60
Wuchang may not become a pillar to the genre, but the boss fights, combat system, soundtrack and the great usage of Chinese mythology show the potential of a debuting studio.
83
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a visually stunning Soulslike that dazzles with its Unreal Engine 5 environments and ambitious new systems, but it often stumbles under the weight of its own mechanics. The Madness disease adds a unique twist to combat, though its mandatory nature quickly turns frustrating, especially in boss fights. Slow animations, unbalanced encounters, and bland NPCs hold the experience back, yet for dedicated fans seeking an uncompromising old-school challenge wrapped in modern visuals, Wuchang delivers a substantial, value-priced adventure.
85
Newbies to soulslikes may want to look elsewhere, as boss fights can feel extremely punishing, and even with all of the experience I have with these games, I found a few bosses absolutely brutal and ridiculous in their attack patterns. Another way of looking at Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is this: if a Souls game never existed and this hit store shelves, we’d all be clamoring about what a marvel and game-changer this is. Although extremely paint-by-numbers, fun is fun.
4
I swear, I have tried to like this game, i really tried. But... it is confusing, unfair and unoptimized. It tries to be like dark souls or bloodborne, but it fails miserably, especially regarding world building. Bosses are awful and unfair, there are constantly ambushes from everywhere, upgrade system is confusing. I am sorry, it started decent and but it soon showed its limits. Dropped it after 12 hours. I would do the 100th run of dark souls instead playing this awful game.
10
Fantastic souls game. Don't pay attention to negative reviews and try this gem
8
Finished the game and felt zero satisfaction. To many systems, trophies on PS5 are written in mandarine. To many bosses where you just use a fire weapon and mash buttons. I follow stories on around 75% of the games i play. I lost interest after an hour or two. If you love getting lost and missing having a million ways to screw up the story but having great mobile combat - this game is for you!
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
Released On:
Jul 24, 2025
Metascore
Mixed or Average
74
User score
Mixed or Average
6.9
My Score
Drag or tap to give a rating
Hover and click to give a rating
Metascore
Mixed or Average
67% Positive
60 Reviews
60 Reviews
30% Mixed
27 Reviews
27 Reviews
3% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Aug 7, 2025
90
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a thoughtful, stylish, and confident soulslike that knows exactly what it wants to be. With excellent level design, an atmospheric world rooted in Chinese mythology, and plenty of original ideas, it feels like far more than just a cheap Dark Souls imitation. While technical issues and a few unfortunate design choices hold it back from true greatness, it still stands out as one of the strongest entries in the genre – sure to satisfy both seasoned veterans and newcomers to challenging action RPGs.
Jul 22, 2025
84
As a Soulslike player with tens of thousands of hours invested in the genre, I came away from Wuchang: Fallen Feathers with a complex mix of emotions. It’s one of the best-looking of the recent Soulslikes, and when its combat feels balanced, it is a lot of fun. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is encumbered by a few too many mechanics, sluggish animations, boss fights that need a tune up and slow progression. But it’s also a value-priced, substantial game with multiple endings and the potential for long-term play beyond the credits. It treads extremely familiar ground to be sure. Its greatest appeal might be to those devoted Soulslike players who are looking for an unadulterated old school challenge with up-to-date production values and new systems to learn.
User score
Mixed or Average
58% Positive
477 Ratings
477 Ratings
20% Mixed
163 Ratings
163 Ratings
22% Negative
176 Ratings
176 Ratings
Mar 7, 2026
10
Fantastic souls game. Don't pay attention to negative reviews and try this gem
Feb 6, 2026
10
I love how this game blends the frenetic pace of hack and slash with the complexity of a souls-like game. The soundtrack is a 10/10, the boss fights are fantastic, and the level and boss designers deserve a raise.
Jul 22, 2025
80
While I don’t think Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is going to become the sudden favourite of soulslike fans, I can see it getting plenty of time in the sun. The issues I felt are, in the grand scheme of things, relatively minor and can all be worked around, or even patched out by the developers. Which leaves me with an utterly engaging world, filled with sheer beauty, and plenty of fresh ideas.
