Players of the open-world RPG Where Winds Meet are exploiting AI-powered NPCs by claiming they have solved riddles or repeating dialogue to skip side quests, using methods similar to the 'Solid Snake' tactic from Metal Gear. This highlights potential flaws in the game's AI design, which allows for such bypasses, raising questions about the effectiveness of AI in creating immersive experiences. Despite this, the game remains popular with over two million players shortly after launch.
After 20 hours of play, 'Where Winds Meet' impresses with its vast scale, detailed world, and ambitious design, but is marred by numerous bugs and unfinished features. The game offers a mix of single-player and multiplayer experiences set in 10th-century China, with complex systems and stunning combat choreography, yet its technical issues and overwhelming content make it a challenging preview. Despite its flaws, it shows potential to be a remarkable title if polished properly before release.
The upcoming open-world action RPG Where Winds Meet has surpassed 10 million pre-registrations, generating excitement with its martial arts and wuxia combat, multiplayer features, and free-to-play model, set for release on November 14 with ongoing seasonal updates.
Where Winds Meet, a Chinese action-RPG set in the Wuxia-inspired Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, will be a PlayStation 5 exclusive at launch, with a final beta scheduled for July 25th on PC and PS5. The game aims to bring Chinese fantasy to the West and is part of a growing trend of Chinese-developed console exclusives, following titles like Black Myth: Wukong.
Where Winds Meet is an ambitious open-world RPG developed by Everstone Games, set in Ancient China with a blend of historical and mythological elements. The game features fast-paced combat inspired by Souls-like games, a highly detailed character creation system, and a stunningly beautiful open-world environment. The gameplay draws inspiration from titles like Elden Ring, Assassin's Creed, Ghost of Tsushima, and The Legend of Zelda. With its humor, verticality, and diverse gameplay mechanics, Where Winds Meet has the potential to set a new standard for open-world adventure games.
