[PlayStation 5] Review: WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers

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So, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers? Yeah, it’s this wild ride of a game by Leenzee and 505 Games. You dive into this bizarre Shu land during the tail end of the Ming Dynasty. If you’re into that Soulslike action RPG scene, this might just be your jam. Okay, picture this: alternate history mash-up with a supernatural spin. Sounds fun, right? But evil? Oh yeah, it’s lurking, ready to get you when you least expect it. Blink and you’re done for. You’re Bai Wuchang, a female pirate – but, wait for it – she’s got amnesia. Like, the worst totally-a-trope scenario ever, right? Plus, she’s dealing with this creepy Feathering disease. You catch it, you lose it. Go bonkers, turn into a creepier monster. Fun times!

Once you get rolling, you’ll be fumbling around with a controller—left stick here, right stick there, press X for this, circle for that. It’s like a dance, except you’re dodging death every second. There’s a shrine, or a dream—or was it both? Recharge health, yay! But oops, enemies reset. Ugh, life’s tough. Weapons? Sure, lots. Ancient sword to start (because when is it not?), and then, bam! Longswords, dual blades, you name it. Oh, and gear for days! Feel the need for better stat vibes? Get yourself decked out. Mitigation, resistance, tenacity—didn’t know I’d need a glossary to play a game, but here we are.

Magic or spells or whatever. It’s something about Skyborn Might? Didn’t catch the whole spiel, truth be told. But there’s the classic if-you-don’t-have-enough-stuff-you-can’t-do-the-thing situation. Alacrity? If it means anything, it keeps you from getting knocked around. But then, maybe I’m just babbling.

Enemies drop stuff. Don’t panic if you miss it. There’s this Donation Box. Lost and found for loot! Handy, right? Red Mercury pops up—no, not like the explosive kind—just good ol’ stat boost or cash swap. Toss it in the Impetus Repository. Sounds fancy, eh? Get those levels, dodge the Madness. Stuff goes to zero if you flub it. Whatever you do, keep that Red Mercury rolling.

Stats are something to fret over. Boost health, smack harder, magic-kaboom better, you get it. You’re building a powerhouse, or, y’know, trying. Die—whoops—Madness jumps. And if at the peak of Madness you eat dirt? Demon time. “Mini-me” baddie to reclaim your losses. Lonely? Nah, other enemies will mess it up too! Thank you, chaos gods.

If you’re trophy hunting (aren’t we all?), Wuchang’s got it locked. Bronze, silver, gold, Platinum! Play every which way for those shiny achievements. Boss fights, endings, weapons, collect them all. Like Pokémon, but deadlier.

Anyway, graphics settings. You can tweak HDR—fancy visuals! Motion blur’s a yes or no, your call. Performance modes? Options for days: FPS, balanced, graphics priority. Find your groove. Wuchang unlocks tomorrow, ready for your PS5 obsession. $49.99 ain’t too shabby. Deluxe edition’s dangling temptations: costumes, weapons, skill upgrades—like, what’s not to love?

Do I make sense? Who knows. Play the game. Catch you next adventure.