Platforms
- PCSep 15, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.111.4K Players
- PlayStation 5May 28, 2026NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo Switch 2Jan 01, 2026NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchJan 01, 2026NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
6 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
It's sad that a game about discipline and mastering the fundamentals falters on such basic levels, because Wandering Sword is a great game. If you told me five years ago that I'd accrue more time on an indie-RPG than the most recent Final Fantasy, I would have laughed – but it's absolutely true and for good reason: the characters, storyline, soundtrack, gameplay, and overworld are some of the strongest in any game I've played in the past few years (indie or otherwise).
Issa Maki · Oct 14, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewWhile the RPG mechanics may feel like a crawl compared to similar RPGs, the world it presents players is rich and beautiful in every way. The characters Yin meets on this journey are all distinct from one another and a joy to interact with, regardless of if they're a ride or die companion or a random blacksmith that's incapable of understanding why his crush finds him a bit weird. While Wandering Sword is a wonderful game that may not resonate with everyone, it's a very easy recommendation to hardcore turn-based RPG fans that are looking for the next big adventure to dive in to.
Jacob Zeranko · Sep 19, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewWandering Sword is an excellent debut game and has all the hallmarks of a classic RPG. Do not overlook this superb indie gem!
Ben Love · Sep 15, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewWandering Sword is a bit of a mixed bag that uses its brilliant presentation and vast player freedom to partially offset its dull storytelling, the lacking script translation, and dialogue structuring. Unfortunately, the pros weren’t enough to really stick the landing, as I had to force myself to get through a fair bit of the experience. The intrigue this cast and narrative carry doesn’t manage to reach anything meaningfully gripping or memorable, and that made much of this title an unfortunate slog. Still, it can be an addictive and enjoyable time for those who become compelled by its systems.
Orpheus Joshua · Sep 15, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewWandering Sword es un RPG refrescante. Aunque tenga problemillas en su combate o interfaz, lo compensa con una narración llena de vigor y de divertidos clichés propios de las pelis chinas de artes marciales. Lo he disfrutado mucho. Su curva de dificultad a veces hace cosas extrañas, pero me resulta imposible no recomendarlo. Es un título precioso y que te sorprenderá.
Adrián Suárez · Sep 18, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewWandering Sword è un adorabile gioco di pura tattica 2.5D intriso di una narrazione piuttosto coinvolgente. Per quanto il tutorial sia piuttosto esaustivo, i difetti sono da annoverare unicamente in una verbosità un po’ troppo accentuata nei personaggi, non tutto è spiegato alla perfezione e le tantissime opzioni di combattimento e potenziamento vanno studiate e assimilate con una certa calma, tutto il resto fila via liscio, ed è fantastico!
Simone Marocchi · Oct 13, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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About the game
Combat is conducted on a tiled board and a unique point is that it allows gamers to switch between turn-based mode or real-time mode during combat. The turn-based mode will suit gamers who prefer the traditional way of playing slower paced RPGs while the real-time mode will appeal to players who like to think on their feet and dish out attacks as quickly as their fingers can move.
In Wandering Sword, you can build relationships with NPCs through interacting with them. You can even recruit some of them to join your adventures and share their martial arts and weapons with you. Who knows, you may even fall in love!
The game is developed in Unreal Engine and uses beautiful pixel art to showcase an open world with bustling ancient Chinese towns, scenic mountains, picturesque rivers, dangerous lairs, treacherous terrains and more.
Wandering Sword offers great replayability. Different choices you make will lead to different endings for the game. There are also a great number of side quests you can opt to take on besides the main quest, which will provide many hours of adventure time.