Review Run: Xuan Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains (NSW/Eng) Part 1: The First 38 Minutes
1We recently took a look at the latest Sword and Fairy RPG from the Taiwanese/Chinese developer Softstar Entertainment. But that was just one of their big game series, because Xuan Yuan Sword is something of a sibling series from Studio DOMO.
The 7th and final installment of the Xuan Yuan Sword series was released in 2020 and, like the latest Sword and Fairy, it was an action RPG. With Xuan Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains, we are looking back, but also forward at the same time!
Because it is indeed the 3rd part of the series, but also the last one in the timeline so far.
But the bigger question is, how does it compare to its other colleagues that were released in the same year, such as Final Fantasy VIII, Chrono Cross or The Legend of Dragoon?
German Review at:
https://www.controller-warriors.de/reviews/xuan-yuan-sword-mists-beyond-the-mountains/
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Special Thanks to eastasiasoft and Softstar Entertainment for providing the game.
Official Store Description:
The Journey of a Frankish Knight in the Tang Empire
Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains is a classic turn-based RPG. Under the orders of Pepin III, the Frankish Knight Septem has embarked on a long journey to seek the Invincible Arts of War. Starting from the canals of beautiful Venice, the great knight's path has spanned the Middle East, Western Regions on his way to the mystical orient. In his adventures, Septem has drawn into the intricate power disputes between local powers, along with the decade-spanning ambitions of the dark lord, Satan.
China enjoys peace and prosperity under the rule of the Tang Empire, Europe finds itself embroiled in the Dark Ages, the Arabian Empire is ascendant, and all the while, the march of progress brings these disparate cultures together. From ancient times, Chinese legends have spoken of the Xuan-Yuan Sword and Spirit Fusion Pot, along with the rise of great legends in the new era...
A Symphony of Western and Eastern Culture
The scope of Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the mountains covers a wide range, spanning all of Eurasia and covering the Arab World, Francia, and China. From the canals of Venice, Damascus to the beautiful Chang’an, the story introduces unique architectural styles, clothing, food, and customs.
A Fusion of History and Fantasy
The story of Xuan-Yuan Sword III takes place in an era of collision between East and West, covering a range of historical events that include the Battle of Talas, the Arabian Civil War, and An Lushan Rebellion interspersed through character dramas.
Xuan-Yuan Sword III perfectly integrates history with Chinese and Western mythology. Players will encounter unique historical enemies such as Merovingian soldiers, the Venetian navy, the Abbasid Caliphate, Tang soldiers, and Taoists along with unique mythical creatures such as centaurs, Medusa, the Black and White Reapers, and the Xuannü of the Nine Heavens.
Unique Spirit Fusion Pot System
Players can use the Spirit Fusion Pot to capture enemies in battle. Items and monsters can be used to craft a new item or monster from the codex. Users can craft items and monsters from the Eastern or Western altars, which the resulting item differing based on the selected altar.
Unique Ink Painting Artstyle
The game features a beautiful traditional Chinese style, with the game map, battle backgrounds, and characters all painted in unique oriental ink.
Improvements and changes
16:9 high-resolution graphic
UI rework
High-resolution item texture
Controller support
China Episode, originally added in mobile version
Release date: December 8, 2023
No. of players: Single System (1)
Genre: Role-Playing, Adventure
Publisher: eastasiasoft
ESRB rating: Teen
Supported play modes: TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Game file size: 2.2 GB
Supported languages:
English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese