Wandering Sword - Octopath Traveler-like Wuxia-Style Open-World Pixel RPG

[Jermu]

second game in a row where the hardest difficulty is locked behind ng+, fucking decline
guess I need to find save file from somewhere

 

[Jermu]

done with the game hard difficulty

game difficulty was good early when you can wander into places you are not supposed to go yet but after it braindead easy visual novel if you do some optional content. at middle game I was already beating sect leaders and auto battling everything which got boring quickly
I had a feeling I should have gotten save file somewhere so I could start with extreme difficulty there was only few semi challenging fights after early game, final boss was a joke

final boss

final boss I beat him easily 1vs1 but because of story reasons I lost, fucking retarded to have this kind of shit in end game
then boss is exactly at the same power level when allies join battle too and now you can beat him

weapons game really pushes you into swords which is probably the strongest option, I also enjoyed hidden weapons after you get some good weapons skills which you lack early
story passable nothing special
quests mainly mid/bad busy work, few good quests my favorite one was one with the crow lady
companions were good but you get too strong companions too early which trivialize difficulty even more
character building was fun but there are some stuff that is too strong mainly from the cultivation section
checked walkthrough after, seems like I missed 4 companions
crafting is very strong and pretty easy to get very good items, alchemy/fishing/cooking did not bother to focus on was no need to


I chuckled few times how shit items you get for big fights here for example is the final sword sect leader gave me for the final battle compared to swords I already had

pictures

decent game overall but Hero's Adventure: Road to Passion is better go play it

 

[musouking]

decent game overall but Hero's Adventure: Road to Passion is better go play it

Hero Adventure has better gameplay but poorer story-telling than Wandering Sword. I'm pretty sure Wandering sword has quite good writing but due to localization you guys may not tell different form them.

The Hero Adventure developers admitted that

the plot work is supported by a game designer due to a lack of suitable candidates

Anyway, both good games and I'm waiting for the complete edition of Wandering Sword to play it once again.

 

[n0wh3r3]

Which difficulty do you recommend starting on ?

 

[deama]

Which difficulty do you recommend starting on ?

The game gets easier as it goes, so the highest difficulty, otherwise if it becomes "just right" in the beginning, then at 50% it'll get too easy.

 

[notpl]

Which difficulty do you recommend starting on ?

The game gets easier as it goes, so the highest difficulty, otherwise if it becomes "just right" in the beginning, then at 50% it'll get too easy.

When you say the highest, are you factoring in the new "extreme" difficulty they added in an update? I think that one is intended for NG+

Speaking of updates, anyone know anything about the supposed main storyline expansion they're releasing this fall? I've been holding off on playing because of it.

 

[deama]

Which difficulty do you recommend starting on ?

The game gets easier as it goes, so the highest difficulty, otherwise if it becomes "just right" in the beginning, then at 50% it'll get too easy.

When you say the highest, are you factoring in the new "extreme" difficulty they added in an update? I think that one is intended for NG+

Oh no, not that one, I played when the game was recently released, so don't think there was an extreme difficulty back then.

I guess it depends how you play the game though. If you do crafting, then you'll have to play on the higher difficulties as it's quite powerful.

 

[n0wh3r3]

Okay people, I made a mistake (as usual).
I forgot (still don't know precisely how) to recruit Wei Huo from the starting village and only recruited him after clearing the bandit's treasure quest. I am now in Pingkang City, and my current story quest is "Seek Help from Wudang". He's severly underleved (practically a joke compared to my character).

Am/have I completely screwed up? Should I start a new game? Tell me a n y t h i n g!

 

[n0wh3r3]

Okay people, I made a mistake (as usual).
I forgot (still don't know precisely how) to recruit Wei Huo from the starting village and only recruited him after clearing the bandit's treasure quest. I am now in Pingkang City, and my current story quest is "Seek Help from Wudang". He's severly underleved (practically a joke compared to my character).

Am/have I completely screwed up? Should I start a new game? Tell me a n y t h i n g!

it really doesn't matter

Thanks! How?

 

[deama]

Okay people, I made a mistake (as usual).
I forgot (still don't know precisely how) to recruit Wei Huo from the starting village and only recruited him after clearing the bandit's treasure quest. I am now in Pingkang City, and my current story quest is "Seek Help from Wudang". He's severly underleved (practically a joke compared to my character).

Am/have I completely screwed up? Should I start a new game? Tell me a n y t h i n g!

it really doesn't matter

Thanks! How?

Cause you can carry him.

