Hardened veterans are pouring over 25 hours into the game's intricate combat systems, with 281 out of 400 long-term players finding their rhythm in the challenge. This core group has propelled the post-release reception to an 81% positive sentiment, marking a significant turn from the mixed initial outlook.
What it's about: RPG d'action soulslike, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers vous fera découvrir la sombre et chaotique période de la fin de la dynastie Ming dans la région de Shu, gangrénée par les guerres et une mystérieuse épidémie faisant naître des créatures monstrueuses.
In-game
« Easiest game I have ever played, highly recommended! Definitely did not spend 56 hours just to complete a single playthrough and still end up with a bad ending. PS. Wuchang is hot :3 »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 56 h played1111« Fun game, made me interested in Chinese history and mythology, but I gave up at a boss, Ming General Liu Cheng'en. 09.05.2026 »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 26 h played1« Très bien l'exploration et la curiosité »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 73 h played« Pour ma part je trouve que c'est un bon souls-like »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 114 h played« 100/100 Excellent gameplay, a great soundtrack, great art direction, and great optimization. »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 33 h played« Un jeu sous-estimé, level design digne des dark souls, arbre de compétences très flexible, combats très agréables. Seul point négatif, un pic de difficulté assez dur à comprendre à la fin de l'acte 1 ? »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 33 h played
« Je ne peut plus recommander le jeu depuis la 1.5, je déteste la censure ! RENDEZ MOI MON ARGENT !!!! »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 15 h played1« A silent censorship patch was added a month after release. This is unacceptable. Stop ruining games to bend a knee to politics. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 3 h played13733« Patch 1.5 made the game a lot easier and reduced the level of violence, I wouldn't call this a souls-like anymore. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 48 h played6621« Devs ♥♥♥♥♥♥ the entire plot of the game due to presure from offended chinese nationalists. Altering and censoring a videogame bought by more than a million people to appease the butthurt is completely unacceptable. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 51 h played6422« Gameplay and story is good. What sucks is the censorship that affected the global entirely. They should've just censored only in China... »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 32 h played1111« Si vous aimez les souls, vous ne serrez pas deçu, vraiment pas ;) »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 76 h played
In players' words
« Easiest game I have ever played, highly recommended! Definitely did not spend 56 hours just to complete a single playthrough and still end up with a bad ending. PS. Wuchang is hot :3 »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 56 h played1111« Je ne peut plus recommander le jeu depuis la 1.5, je déteste la censure ! RENDEZ MOI MON ARGENT !!!! »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 15 h played1« Fun game, made me interested in Chinese history and mythology, but I gave up at a boss, Ming General Liu Cheng'en. 09.05.2026 »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 26 h played1« A silent censorship patch was added a month after release. This is unacceptable. Stop ruining games to bend a knee to politics. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 3 h played13733« Très bien l'exploration et la curiosité »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 73 h played« Patch 1.5 made the game a lot easier and reduced the level of violence, I wouldn't call this a souls-like anymore. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 48 h played6621« Pour ma part je trouve que c'est un bon souls-like »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 114 h played« Devs ♥♥♥♥♥♥ the entire plot of the game due to presure from offended chinese nationalists. Altering and censoring a videogame bought by more than a million people to appease the butthurt is completely unacceptable. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 51 h played6422« 100/100 Excellent gameplay, a great soundtrack, great art direction, and great optimization. »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 33 h played« Gameplay and story is good. What sucks is the censorship that affected the global entirely. They should've just censored only in China... »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 32 h played1111« Un jeu sous-estimé, level design digne des dark souls, arbre de compétences très flexible, combats très agréables. Seul point négatif, un pic de difficulté assez dur à comprendre à la fin de l'acte 1 ? »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 33 h played« Si vous aimez les souls, vous ne serrez pas deçu, vraiment pas ;) »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 76 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
63 % pos · n=51
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=18
Story / writing
81 % pos · n=16
Content / longevity
42 % pos · n=12
Performance
71 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
51
32
7
12
Graphics / art
18
17
0
1
Story / writing
16
13
1
2
Content / longevity
12
5
1
6
Performance
7
5
0
2
Interface / UX
6
1
0
5
Audio / music
3
3
0
0
Multiplayer
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 41 h on median; those who dislike it: 29 h.
<2h
38 % (n=8)
2-10h
62 % (n=34)
10-25h
71 % (n=77)
>25h
87 % (n=281)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📈 Up since launch (+25 pts) — updates have won players over
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 40 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 32,9 % of players.
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Visual fidelity consistently impresses, earning 17 positive mentions out of 18
Deep engagement levels are evident as 281 players with over 25 hours of playtime show an 87% approval rating
Narrative elements resonate strongly, securing 13 positive mentions out of 16
Combat mechanics maintain momentum with 32 positive mentions out of 51
Weaknesses
Interface design creates friction for users, with 5 negative mentions out of 6
Content depth remains a point of contention, resulting in 6 negative mentions out of 12
Early session engagement is lower, with only 38% of players under two hours providing positive feedback out of 8 mentions
Who is it for?
This experience is designed for dedicated action-RPG enthusiasts who enjoy sinking dozens of hours into challenging combat and atmospheric storytelling. It will particularly appeal to those who prioritize aesthetic presentation and deep, time-consuming gameplay loops.
Is WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 56% of 103,642 Steam reviews are positive (player score 81/100). Most-praised strength: Visual fidelity consistently impresses, earning. Current price: 49,99€.
Verdict
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers proves to be a slow-burn success that rewards perseverance far more than initial exploration. If you can navigate the initial interface hurdles, the game offers a rich, long-form adventure that clearly hits its peak for those committed to the journey.
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