Cāngyè

Cāngyè is a story-driven RPG about a man with amnesia who becomes an assassin after receiving help, and a sealed girl who has also lost her memory. Together, they set out to recover their memories, but a teleportation accident brings them to the King of Luz, who tricks them into searching for a missing sage. Their journey takes them across the continent, where they eventually recover their memories. The game includes at least nine hours of content and has three endings.

Puzzles and exploration

The game features many puzzles, and talking to passersby can reveal information needed to solve them. You can use elemental fusion magic to solve puzzles or traverse certain terrain. Accessories obtained by the male protagonist also help with map puzzles and crossing terrain. Towns and exploration maps vary in style, and you can spend common currency to dig up hidden supplies.

Party and combat

There are 24 recruitable NPCs, each with individual traits. They join after you complete their respective quests, add to the party’s combat capabilities and can make battles easier. You can spend common currency to increase attributes and strengthen each NPC; strengthening them teaches new skills. The game uses a standard battle system with some variations, and its fights are challenging. A small number of minor enemies can be assassinated to bypass combat. There is no buying, selling or equipment system.

Conversations

The game includes dialogue, and tavern regulars generally offer important services or functions. Talking to them and other passersby can provide useful information.