Jul 22, 2025
80
A surprisingly fast and aggressive Soulslike with enough creativity to excite, but fundamentally, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers doesn't subvert the genre or offer enough to break free of its inspirations.
Jul 22, 2025
75
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a solid soulslike title, though it lacks the standout features needed to distinguish itself among the many games inspired by FromSoftware’s successes. Given its modest budget, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers combines decent artistic direction with a handful of original ideas, managing to entertain without delivering any major highs but providing an overall honest experience. The game offers an interesting progression system, which unfortunately clashes at times with some shortcomings in the combat mechanics—particularly inconsistent parrying. Still, there are several intriguing aspects, such as the Temperance mechanic, the skill tree, the wide variety of weapons, and the Fury system that introduces the Inner Demon. At times, the game feels a bit overloaded with features, risking a somewhat scattered experience. However, with enough discipline (and believe me, you’ll need it), players can enjoy themselves without focusing too much on the story, which is not always particularly inspired. For those already familiar with soulslikes, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers offers a fresh challenge that may not become a landmark in the genre, but definitely has something unique to contribute.
Oct 14, 2025
60
Wuchang may not become a pillar to the genre, but the boss fights, combat system, soundtrack and the great usage of Chinese mythology show the potential of a debuting studio.
Jul 22, 2025
40
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers attempts to imitate the greats of the genre but doesn't seem to understand what it is that makes them great, resulting in a game that is desperately lacking not only in identity, but in enjoyment.
Jan 21, 2026
10
One of the best games in the soulslike genre. It returned my faith in the gaming industry. The game is fun, the assets are impressive, the monsters are fun and impressively designed, and the whole skill tree gives a breath of fresh air to this genre.
Jan 25, 2026
7
im excited to try this game after reading alot of the good and bad reviews to see for myself what it's like. i just installed it and am about to start but for all i can tell from what i read i think this is the game for me and the graphics are very good but i will raise the score or lower it after i have played for a day or two... and now i'm updating it lol... i bought this game and then returned it remembering that i've already played it and I think it was free on xbox game pass maybe but ya it's a hard game and im glad i don't have to trudge through that **** again even though it was enjoyable but overall give it a try if you like souls like games
Nov 19, 2025
7
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is the most controversial souls-like game I've ever **** director Xia Siyuan wanted to create difficult battles, he succeeded **** problem is that the focus on creating a sense of accomplishment clashes with a high level of imbalance during the campaign, which can discourage even veterans of the genre.Corrections have been made, and today the game is more accessible, but it still requires prior warning.However, I can't deny it: the game intrigued me.Even with limitations and serious problems, nothing stopped me from continuing the adventure and exploring the land of **** sale — or whenever you want more reasons to hate yourself (I mean, challenge yourself) — Wuchang will be waiting patiently for you, as a good and punishing choice.
Mar 14, 2026
4
I swear, I have tried to like this game, i really tried. But... it is confusing, unfair and unoptimized. It tries to be like dark souls or bloodborne, but it fails miserably, especially regarding world building. Bosses are awful and unfair, there are constantly ambushes from everywhere, upgrade system is confusing. I am sorry, it started decent and but it soon showed its limits. Dropped it after 12 hours. I would do the 100th run of dark souls instead playing this awful game.
Sep 28, 2025
4
The frame rate is choppy, the story is boring, the game is too long, and the world is too expansive. Souls abd souls-like need to go away at this point. They're pretty much pointless, and only Distortion2 and Hazeblade like these games. This game **** overall. 4/10
SummarySet in the chaotic final years of the Ming Dynasty, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is an exploration of the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of imperial China and the battle against mysterious forces that transform a grim reality to supernatural horror.
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date:Jul 24, 2025
Developer:
- Leenzee Games
Publisher:
