuan 7, I investigated some and realize that this series has been out there for PC since more than 30 years ago. Is like a Final Fantasy but from a Chinese developer, and it got my eye. The game is so good that it is one of my most beloved games for the Playstation4.

    SETTING
    Medieval China, you are an orphan who lives with your sister. Both escaped from death when you were little, as you hold a magical scroll that allows you to travel to Elysium and have magical abilities. The setting is nothing complex, but it is deep enough to get you engaged. You travel around some parts of ancient China, gathering allies and increasing your talents to topple the evil intentions of an empire bent on obtaining the power of the gods.

    MECHANICS
    • Exploration:
    This is a semi-open world adventure, where areas are long passages with branching paths, seldom leading to the same location. However, the world is big and there are travel points. A good mechanic in this game is that there is no transition when yo9u get into a house, a cave, or a ruin; so, it is a seamless experience. In the world you can interact with people, attack foes, climb, rest at camps, buy and sell things. The controls are easy to master, and the characters move fluidly on the world map. I enjoyed my time exploring this game through and through.

    • Combat:
    An addictive experience. You attack with R1 and have a “talent” attached to R2. You have “Stamina” in here, but it is very well balanced. In higher difficulties the enemies hit hard, and I would have preferred that the healing items recovered more, and they have a cool down time. I recommend playing in the lower difficulty levels to get accustomed to the combat. You can block, and dash away incoming attacks, you can use items, and you can unleash special abilities. When you get all of your partners, although you cannot change your main character, you can control the other party members’ main skills, so it is very satisfying to wait for your skills to cool down whilst unleashing devastating attacks with your other characters. All in real time, the combat feels fresh and well crafted. My only complaint is that some bosses hit very hard, and are often too fast, but then again, by playing in the lower levels I have become more experienced in the combat. I have never had so much fun in combat since The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt.

    • Crafting
    You buy and sell items, but if you want to increase the power of your armor or increase the attack attributes of your sword as well as the cosmetics behind it, you need to craft. By using the magic scroll you can enter the Elysium menu, where you can opt to combine items to modify your equipment status and cosmetics, but also you can combine the souls of your defeated foes to create more powerful souls that you can use as relics. For instance, you can have a “Soul if Vitality” which increases your health, and the combinations are many. You can easily get lost combining souls here and there just to see the results. It is a system that encourages creativity and exploration, as when you run out of souls, you ought to slay additional foes.

    • Chess
    Zhuolo Chess is incredible. I have lost hours upon hours defeating very hard opponents. I seldom partake on side activities like mini games, but this thing is freaking awesome and addictive. Give it a try, as it is a nice way to do something different. The game is not boring at all but is refreshing to see such a well-crafted mini game as part of the gameplay.

    VISUALS
    I think that Ghost of Tsushima and God of War are the best-looking games in the PS4, but now, Xuan Yuan 7 has officially joined these as well. It is that good. The visuals are amazing, character expressions are well done, and movement is superb, especially in combat. Youn will not be disappointed when you look at this game, I often just stay there looking at the horizon, or watching people moving about in a tiny village.

    SOUND AND MUSIC
    Another area where the games excel. Using instruments from China, the soundtrack of this game is amazing. I can only say that the music in this game is pristine and magical. There are a couple of soundtracks that captivated me with their magic. Characters speak in Chinese, and you cannot use any other language, but to me that is not a problem. I often play games on different mythologies in their intended language, that is not a problem.

    Bottom line, Xuan Yuan 7 is a fine game that will entertain you. I am happy I bought this game as it is a 20-hour experience with a lot of replayability value. I am excited for the other Chines games being developed like Black Myth: Wukong or Where the Winds Meet.    … Expand

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Nov 30, 2021
    65
    Once the controller is in place, there remains a mixed feeling, made of a feeling of too little and the satisfaction of having had a good time anyway.
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  2. GameCritics
    Nov 18, 2021
    60
    While I generally enjoyed my time with Xuan Yuan Sword 7, it’s hard to recommend. Those who can deal with the mediocre and sometimes unfair combat may be able to enjoy the world and story, and there is something to be said for games that can wrap things up in around 15 hours or so, but that’s still a significant amount of time to deal with issues that really need more polish.
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  3. PLAY
    Nov 17, 2021
    70
    As much as we enjoy our first taste of Xuan-Yuan, it’s definitely rough around the edges. We experience framerate drops whenever we go near rivers, hitboxes not being where they should be, and some oddly endearing animation jank. But as long as you’re fine with that, you’ll have a good time hacking through it. [Issue#8, p.84]
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