Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Reviews
Besides its unobtrusive story, Wuchang boasts some fairly stellar combat variety. Between spells that recharge on dodges and special hits, combat disciplines that function like equippable skills, and an easily respecable skill tree, Wuchang incentivizes experimentation and success. To specify, while other souls games would force you to commit to a single build for an entire run, Wuchang lets you switch classes and weapon reinforcement immediately and without consequence. For example, though I enjoyed most of my run as an axe-wielding strength main, after encountering Commander Honglan, who outran most of my attacks, I switched to Longswords and learned to parry nearly every one of her attacks until victory.
The developer has done an amazing job with this mind-blowing title. Not only does it look great, but the controls are tight, the combat is impressive, and the grim world is amazing to explore. On top of this, it is included with the Game Pass subscription service. Accordingly, you have nothing to lose, and I suggest taking a look at the Xbox store!
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers marks Leenzee's debut in the Soulslike genre, adding well-structured RPG elements and a challenging, at times frustrating, action gameplay that perfectly aligns with the genre and suits its target audience, who will undoubtedly be captivated by it.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is an ambitious and often pretty game that suffers from poorly balanced combat, terrible design choices, and some truly awful technical glitches. This one is for diehard fans of the genre, and even they should consider replaying something else first.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a stylish and creative game, with an inspired setting, some clever mechanics, and incredible visuals. However, the game struggled with its storytelling, and I suspect many mechanics will be divisive for genre fans. Though I’m sure many will love it, I personally feel Wuchang’s feathers are a little too ruffled to soar.
Leenzee Games has created an ambitious debut that, for all its rough edges, manages to be a solid contender in the Soulslike genre. Atmospheric and challenging, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers captures the essence of what makes these games enduringly popular, even as it struggles with uneven balance, difficulty spikes, and poor technical performance.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers perhaps sticks closest to the From Software formula than any other Soulslike I’ve played, with the way in which it approaches world design and its general combat balance. Rather than feeling like a cheap imitation, however, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers comes off as a classy homage, demonstrating a keen understanding of what makes these games work, while also putting its own stamp on the genre with its dodge-centric approach to combat and accessible magic systems. Its opening hours may frustrate you in how risk-averse those initial sections seem, but bearing with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers ultimately reveals a deep experience that proves there’s still room for more soulslikes when the quality is there.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers isn’t just another soulslike — it’s a refined take on the genre with its own identity and mechanics that challenge conventions without breaking what works. With a Chinese protagonist, a setting haunted by the fall of the Ming dynasty, and bold progression systems, this is a game that honours its inspirations while daring to soar higher.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers doesn't just slavishly copy the rules set by From Software, but introduces interesting and original features that give it its own voice within the souls genre. The dark Chinese fantasy setting is terrifyingly good, and the story of the beautiful pirate will keep you glued to your joypad. It's a shame about a few technical and gameplay naiveties, but nothing that can't be fixed with a few patches.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Overall, I enjoyed my time with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. While the combat and level design don’t always live up to their full potential, it’s still one of the better soulslikes available. That said, if you’re not already a fan of the genre, the game’s inconsistent difficulty might be a tough barrier to entry. For instance, I defeated the first four bosses on my first try—and the same was true for some mid-game encounters. But then, out of nowhere, I’d be stuck on a boss for hours. The difficulty swings too wildly, often feeling unbalanced in both directions
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it brings enough variety to stand out. The flexible skill tree, dodge-based combat, and mix of melee and magic give you room to experiment. Some balance issues and clunky animations hold it back, especially early on, but it builds into a solid Soulslike experience that makes the journey feel worthwhile.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a must-play for fans of fast combat. The controls are smooth, the game doesn’t overstay its welcome (my playtime clocked in at about 45 hours), and the boss fights are well-designed but punishing in the way you’d expect from a Souls-like. Missing an attack can be the difference between death and a staggering combo, but this applies to both you and your enemies. The story may initially appear on the lighter side, but there’s subtle foreshadowing of something darker throughout, plus a great twist of an ending that really turns the narrative on its head. Couple this with the strong lore and interesting characters, and you have a formula ensuring you’ll want to see your adventure through.
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers presents itself as a beautiful and challenging experience from the very first minutes. If you, like me, are a die-hard fan of the souls-like genre, this title should definitely be on your priority list.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers delivers a richly atmospheric, culturally immersive Soulslike experience with satisfying combat and deep customization. Despite some frustrating mechanics and rough technical polish, it's a standout debut that's well worth your time.
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, the more time you spend playing, the better it becomes. Deep customization, interesting combat, and a fulfilling New Game Plus loop make up for its early mistakes with ambiguous rules and annoying features like Madness.
If you’re hoping for something that shatters expectations or tells a deeply personal story, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers doesn’t quite soar—it just glides comfortably in familiar skies.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers doesn’t rewrite the Souls-like rulebook, but it does enough to stand apart through clever combat mechanics, a flexible progression system, and memorable encounters. While technical hiccups and a sometimes overly familiar structure hold it back from true greatness, it remains a rewarding and engaging journey for fans of the genre – one that’s well worth enduring a few rough edges to experience. And when the technical issues get fixed? You can add a point on to my score.
Despite a steep learning curve and some overlooked polish, Wuchang Fallen Feathers stands as a deeply atmospheric and mechanically rich soulslike. It’s an open world that rewards exploration, and its layered combat keeps each encounter tense and tactical. For players who enjoy refining their approach and surviving merciless odds, this is a standout title that balances brutality with beauty. With creative flexibility, rich lore, and complex progression systems, Wuchang Fallen Feathers earns its place among the genre’s more memorable entries.
There's a comfortable familiarity to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers that most Souls-like fans will love – despite its excessive exposition, the game delivers on the promise of a polished, well-rounded experience that rewards players for exploring their preferred playstyle instead of shoehorning each player into the same experience.
Not revolutionary and not groundbreaking, yet fully entertaining, complex, and at times even thrilling. Wuchang certainly does not disgrace its genre—it honors the rules, cleverly innovates, and delivers a functional experience with brutal action and a tear-jerking narrative. Our Chinese colleagues have once again cooked up a quality dish.
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