 

[n0wh3r3]

Okay people, I made a mistake (as usual).
I forgot (still don't know precisely how) to recruit Wei Huo from the starting village and only recruited him after clearing the bandit's treasure quest. I am now in Pingkang City, and my current story quest is "Seek Help from Wudang". He's severly underleved (practically a joke compared to my character).

Am/have I completely screwed up? Should I start a new game? Tell me a n y t h i n g!

it really doesn't matter

Thanks! How?

Cause you can carry him.

I didn't even know that carrying was a thing until now...

 

[deama]

Okay people, I made a mistake (as usual).
I forgot (still don't know precisely how) to recruit Wei Huo from the starting village and only recruited him after clearing the bandit's treasure quest. I am now in Pingkang City, and my current story quest is "Seek Help from Wudang". He's severly underleved (practically a joke compared to my character).

Am/have I completely screwed up? Should I start a new game? Tell me a n y t h i n g!

it really doesn't matter

Thanks! How?

Cause you can carry him.

I didn't even know that carrying was a thing until now...

Metaphorically not literally.

 

[n0wh3r3]

Okay people, I made a mistake (as usual).
I forgot (still don't know precisely how) to recruit Wei Huo from the starting village and only recruited him after clearing the bandit's treasure quest. I am now in Pingkang City, and my current story quest is "Seek Help from Wudang". He's severly underleved (practically a joke compared to my character).

Am/have I completely screwed up? Should I start a new game? Tell me a n y t h i n g!

it really doesn't matter

Thanks! How?

Cause you can carry him.

I didn't even know that carrying was a thing until now...

Metaphorically not literally.

Alright, alright.. I just hope he'll catch up to the MC sooner or later. Will he?

 

[Jermu]

I found him one of the weaker companions, bench him and build your harem

there are few companions that are better than mc when you get em but otherwise mc should be your strongest character

 

[n0wh3r3]

I found him one of the weaker companions, bench him and build your harem

there are few companions that are better than mc when you get em but otherwise mc should be your strongest character

Alright, alright... Don't spoil too much

 

[notpl]

where's the damn main quest dlc?

 

[cyborgboy95]

Step into The Echoes of Ash and Dust: Our Biggest Update Yet!
Greetings Swordsmen!

We’re happy to announce that our latest update : The Echoes of Ash and Dust, will go live on October 25th!

To celebrate this big update, we're excited to share that from October 25th to November 8th, Wandering Sword will be available at 15% off, our biggest discount yet! Now is the perfect time to gather your friends and finally embark on your Wuxia adventure!
Here’s a Sneak Peek of What’s Coming!

A Brand New Storyline
Hidden truths are uncovered, and new dangers are rising. How will Yu Wen Yi react, and what paths will the Jianghu heroes take? Are you up for the challenge?

Steam Achievements Are Here: Complete at Your Own Pace
You’ve been asking for it, and it’s finally here! We’re thrilled to announce that Steam achievements are now live for Wandering Sword! Your feedback has been heard, and we can’t wait for you to start unlocking them. With this update, achievements can be completed across all your saves. There's no need to restart your gameplay. Once you load your game after the update, any eligible achievements will unlock automatically. Whether you’re chasing 100% completion or just enjoying the journey, the choice is yours!

Additional Difficulty Quirks
Custom quirks and inheritance options are being added, giving you control over the challenges ahead. No matter how tough the journey, new adventures await.

In-Game Gifts
To thank you for your support over the past year, we’ve prepared a special gift. After the update, you can visit the left side of Master Jiang’s home to open an anniversary chest. A very special gift awaits you!

That’s all for today’s update! Thank you so much for your continued support. If Wandering Sword has left an impression on you, we’d really appreciate it if you could leave a review on Steam. Sharing the game on your social media or recommending it to a friend who might enjoy it would also mean a lot to us!

 

[Rean]

I can haz red panda?!

 

[cyborgboy95]

Our Long Awaited Major Update is Finally Here!
Greetings swordsmen,

After six months of hard work, we’re excited to announce that the Echoes of Ash and Dust update for Wandering Sword is now live!

Watch Our New Trailer!

This major update brings new branching storylines, a thrilling conclusion to the main story, Steam achievements, expanded difficulty options, a new inheritance system, and much more. Whether you’re returning to the martial world or starting fresh, we invite you to dive in and experience these new adventures.

In celebration of the update, Wandering Sword will be available at a 15% discount—its lowest price yet—starting from October 25th, 1:00 AM until November 8th, 1:00 AM. If you’ve been waiting to join the journey, now’s the perfect time!

Update Notes
If you’re using mods, be aware that this update may cause compatibility issues, potentially preventing the game from launching or causing errors. To resolve this, we recommend uninstalling any mods, verifying the integrity of the game files, and then restarting.

