The Smiling, Proud Wanderer

Game Details:

This game faithfully recreates the complex relationships and exciting plot of the original novel, using turn-based combat and dialogue options to drive the story forward. Players can choose different behaviors to influence the ending, including joining the Huashan School, learning the Nine Swords of Dugu, meeting the Junior Sister, and confronting the demonic cult, etc.

The in-game martial arts system is very rich, with different schools for swordsmanship, palm techniques, and light-body skills. Practicing and matching internal skills will directly affect combat performance. By exploring the rivers and lakes and completing tasks, players can obtain resources such as equipment, secret manuals, and internal energy cultivation.

The graphics are 2D, with a simple style, and the music also uses classical Chinese music, creating a strong atmosphere of the rivers and lakes.

Editor's Recommendation:

If you like Jin Yong's novels or classical martial arts themes, "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" is undoubtedly a classic that cannot be missed. The game has many characters and complex plot branches, allowing for a different experience each time you play. In particular, the restoration of "Nine Swords of Dugu" and "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" makes fans feel very亲切 (close/fond).

At the same time, it is also a model of perfect integration of text adventure and role-playing, taking into account both strategy and emotion. Recommended for players who love immersive stories and high-freedom cultivation.

Game Walkthrough:

• Faction Choice: It is recommended to join the Huashan School in the early stage, which is convenient for learning basic martial arts and obtaining main storyline resources. In the later stage, you can consider becoming independent or switching to other factions to obtain powerful secret manuals.
• Cultivation Advice: Prioritize improving internal skills, followed by light-body skills and attack skills. Matching internal energy can enhance the power of moves, making combat more efficient.
• Plot Choices: Some key plot choices will affect the protagonist's relationship with characters like Ren Yingying and Yue Lingshan, affecting the final ending. It is recommended to save more and explore more.
• Martial Arts Combination: The Nine Swords of Dugu is one of the strongest swordsmanship, which needs to be obtained by chance. Matching with high internal skills and light-body skills can deal explosive damage.
• Item Collection: There are multiple hidden secret manuals and magical weapons distributed on the map. Remember to have more conversations with NPCs, which will help trigger side quests.
• Reputation System: There is a reputation system in the game, and choices of good and evil affect others' attitudes and plot branches. The righteous path is more stable, while the demonic path is more challenging but more interesting.