Another Souls-like game is about to arrive. We've fought our way through it to let you know if Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a game worth your Time and money.
At first glance, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers doesn't do much to stand out. The Soulsborne formula has been mined endlessly for over 15 years, and recent releases like Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Black Myth: Wukong have already leaned heavily into Chinese mythology. Yet developer Leenzee wasn't discouraged. After spending around 40 hours with this challenging action RPG, I can see why—they stuck to their vision and delivered an impressive adventure. With a wealth of content and a budget-friendly Price, it's easy to recommend to genre fans.
Set in an alternate version of ancient China, the story follows Bai Wuchang, a pirate warrior who suffers from amnesia and a mysterious affliction known as "The Feathering." This disease causes feathers to sprout from the skin while slowly driving victims insane, eventually transforming them into monsters. With no known cure, the condition is effectively a death sentence. Time is short, and it's up to the player to unravel the mystery of the plague before Wuchang succumbs to it.
The narrative isn't groundbreaking, but it's far more accessible than FromSoftware's famously cryptic storytelling. The game provides clear direction and fleshed-out characters' motives, while still sprinkling in riddles and ambiguous undertones for players who enjoy piecing things together. Don't expect a tale as intricate as Elden Ring, but for many, that more straightforward approach is a welcome change.
Gameplay & Exploration
Fallen Feathers takes a lot of inspiration from the Soulsborne formula. While it includes the usual features fans expect, its most significant strength is in the level design. Similar to Dark Souls III and Bloodborne, the world is constructed as a maze of interconnected areas that twist and loop back into each other in clever and unexpected ways. There are stretches where it genuinely feels like wandering through Yharnam or Lothric, albeit reimagined with a distinctly Chinese flair. While some may dismiss this as derivative, I consider it praise—imitating two of the best games ever made is hardly a bad thing, and Wuchang manages to capture that same sense of discovery.
Combat & Unique Systems
Not everything in Fallen Feathers is a copy of FromSoftware's games. The developer, Leenzee, has added several clever features that make this game unique, particularly in its combat.
In this game, skillful play isn't just a good idea—it's rewarded. When you perfectly time-dodge or parry, you earn "Skyborn Might," a power from Wuchang's curse. Once you have enough, you can use powerful special attacks or cast spells. Unlike most role-playing games, there's no magic bar you refill with potions. Your magic and abilities only come from putting yourself in danger and mastering enemy attacks. It is a significant change for magic users, who are typically encouraged to conceal their abilities. Here, you have to take risks to use your most powerful moves. It's tense, unusual, and works perfectly.
Another interesting feature is "Madness." Every Time you die, your madness goes up. When it gets full, you have to fight a copy of yourself. This version is fast, deadly, and hard to beat, and it's the only way to get back what you lost when you died. It's a stressful twist that makes failure feel both painful and necessary. Madness isn't always a drawback. The more of it you build up, the harder your attacks hit—but the downside is you also receive more damage. It functions as a high-risk, high-reward system that skilled players can utilize to their advantage.
Additionally, madness can be exchanged for unique items. This constant balance between danger and reward introduces an extra layer of strategy and mental challenge into the experience. Even though it's difficult, Fallen Feathers rarely feels unfair. There are a few frustrating traps, which are common in this kind of game, but the game makes up for it by letting you change your character build easily. Every Time you level up, you can put points into different types of weapons, so you can make your character fit your playstyle. What's nice is how easy it is to try new things. You can switch from two blades to a heavy axe in the middle of the game without having to find special items.
Boss Battles & Final Impressions
A Soulslike game isn't complete without great boss fights, and Fallen Feathers delivers. While some of the first bosses feel like warm-ups, the later ones are among the best in the genre.
One that stands out was a fight against a battle-hardened queen. She was both grand and terrifying, using magic with deadly precision while also hitting with the force of a fast horse. The fight was full of space, silence, and tension, and the satisfaction of finally emerging victorious was immense.
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