Save Data Compatibility
You can continue your journey from existing save files. For the best experience with the new storylines, we recommend using save files from the Main Quest: Return to Wudang for the best story experience.

We’ve also prepared an official save file with more detailed progress and content. For those eager to jump straight into the new storyline, you can download it here:

The Echoes of Ash and Dust User Save File Guide[coconutisland.feishu.cn]

What’s New in This Update

New Storyline
The young master of the TianJian Sect, Xiao Hanguang, has emerged from seclusion and issued a challenge to the Shaolin Temple. Meanwhile, rumors about his connections to the Tianji Palace are swirling. But on the day of the duel, an unexpected event shakes Shaolin to its core... What choices will Yuwen Yi, caught in the middle of this storm, make? What is the fate of the martial world? What does it truly mean to be a hero? The answers await in this new chapter.

Steam Achievements
At long last, Steam achievements have arrived! Thank you for your patience and support. After updating, your achievements will unlock based on your game progress. These can also be completed across multiple save files, so feel free to enjoy the challenge!

Please note: Due to the inability to read the records before Southern Chronicles version, early archives may not be able to unlock achievements. You can consider starting a brand new journey.

New System Features

• Inheritance Library: In the "Extreme" difficulty setting, you can now select additional expansions that increase your difficulty score by 0.2 upon completion.
  
  
  
  
• New Inheritance Page: Unlock powerful inheritances after completing the game in hard or extreme mode.
  
  
  
  
• Additional Features: Convert excess meridian points, access a battlefield surrender option, and take on the Five Elements Challenge, where you’ll face tougher opponents for rarer rewards—or opt for safer, easier battles. The choice is yours!

Anniversary Gift
As a thank-you for your incredible support, we’ve prepared a special anniversary gift! After the update, head to Hero Jiang’s home and open the treasure chest located to the left of his entrance to claim your reward. The chest will remain there, waiting for you to claim it whenever you’re ready.

We’re truly grateful for your continued support—it’s because of you that we’ve been able to come this far. We hope the Echoes of Ash and Dust update offers an unforgettable experience.

 

[Jermu]

sadly with this update you can't tune hard difficulty more its too easy and extreme then is only possible with ng+ file

 

[notpl]

second game in a row where the hardest difficulty is locked behind ng+, fucking decline
guess I need to find save file from somewhere
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For what it's worth, there's a cliff you can jump off the instant you get access to the open world which counts as a game clear and lets you select the max difficulty.

I've returned to this game for the first time since launch to check out the DLCs and I'm now very impressed with it. It was already decent - nothing groundbreaking, but solid - but the DLC is an immediately perceptible cut above, to the point where the total package now qualifies as one of the better wuxia games ever made. And it has an excellent, professional translation: making it a great recommendation to newcomers looking to dip their toes into the Chinese RPG waters.

 

[RegionalHobo]

second game in a row where the hardest difficulty is locked behind ng+, fucking decline
guess I need to find save file from somewhere
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For what it's worth, there's a cliff you can jump off the instant you get access to the open world which counts as a game clear and lets you select the max difficulty.

I've returned to this game for the first time since launch to check out the DLCs and I'm now very impressed with it. It was already decent - nothing groundbreaking, but solid - but the DLC is an immediately perceptible cut above, to the point where the total package now qualifies as one of the better wuxia games ever made. And it has an excellent, professional translation: making it a great recommendation to newcomers looking to dip their toes into the Chinese RPG waters.

do you think it s worth replaying for the dlcs?

 

[Lyre Mors]

For what it's worth, there's a cliff you can jump off the instant you get access to the open world which counts as a game clear and lets you select the max difficulty.

That's a great tip, thanks! I'm thinking of doing my first playthrough of this soon, so I might go ahead and try that.

 

[notpl]

second game in a row where the hardest difficulty is locked behind ng+, fucking decline
guess I need to find save file from somewhere
View attachment 47671

For what it's worth, there's a cliff you can jump off the instant you get access to the open world which counts as a game clear and lets you select the max difficulty.

I've returned to this game for the first time since launch to check out the DLCs and I'm now very impressed with it. It was already decent - nothing groundbreaking, but solid - but the DLC is an immediately perceptible cut above, to the point where the total package now qualifies as one of the better wuxia games ever made. And it has an excellent, professional translation: making it a great recommendation to newcomers looking to dip their toes into the Chinese RPG waters.

do you think it s worth replaying for the dlcs?

Definitely. The entire second half of the game is changed for the better, though sadly you still have to sit through a somewhat boring early game to get there. I believe the devs even have some official saves prepared to drop you off right at the start of new content if you just want to do that.