Fantasy action game Jiu Xiao Huan Shenji is coming to PlayStation 4 in addition to its previously announced PC version, Chinese Impermanence Studio announced at ChinaJoy 2019. It will only support the Simplified Chinese language.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page (Note: This is not an official English or wholly accurate translation—this is our best interpretation based on online translators):
About
The story is set in a hollow world, where God occasionally activates the power of the Heaven’s Wheel to remove those who can change the world in order to curb the desires of the immortals and strengthen His own rule. As time passed, the oppressed immortals formed and alliance and began to fight back. But there is strength in the shadows behind the light, and a crisis is brewing…
Players take on the role of an icily arrogant, but gifted assassin who is a disciple of the “Impermanence” sect. After the demon king of the northern continent is reborn, you will fight against his forces with martial arts, and become wrapped up in an ancient conspiracy as you embark on a journey to confront your destiny.
Challenge evil forces, use weapons to fight against various enemies, and work side by side with your companions to determine the truth behind the story.
Various scenes, characters, bosses, and more in the game are themed and re-created from ancient Chinese books. The art style is cel-shaded on a realistic scale with the intention of constructing a dark oriental fantasy world.
Key Features
- High-Speed Combat – Utilize high-speed movement, dodge to avoid enemy attacks, or launch a counterattack upon being hit to overcome the enemy’s offensive, and seize every opportunity to launch an attack.
- Combo Attacks – By switching weapon forms and alternating use of light and heavy attacks, you can pull off various combo attacks.
- Diverse Monsters – Determine the monster’s weaknesses and destroy them with effective attacks over button mashing.
- Various Puzzles – Cooperate with companions to find clues and solve the puzzles.
Watch a trailer below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery.
Update 03/17/20: Changed game title from The Welkin World: Rebels, as mentioned in the first trailer, to the game’s original Chinese title, as the English title is no longer mentioned in new media.
