Dark Xingzer

Dark Xingzer is an action role-playing game set in a world that combines Eastern and Western fantasy, with attributes based on the five Chinese XINGs. Outside an island nation founded by people who fled enslavement by the Xingzers, an accident during a mission assigned by the king awakens the Xings within the explorers. The conflict between the people and the Xingzers rises again.

Stages and characters

The game has 25 stages and three characters, each with a distinct personality and battle mechanics. It includes exploration, puzzles, levels and a second round. The story has a single ending and no branching choices.

Skill-based battles

Combat uses a skill-oriented system rather than regular turn-based battles. You observe enemy patterns and react quickly, with battles designed to test control and reflexes. An easy mode and a cheat mode are also available; the game explains how to activate each.

Stage challenges

Each stage has four medal challenges: Bronze for clearing the stage, Silver for clearing it within 99 seconds, Gold for clearing it with at least three hearts, and a special challenge specific to that stage. Clearing the game and collecting the medals is estimated to take 1–12 hours.