燕云十六声 Where Winds Meet

Personally, I think the screenshots I took in the game are pretty good!
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I'll be updating this post frequently because I've been really obsessed with this excellent game lately. These are straight-out-of-the-game (SOOC) shots, with no color grading or editing applied—just a simple capture with the in-game tool.

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The Chinese servers of Where Winds Meet (燕云十六声) have recently launched the new Imperial Palace update. I have to say I’m quite fond of the tiger design for Zhao Kuangyin. There’s an old Chinese saying: “Being close to the emperor is like being beside a tiger”, and I wonder if the developers took this proverb into consideration when creating a tiger form that accompanies players in quests.

The dreamlike, reversed world sequences during the missions feature impressive modeling and visual effects. I’d recommend everyone give it a try. Personally, I’ve already completed all the new exploration and story content.

That said, I don’t think this is the best update so far. Shortly after launch, there were quite a few serious bugs. The overall immersion also felt lacking compared to previous versions. Most notably, the puzzle-solving gameplay that defined older map updates is missing. A lot of the exploration feels rushed and simplified, losing the thoughtful, in-depth, and thought-provoking puzzle experience the game used to offer.

The scenery and visuals are still decent, though. On balance, I’d give this update a 7.5/10.