The Legend of Sword and Fairy 6

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The Legend of Sword and Fairy 6, also known as Chinese Paladin 6, is a single-player fantasy role-playing game from Softstar’s Beijing studio. It first released for Windows in 2015, with an English version later arriving on Steam, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. It’s the eighth main entry in The Legend of Sword and Fairy series and serves as an independent sidequel to Chinese Paladin 5 Prequel.

Story in brief
In a world powered by Nine Founts—nine wells of spiritual energy linked to Shennong—the Beasts, Gods, and Humans once fought for control. After a long war, the Beasts were driven away and the founts scattered, each taking different forms. Sometime later, Yue Jinzhao and Yue Qi wake with no memories and team up with Luo Zhaoyan and a group of allies to uncover their past and stop a sinister cult. The journey involves betrayals, sacrifices, and time-bending twists as they confront ancient threats, including the demon Zhu Yu. The tale spans past and present, reshaping the fate of the founts and the people connected to them. In the end, some characters are reborn or fade away, while others continue their adventures.

DLC packs
The game features six downloadable story additions that expand the world before or during the main campaign:
- Cold Mountain Visitor
- This Mortal World
- The Moon and the River
- Unfettered Chains
- Beyond the Clouds
- Lamp of Life

Reception
The game received mixed reviews. Critics praised the plot and voice acting but criticized the game for technical issues and dated presentation. Players noted optimization problems, including performance and bug-related faults, and some felt the game did not live up to expectations for the franchise. On PS4, it scored around the mid-50s on Metacritic, with OpenCritic showing similar concerns, though some outlets praised the music and certain mechanics. One review called it an unfinished, broken experience, while others acknowledged its ambitious story despite its flaws.