Shuyan Saga™

Shuyan Saga™

Released Aug 2017

Shuyan Saga is a graphic novel series where action scenes come alive in 3D combat gameplay. Set in an ancient Chinese martial arts fantasy universe, you embark on a life-changing journey as Shuyan.

83% positive · 542 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Shuyan Saga originally launched on PC in August 2017. After a couple of post-launch patches in 2017-2018 that added achievements, trading cards, and Mandarin voice-over, the game was quiet for several years. On September 22, 2023, the developer released a major revitalized version of the game across consoles (PS4/PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), simultaneously delivering a free update to PC players. This console release added new story content (the Jade Temple Adventure), a new gameplay mode (Jade's Dungeon Descent), optimized combat controls, improved UI, and additional language support. The PC version also had its existing DLC made free as part of this update. The store description reflects all of these improvements. There has been no developer communication since September 2023, and no unreleased DLC or announced future content exists. The single DLC — a soundtrack pack — shipped on the original release date in 2017. The September 2023 console launch represented a comprehensive content refresh that effectively completed the game's post-launch development. No roadmaps, promises of future updates, or outstanding commitments have been made since then.
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Shuyan Saga launched on consoles with new story content (Jade Temple Adventure), a new mode (Jade's Dungeon Descent), and a simultaneous free PC update bringing all improvements to existing players, including previously paid DLC content made free.
news post · Sep 22, 2023 source content shipped
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ESDigital Games and Lofty Sky Entertainment announced a long-term publishing partnership for the console release of Shuyan Saga, targeting September 22, 2023.
news post · Aug 16, 2023 source content planned
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Aug 2017

Media

Details

Publisher
Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc.
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Shuyan Saga is a graphic novel series where action scenes come alive in 3D combat gameplay. Set in an ancient Chinese martial arts fantasy universe, you embark on a life-changing journey as Shuyan to become a true disciple of Kung Fu and stop the evil Guer horde from destroying the Five Kingdoms.

Now with updated graphics, full controller support, and added languages (Russian, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Korean)!













Voiceover - Starring Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, Beauty and the Beast) as Shuyan in her first ever video game!

Hand-Drawn Art - Over 1,400 beautifully illustrated panels from Chinese comic book master Daxiong (he’s drawn Star Wars comics for Dark Horse and Justice League for DC, among others!)

Unique Kung-Fu Gameplay - Over 300 combat animations, referenced from motion captured Kung-Fu techniques of Shifu Longfei Yang, Master of the Shanxi Praying Mantis Style.

Original Story - Set in a fantasy world inspired by ancient China, filled with myth and lore.

3D Combat - Soft and hard Kung-Fu styles in two main combat modes: Arena and Focus.

Control the Narrative - Make dialogue choices as the story progresses.

Amazing Original Soundtrack - Composed by award-winning composer Aaron Tsang.
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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