Gameplay Trailer Released for Xuan-Yuan Sword VII

Softstar Entertainment released a new gameplay trailer for Xuan-Yuan Sword VII, its latest entry in the long-running Taiwanese RPG series. The new video shows a bit of exploration, puzzle-solving, and action combat for the game, which is scheduled to release for PC and PlayStation 4 with English and Chinese language options later this year.

Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is set in a version of China about 2000 years ago, towards the end of the Western Han dynasty. Players control Taishi Zhao, a swordsman who sets out on a journey to protect his family. The story features elements of Chinese mythology and history, with a focus on the Mohism philosophy of logic and rationality. The game’s version of Mohism has allowed its adherents to gain technological advancements ahead of their time.