The Legend of Sword and Fairy

The Legend of Sword and Fairy is a 1995 DOS-based Chinese-language RPG developed by Softstar Entertainment, widely regarded as a landmark in Chinese-language gaming history. Players take the role of the young Li Xiaoyao, journeying through a world where the mortal realm and the immortal intertwine, sharing joy and heartbreak alongside Zhao Ling'er and Lin Yueru. The game features turn-based combat with random encounters and weaves wuxia mythology with a deeply moving love story. Its tear-jerking conclusion left a lasting impression on an entire generation of Chinese-speaking players and profoundly influenced subsequent RPG development.