The Xuan Yuan Sword series is known for melding Chinese history with mythological elements consequently, Taishi Zhao’s journey takes him through a province in the grip of civil war, while contending with mythical creatures and monsters. After a monster attacks their home, Xiang is gravely wounded, prompting Zhao to embark on a quest to save her.

The game follows Taishi Zhao, a young swordsman living a secluded life with his younger sister Taishi Xiang on the outskirts of a rural village deep in the Chinese countryside. Although there’s a lot to like about this latest release, some key issues still keep it from truly excelling and gaining as strong of a foothold in the west as it would otherwise be capable of.

Though Xuan Yuan Sword 7 isn’t the first entry in the franchise to receive an English localization (that claim belongs to 2016’s Xuan Yuan Sword EX: The Gate of Firmament), it’s undeniable the series is beginning to reach an ever-widening audience. The Xuan Yuan Sword series is already an established name in its native Taiwan spanning over three decades and upwards of a dozen releases, the RPG series has long since proven its staying power at home.

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