Released

Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust

Blades of Jianghu follows aspiring hero Gong Zhen into a murder investigation with the martial artist known as the Black Swallow.

At a glance

Released

A solo text adventure mixing romance, branching exploration and light turn-based battles in a world of martial-arts rivalries.

Release
Released · Steam: Apr 28, 2023
Single-player
Supported
Online co-op
Not verified
Local co-op
Not verified
Perspective
Not verified
Platform
PC / Steam
Operating systems
Windows, macOS
VR
Not verified
Developer
永恆艾莉絲工坊
Publisher
Alice Publication; Eternal Alice Media
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Steam PC edition. Other editions and cross-store play need a separate check.

Steam store artwork for Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust.
Game image from official Steam page

Dungeon crawler

About Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust

A misunderstanding makes Gong Zhen a target of Wei Shuang Yun, the Black Swallow. Their investigation brings them up against her rival, the assassin Blood Phoenix, as apparently separate troubles reveal a larger case. Branching paths accompany combat that combines the characters’ different abilities.

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What makes it worth a look?

  • Characters grow stronger through fighting rather than a conventional levelling system.
  • Live2D presentation accompanies at least 34 CG illustrations with at least 180 variations.

Is this game right for you or your group?

  • Text-led adventure. At least 100,000 words of story put the emphasis on romance and adventure alongside lighter combat and exploration.

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