![]() To access a level, you have to talk to the monk in the village to replay it. A few characters in the town will ask you to go on fetch quests, requiring you to replay levels to find specific items. My biggest complaint is how side quests get handled. In addition, there are a few spelling mistakes in the text, but so few that it’s not a distraction. For example, the loading screens are long, and unfortunately, there are plenty of them. While there is plenty of praise for the game, it doesn’t mean it’s flawless. Every level is unique, ranging from fighting on a moving train to riding minecarts in an abandoned temple. There are plenty of different enemies, creative designs, and puzzles so that I never felt bored during my time with the game. Mixing up your attacks is critical in progressing. The special attacks are on a cooldown meter, preventing you from spamming them. You also have a standard attack and special attacks you learn pretty early in the game. Each weapon you steal has a durability number, limiting the number of attacks you can do with the equipment. You use your sash to spin your enemies and steal their weapons. The action is fast-paced in this sidescrolling beat ’em up. I am happy to report that the soundtrack is available for download. There’s even a “hidden” folk song about Liao Tianding. The music also plays a heavy part in setting the ambiance it mixes traditional Taiwanese instruments and synth-pop. Characters roam the busy streets, rickshaws, and bicycles go by in the foreground all this detail breathes life into the world. Quite a bit of affection went into creating the atmosphere. In addition, the art retains a lot of the manga style, even during gameplay. The amount of detail that went into the story panels and the game is well done. The story unfolds through a series of comic book-style panels and is voice acted in Taiwanese and Japanese. The story is a good mix of comedy and seriousness the character growth throughout the game is part of what makes it so intriguing. And he’s much more ruthless than Captain Matsumoto and his crew. They send in a commander from the secret police to take charge. However, the Japanese government isn’t all that impressed with the way things have been going in Taiwan. Captain Matsumoto constantly pursues him (who Tianding loving refers to as Captain Mustache), a Japanese police officer charged with keeping order in Taiwan. ![]() His goal is to punish the wicked and corrupt who have taken advantage of the poor during this occupation period. He’s a bit of a trickster who doesn’t have much fear. You play as Liao Tianding, a Robin Hood-type character during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan in 1909. The attention to detail, combat, story, and music make this one of my favorite indie titles from this year. Explore the Dadaocheng area of Taipei city as it looked like in the early 1900's Run through colorful streets, ride on a speeding train, and make your escape through dark sewers, all done in the style of a retro Traditional Chinese Manga.What I like about reviewing indie games, you sometimes get a chance to review a hidden gem, as is the case with The Legend of Tianding. Take on incredible bosses like deadly courtesans, greedy businessmen, and even military leaders, each one guaranteed to challenge you with their dynamic abilities and brutal attacks. Execute advanced aerial combos, steal weapons from your enemies, use your waist sash and grappling hook to fly around the battlefield, and strike fear into the hearts of your oppressors. Battle the colonial authorities in style with a tanto, waist sash, and fast paced Kung Fu in tightly tuned technical combat. Rob the rich, feed the poor, and fight for justice in the streets of early 20th century Taipei as Taiwan's legendary outlaw.īased on real events, real people and real situations, The Legend of Tianding is an exploration of a place and time often overlooked and presented in the style of Traditional Chinese Manga. ![]() Liāu Thiam-Ting), vigilante of Taipei city and wanted by the Colonial Japanese authorities.
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