Intricate level designs are reminiscent of Dark Souls, with looping layouts and environmental storytelling.
Environmental hazards like poison swamps and landmines add tension, and atmospheric setting.
Visual cues guide progression, but NPC questlines can be hard to track without an indepth quest log.
Combat and MechanicsAction is fast paced, punishing, and highly customizable.
Wuchang doesn't block, but can parry depending on the weapon used.
And she dodges well, with perfect timing builds her Skyborn Might which let's you cast spells or using weapon techniques.
Each attack or dodge drains your stamina, hence you need to balance between attacks and defense.
She uses 5 weapon types: longswords, axes, spears, dual blades, and one-handed swords.
Each weapon has unique combo chains, Discipline skills, and Skyborn triggers.
Her madness system is earned by killing humanoids or dying builds her meter.
At max, you deal more damage but take more too.
Tons of unique weapons can obtained which gives alot of flexibility to your fights against enemies.
Die while maxed out, and a demonic nemesis spawns at your grave.
The skill tree replaces traditional leveling. You spend Red Mercury to unlock stats, abilities, and passive buffs.
You can respec your skills at no cost and thus allows for greater experimentation and build better skill diversity.
Weapon upgrades also follow a skill tree and is automatically done.
Boss Fights and Combat Showcase
Audio & Visuals
The game is a feast of senses, with gorgeous environments like bamboo forests, Taoist temples to snowy ruins to high mountains.
Soundtrack blends traditional Chinese instruments with modern flair - Pauline's musical moments are especially memorable.
StoryIn the city of ancient China Shu region, ravaged by war and supernatural corruption.
Bai Wuchang, who is a pirate warrior afflicted by the mysterious Feathering disease, which causes feathers to sprout from victim's skin and drives them to madness.
For Wuchang fortunately, she retains her sanity barely and sets out to uncover the truth behind the plague, her lost memories, and her missing sister.
The lore is centered around Taoist religion and the settings are heavily influenced by the pugilistic era.
Show Case Trailer
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Date: 22-Jul-25