Xuan-Yuan Sword VII

RPGFanAudra Bowling

89/100

I had a great time playing Xuan Yuan Sword 7 and can only hope that Western gamers will get the chance to experience more games in the series at some point. We’ve clearly been missing out on a compelling series if this entry is any indication! It might not have reinvented the action RPG wheel, but Xuan Yuan Sword 7 is a well-rounded and incredibly solid take on the genre with a phenomenal story at its core.

Worth PlayingChris "Atom" DeAngelus

6.5/10

Xuan Yuan Sword 7 is an action RPG with frenetic real-time combat, visceral 3D presentation and a rich cinematic narrative.

TechRaptorWilliam Worrall

6/10

Xuan-Yuan Sword VII suffers from a weak story, and a poor translation. Despite this, there is a lot to love for ARPG enthusiasts.

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

Unscored

Xuan Yuan Sword 7 is likely going to be western audiences first shot at the beloved series. This self-contained tale of Zhao and his sister Xiang is an extremely well told one. Everything from the combat system, story, and its cast of characters, all shine in this remarkably well crafted Chinese adv

Do let us know what you think of this concept and the VN. It is new (and a very different way of looking at a game review), so we’ll be refining it in the months ahead. If you’re here and just looking for a summary of Xuan-Yuan Sword VII, though, I’ll just say this: This game is excellent. It plays nicely, has solid cultural resonance, and actually respects the player’s time, as it’s only around 20 hours or so in length (while not compromising on the narrative quality). This is easily one of my favourite games of the year, which is why I wanted to do something a little special in rev…