Sword and Fairy 7 (v2.0.1 & ALL DLC)

Ancient rivalries between humans, deities, and demons fuel a lavish Chinese fantasy adventure where personal loyalties matter as much as world-shaking prophecy. Sword and Fairy 7 trades the series’ old turn-based structure for a real-time action RPG format, following several heroes as they become entangled in a conflict that threatens the balance of the three realms. The mood shifts comfortably between earnest melodrama, warm party banter, mythical spectacle, and sudden bursts of danger. Its Unreal Engine-powered landscapes emphasize traditional architecture, mountain valleys, sacred ruins, and elaborate creature designs inspired by Chinese folklore.

Combat unfolds in third-person arenas and in the field, with enemies encountered directly rather than through random battles. You control one party member at a time, swap among available fighters mid-battle, and lean on each character’s different weapon styles, elemental skills, evasive movement, and special attacks to handle crowds or stronger bosses. Straightforward combo inputs make the opening hours approachable, while positioning, cooldown management, healing, and timely switches give later encounters more rhythm than simple button mashing. Outside combat, the journey mixes story-driven exploration with side quests, resource gathering, equipment upgrades, puzzles, and a spirit-companion system that lets collectible creatures assist in battle and develop over time.

The strongest appeal lies in its setting: few action RPGs present wuxia-inspired fantasy with such a polished, distinctly Eastern visual identity. Narrative pacing can be deliberately slow, and the combat lacks the technical precision of Devil May Cry or Nioh, but the party-focused storytelling and changing combat roles keep the adventure moving. Veterans of the long-running Sword and Fairy/Chinese Paladin series receive a modernized take on its familiar mythic themes, while newcomers can follow the central story without extensive series knowledge. Anyone who enjoys Tales-style party action, cinematic fantasy quests, and folklore-rich worlds will find plenty to appreciate here.