WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Reviews
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is not for the faint-hearted. If super tough, complex gameplay is what you’re after, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is definitely going to challenge you.
The low-resolution textures don't detract from the sheer beauty of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. Being a proud Souls-like game, it offers challenging combat — with unpleasant difficulty spikes — and exploration through interconnected environments, but character progression goes beyond the genre's formula, featuring a large skill tree that centralizes the various aspects of evolution and can be redefined at will to modify your approach and experiment with different builds.
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Efforts to build its own identity work well at times, but suffer from some technical weaknesses that prevent it from reaching another level, compounded by graphics that fall short of expectations on the PS5 Pro.
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Well, I feel confident when I say WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers will be a great challenge for Souls-like fans. Learning combat and utilising spells was the main focus for me. I loved swapping out armour and adjusting my build so next time I won’t get one-shot by the best this time. And that has happened to me. Unlike other games, where I’d have my shield or dodging was much easier in comparison. The level areas in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers feel a little too mazy for my liking. With some sections feeling too much the same, although this isn’t the actual case. My best example of this is the Avarian Woods. There are a lot of slow elevators in the game, which becomes annoying, more so when trying to get back to a boss room you just lost. This is a little bit of a rant. But! A massive problem I had was the lack of axes in the game. I have used the second axe the game gives you since I got it. And after all the bosses I’ve beaten and areas I’ve explored, there hasn’t been another damn axe. I got four long swords, five dual blades, and four spears. The DLC weapon I received is classed as one, but gameplay wise naaah, nothing. In the end, despite the axe problem, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is an excellent game with a beautifully crafted world. Excellent combat that forces you out of your comfort zone and pushes you to try new approaches. So, to maybe no one’s surprise, I’ll be awarding it the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a sprawling game for better and for worse. It has a lot to like: story, art design, and environment-wise. But it comes with a lot of combat caveats and an upgrade and progression system that just doesn’t know when to stop expanding and complicating things.
While not entirely revolutionary, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a standout Soulslike that truly captures the essence of the genre with impressive depth and originality. While its steep difficulty and vague quest structure may intimidate newcomers, it still serves as a strong entry point for non-Souls fans craving for a challenge. Leenzee’s mastery of the formula, combined with rich dark fantasy lore and varied builds, makes it a compelling addition to the overcrowded genre, capable of making even veteran Souls players break a sweat.
As a Soulslike action RPG, Wuchang releases into a crowded market for this genre, but luckily, it delivers distinctly agile and challenging combat, accompanied by mostly brilliant boss encounters, excellent RPG mechanics, and a gorgeous, detailed world and presentation steeped in Chinese history, mythology, culture, and philosophy. These elements form the basis of Wuchang’s premise and plot, but sadly, its delivery is oftentimes underwhelming and, in some cases, notably worse.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a beautiful looking game set in a Chinese dark fantasy setting that feels and plays like a proper dark souls game. I’ve entirely enjoyed playing through the game, especially in the second half and I must recommend it to all fans of the genre.
All in all, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a decent action RPG that's worth adding to your Soulslike collection when you're done with From Software's finest and noteworthy clones like Lies of P. If you already hated the genre, you're not going to find anything here to convince you otherwise.
The way combat is different and largely enjoyable, the deep build options provided by an extensive skill tree with varied weapons and spells, and a robust world design that has some rough edges, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers emerges from the darkness as a strong contender that livens up the space. As a debut title, this is more than an impressive showing, and with time, it won't be a surprise to see this title soar even higher as more players get to grips with its uniqueness and approach.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is an all-around fun Soulslike experience despite some rough edges. It is certifiably challenging with a plethora of builds available, which rewards patience and split-second timing.
We might have liked "Wuchang: Fallen Feathers" a little more if the introduction hadn't been so mixed. After the first boss, however, the game improves considerably, offering pleasantly fast-paced, powerful action, largely successful level design, cool bosses, and a motivating progression system.
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is one of the best non-FromSoftware soulslike games out there, that brings engaging mechanics and embraces player freedom above all. Even with some minor performance issues, it stands out as the biggest soulslike surprise of 2025.
“While sharing similar genetics to other games in the soulslike genre, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers provides a deep and involved combat system that blossoms alongside fluid animations and a beautifully depicted Eastern setting.”
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is one of the boldest, most interesting and enjoyable Souls-likes I’ve played outside of a From Software game. Its approach to the traditional style offers some neat tweaks and adjustments to keep it fresh, while still maintaining what makes these games enjoyable, engaging and difficult to put down. Despite some screen tearing and some issues with balance and progression, Wuchang is a beautiful game that really brings out the best of modern platforms across its diverse and varied environments and pits you against memorable, menacing enemies that match your movements with ferocity and fire.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has become my favorite soulslike game I have ever played. It's the first soulslike to not make me feel cheated when I lose and find a great balance between the traditional, slower, precise combat, while finding ways to make it feel faster and more dynamic. The combination of spells, Discipline skills, and managing Skyborn Might to enhance them is so much fun, and the multiple ways to build out and define our playstyle feel impactful and helpful. On top of that, the world is beautiful with an interesting story that sucked me in. The terminology and details for enhancing ourselves can be confusing, but it never detracted from the experience. However, this is not a game to play on the Steam Deck yet. It's possible this will change, but at this moment, it can't stick above 30 FPS on the lowest settings and frame generation makes it feel worse and more stuttery. If you have a better desktop for Moonlight streaming or GeForce NOW, that will be perfect. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is an incredible experience, and one I wholeheartedly recommend.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a shockingly great time. Fans of hardcore action RPGs won't want to miss out on this one. Every aspect of the game has been made with clear passion on display.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers could have been this studio's Lies of P moment, but much of its design creates unnecessary friction toward the player that can feel off-putting and can leave you scratching your head on where to go next. The mixing of Skyborn Might with its spells and skills is another hurdle in utilizing all the game’s systems in a cohesive manner, making some battles a rinse and repeat of the same skills over and over again. While I certainly enjoyed my time here, despite these issues, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers lacks anything that truly makes it memorable or anything to really make it stand out from a sea of other Soulslikes.
If you’re into Soulslike games, this one ticks the boxes. Combat’s all about timing and precision, with weighty weapon swings, tricky stamina management and enemies who absolutely do not hold back. The aesthetic is moody and dripping in atmosphere, with fog-shrouded villages, twisted spirits and grim lore tucked around every corner. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it does pack a serious punch with its art style and haunting setting. Looks like the balance is just about right.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers doesn’t redefine the soulslike genre, nor does it aim to. But with its eye-catching visuals and flashy action, it offers a satisfying experience for players seeking style and spectacle in their soulslike adventures.
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