WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Reviews
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is enjoyable enough without its performance troubles, but with them, they’re a major drag on the overall game. Wait for them to be ironed out in post-launch patches and you’ll find a decent, if formulaic experience.
It treads extremely familiar ground to be sure. Its greatest appeal might be to those devoted Soulslike players who are looking for an unadulterated old school challenge with up-to-date production values and new systems to learn.
If you like the classic souls-like formula, Wuchang Fallen Feathers is a truly exemplary case study, but which adds some very welcome touches of originality to freshen up the experience.
Review in French | Read full review
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers doesn't attempt to compete with the giants of the genre, but it earns its place with honesty, effort, and a unique identity .
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Your wardrobe will also abound with deep-cut tops, uncinched robes, and other oddly revealing and impractical clothing—an artistic choice that undercuts Wuchang’s message. The game’s politics, like its labyrinthine world, gesture at meaning but find nothing to grasp.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers exceeds all expectations as this year's GOTY-level soulslike. Leenzee finds new remedies for the chronic pains endemic in the genre, and its semi-open world is enriched by Chinese culture and masterful level design. However, framerate drops and familiar UE5 optimization problems can't be ignored.
Unfortunately, not everything works as it should, especially technically, and the difficulty curve is a bit uneven. That said, we're confident that fans of the genre will appreciate it despite all its limitations.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Chengu-based developer Leenzee's debut game possesses an impressive world that's dazzling to behold and features solid gameplay systems, yet the state of its PC version on a technical level holds it back from greatness.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has most of the right ingredients of a fantastic action RPG, and adds its own refreshing takes on the Soulslike subgenre. The combat, accessible weapons and spells, punishing bosses, and stunning views are absolute standouts, but the story is slightly less desirable and at times, challenging to follow.
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While it doesn't reinvent the Soulslike formula, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers executes the fundamentals with confidence.
Despite its flaws, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is an impressive first effort from a studio with no previous experience in the Soulslike genre. It reminds me of what happened with Lies of P and Black Myth: Wukong; surprise hits coming from developers who never worked on an Action RPG before, that show up and make everyone take notice. I love seeing more studios bring a unique cultural flavor to this space. I have no doubt Leenzee Games will continue improving the game post-launch. With a few updates, this could become a must-play title not just for hardcore Soulslike fans, but for anyone craving a challenging and visually stunning action RPG.
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers had such interesting promise, only to lose itself to building a game on frustration rather than learning and fun.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers doesn't exactly rewrite the soulslike gameplay design, but I honestly think it brings enough to the table to justify itself. With its fantastic Impetus Repository levelling system, I was able to build and rebuild Wuchang however I liked and fully explore its complex and flexible combat system. Admittedly, some mechanics are somewhat of a mixed bag, ranging from the delightful Skyborn Might resource which rewards aggressive play, to the more annoying Inner Madness feature that makes the player character a bit more of a glass cannon than I would have liked. Overall, however, those looking for a deep new soulslike to get stuck into, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is pretty damn great.
If a high difficulty level was blocking you from trying various soulslikes, Wuchang can act as a gateway game to this genre. It will teach you the basics without punishing too hard, but most likely will quickly fade from your memory. A few interesting ideas are not enough to outweigh the fact that Wuchang simply lacks personality.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers feels like a fresh take, forgoing staples like overencumbrance and a reliance on parrying for faster, more aggressive action and stunning set pieces.
Other than that, the game runs smoothly on PC but features a few inoffensive frame rate dips that occur occasionally in some areas. Overall, while Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has some notable flaws and may require some balancing, the game offers fresh and innovative elements that make it enjoyable and memorable.
It may be the best soul-like game in recent years except for the works of FS Club.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a rough gem that, beneath a tough and unyielding exterior, offers a number of very interesting insights, making it worth playing for those who appreciate the genre.
Review in Italian | Read full review
All and all, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers isn’t perfect but it’s more interesting than Black Myth: Wukong was in my opinion, and with a little bit of refinement, this game could wind up as one of the most beloved non-FromSoftware soulslike games.